Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Suffolk County Council
Endeavour House, 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
Information, guidance and support services for Small and Medium sized Suffolk employers to address health and wellbeing
Reference number
CD1416
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Development of a Good Work and Health Support Pathway for Suffolk Small and Medium Sized Enterprise (SME) employers to enable them to develop and/or maintain a healthy workforce through good work and healthy workplace principles. The overall aim of the Good Work and Health (GWAH) programme is to improve the health and wellbeing of the working age population in Suffolk, particularly Suffolk SME employees most at risk of health inequalities, e.g., those on a low income or with long term health conditions. This programme will enable engagement with, and support to Suffolk SME employers, through the provision of three distinct by connected services, culminating in the development of an evidence-based GWAH Pathway for Suffolk SME employers. The total contract value for all Lots (including the extension period) is £765,000 excluding VAT. Please note the submission deadline is 2nd February 2024 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: £765,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Good Work and Health Navigator Service
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
- 72222300 - Information technology services
- 80500000 - Training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH14 - Suffolk
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The provider will develop a GWAH support pathway for SME employers through exploratory engagement with small employers in targeted sectors (TBD) and geographical locations. This will enable development of a bespoke service that offers employers an opportunity to discuss workforce issues and access advice, guidance and support to find solutions using good work and healthy workforce principles. The provider will undertake process evaluation (with an allocated partner) to understand the process of the service implementation and how the outcomes are achieved. This will enable refinement of the pathway throughout the contract term.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 90
Cost criterion - Name: Charges (Finance) / Weighting: 10
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.2.14) Additional information
Please note the values specified within this notice are excluding of VAT.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Good Work and Health Resource Hub
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 72222300 - Information technology services
- 80500000 - Training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH14 - Suffolk
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The provider will develop and manage a curated online resource hub for SME employers that enables them to easily access and navigate existing information, advice & guidance and evidence-based tools, services & interventions on enabling and maintaining a healthy workplace, and healthy workforce underpinned by good work principles.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 90
Cost criterion - Name: Charges (Finance) / Weighting: 10
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.2.14) Additional information
Please note the values specified within this notice are excluding VAT.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Good Work and Health Ambassador Network
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 72222300 - Information technology services
- 80500000 - Training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH14 - Suffolk
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The provider will establish and coordinate a network of employers with expertise or interest in demonstrating good work and healthy workplace principles.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 90
Cost criterion - Name: Charges (Finance) / Weighting: 10
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.2.14) Additional information
Please note the values specified within this notice are excluding VAT.
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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2023/S 000-037537
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
CD1416
Lot No
2
Title
Good Work and Health Ambassador Network
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
12 June 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
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: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Get Skills Employment and Training Limited
2nd Floor Quadrant House, 250 Kennington Lane
London
SE11 5RD
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
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: £84,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £84,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
CD1416
Lot No
3
Title
Good Work and Health Navigator Service
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
12 June 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
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: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Get Skills Employment and Training Limited
2nd Floor Quadrant House, 250 Kennington Lane
London
SE11 5RD
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
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: £624,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £624,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
CD1416
Lot No
1
Title
Good Work and Health Resource Hub
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
12 June 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
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: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Get Skills Employment and Training Limited
2nd Floor Quadrant House, 250 Kennington Lane
London
SE11 5RD
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
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: £57,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £57,000
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)