Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
London Borough of Wandsworth and London Borough of Richmond-upon-Thames
Town Hall, Wandsworth High Street
Wandsworth
SW18 2PU
Contact
Procurement Team
procurement@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 2088716000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKI34 - Wandsworth
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://lb-wandsworth.my.salesforce-sites.com/?searchtype=Projects
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://lb-wandsworth.my.salesforce-sites.com/?searchtype=Projects
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://lb-wandsworth.my.salesforce-sites.com/?searchtype=Projects
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
Provision of Services for Victims of Domestic Violence and Violence Against Women and Girls
Reference number
3157
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 London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and Wandsworth Borough Council (the Councils), are inviting tenders from suitably experienced and qualified contractors for the provision of services in support of victims, and persons at risk, of Domestic Violence or Violence Against Women and Girls, in accordance with the Specification at Volume Two of the Invitation to Tender documentation (the “Services”). The Councils shall award a three (3)-year contract with an option for a further two 12-month extension(s) period(s) on the basis of mutual consent.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £1,200,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI34 - Wandsworth
- UKI75 - Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Main site or place of performance
Wandsworth
Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This proposed procurement aims to appoint one suitably experienced and qualified supplier of services for persons at various levels of risk, or victims, of Domestic Violence and Violence Against Women and Girls, under one contract.
The service specification document sets out the Authorities’ requirements and expectations for the delivery of an integrated specialist VAWG community-based service for victims/survivors (VS) of domestic abuse (DA) and violence against women and girls (VAWG) in both Richmond and Wandsworth; this service will be a specialist Independent Domestic Violence Advocacy (IDVA) service for those at greatest risk of serious harm.
Additionally, the Service Provider will work alongside the Authorities in identifying new opportunities, applying for grant funding, and managing relationships between related provision across the boroughs.
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: £1,200,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 November 2024
End date
1 November 2027
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: Yes
Description of options
Subject to an extension or extensions of up to an aggregate of 2 further years by mutual agreement.
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.2.14) Additional information
As set out in more detail in the tender documentation.
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
As set out in tender documentation.
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
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.2) Contract performance conditions
As set out in tender 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
Originally published as:
Date
7 May 2024
Local time
12:00pm
Changed to:
Date
10 May 2024
Local time
12:00pm
See the change notice.
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Tender must be valid until: 25 September 2024
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
25 March 2024
Local time
12:00pm
Place
Online at https://lb-wandsworth.my.salesforce-sites.com/?searchtype=Projects
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
six.3) Additional information
The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.All additional information relevant to this process shall be communicated via this portal.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Atamis eSourcing Portal at: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.All additional information relevant to this process shall be communicated via this portal.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Atamis eSourcing portal at: https://lb-wandsworth.my.salesforce-sites.com/?searchtype=Projects
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Royal Courts of Justice
The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Cabinet Office
70 Whitehall
London
SW1 2AS
prourement@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
Applicants who are unsuccessful shall be informed by the relevant Authority as soon as possible after the decision has been made as to the reasons why the Applicant was unsuccessful. If an appeal regarding the award of the contract has not been successfully resolved, The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (SI 2015 No. 102) provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or ate at risk of harm by breach of the rules to take legal action. Any such action must be brought within the applicable limitation period. Where a contract has not been entered into, the Court may order the setting aside of the award decision or order the Authorities to amend any document and may award damages.
If the contract has been entered into the Court may, depending on the circumstances, award damages, make a declaration of ineffectiveness, order the relevant authority to pay a fine, and/or order that the duration of the contract be shortened. The purpose of the standstill period referred to above is to allow the parties to apply to the Courts to set aside the award decision before the contract is entered into.