Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care System
County Hall, Martineau Lane
Norwich
NR21 2DH
Contact
Lisa Innes
agem.norfolkprocurement@nhs.net
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKH15 - Norwich and East Norfolk
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.improvinglivesnw.org.uk/about-us/our-nhs-integrated-care-board-icb/
Buyer's address
https://www.improvinglivesnw.org.uk/about-us/our-nhs-integrated-care-board-icb/
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
NHS Continuing Healthcare for Children & Young People for Norfolk & Waveney W11
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85100000 - Health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Due to a change in e-tendering system utilised by the Contracting Authority, this notice is being published to maintain the principles of the original process and enable providers, who have not already been successfully accredited and awarded a contract following the publication of the initial notice in August 2021 (FTS Ref: 2021/S 000-019083, https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019083-2021), to express an interest and submit an application.
Providers who already hold a contract relating to this service do not need to re-submit / re-apply.
This Procurement is being advertised in accordance with the requirements of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) (the “Regulations”) to the extent that the Regulations relate to services within the scope of Schedule 3 thereto (Social and Other Specific Services). The Commissioner and AGCSU are, therefore, bound only by those parts of the Regulations applying to Schedule 3 services (also known as the “Light Touch Regime”).
The Procurement Process is described within the documentation published available via the e-tendering portal. Please refer to section II.2.4 of this notice for instructions of how to access the portal and relevant documentation.
The service covers care in Norfolk and Waveney and will be provided for children and young people (Service Users) who have been determined as having a Continuing Care need.
The provider will ensure that the services can be provided 365 days per year, 24 hours a day, in accordance with the service Specification and Service User's Care Plan.
Any contract awarded as a result of this process will be on a zero value, zero volume basis.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £1
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH1 - East Anglia
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
NHS Norfolk & Waveney Integrated Care Board (referred to as the Commissioner) is inviting suitably qualified and experienced providers to express an interest in delivering the Service(s) and being included on an 'Accreditation Qualification Questionnaire (AQQ) / preferred provider list', by responding to this opportunity as required and described in this notice, and within the published tender documentation.
The service covers care in Norfolk and Waveney for children and young people (Service Users) who have been determined a Continuing Care need. The provider will ensure that the services can be provided 365 days per year, 24 hours a day, in accordance with the service Specification and Service User's Care Plan.
Contracts awarded following publication of the initial notice/window relating to this service were for a maximum period of 3 years with an option to extend for a further 2 years, commencing 1st November 2021. Contracts awarded after the 1st November 2021 will be from the point of award until the 31st October 2024, with the option to extend for a further 24 months subject to satisfactory performance.
Instructions on how to register on the eProcurement portal and access procurement documentation and further details relating to this process/window can be accessed via the following link:
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
And searching for the opportunity using the details below:
Project reference: C231224
Project Name: NW2023-41- W11 CYP Continuing Healthcare Service Children and Young People
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £1
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
60
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
31 August 2024
Local time
5:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
1 September 2024
Local time
9:00am
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
six.3) Additional information
This opportunity will allow providers to submit applications at any time throughout the life of the contract. The Accreditation Qualification Questionnaire Process (AQQ) contracts are awarded on a zero value, zero volume basis.
The total available contract will be for a period of 5 years with an option to extend for up to a further 2 years at the discretion of the commissioner. However the contract length will be from the point of award until the expiration date of the contract be it 31st October 2024 for the initial period or 31st October 2026 if the full extension option is invoked. The contract for the initial window commenced 01st November 2021.
The contract dates (01st September 2024 - 31st October 2026) in the "dates" fields are incorrect. Applications can be submitted and will be evaluated throughout the life of the agreement and contracts will be awarded during the life of the contract if providers are successful. Please see Document 1 of the AQQ documentation within the attachments area for full details of the Application process.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
The High Court
The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom