Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Kent County Council
County Hall
Maidstone
ME14 1XQ
Contact
Miss Emily Oates
domesticabusecommissioning@kent.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 3000418628
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKJ4 - Kent
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/
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
Sanctuary (SAFER) Scheme
Reference number
DN640959
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 45340000 - Fencing, railing and safety equipment installation work
two.1.3) Type of contract
Works
two.1.4) Short description
Kent County Council (KCC) are looking to commission a suitably qualified Provider to deliver the Property Security element of the Sanctuary Access for Eligible Residents (SAFER) Scheme. The SAFER Scheme is a new preventative service which will enable victims and survivors of domestic abuse to remain in their own home, where it is safe to do so and where the perpetrator does not live.
The SAFER Scheme aims to improve safety, improve health, well-being, and prevent harm.
The vision for the service is to provide and install approved property security measures to survivors of domestic abuse (adults and children), once the property has been adapted the household will be defined as residing in safe accommodation’ and will be in line with the new statutory duties introduced by the Domestic Abuse Act 2021.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 35100000 - Emergency and security equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ4 - Kent
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
KCC are looking to commission a property security Provider to undertake countywide property assessments, provide and install approved property security measures across the county, to improve safety and to aid in delaying a perpetrator gaining access to the victim/survivor’s property, This will lead to further positive outcomes such as, improved access to support for underserved groups, a reduction in victim risk level, repeat offences, homelessness, and the need for emergency accommodation.
The Provider will need to demonstrate that they are cognisant of survivors needs, and able to conduct property assessments, provide and install the relevant property security measures.
The service will be delivered countywide by a single Provider, with the option to subcontract specific works to secondary providers pre-vetted by the Provider where necessary.
The Provider will hold the contract with KCC and be ultimately responsible for the delivery of the service through the implementation and development of a responsive service that is engaged with partner agencies.
The SAFER Scheme will be delivered through one lot, and Countywide delivery includes the following Kent local authority areas: Ashford, Canterbury, Dartford, Dover, Gravesham, Folkestone & Hythe, Maidstone, Sevenoaks, Swale, Thanet, Tonbridge and Malling, Tunbridge Wells. The Provider must be able to travel countywide in a timely manner.
The contract is anticipated to commence on 1 December 2023 and will run for a period of two years (expiring 30 November 2025) with the option for two one-year extensions at the discretion of the Council, unless terminated in accordance with the published Conditions of Contract.
SQ submissions are due via the Kent Business Portal by 12pm on 31 May 2023. Please allow adequate time for uploading documents and submit responses well in advance of the closing time to avoid last minute problems.
Interested parties are also asked to direct any questions via the Portal.
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 December 2023
End date
30 November 2025
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Two single year extensions at the discretion of the Council.
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.1.2) 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
Competitive procedure with negotiation
four.1.5) Information about negotiation
The contracting authority reserves the right to award the contract on the basis of the initial tenders without conducting negotiations
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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2022/S 000-032320
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
5 June 2023
Local time
12:00pm
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
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
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
Kent County Council
County Hall
Maidstone
ME14 1XQ
domesticabusecommissioning@kent.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom