Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council
Financial Services
ROTHERHAM
S60 1AE
Contact
Yvonne Dutton
yvonne.dutton@rotherham.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1709334165
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKE31 - Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=47372&B=UK
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=47372&B=UK
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Community Opportunities - Flexible Purchasing Solution
Reference number
20-222 FPS
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Council is seeking applications from providers who wish to join the Community Opportunities: Flexible Purchasing System (FPS). The intention is to appoint a range of providers with the capability and capacity to deliver Community Opportunities.
The Learning Disability/Autism - Community Opportunities is accessed by adults requiring specialist support and who have long term health conditions and/or complex needs (including complex behavioural needs). This could include learning disabilities, sensory impairment, autistic spectrum disorders, multiple physical disability, epilepsy, dementia, and additional mental ill health. Individuals with acquired brain injury may where appropriate be referred to the service. The service promotes people to use community opportunity services as a transition to independent living / independence and to operate with a preventative focus.
The initial duration of the model is 5 years but may run beyond this term if it continues to be fit for purpose.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £99,732,920
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Community Enablement Services
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85320000 - Social services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE31 - Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham
Main site or place of performance
Rotherham
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This will be a service for people with a range of needs. This may include, learning disabilities, sensory impairment, autistic spectrum disorders, multiple physical disability, epilepsy, dementia and additional mental ill health. Individuals with acquired brain injury may where appropriate be referred to the service.
These services will support people to increase their employability and independence skills whilst accessing community groups to expand their social circles and potentially their network of support.
The aim is that the support will be provided for up to six months to support and increase the persons confidence to access their community and beyond. The intention would be to reduce the reliance on paid support, and this could also become part of the Adult Social Care Prevention Team offer when someone approaches the Council for support.
Please note, once this notice has been published, it can take up to 3 hours to appear on the YORtender portal.
Full details, are available at https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=YORTENDER, which is the link to the (Mercell Eu-Supply) YORtender tender portal site. The specific reference for this project is YORtender 53601.
Estimated spend on Lot 1 over a 5-year period is expected to be in the region of £10M. If the model is deemed fit for purpose and continues to meet needs and requirements, it may be extended. Estimated spend on Lot 1 over a 20-year period is therefore £40M.
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £40,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract or the framework agreement
Start date
6 May 2025
End date
5 May 2030
two.2.14) Additional information
The FPS will be deemed established once the first applications have been assessed and initial suppliers onboarded.
The intention is to download applications at 6 monthly intervals.
Whilst the end date states 2030, if the model is deemed fit for purpose and continues to meet needs and requirements, it may be extended beyond this.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Community Personalised Services
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85320000 - Social services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE31 - Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham
Main site or place of performance
Rotherham
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
These services are intended to support people with higher levels of support needs. These services will support people to increase their employability and independence skills whilst accessing community groups to expand their social circles and potentially their network of support.
The aim is that the support will be provided for up to twelve months to support and increase the persons confidence to access their community and beyond. The intention would be to reduce the reliance on paid support over time.
Please note, once this notice has been published, it can take up to 3 hours to appear on the YorTender portal.
Full details, are available at https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=YORTENDER, which is the link to the (Mercell Eu-Supply) YORtender tender portal site. The specific ref for this project is YORtender 53601
Estimated spend on Lot 2 over a 5-year period is expected to be in the region of £7M. If the model is deemed fit for purpose and continues to meet needs and requirements, it may be extended. Estimated spend on Lot 2 over a 20-year period is therefore £28M.
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £28,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract or the framework agreement
Start date
6 May 2025
End date
5 May 2030
two.2.14) Additional information
The FPS will be deemed established once the first applications have been assessed and initial suppliers onboarded.
The intention is to download applications at 6 monthly intervals.
Whilst the end date states 2030, if the model is deemed fit for purpose and continues to meet needs and requirements, it may be extended beyond this.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Community Intensive Support Services (Complex Needs)
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85320000 - Social services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE31 - Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham
Main site or place of performance
Rotherham
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
These services will replicate and expand on the current building based and outreach support for people with multiple and profound disabilities (Complex Needs).
This Lot includes an ambition to develop the market and explore innovative offers to provide support for Carers to continue in their caring role, by providing evening and overnight opportunities for the people they care for. The overarching aim is to develop additional innovative offers to increase the choice and type of respite available in Rotherham to Carers and those they care for.
Please note, once this notice has been published, it can take up to 3 hours to appear on the YorTender portal.
Full details, are available at https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=YORTENDER, which is the link to the (Mercell Eu-Supply) YORtender tender portal site. The specific ref for this project is YORtender 53601
Estimated spend on Lot 3 over a 5-year period is expected to be in the region of £7.93M. If the model is deemed fit for purpose and continues to meet needs and requirements, it may be extended. Estimated spend on Lot 3 over a 20-year period is therefore £31.73M.
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £31,732,920
two.2.7) Duration of the contract or the framework agreement
Start date
6 May 2025
End date
5 May 2030
two.2.14) Additional information
The FPS will be deemed established once the first applications have been assessed and initial suppliers onboarded.
The intention is to download applications at 6 monthly intervals.
Whilst the end date states 2030, if the model is deemed fit for purpose and continues to meet needs and requirements, it may be extended beyond this.
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.4) Objective rules and criteria for participation
List and brief description of rules and criteria
As detailed within the application documentation.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Form of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 4 years:
This procurement is conducted under Section 7 (Regulations 74-76) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, applying the Light Touch Regime.
four.1.11) Main features of the award procedure
This procurement follows the Light Touch Regime under Section 7 (Regulations 74-76) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, allowing flexibility in contract duration.
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
5 May 2030
Local time
11:59pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
Section six. Complementary information
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court
The Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand,
London
WC2A 2LL
Fax
+44 2079476000
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
High Court
The Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand,
London
WC2A 2LL
Fax
+44 2079476000
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
Precise information on deadline(s) for lodging appeals: The Contracting Authority will incorporate a minimum 10 calendar day standstill period at the point information on the award of the Contract is communicated to tenderers. Applicants who are unsuccessful shall be informed by the Contracting Authority as soon as possible after the decision has been made as to the reasons why the applicant was unsuccessful. If an appeal regarding the award of the contract has not been successfully resolved, the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by breach of the rules to take legal action. Any such action must be brought within the applicable limitation period. Where a contract has not been entered into, the Court may order the setting aside of the award decision or order the Contracting Authority to amend any document and may award damages. If the Contract has been entered into, the Court may, depending on the circumstances, award damages, make a declaration of ineffectiveness, order the Contracting Authority to pay a fine, and/or order that the duration of the Contract be shortened. The purpose of the standstill period referred to above is to allow the parties to apply to the Courts to set aside the award decision before the contract is entered into.
six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
High Court
The Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand,
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom