Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Cafcass
P O Box 5076
Slough
SL1 0RX
Contact
Mrs Jane Bate
Telephone
+44 7867656529
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Separated Parents Information Programme (SPIP) services for use in family court proceedings.
Reference number
DN575220
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Cafcass tender of contracts for delivery of a new behaviour change programme for separated parents
1. Background
The Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass) currently commissions the Separated Parents Information Programme (SPIP). The programme helps parents to better understand how to put their children first while they are separating - even though parents may be in dispute with each other. The programme helps parents to learn the fundamental principles and practice of how to manage conflict and communication difficulties. Where a parent decides to make an application to court, one of the options available to the court is to direct the parents to attend a SPIP. Cafcass is usually asked to advise the court if SPIP is suitable for the parents
Parents will not attend the same programme as each other. The programme is usually delivered in one four-hour session to small, mixed groups of parents. SPIP is delivered online or face to face. Course content includes parent communication, the emotional effect of separation and being separated parents, and parenting plans.
2. Current commissioning arrangements
Cafcass currently commissions 13 providers to deliver the above model of SPIP to 25,000 parents per annum across its 18 service areas in England. Providers are awarded payment per participant completing the course. Contracts for delivery of this model are due to expire on 31 March 2023.
3. Tender for future information and support to separated parents
The programme is dated. Modern, interactive materials are current being designed and developed for recommissioned delivery partners to use in new contracts from 1st April 2023. This change has been informed through consultation activities and a re-specification of requirements to meet the needs of today’s parents. This tender supports the delivery of a modern service that achieves evidence-based outcomes for parents, social value, and value for money.
4. Intended tendering timetable
Timetable for commissioning of contracts for information and support to separated parents
Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) period 06 June 2022 – 30 June 2022
Expected tender submission period 18 July – 15 October 2022
Expected deadline for clarifications 30 September 2022
Expected tender deadline 15 October 2022
Expected evaluation of tenders w/c 24 October 2022
Expected interviews w/c 7 November 2022
Expected award decision w/c 21 November 2022
Expected award period December 2023
Expected contract commencement date 1 April 2023
Expected contract end date (unless previously terminated) 31 March 2026 (with an option to extend by 1 year to 31 March 2027)
Cafcass is committed to undertaking the tender process in a transparent and equitable way and it will be undertaken using restricted tender procedures, in line with Government expectations.
ProContract will be used to publish information and tendering opportunities relating to this procurement. Bids will only be accepted through this system. Interested parties should register for the Cafcass procurement on the ProContract portal https://procontract.due-north.com/Register where information regarding the Market Engagement Events can be found and interest registered. Upon registration of interest in market engagement activities parties will be sent further information including joining information. These events will be held virtually.
Section six. Complementary information
six.6) Original notice reference
Notice number: 2022/S 000-015551
Section seven. Changes
seven.1.2) Text to be corrected in the original notice
Section number
II.1.4
Instead of
Text
1. Background
The Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass). working on behalf of the Ministry of Justice, has a duty to deliver a range of child contact services and court ordered activities for use in private law family court proceedings in support of children and families experiencing divorce and separation. Cafcass currently commissions the Separated Parents Information Programme (SPIP).
2. Current commissioning arrangements
Cafcass currently commissions 13 providers to deliver SPIP to 25,000 parents per annum across its 18 service areas in England. Providers are awarded payment per participant completing the course. Contracts for delivery of this model are due to expire on 31 March 2023.
3. Tender for future information and support to separated parents
The programme is dated. Modern, interactive materials are current being designed and developed for recommissioned delivery partners to use in new contracts from 1st April 2023. This change has been informed through consultation activities and a re-specification of requirements to meet the needs of today’s parents. This tender supports the delivery of a modern service that achieves evidence-based outcomes for parents, social value, and value for money.
4. Intended tendering timetable
Timetable for commissioning of contracts for information and support to separated parents
Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) period 06 June 2022 – 30 June 2022
Expected tender submission period 18 July – 15 October 2022
Expected deadline for clarifications 30 September 2022
Expected tender deadline 15 October 2022
Expected evaluation of tenders w/c 24 October 2022
Expected interviews w/c 7 November 2022
Expected award decision w/c 21 November 2022
Expected award period December 2023
Expected contract commencement date 1 April 2023
Expected contract end date (unless previously terminated) 31 March 2026 (with an option to extend by 1 year to 31 March 2027)
Cafcass is committed to undertaking the tender process in a transparent and equitable way and it will be undertaken using restricted tender procedures, in line with Government expectations. ProContract will be used to publish information and tendering opportunities relating to this procurement. Bids will only be accepted through this system.
Cafcass invites suppliers wishing to be considered for lead regional provider status to respond to the Standard Supplier Questionnaire (SSQ).