Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Perth & Kinross Council
2 High Street
Perth
PH1 5PH
Contact
Louise Peoples
Telephone
+44 1738475150
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM77 - Perth & Kinross and Stirling
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00372
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
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://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.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
Independent Advocacy Services for Children and Young People in Perth and Kinross Area
Reference number
PKC11929
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Perth & Kinross Council is seeking a single service provider to provide independent advocacy support for children and young people who are involved with Social Work Services to ensure their voice is heard and their views are taken account of in their care planning.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £300,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85310000 - Social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM77 - Perth & Kinross and Stirling
Main site or place of performance
Main site or place of performance:
- Perth City
- Blairgowrie and Eastern Perthshire
- Carse of Gowrie
- Kinross
- Crieff and Strathearn
- Highland Perthshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This service will provide independent advocacy support for children and young people who are involved with Social Work Services to ensure their voice is heard and their views are taken account of in their care planning
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £300,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The Contract will run for a period of two years with the option to extend (either singly or in phases) for a further period (or periods) of up to two years after the expiry of the term.
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
List and brief description of selection criteria
4B.4
Bidders will be required to state the value(s) for the following financial ratio(s):
2 years of data:-
Current Ratio (Current Assets divided by Current Liabilities)
Net Assets (Net Worth) (value per the Balance Sheet, no calculations required)
4B.5.1
It is a requirement of this contract that bidders hold, or can commit to obtain prior to the commencement of any subsequently awarded contract, the types and levels of insurance indicated below:
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required
4B.4
The acceptable range for each financial ratio is:
Current Ratio It is expected that the ratio is equal to or greater than 1, i.e., Current Assets will equal or exceed Current Liabilities in each of the 2 years. Reasons for not meeting the required test to be disclosed by tenderers together with appropriate supporting evidence to confirm the suitability of the tenderer for the contract.
Net Assets (Net Worth) It is expected that the Net Worth will be positive i.e., a Net Assets position in each of the 2 years. Reasons for not meeting the required test to be disclosed together with appropriate supporting evidence to confirm the suitability of the tenderer for the contract.
4B.5.1
Employer’s (Compulsory) Liability Insurance = 10million GBP
Public Liability Insurance = 5million GBP
http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria
4C.1.2 SERVICE
Please describe your experience in delivering independent advocacy services, in no more than 500 words.
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required
4C.6 Qualification
100% of staff involved in the delivery of independent advocacy services must hold a degree in Social Work or other relevant discipline.
D: Quality Assurance
4D.1
1. The bidder must hold a UKAS (or equivalent) accredited independent third party certificate of compliance in accordance with BS EN ISO 9001 (or equivalent).
OR
Documented arrangements that the organisation has a system for monitoring quality management procedures on an on-going basis. The bidder’s organisation must be able to provide evidence of systematic, periodic review and improvement of quality in respect of output and general performance
Only Tenderers meeting or exceeding the Qualification stage will proceed to have their Tenders evaluated.
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 July 2022
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 July 2022
Local time
12:00pm
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
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 21500. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:
Tenderers responding to this tender opportunity are requested to adopt the following community benefits approach.
Perth & Kinross Council (PKC) is committed to maximising community benefits. Community Benefits improve the economic, social or environmental wellbeing of the specific local authority area.
To find information about current community requirements in the Perth and Kinross Council area please look at our website.
(SC Ref:696061)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Perth Sheriff Court
Tay Street
Perth
PH2 8NL
Country
United Kingdom