Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
barnet.gov.uk
London Borough of Barnet, 2 Bristol Avenue, Colindale, NW9 4EW
Colindale London
NW9 4EW
Contact
Justin Fenton - Contract manager
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKI71 - Barnet
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA1146
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
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
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
Provision of Return Home Interview Services
Reference number
702577
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Return Home Interview (RHI) Service for children that have been missing from care or home. The purpose of the interview is to assess risk and vulnerability and to safeguard from harm or future harm. Interviews need to be completed within 72 hours of the young person returning home: this is a requirement of Ofsted. Seeking a supplier to provide an end-to-end service for the face-to-face interviews (including providing the interviewers) for all out of borough interviews.
Tender documents are available from current opportunities at www.barnetsourcing.co.uk.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £393,750
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI71 - Barnet
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Return Home Interview (RHI) Service for children that have been missing from care or home. The purpose of the interview is to assess risk and vulnerability and to safeguard from harm or future harm. Interviews need to be completed within 72 hours of the young person returning home: this is a requirement of Ofsted. Seeking a supplier to provide an end-to-end service for the face-to-face interviews (including providing the interviewers) for all out of borough interviews.
Tender documents are available from current opportunities at www.barnetsourcing.co.uk.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £393,750
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 November 2023
End date
31 October 2029
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
As per ITT
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
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.2.14) Additional information
Tender documents are available from current opportunities at www.barnetsourcing.co.uk.
Should you experience any technical difficulties please contact support@curtisfitchglobal.com.
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
As per ITT
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
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.2) Contract performance conditions
As per ITT
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
26 July 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: 180 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
26 July 2023
Local time
3:00pm
Place
London Borough of Barnet
Information about authorised persons and opening procedure
In accordance with London Borough of Barnet Contract Procedure Rules.
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
Tender documents are available from current opportunities at www.barnetsourcing.co.uk. Should you experience technical difficulties with the portal please contact support@curtisfitchglobal.com.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=229689.
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six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Public Procurement Review Service
Cabinet Office
London
publicprocurementreview@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 3450103503
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit