Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Suffolk County Council
Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road
IPSWICH
IP1 2BX
Contact
Michelle Youngs
michelle.youngs@suffolk.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1473265789
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKH14 - Suffolk
Internet address(es)
Main 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
Domestic Abuse Accommodation Triage, Outreach Service and Sanctuary Scheme Framework
Reference number
CD1382
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Suffolk County Council is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement to provide Domestic Abuse Accommodation Triage, Outreach Service and Sanctuary Scheme. This procurement is for services listed within schedule 3 of The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and as a result are subject to the Light Touch Regime under those regulations. Therefore, the Council is not obliged to comply with the full requirements of the 2015 Regulations, however the principles will be applied. The framework will be for a duration of 3 years commencing 1st April 2023 with the option to extend for up to a further 2 years. The anticipated total value of the framework (including the extension period) is approximately £ £1,553,330. The framework will consist of 2 Lots. Lot 1 - Domestic Abuse Accommodation Triage (ATP) and Domestic Abuse Outreach Service and 24/7 Helpline (+live chat)Lot 2 - Sanctuary SchemeThe submission deadline is 9th November 2022 at 12noon.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £1,553,330
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Domestic Abuse Accommodation Triage (ATP) and Domestic Abuse Outreach Service & 24/7 Helpline (+live chat)
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH14 - Suffolk
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Part 1 - Accommodation Triage:We are seeking a provider to oversee and facilitate access to the accommodation procured through our Domestic Abuse Accommodation Service. This will include receiving referrals from professionals seeking accommodation for victims fleeing domestic abuse, having oversight of each accommodation type (including physical make up, location, nearby amenities) and liaising with the accommodation provider to agree a suitable placement and subsequent ‘warm handover’ by the accommodation provider.Part 2 – Domestic Abuse Outreach Service & 24/7 Helpline (and live chat):The Service will offer an accessible, community based and digital service across Suffolk for medium risk victims of domestic abuse and their children - providing appropriate information, support and interventions to maintain their safety, enable them to recover and rebuild stability, resilience and wellbeing.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 80%
Price - Weighting: 20%
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
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Sanctuary Scheme
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH14 - Suffolk
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Service will install physical safety measures (e.g. locks, bolts, chains, fire alarms/lock letterboxes, property marking kits, lighting timers, etc) in the homes of high-risk victims of domestic abuse (privately owned or rented accommodation only). This will enable victims to remain in their own home –negating the need for multiple visits from different trades people, the upheaval of moving to a different location and away from essential family/friend networks.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 80%
Price - Weighting: 20%
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 four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2022/S 000-027829
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
CD1382
Lot No
1
Title
Domestic Abuse Accommodation Triage (ATP) and Domestic Abuse Outreach Service & 24/7 Helpline (+live chat)
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
3 April 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Anglia Care Trust
Unit 8 The Square, Martlesham Heath
Ipswich
IP5 3SL
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH14 - Suffolk
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £1,470,620
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,470,620
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
CD1382
Lot No
2
Title
Sanctuary Scheme
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
3 April 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
24-7 Locks Ltd
Ground Floor, 96 Granville Street
Birmingham
B1 1SG
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG31 - Birmingham
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £83,330
Total value of the contract/lot: £83,330
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Suffolk County Council
Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road,
Ipswich
IP1 2BX
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
Suffolk County Council incorporates a minimum 10 calendar day standstill period from the point at which information on the award of contract is communicated to tenderers. This period allows unsuccessful tenderers to seek further debriefing from the contracting authority before the contract is entered into. If an appeal regarding the award of contract has not been successfully resolved: The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 as amended provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or at risk of harm by a breach of the rules, to take action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland) Any such action must be brought promptly)