Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames
Guildhall 2, High Street
Kingston upon Thames
KT1 1EU
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKI63 - Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
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
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
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
Voluntary Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) Sector Commissioning 2024 Phase 4
Reference number
DN713702
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 Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise Sector (VCSE) plays a vital role in Royal Borough of Kingston supporting some of the borough’s most vulnerable residents. The sector has played a crucial role in the Kingston Covid response and continued funding of local Voluntary Community Sector organisations is an important part of ensuring the Authority has an effective approach to early help and prevention. These proposals build on learning from the Covid response, the priorities of the Communities Taskforce, the recommendations from Seizing the Moment, and sector best practice. The service priorities, specification requirements and monitoring approach have been co-designed with the sector.
A phased approach to the commissioning process has been adopted, with contracts falling into earlier Phase 1, 2, 3 contracts and the remaining contracts into this Phase 4.
This procurement exercise is in relation to Phase 4 only.
There are two (2) Commissioning Themes in Phase 4. Each Commissioning Theme has Lots which indicate the type of service provision required. This assists us in focussing our intentions into areas of need.
Commissioning Theme 6: Mental Health and Wellbeing
Lot 6a - Dementia Advice & Support Services
Lot 6b - Mental Health Support
Lot 6c - Bereavement Counselling & Support Services
Commissioning Theme 9: Advocacy
Lot 9a - Integrated Advocacy
The Authority will seek to award contracts in the form of separate Theme Lots. Each Theme Lot will be underpinned by an overarching VCSE commissioning Theme and the size and subject matter of each Theme Lot will vary depending on the overarching commissioning Theme.
The Authority will be seeking to award ONE contract for each Theme Lot. Each Theme Lot will have a contract value assigned. The total value of each contract will be reflective of the individual value of each Theme Lot.
There is a specification set out for each commissioning Theme Lot. Each specification will set out the key outcomes and key deliverables for each commissioning Theme Lot.
Potential providers may bid for one or more Theme Lots within the overarching commissioning Themes. Providers must be capable of providing all elements within a Theme Lot. Theme Lots will not be further divided.
Potential providers are required to submit responses for each Theme Lot they are applying for.
The Authority is disclosing the budget available for all requirements within each Commissioning Theme Lot. Tenderers will be required to set out in their Tender which Theme Lot/s they are bidding for.
Contract Term: Initial term of 3 years plus 2 further extensions of up to 12 months each (3+1+1 = 5 years)
Potential bidders should register their interest in this tender through the London Tenders Portal by
Pro Contract. You can register an account for free at London Tender Portal (https://www.londontenders.org)
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £2,790,715
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
Dementia Advice & Support Services
Lot No
6a
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI63 - Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 6a - Dementia Advice & Support Services
The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames (RBK) is working collaboratively with the
Integrated Care Board (SWL ICB) to procure a Dementia Advice and Support service.
The Service Provider will be delivering the following elements:
● Tailored Information, Advice & Guidance for people living with dementia or Mild
Cognitive Impairment (MCI)
● Peer Support groups (people living with dementia/ MCI / people with young onset
dementia & carers)
● ‘Check in’ Support Service (people living with dementia)
● Information sessions and support for carers
● Dementia friendly community programme: The aim is to develop a community which is
dementia friendly to allow people to live well and remain part of the community
The above service model was informed and developed following engagement with residents,
providers and front line teams.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 75
Price - Weighting: 25
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £693,190
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
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
Option to extend for two further periods of up to 12 months each (1+1)
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
Mental Health Support
Lot No
6b
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI63 - Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 6b - Mental Health Support
The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames (RBK) is working collaboratively with the
Integrated Care Board (SWL ICB) to procure a Mental Health Support service.
The Service Provider will be delivering the following elements:
● Information, Advice & Guidance
● One to one support
● Peer Support groups *for individuals not known to South West London and St George’s Mental Health
● Drop in Cafe
● Mental Health Awareness Training
● Counselling
● Champions for Change
The above service model was informed and developed following engagement with residents,
providers and front line teams.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 75
Price - Weighting: 25
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £773,175
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
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
Option to extend for two further periods of up to 12 months each (1+1)
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
Bereavement Counselling & Support Services
Lot No
6c
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI63 - Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 6c - Bereavement Counselling & Support Services
The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames (RBK) is working collaboratively with the
Integrated Care Board (SWL ICB) and Achieving for Children (AfC) to procure an Adults,
Children and Young People Bereavement Counselling & Support service.
The Service Provider will be delivering the following elements:
● One to one Counselling to Adults & Children
● Group Support to Adults & Children
● Peer Support to Adults
● Information and Advice support
● Educational Workshops
The above service model was informed and developed following engagement with residents,
providers and front line teams.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 75
Price - Weighting: 25
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £531,460
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
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
Option to extend for two further periods of up to 12 months each (1+1)
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
Integrated Advocacy
Lot No
9a
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI63 - Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 9a - Integrated Advocacy
The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames aims to procure an Integrated Advocacy Model.
The Provider will be delivering the following advocacy disciplines:
● Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA).
● Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA).
● Independent Care Act Advocacy (CAA).
● Relevant Person’s Representatives (RPR).
● Independent Health Complaints Advocacy.
● Appropriate Adult (AA).
The above service model was informed and developed following engagement with residents,
providers and front line teams.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 75
Price - Weighting: 25
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £792,890
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
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
Option to extend for two further periods of up to 12 months each (1+1)
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 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
8 May 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
8 May 2024
Local time
12:00pm
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
The High Court of Justice
The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom