Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Caerphilly County Borough Council
Penallta House, Tredomen Park, Ystrad Mynach
Hengoed
CF82 7PG
Telephone
+44 1443863161
Fax
+44 1443863167
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKL16 - Gwent Valleys
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0272
one.1) Name and addresses
Newport City Council
Civic Centre
Newport
NP20 4UR
Telephone
+44 1633656656
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKL21 - Monmouthshire and Newport
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0273
one.1) Name and addresses
Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council
Municipal Offices, Civic Centre
Ebbw Vale
NP23 6XB
commissioningteam@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1495311556
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKL16 - Gwent Valleys
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.blaenau-gwent.gov.uk/
Buyer's address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0278
one.1) Name and addresses
Torfaen County Borough Council
Civic Centre, Pontypool
Torfaen
NP4 6YB
stephen.chambers@torfaen.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1495762200
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKL16 - Gwent Valleys
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0498
one.1) Name and addresses
Monmouthshire County Council
PO Box 106
Caldicot
NP26 9AN
Telephone
+44 1633644644
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKL21 - Monmouthshire and Newport
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.monmouthshire.gov.uk
Buyer's address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0277
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login
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://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login
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
Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Assessment and Therapies
Reference number
CCBC/DPS1002943/21/HS
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Council has established a collaborative Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS1002263/20/HS)for the Provision of assessment and therapies for the five Authorities in the Gwent Region in line with the Light Touch Regime and Public Contract Regulations 2015. The Council is looking to engage with suitably experienced and qualified organisations/individuals for the provision of independent professionals to deliver specific time and task limited assessments and therapeutic (or other) interventions.
The independent professionals will deliver the service across the five local authorities within the Gwent Region following the instruction of the Commissioner requiring a service. The professional will be required to be independent from the instructing local authority and their assessments/interventions should be impartial, clear and analytical. Following the initial award of Individuals / Organisations to the DPS, the opportunity has been re opened for those who have either failed during the initial procurement process or new Individuals / Organisations applying to join the DPS. This process has commenced with the advertisement of this contract notice issued via sell2wales, which shall remain live for the duration of the DPS period.
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
Independent Social Worker – PAM’s Assessments
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85320000 - Social services
- 85310000 - Social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL16 - Gwent Valleys
Main site or place of performance
Within the Boundaries of Gwent, including the five local Authorities Newport City Council, Blaenau Gwent CBC, Monmouthshire CBC, Torfaen CBC and Caerphilly CBC.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Council requires Independent Social Workers (or equivalent other) specifically to undertake PAMs Assessments which are required to act as agents of the Council to provide an independent view.
PAMs assessments could be of one or both parents at the same or both parents at different times.
Providers will be required to complete the work in a professional manner and in line with Statutory and Council requirements.
Providers must share the content of their report with the family / individuals and distribute the report to the appropriate personnel within Social Services and assessment plans will be required. Providers must be able to attend court and present their information in a confident and competent way.
Full details the specification, including qualifications and experience required under this lot can be found in the ITT.
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
Counsellor / Psychotherapist
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85320000 - Social services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85312320 - Counselling services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL16 - Gwent Valleys
Main site or place of performance
Within the Boundaries of Gwent, including the five local Authorities Newport City Council, Blaenau Gwent CBC, Monmouthshire CBC, Torfaen CBC and Caerphilly CBC.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Council require Counsellors / Psychotherapists to undertake therapeutic interventions which are above and beyond the remit and / or capacity of the social worker and which are required to be independent and impartial from the Council.
Counsellors / Psychotherapists will be required to complete the work in a professional manner and in line with Statutory and Council requirements.
Providers must be able to attend court and present their information in a confident and competent way.
Full details the specification, including qualifications and experience required under this lot can be found in the ITT.
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
Play Therapist
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85320000 - Social services
- 85310000 - Social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL16 - Gwent Valleys
Main site or place of performance
Within the Boundaries of Gwent, including the five local Authorities Newport City Council, Blaenau Gwent CBC, Monmouthshire CBC, Torfaen CBC and Caerphilly CBC.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Council require therapists to specifically undertake play therapy interventions which are required to be independent and impartial from the Council.
Play Therapists will be required to complete the work in a professional manner and in line with Statutory and Council requirements.
Providers must be able to attend court and present their information in a confident and competent way.
Full details the specification, including qualifications and experience required under this lot can be found in the ITT.
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
Specialist Risk Assessor – Sexual Abuse
Lot No
11
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85320000 - Social services
- 85310000 - Social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL16 - Gwent Valleys
Main site or place of performance
Within the Boundaries of Gwent, including the five local Authorities Newport City Council, Blaenau Gwent CBC, Monmouthshire CBC, Torfaen CBC and Caerphilly CBC.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Council require Specialist Risk Assessors to undertake Risk Assessments including Perpetrator Assessments, Families Ability to Protect and Associated Risk Assessments which are required to be independent and impartial from the Council.
Risk Assessors will be required to complete the work in a professional manner and in line with Statutory and Council requirements.
Providers must be able to attend court and present their information in a confident and competent way.
Full details the specification, including qualifications and experience required under this lot can be found in the ITT.
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
Specialist Risk Assessor – Physical Abuse
Lot No
12
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85320000 - Social services
- 85310000 - Social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL16 - Gwent Valleys
Main site or place of performance
Within the Boundaries of Gwent, including the five local Authorities Newport City Council, Blaenau Gwent CBC, Monmouthshire CBC, Torfaen CBC and Caerphilly CBC.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Council require Specialist Risk Assessors to undertake Risk Assessments including Perpetrators Assessments, Families Ability to Protect and Associated Risk Assessments which are required to be independent and impartial from the Council.
Risk Assessors will be required to complete the work in a professional manner and in line with Statutory and Council requirements.
Providers must be able to attend court and present their information in a confident and competent way.
Full details the specification, including qualifications and experience required under this lot can be found in the ITT.
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
Support Worker (Residential Care)
Lot No
13
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85320000 - Social services
- 85310000 - Social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL16 - Gwent Valleys
Main site or place of performance
Within the Boundaries of Gwent, including the five local Authorities Newport City Council, Blaenau Gwent CBC, Monmouthshire CBC, Torfaen CBC and Caerphilly CBC.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Council require Independent Support Workers employed by a reputable company / agency registered with the appropriate professional standard organisation to undertake support work activities which will be identified at the point of contract. Support Workers are required to be independent and impartial from the Council.
Whilst the work will be in relation to the child, Support Workers will, at times, be required to complete work with the child(ren), parents, other family members or others connected to the child.
Independent Support Workers will be required to complete the work in a professional manner and in line with Statutory and Council requirements.
Providers must be able to attend court if required and present their evidence in a confident and competent way.
Full details the specification, including qualifications and experience required under this lot can be found in the ITT.
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
Supervised Field / Contact Worker
Lot No
14
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85320000 - Social services
- 85310000 - Social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL16 - Gwent Valleys
Main site or place of performance
Within the Boundaries of Gwent, including the five local Authorities Newport City Council, Blaenau Gwent CBC, Monmouthshire CBC, Torfaen CBC and Caerphilly CBC.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Council require Independent Supervised Contact Workers employed by a reputable company / agency registered with the appropriate professional standard organisation to undertake Supervised Contact. The workers are required to be independent and impartial from the Council.
The work may be required due to capacity issues within the current service, requirement to supervise contact in a specific location (for example hospital settings) or other specific, time limited pieces of work.
Independent Supervised Contact Workers will be required to complete the work in a professional manner and in line with Statutory and Council requirements.
Providers must share the content of their report with the family / individuals and distribute the report to the appropriate personnel within Social Services. Providers must be able to attend court and present their information in a confident and competent way.
Full details the specification, including qualifications and experience required under this lot can be found in the ITT.
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
Miscellaneous
Lot No
15
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85320000 - Social services
- 85310000 - Social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL16 - Gwent Valleys
Main site or place of performance
Within the Boundaries of Gwent, including the five local Authorities Newport City Council, Blaenau Gwent CBC, Monmouthshire CBC, Torfaen CBC and Caerphilly CBC.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is for any new assessment and therapies that may develop during the period of the Dynamic Purchasing System.
All Individuals / Organisations that tender for any lot 1 – 14 shall be placed on lot 15 – Miscellaneous. The Commissioner shall call off this lot by running a mini competition as set out in the tender documentation.
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
Independent Social Worker
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85320000 - Social services
- 85310000 - Social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL16 - Gwent Valleys
Main site or place of performance
Within the Boundaries of Gwent, including the five local Authorities Newport City Council, Blaenau Gwent CBC, Monmouthshire CBC, Torfaen CBC and Caerphilly CBC.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Independent Social Worker - The Council require Independent Social Workers to undertake general social work activities which are required to act as agents of the Council to provide an independent view. Whilst the work will be in relation to the Child, Independent Social Workers will be required to complete work with the child(ren), parents, other family members or others connected to the child.Independent Social Workers will be required to complete the work in a professional manner and in line with Statutory and Council requirements.
Providers must share the content of their report with the family / individuals and distribute the report to the appropriate personnel within Social Services and assessment plans will be required. Providers must be able to attend court and present their information in a confident and competent way.
Full details the specification, including qualifications and experience required under this lot can be found in the ITT.
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
Therapist
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85320000 - Social services
- 85310000 - Social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL16 - Gwent Valleys
Main site or place of performance
Within the Boundaries of Gwent, including the five local Authorities Newport City Council, Blaenau Gwent CBC, Monmouthshire CBC, Torfaen CBC and Caerphilly CBC.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Council require therapists to undertake therapeutic interventions above and beyond the remit and / or capacity of the social worker and which are required to be independent and impartial from the Council.
Therapists will be required to complete the work in a professional manner and in line with Statutory and Council requirements.
Providers must be able to attend court and present their information in a confident and competent way.
Full details the specification, including qualifications and experience required under this lot can be found in the ITT.
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
Psychologist – Child and Adolescent
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85320000 - Social services
- 85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL16 - Gwent Valleys
Main site or place of performance
Within the Boundaries of Gwent, including the five local Authorities Newport City Council, Blaenau Gwent CBC, Monmouthshire CBC, Torfaen CBC and Caerphilly CBC.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Council require Psychologists to undertake Psychological Assessments and interventions which are required to be independent and impartial from the Council.
This lot relates specifically to Psychological work to be undertaken with Children, Young People and adolescents.
Psychologists will be required to complete the work in a professional manner and in line with Statutory and Council requirements.
Providers must be able to attend court and present their information in a confident and competent way.
Full details the specification, including qualifications and experience required under this lot can be found in the ITT.
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
Psychologist – Adult
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85320000 - Social services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL16 - Gwent Valleys
Main site or place of performance
Within the Boundaries of Gwent, including the five local Authorities Newport City Council, Blaenau Gwent CBC, Monmouthshire CBC, Torfaen CBC and Caerphilly CBC.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Council require Psychologists to undertake Psychological Assessments and interventions which are required to be independent and impartial from the Council.
This lot relates specifically to Psychological work with Adults.
Psychologists will be required to complete the work in a professional manner and in line with Statutory and Council requirements.
Providers must be able to attend court and present their information in a confident and competent way.
Full details the specification, including qualifications and experience required under this lot can be found in the ITT.
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
Psychologist – Cognitive Assessments / Capacity to Litigate Assessments
Lot No
8
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85320000 - Social services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL16 - Gwent Valleys
Main site or place of performance
Within the Boundaries of Gwent, including the five local Authorities Newport City Council, Blaenau Gwent CBC, Monmouthshire CBC, Torfaen CBC and Caerphilly CBC.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Council require Psychologists specifically to undertake Cognitive Assessments / Capacity to Litigate Assessments which are required to be independent and impartial from the Council.
Psychologists will be required to complete the work in a professional manner and in line with Statutory and Council requirements.
Providers must be able to attend court and present their information in a confident and competent way.
Full details the specification, including qualifications and experience required under this lot can be found in the ITT.
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
Psychiatrist – Child and Adolescent
Lot No
9
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85320000 - Social services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL16 - Gwent Valleys
Main site or place of performance
Within the Boundaries of Gwent, including the five local Authorities Newport City Council, Blaenau Gwent CBC, Monmouthshire CBC, Torfaen CBC and Caerphilly CBC.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Council require Psychiatrists to undertake Psychiatric Assessments which are required to be independent and impartial from the Council.
This lot relates specifically to Psychiatric assessments of children, young people and adolescents
Psychiatrists will be required to complete the work in a professional manner and in line with Statutory and Council requirements.
Providers must be able to attend court and present their information in a confident and competent way.
Full details the specification, including qualifications and experience required under this lot can be found in the ITT.
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
Psychiatrist – Adult
Lot No
10
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85320000 - Social services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL16 - Gwent Valleys
Main site or place of performance
Within the Boundaries of Gwent, including the five local Authorities Newport City Council, Blaenau Gwent CBC, Monmouthshire CBC, Torfaen CBC and Caerphilly CBC.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Council require Psychiatrists to undertake Psychiatric Assessments which are required to be independent and impartial from the Council.
This lot relates specifically to the Psychiatric Assessment of Adults.
Psychiatrists will be required to complete the work in a professional manner and in line with Statutory and Council requirements.
Providers must be able to attend court and present their information in a confident and competent way.
Full details the specification, including qualifications and experience required under this lot can be found in the ITT.
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.1.4) Objective rules and criteria for participation
List and brief description of rules and criteria
The mechanism of the DPS allows new Individuals / Organisations with the ability to join at any time during the period of the DPS, as set out in in the ITT. The nature of the DPS is to establish a list of Individuals / Organisations against each lot who are suitably qualified to provide a range of different assessments and therapeutic (or other) interventions on behalf of Children Services throughout the Gwent Region. Individuals / organisations tendering to join this DPS are tendering on the basis that they can provide a service within the Gwent Region. Individuals / Organisations can apply for one or more of the lots.
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Form of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 4 years:
This arrangement is the establishment of a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)in line with the Light Touch Regime and the Public Contract Regulations 2015.
four.1.11) Main features of the award procedure
Following the initial evaluation process (Award Stage), all Individuals / Organisations that meet the requirements of the Award Criteria – Selection and Award Stage as set out within the ITT will be placed together with the individuals onto the DPS agreement for each lot they are successful for. The Commissioner shall Commission work by either a Direct Call-Off or Mini Competition as set out in the ITT documentation
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2019/S 052-120496
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
30 August 2030
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
Section six. Complementary information
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 procurement process for this arrangement shall follow a two-stage, Open Procedure. Candidates will be required to pass the selection stage response before the award stage will be considered.
Selection Stage - Stage One
This stage consists of pass / fail questions that must be completed in full. Failure to complete will result in the submission being rejected.
Candidates are required to pass all pass / fail questions to proceed to the award stage. Any candidate that receives a fail based on the scoring methodology within Table 1 of the ITT for any pass / fail question will be eliminated from the process at the point where the fail occurs.
Stage Two - Award Stage (Lot 1 and 2 ONLY)
This stage for lot 1 and lot 2 will be evaluated using the Most Economical Advantageous Tender (MEAT) criterion, structured as Quality 100%
For Lots 3 - 14 All Individuals / Organisations that successfully meet the requirements set out in the selection stage for each lot shall be awarded to the lot.
Full Details are in the ITT
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=109932.
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The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Public Procurement Review Service
Cabinet Office
London
publicprocurementreview@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 3450103503
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit