Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Ministry of Defence
Andover
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
Defence
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Edinburgh Personnel Recovery Centre
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85144000 - Residential health facilities services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Personnel Recovery Centre (PRC) PRC is designed to accelerate the return to duty or smoothest transition to an appropriately skilled and supported civilian life for wounded, injured, or long-term sick personnel irrespective of cause within a structured setting.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £2,567,829.50
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 72514000 - Computer facilities management services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Personnel Recovery Centre (PRC) PRC is designed to accelerate the return to duty or smoothest transition to an appropriately skilled and supported civilian life for wounded, injured, or long-term sick personnel irrespective of cause within a structured setting.
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
2 x 1 year option year
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
Negotiated without a prior call for competition
- The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason:
- absence of competition for technical reasons
Explanation:
Personnel Recovery Centre (PRC) in Scotland – Public Contract Regulation 2015 32.(2)(b)(ii): Justification for VTN
Background:
1. This PRC is the original Pathfinder Centre for the Army Recovery Capability, set up in partnership with and co-located with Erskine Homes, which is dedicated nursing and dementia care home specifically for veterans.
2. PRC Scotland and NI has been in place for 10 years supporting wounded, injured, or long-term sick service personnel, irrespective of cause, or whether they are on a return to duty or transition to civilian life pathway. The aim of the PRC is to deliver a personal second-line welfare support capability which will support wounded, injured and sick personnel, both regular and mobilised reserves, according to their individual need. This involves providing a setting in which recovery is paramount, encouraged and promoted, supporting both a return to full duty or transition to civilian life.
Scope of Requirement:
3. PRC Scotland & Northern Ireland already exists as a Recovery Centre, located centrally in Edinburgh, offering excellent facilities and unique access to additional specialist support on site. This procurement seeks to ensure the continued provision of this level and quality of services in any future contract.
4. The PRC must afford a rewarding conducive military ethos and be suitable for military celebrations, acts of remembrance, joint visits from Royalty, Ministers and other dignitaries. It is key to provision of a successful service that the PRC has a positive impact on the recovery experience of personnel and promotes a strong sense of community between serving personnel and veterans.
Contract Period and Value:
5. The proposed Contract is likely to be in the range of £2.75M excluding VAT based on previous pricing of the contract with an anticipated contract duration of 5 years.
Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) Justification – VTN
6. The Authority intends to award a contract to Erskine Homes for the procurement of the Edinburgh Personnel Recovery Centre (PRC).
7. It is considered that this contract can be placed using the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice pursuant to (Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contracts Regulations (PCR 2015) as competition is absent for technical reasons. The PRC location is required to be within close proximity to the majority of Field Army units based in Scotland and located no more than 1 hour travelling time from the 51X HQ in Redford Barracks, Colinton. It is the Authority’s belief that no alternative establishment exists in the required geographic location. The PRC must be fully Disability Discrimination Act compliant in every aspect and specifically include:
a) The ability for (2) disabled people to park close to the facility.
b) Clearly and easily located PRC entrance that is fully accessible.
c) An entrance that is wide enough for wheelchair users.
d) Entrance at street level or has a low gradient ramp.
e) Entrance door that is easy to open
f) Facility that is easy to manoeuvre throughout.
g) Clear external and internal signage.
h) Sufficient lighting.
i) Floors, walls, ceilings and doors that are distinguishable from one another.
j) A classroom, conference room, kitchenettes, gym, toilet and communal shower/bath facilities, changing rooms, dining, lounge and relaxation areas with disabled access (with disabled access for 12 personnel concurrently).
k) Ample seating located throughout the facility.
l) A garden area catering for multiple disability needs.
m) Flexible use of a large, accessible auditorium (with disabled access for x personnel concurrently).
n) Flexible use of an adapted minibus/ambulance to transport personnel to and from appointments.
o) Flexible access (24 hours) to an on-site duty nurse.
p) Subject to prior assessment and capacity, training support for PRC staff and personnel
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
Section five. Award of contract/concession
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18 August 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Erskine Hospital
Bishopton
PA7 5PU
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £2,567,829.50
five.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract/lot/concession is likely to be subcontracted
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Ministry of Defence
Andover
Country
United Kingdom