Contract

Youth Engagement Service for Children and Young People aged 11-25 in Northern Ireland [4455950]

  • Business Services Organisation - Procurement and Logistics Service [BSO PaLS] on behalf of the Public Health Agency [PHA]
  • NI Public Health Agency

F21: Social and other specific services – public contracts (contract award notice)

Notice identifier: 2024/S 000-006929

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-038981

Published 4 March 2024, 11:09pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Business Services Organisation - Procurement and Logistics Service [BSO PaLS] on behalf of the Public Health Agency [PHA]

73 Loughgall Road

Armagh

BT61 7PR

Contact

PaLSSocialcare.Sourcinghscni.net

Email

PaLSSocialcare.Sourcing@hscni.net

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UK - United Kingdom

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

Buyer's address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

one.1) Name and addresses

NI Public Health Agency

Linenhall Street Unit, 12-22 Linenhall Street

Belfast

BT2 8BS

Email

PaLSSocialcare.Sourcing@hscni.net

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UK - United Kingdom

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

Buyer's address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

one.2) Information about joint procurement

The contract involves joint procurement

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

Youth Engagement Service for Children and Young People aged 11-25 in Northern Ireland [4455950]

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 Providers will be required to deliver a Youth Engagement Service that is child and young person centred, interculturally competent, and diversity sensitive service for all young people. This will involve working holistically with children and young people aged 11-25 years to promote health and well-being, build confidence, self-esteem and resilience, and signpost and support those in need of specific help to the appropriate service. The Youth Engagement Service provides a range of activities and support and acts as a hub where young people have opportunities to socialise in a safe and welcoming alcohol and drug-free environment and avail of information, advice and support on a range of issues from relevant services both on-site and off-site, with the support of staff from the Youth Engagement Service. The Youth Engagement Service is a signpost/referral service, and is not a keyworker/care coordinator service. The Youth Engagement Service is not a youth club. Each Youth Engagement Service will have a local identity and their specific provision is tailored to local need.

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)

Value excluding VAT: £8,439,526.98

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 1: Youth Engagement Service- Ballymena

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85000000 - Health and social work services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKN - Northern Ireland
  • UKN0 - Northern Ireland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Providers will be required to deliver a Youth Engagement Service that is child and young person centred, interculturally competent, and diversity sensitive service for all young people. This will involve working holistically with children and young people aged 11-25 years to promote health and well-being, build confidence, self-esteem and resilience, and signpost and support those in need of specific help to the appropriate service. The Youth Engagement Service provides a range of activities and support and acts as a hub where young people have opportunities to socialise in a safe and welcoming alcohol and drug-free environment and avail of information, advice and support on a range of issues from relevant services both on-site and off-site, with the support of staff from the Youth Engagement Service. The Youth Engagement Service is a signpost/referral service, and is not a keyworker/care coordinator service. The Youth Engagement Service is not a youth club. Each Youth Engagement Service will have a local identity and their specific provision is tailored to local need.

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 2: Youth Engagement Service- Banbridge

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85000000 - Health and social work services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKN - Northern Ireland
  • UKN0 - Northern Ireland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Providers will be required to deliver a Youth Engagement Service that is child and young person centred, interculturally competent, and diversity sensitive service for all young people. This will involve working holistically with children and young people aged 11-25 years to promote health and well-being, build confidence, self-esteem and resilience, and signpost and support those in need of specific help to the appropriate service. The Youth Engagement Service provides a range of activities and support and acts as a hub where young people have opportunities to socialise in a safe and welcoming alcohol and drug-free environment and avail of information, advice and support on a range of issues from relevant services both on-site and off-site, with the support of staff from the Youth Engagement Service. The Youth Engagement Service is a signpost/referral service, and is not a keyworker/care coordinator service. The Youth Engagement Service is not a youth club. Each Youth Engagement Service will have a local identity and their specific provision is tailored to local need.

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 3: Youth Engagement Service- Bangor

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85000000 - Health and social work services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKN - Northern Ireland
  • UKN0 - Northern Ireland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Providers will be required to deliver a Youth Engagement Service that is child and young person centred, interculturally competent, and diversity sensitive service for all young people. This will involve working holistically with children and young people aged 11-25 years to promote health and well-being, build confidence, self-esteem and resilience, and signpost and support those in need of specific help to the appropriate service. The Youth Engagement Service provides a range of activities and support and acts as a hub where young people have opportunities to socialise in a safe and welcoming alcohol and drug-free environment and avail of information, advice and support on a range of issues from relevant services both on-site and off-site, with the support of staff from the Youth Engagement Service. The Youth Engagement Service is a signpost/referral service, and is not a keyworker/care coordinator service. The Youth Engagement Service is not a youth club. Each Youth Engagement Service will have a local identity and their specific provision is tailored to local need.

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 4: Youth Engagement Service- Belfast

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85000000 - Health and social work services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKN - Northern Ireland
  • UKN0 - Northern Ireland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Providers will be required to deliver a Youth Engagement Service that is child and young person centred, interculturally competent, and diversity sensitive service for all young people. This will involve working holistically with children and young people aged 11-25 years to promote health and well-being, build confidence, self-esteem and resilience, and signpost and support those in need of specific help to the appropriate service. The Youth Engagement Service provides a range of activities and support and acts as a hub where young people have opportunities to socialise in a safe and welcoming alcohol and drug-free environment and avail of information, advice and support on a range of issues from relevant services both on-site and off-site, with the support of staff from the Youth Engagement Service. The Youth Engagement Service is a signpost/referral service, and is not a keyworker/care coordinator service. The Youth Engagement Service is not a youth club. Each Youth Engagement Service will have a local identity and their specific provision is tailored to local need.

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 5: Youth Engagement Service- Carrickfergus

Lot No

5

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85000000 - Health and social work services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKN - Northern Ireland
  • UKN0 - Northern Ireland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Providers will be required to deliver a Youth Engagement Service that is child and young person centred, interculturally competent, and diversity sensitive service for all young people. This will involve working holistically with children and young people aged 11-25 years to promote health and well-being, build confidence, self-esteem and resilience, and signpost and support those in need of specific help to the appropriate service. The Youth Engagement Service provides a range of activities and support and acts as a hub where young people have opportunities to socialise in a safe and welcoming alcohol and drug-free environment and avail of information, advice and support on a range of issues from relevant services both on-site and off-site, with the support of staff from the Youth Engagement Service. The Youth Engagement Service is a signpost/referral service, and is not a keyworker/care coordinator service. The Youth Engagement Service is not a youth club. Each Youth Engagement Service will have a local identity and their specific provision is tailored to local need.

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 6: Youth Engagement Service- Derry/Londonderry

Lot No

6

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85000000 - Health and social work services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKN - Northern Ireland
  • UKN0 - Northern Ireland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Providers will be required to deliver a Youth Engagement Service that is child and young person centred, interculturally competent, and diversity sensitive service for all young people. This will involve working holistically with children and young people aged 11-25 years to promote health and well-being, build confidence, self-esteem and resilience, and signpost and support those in need of specific help to the appropriate service. The Youth Engagement Service provides a range of activities and support and acts as a hub where young people have opportunities to socialise in a safe and welcoming alcohol and drug-free environment and avail of information, advice and support on a range of issues from relevant services both on-site and off-site, with the support of staff from the Youth Engagement Service. The Youth Engagement Service is a signpost/referral service, and is not a keyworker/care coordinator service. The Youth Engagement Service is not a youth club. Each Youth Engagement Service will have a local identity and their specific provision is tailored to local need.

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 7: Youth Engagement Service- Enniskillen

Lot No

7

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85000000 - Health and social work services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKN - Northern Ireland
  • UKN0 - Northern Ireland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Providers will be required to deliver a Youth Engagement Service that is child and young person centred, interculturally competent, and diversity sensitive service for all young people. This will involve working holistically with children and young people aged 11-25 years to promote health and well-being, build confidence, self-esteem and resilience, and signpost and support those in need of specific help to the appropriate service. The Youth Engagement Service provides a range of activities and support and acts as a hub where young people have opportunities to socialise in a safe and welcoming alcohol and drug-free environment and avail of information, advice and support on a range of issues from relevant services both on-site and off-site, with the support of staff from the Youth Engagement Service. The Youth Engagement Service is a signpost/referral service, and is not a keyworker/care coordinator service. The Youth Engagement Service is not a youth club. Each Youth Engagement Service will have a local identity and their specific provision is tailored to local need.

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 8: Youth Engagement Service- Newry

Lot No

8

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85000000 - Health and social work services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKN - Northern Ireland
  • UKN0 - Northern Ireland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Providers will be required to deliver a Youth Engagement Service that is child and young person centred, interculturally competent, and diversity sensitive service for all young people. This will involve working holistically with children and young people aged 11-25 years to promote health and well-being, build confidence, self-esteem and resilience, and signpost and support those in need of specific help to the appropriate service. The Youth Engagement Service provides a range of activities and support and acts as a hub where young people have opportunities to socialise in a safe and welcoming alcohol and drug-free environment and avail of information, advice and support on a range of issues from relevant services both on-site and off-site, with the support of staff from the Youth Engagement Service. The Youth Engagement Service is a signpost/referral service, and is not a keyworker/care coordinator service. The Youth Engagement Service is not a youth club. Each Youth Engagement Service will have a local identity and their specific provision is tailored to local need.

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) Form of procedure

Open procedure

four.2) Administrative information

four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number: 2023/S 000-025149


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

1

Lot No

1

Title

Lot 1: Youth Engagement Service- Ballymena

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

26 February 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 2

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Start360 Ltd

6-10 William Street

BELFAST

BT1 1PR

Email

tom.bennett@start360.org

Telephone

+44 2890435810

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Internet address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £1,214,937


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

2

Lot No

2

Title

Lot 2: Youth Engagement Service- Banbridge

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

26 February 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

FutureProof Inc. Ltd.

Unit 3, Enville Court, Castlewellan Road

Banbridge

BT32 4AX

Email

craigreact@aol.com

Telephone

+44 2840624511

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Internet address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £1,206,000


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

3

Lot No

3

Title

Lot 3: Youth Engagement Service- Bangor

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

26 February 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 2

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Extern Northern Ireland

HYDEPARK HOUSE 3 MCKINNEY ROAD

NEWTOWNABBEY

BT36 4PE

Email

info@extern.org

Telephone

+44 2890840555

Fax

+44 2890847333

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Internet address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £1,197,000


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

4

Lot No

4

Title

Lot 4: Youth Engagement Service- Belfast

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

26 February 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Extern Northern Ireland

HYDEPARK HOUSE 3 MCKINNEY ROAD

NEWTOWNABBEY

BT36 4PE

Email

info@extern.org

Telephone

+44 2890840555

Fax

+44 2890847333

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Internet address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £1,197,000


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

5

Lot No

5

Title

Lot 5: Youth Engagement Service- Carrickfergus

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

26 February 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

CARRICKFERGUS YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION

30-34 Irish Quarter West

CARRICKFERGUS

BT38 8AT

Email

info@carrickymca.org

Telephone

+44 2893355890

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Internet address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £1,199,673


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

6

Lot No

6

Title

Lot 6: Youth Engagement Service- Derry/Londonderry

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

26 February 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 2

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Longtower Youth Community Centre

12-14 The Diamond

Derry

BT48 6HW

Email

claremaguireytp@gmail.com

Telephone

+44 2871366099

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Internet address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £1,215,000


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

7

Lot No

7

Title

Lot 7 Youth Engagement Service Enniskillen

A contract/lot is awarded: No

five.1) Information on non-award

The contract/lot is not awarded

No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

8

Lot No

8

Title

Lot 8: Youth Engagement Service- Newry

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

26 February 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

MAGNET YAC

81a Hill Street

NEWRY

BT34 1DG

Email

magnetyac@live.co.uk

Telephone

+44 2830269070

Fax

+44 2830269070

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Internet address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £1,209,916.98


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

In section I.2, it is stated that this procurement is a joint procurement. This is not a joint procurement - it is operated by BSO PaLS - on behalf of the participant listed in Section I.1 i.e.. NI Public Health Agency. . . At section II.1.7) the total value of the procurement has been adjusted to reflect that only 7 Lots have been awarded under this procurement process; thus, this figure is a sum of the all Lots awarded.. . The Total Value of each Lot respectively outlined at sections V.2.4 includes the initial contract period of 2 years, plus the option to extend for 3 x 12 months periods (3 years). The value also includes a potential increase in services of 50% and a potential extension clause of up to 18 months as provided for in the tender documents. Note – there is no guarantee of uptake or minimum demand.

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

Procurement and Logistics Service

77 Boucher Crescent

Belfast

Country

United Kingdom