Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Rhondda Cynon Taf CBC
The Pavilions, Clydach Vale
Tonypandy
CF40 2XX
Telephone
+44 1443
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKL15 - Central Valleys
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0276
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
RCTCBC Direct Payment Support Services
Reference number
RCT/PSS/S104/22
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
RCTCBC are tendering for Direct Payment Support Services, The service will comprise of:
Information, assistance, and advice to people receiving or considering Direct Payments.
A proactive recruitment service to ensure Personal Assistants are employed in a timely manner.
A matching service and searchable database for Personal Assistants.
A payroll service for people receiving a Direct Payment and employing their own Personal Assistants.
A Managed Account support in instances where this has been assessed by the care manager as necessary.
Training, support and awareness-raising for individuals, professionals, Personal Assistants, and social care staff.
Support for the Microenterprises for Care project from the outset of the contract, with the view to the Provider delivering elements of the project from April 2025.
The budget for this service is circa GBP300,000 which is based on current numbers of Direct Payment Recipients, however, this is subject to change as it is anticipated more people will be encouraged to use the service through the duration of the contract.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £1,500,000
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79631000 - Personnel and payroll services
- 79211110 - Payroll management services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL15 - Central Valleys
Main site or place of performance
Rhondda Cynon Taf
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
RCTCBC are tendering for Direct Payment Support Services, The service will comprise of:
Information, assistance, and advice to people receiving or considering Direct Payments. A proactive recruitment service to ensure Personal Assistants are employed in a timely manner.
A matching service and searchable database for Personal Assistants.
A payroll service for people receiving a Direct Payment and employing their own Personal Assistants.
A Managed Account support in instances where this has been assessed by the care manager as necessary.
Training, support and awareness-raising for individuals, professionals, Personal Assistants, and social care staff.
Support for the Microenterprises for Care project from the outset of the contract, with the view to the Provider delivering elements of the project from April 2025.
The budget for this service is circa GBP300,000 which is based on current numbers of Direct Payment Recipients, however, this is subject to change as it is anticipated more people will be encouraged to use the service through the duration of the contract.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 47%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 6%
Cost criterion - Name: Commercial / Weighting: 47%
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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2022/S 000-034190
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
RCT/PSS/S104
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15 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: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Dewis Centre for Independent Living
No 1 & 2 Melin Corrwg, Upper Boat
PONTYPRIDD
CF375BE
Telephone
+44 1443827930
Fax
+44 1443841922
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKL - Wales
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,500,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
(WA Ref:129730)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Telephone
+44 2079477501
Country
United Kingdom