Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Thurrock Council
Civic Offices, New Road
Grays
RM17 6SL
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKH32 - Thurrock
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thurrockcouncil/aspx/Home
one.3) Communication
Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thurrockcouncil/aspx/ProjectManage/1542
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thurrockcouncil/aspx/ProjectManage/1542
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thurrockcouncil/aspx/ProjectManage/1542
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
Short Breaks and Support Services for Disabled Children
Reference number
PS/2023/062
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 provision of a multiple provider Framework to deliver a range of statutory Short Breaks services for some of the most vulnerable children and young people in Thurrock.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £2,964,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Individual Support Services
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH32 - Thurrock
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot covers Short Breaks that are provided in the family home or in the community with the aim of giving disabled Children and Young People the opportunity to develop independence and have positive experiences.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 July 2024
End date
30 June 2028
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
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
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Residential Short Breaks
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH32 - Thurrock
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is for Short Break services provided at a specific location outside of the Child’s home. The aim of this Lot is to provide positive experiences to disabled Children and Young People.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 July 2024
End date
30 June 2028
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
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 three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
See selection questionnaire
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
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: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
19 April 2024
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
19 April 2024
Local time
12:00pm
Place
In-Tend
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
The Council is operating this procurement under the Light Touch Regime for Social and Other Specific Services, as set out in the PCR 2015, at Section 7 (Regulations 74 to 77) and Schedule 3.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Royal Courts of Justice
Grays
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
Thurrock Council shall incorporate a 10 calendar day standstill period starting the day after the date on which the award of the contract is communicated to tenderers, allowing unsuccessful tenderers to seek further debriefing from the Council before the contract is entered into.