- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 2. Refuge Accommodation with Support for Women from BAME communities
- Lot 3. Refuge Accommodation with 24-hour Support on Site
- Lot 4. Support & Advocacy for Women
- Lot 5. Support & Advocacy for Women with Complex Needs
- Lot 6. Support & Advocacy for Women from BAME Communities
- Lot 7. Support & Advocacy for Children and Young People
- Lot 8. Support & Advocacy for Children and Young People from BAME Communities
- Lot 1. Refuge Accommodation with Support for Women
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
The City of Edinburgh Council
4 East Market Street
Edinburgh
EH8 8BG
Contact
Paula Deegan
Telephone
+44 1315294723
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00290
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
Provision of Services for Women, Children and Young People Who Have Experienced Domestic Abuse
Reference number
CT1059
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
This is the award process for 8 lots of different support and refuge services for women, young people and children who have experienced domestic abuse.
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: £11,068,675
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Refuge Accommodation with Support for Women from BAME communities
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
Main site or place of performance
City of Edinburgh
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provide temporary refuge accommodation for women and their children who have experienced gender based abuse, including domestic abuse for women from BAME communications.
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.2.14) Additional information
The estimated maximum annual contract value is 53058 GBP. The maximum contract term with extensions is 10 years. For all additional information regarding the service, please refer to the documents uploaded.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Refuge Accommodation with 24-hour Support on Site
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
Main site or place of performance
City of Edinburgh
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provide temporary refuge accommodation for women and their children who have experienced gender based abuse, including domestic abuse.
In addition, provide specialist domestic abuse Support and Advocacy service, which assists them to strive towards an independent life free from abuse.
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.2.14) Additional information
The maximum annual contract value is estimated to be 282976 GBP. The maximum contract term will be 10 years including extensions. Please refer to documents uploaded for additional information.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Support & Advocacy for Women
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
Main site or place of performance
The City of Edinburgh
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The primary aims of this service are to provide specialist domestic abuse support and advocacy, which assists women to strive towards an independent life free from abuse.
The Service Provider will provide support and advocacy for women who
a - Are over 16 years of age,
b - Have experienced any form of gender based abuse, including domestic abuse,
c - Are still in abusive situations or no longer have contact with their perpetrator(s) of abuse.
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.2.14) Additional information
The maximum estimated annual contract value is 219252 GBP
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Support & Advocacy for Women with Complex Needs
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
Main site or place of performance
City of Edinburgh
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This service will be available to any woman with complex needs who is referred for, or seeks, this support and meets the eligibility criteria.
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.2.14) Additional information
The estimated maximum annual contract value is 65946 GBP. The maximum contract term is up to 10 years. All additional information can be found within the documents uploaded.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Support & Advocacy for Women from BAME Communities
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
Main site or place of performance
City of Edinburgh
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This service will be available to any woman, from a BAME community, who is referred for, or seeks, this support and meets the eligibility criteria.
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.2.14) Additional information
The estimated maximum annual contract value is 184576 GBP. The maximum contract term is up to 10 years. All additional information can be found within the documents uploaded.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Support & Advocacy for Children and Young People
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The primary aim of this service is to provide specialist domestic abuse support and advocacy to children and young people, to live a life free from abuse.
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.2.14) Additional information
The estimated maximum annual contract value is 69810 GBP. The maximum contract term is up to 10 years. All additional information can be found within the documents uploaded.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Support & Advocacy for Children and Young People from BAME Communities
Lot No
8
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
Main site or place of performance
City of Edinburgh
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This service will be available to any children or young people, from a BAME community, who are referred for, or seek, this support and meet the eligibility criteria.
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.2.14) Additional information
The estimated maximum annual contract value is 41468 GBP. The maximum contract term is up to 10 years. All additional information can be found within the documents uploaded.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Refuge Accommodation with Support for Women
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
Main site or place of performance
City of Edinburgh
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provide temporary refuge accommodation for women and their children who have experienced gender based abuse, including domestic abuse
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.2.14) Additional information
The maximum estimated contract value per annum is 274133 GBP. The maximum contract term with extensions is 10 years. All additional information can be found within the documents.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Form of procedure
Procedure involving negotiation
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
four.1.10) Identification of the national rules applicable to the procedure
Information about national procedures is available at: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/
four.1.11) Main features of the award procedure
80% Quality 20% Cost
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2022/S 000-026631
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
7
Title
Support & Advocacy for Children and Young People
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
24 February 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
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
Edinburgh Women's Aid
4 Cheyne Street
Edinburgh
EH4 1JB
Telephone
+44 01313158117
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £698,100
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
4
Title
Support & Advocacy for Women
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
24 February 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
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
Edinburgh Women's Aid
4 Cheyne Street
Edinburgh
EH4 1JB
Telephone
+44 01313158117
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £2,192,520
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
5
Title
Support & Advocacy for Women with Complex Needs
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
24 February 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
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
Edinburgh Women's Aid
4 Cheyne Street
Edinburgh
EH4 1JB
Telephone
+44 01313158117
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £659,460
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
6
Title
Support & Advocacy for Women from BAME Communities
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
24 February 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
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
Shakti Women's Aid
Norton Park, 57 Albion Road, Edinburgh
Edinburgh
EH7 5QY
Telephone
+44 01314752399
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,845,760
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
8
Title
Support & Advocacy for Children and Young People from BAME Communities
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
24 February 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
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
Shakti Women's Aid
Norton Park, 57 Albion Road, Edinburgh
Edinburgh
EH7 5QY
Telephone
+44 01314752399
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £414,680
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
Title
Refuge Accommodation with Support for Women from BAME communities
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
24 February 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
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
Shakti Women's Aid
Norton Park, 57 Albion Road, Edinburgh
Edinburgh
EH7 5QY
Telephone
+44 01314752399
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £530,580
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
Title
Refuge Accommodation with Support for Women
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
24 February 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
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
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Edinburgh Women's Aid
4 Cheyne Street
Edinburgh
EH4 1JB
Telephone
+44 01313158117
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Four Square
454 Gorgie Road
Edinburgh
EH11 2RN
Telephone
+44 01315577901
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,617,045
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
3
Title
Refuge Accommodation with 24-hour Support on Site
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
24 February 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
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
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Four Square
454 Gorgie Road
Edinburgh
EH11 2RN
Telephone
+44 01315577901
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Edinburgh Women's Aid
4 Cheyne Street
Edinburgh
EH4 1JB
Telephone
+44 01313158117
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £3
Total value of the contract/lot: £3,110,530
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
It is a mandatory requirement of this Contract/Framework Agreement that a prompt payment clause is present in all Contracts used in the delivery of the requirements. This ensures payment of sub-contractors at all stages of the supply chain within 30 days and includes an obligation to provide a point of contact for sub-contractors to refer to in the case of payment difficulties. This will require active monitoring of payment performance as well as the provision of evidence and reports to the Council on request or as contractually scheduled.
(SC Ref:722606)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Sheriff Court
Sheriff Court House, 27 Chambers Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1LB
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
A tenderer that suffers loss as a result of a breach of duty under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 may bring proceedings in the Sheriff Court or the Court of Session. The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) will have a minimum standstill period of 10 days before awarding the contract. The communication of the award decision notice will be sent by fax or e-mail to all tenderers with the standstill period commencing on the next day. If proceedings are started in the Sheriff Court or the Court of Session against the Council in respect of the decision to award the contract within the standstill period then the Council is prevented from awarding the contract. Post contract award the Sheriff Court or the Court of Session may (1) award damages provided proceedings are brought within 3 months from the date when the grounds for the bringing of the proceedings first arose (2) be entitled to issue an ineffectiveness order or impose a financial penalty on the Council. A claim for an ineffectiveness order must be made within 30 days of the Contract Award Notice being published in the FTS or within 30 days of the date those who expressed an interest in or otherwise bid for the contract were informed of the conclusion of the contract or in any other case within 6 months from the date on which the contract was entered into.