Opportunity

North East Lincolnshire Independent Advocacy Service

  • NHS NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP

F02: Contract notice

Notice reference: 2021/S 000-007519

Published 12 April 2021, 9:28am



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

NHS NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP

Municipal Offices, Grimsby Town Hall

GRIMSBY

DN31IHU

Contact

Clair Brookes

Email

clairbrookes@nhs.net

Telephone

+44 3003000548

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.northeastlincolnshireccg.nhs.uk/

one.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at

https://eprocurement.northeastlincolnshireccg.nhs.uk/

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

https://eprocurement.northeastlincolnshireccg.nhs.uk/

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Ministry or any other national or federal authority

one.5) Main activity

Health


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

North East Lincolnshire Independent Advocacy Service

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 85300000 - Social work and related services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

The North East Lincolnshire Clinical Commissioning Group (NELCCG) wishes to continue and evolve the provision for Independent Advocacy Services in the borough of North East Lincolnshire.

The Contract will be initially set from 1st October 2021 till 30th September 2024 with the possibility of extending the term beyond the initial contracted duration by up to 2 [two] years with mutual agreement from the Provider and NELCCG. This would be dependent on successful achievement of contract outcomes and funding available to support the contract from commissioners.

It is likely TUPE will apply to the transfer of staff undertaking the current service provision; however, it will be the responsibility of bidders to seek appropriate legal advice at the appropriate time.

Interested parties wishing to participate in the Procurement should register and download a tender pack on NELCCG e-procurement system https://eprocurement.northeastlincolnshireccg.nhs.uk/ and submit an application using the supplied documentation.

The deadline for receipt of completed tenders is 12 noon on Friday 11th June 2021

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £702,033

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.2) Description

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The North East Lincolnshire Clinical Commissioning Group (NELCCG) wishes to continue and evolve the provision for Independent Advocacy Services in the borough of North East Lincolnshire.

The Contract will be initially set from 1st October 2021 till 30th September 2024 with the possibility of extending the term beyond the initial contracted duration by up to 2 [two] years with mutual agreement from the Provider and NELCCG. This would be dependent on successful achievement of contract outcomes and funding available to support the contract from commissioners.

It is likely TUPE will apply to the transfer of staff undertaking the current service provision; however, it will be the responsibility of bidders to seek appropriate legal advice at the appropriate time.

Interested parties wishing to participate in the Procurement should register and download a tender pack on NELCCG e-procurement system https://eprocurement.northeastlincolnshireccg.nhs.uk/ and submit an application using the supplied documentation.

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: £702,033

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Option to extend for 24 months

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.14) Additional information

NELCCG Eprocurement

https://eprocurement.northeastlincolnshireccg.nhs.uk/procurements

Interested Bidders are to register on NELCCG's e-procurement system via https://eprocurement.northeastlincolnshireccg.nhs.uk/. Registration does not require approval and will provide instant access to the tender pack.

Tender pack documents will consist of:

• Memorandum of Information (MOI) Including:

 Annex A - Service Specification

 Annex B - Local Advocacy Information for North East Lincolnshire

 Annex C - Question and Answer Template

 Annex D - Form of Application - Non-collusion declaration

 Annex E - Conflict of Interest Declaration

 Annex F - TUPE Declaration (to be returned before TUPE information is released)

• Tender questionnaire

If you have any problems accessing the site please email NELCCG.NELPCProcurement@nhs.net


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

11 June 2021

Local time

12:00pm

four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English

four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date

11 June 2021

Local time

12:30pm


Section six. Complementary information

six.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

CEDR

London

Country

United Kingdom