Opportunity

Ealing Children's Short Breaks Dynamic Purchasing Vehicle

  • London Borough of Ealing

F01: Prior information notice (call for competition)

Notice reference: 2024/S 000-008099

Published 13 March 2024, 5:40pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

London Borough of Ealing

14-16 Uxbridge Road, London

London

W5 2HL

Contact

Christine Baker

Email

bakerc@ealing.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 2088255122

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKI - London

National registration number

226 6700 70

Internet address(es)

Main address

www.ealing.gov.uk

Buyer's address

www.ealing.gov.uk

one.3) Communication

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

https://ealinglbc-atamis.lightning.force.com

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

https://ealinglbc-atamis.lightning.force.com

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address

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

Ealing Children's Short Breaks Dynamic Purchasing Vehicle

Reference number

C0140

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 85000000 - Health and social work services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

London Borough of Ealing is seeking experienced Children’s Short Breaks providers who can achieve good outcomes for Children living in Ealing. Ealing Council currently spends approximately £1,640,000 per annum on Children’s Short Breaks.
The Council is procuring a new DPV for a period of Five (5) years, to commence in May 2024, with the option to extend, in any increment, for up to 4 years. The total value is approximately £14,760,000, if all extensions used.
Short Breaks and respite are part of the continuum of services that support children, young people and their families aged 0-18 years. Short Breaks enable children and young people with disabilities to develop their independence, prepare for adulthood, learn life skills, form meaningful relationships, and socialise with their peers, whilst providing a safe and secure environment for the overnight or daytime stay. Parents and carers can rest, unwind and spend some quality time with other members of the family, whilst having respite from their caring responsibilities.
The Council has a statutory responsibility to provide a range of quality Short Break Services, which can meet the needs of local families, as part of the Local Offer. Services will be delivered from a range of Providers in the community across the borough of Ealing. Short Breaks also play a vital role in the Council’s Early Help and Safeguarding strategies, helping to support parent and carer capacity.
Children, young people and their families can access universally available activities in the community, although activities may not always be accessible to all of our families with bespoke, complex or profound needs. Commissioned short breaks are available to young people supported by the Children with Disabilities (CwD) service.
Commissioned Short Breaks are available to Children and young people supported by the Children with Disabilities (CwD) Service. The number of young people receiving support is currently circa 480 Children and young people. The CwD Service has grown by circa 20% annually, resulting in increased demand for short break provisions. As of November 2023, the waiting list currently stands at 108 Service Users awaiting Services (62 holiday provision, 34 weekend provision, 3 overnight provision & 9 afterschool provision).
The Council has a preference for Services to be delivered within the boundaries of Ealing where possible, or within the boundary of North-West London, encompassing neighbouring London boroughs such as Brent, Hammersmith and Fulham, Harrow, Hillingdon, and Kensington and Chelsea. The proximity of these Services allows for easier accessibility for families, and a more immediate response to the needs of the local community. However, while our preference leans towards local Providers, we remain open to considering exceptional Services outside of this boundary that demonstrate the capacity to meet our standards and effectively serve the needs of our families.
The Council is seeking Applications to join the DPV from Tenderers who have the required skills and experience in delivering Children’s Short Breaks Children’s Short Breaks Services.

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £14,760,000

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

Lot1 Building(s)-Based Specialist Play/Leisure/Group Activities for disabled CYP

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85000000 - Health and social work services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKI - London

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Children's Short Breaks

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

Duration in months

60

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

Lot2 Community-Based Specialist Play/Leisure/Group Activities for Disabled CYP

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85000000 - Health and social work services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKI - London

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Children's Short Breaks DPV

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

Duration in months

60

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

Lot3 Specialist and Therapeutic Residential Overnight Short Breaks

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85000000 - Health and social work services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKI - London

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Children's Short Breaks DPV

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

Duration in months

60

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

Lot4 Innovative and Creative Short Breaks Services

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85000000 - Health and social work services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKI - London

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Children's Short Breaks DPV

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

Duration in months

60

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.1.2) 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

Restricted procedure

four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the setting up of a dynamic purchasing system

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 expressions of interest

Date

10 April 2024

Local time

11:00am

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

English

four.2.5) Scheduled date for start of award procedures

1 June 2024


Section six. Complementary information

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

London Borough of Ealing

14-16 Uxbridge Road, London

London

W5 2HL

Country

United Kingdom

Internet address

www.ealing.gov.uk

six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures

London Borough of Ealing

14-16 Uxbridge Road, London

London

W5 2HL

Country

United Kingdom

Internet address

www.ealing.gov.uk

six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained

London Borough of Ealing

14-16 Uxbridge Road, London

London

W5 2HL

Country

United Kingdom

Internet address

www.ealing.gov.uk