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
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