Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
7 Force Commercial Services
Suffolk Constabulary
Martlesham Heath
IP5 3QS
Contact
Jade More
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKH1 - East Anglia
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
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
https://7force.force.com/login
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Public order and safety
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Sexual Assault Referral Service to Beds, Cambs, Essex, Herts Norfolk and Suffolk
Reference number
7F 2022 C108
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Police and Crime Commissioners for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk and NHS England are seeking bids from suitable providers for a Sexual Assault Referral Service delivered from the respective Sexual Assault Referral Centres.
Sexual Assault Referral Services provide medical, practical, and emotional support to survivors/victims (this term is used interchangeably) of rape and serious sexual assault. The needs of victims coming into the SARC will vary depending on the circumstances of the offence and their personal wishes and therefore so will the service required of the provider. The provision of any service must be victim-led. Victims should be given a voice and choice at every stage of their experience.
SARCs must deliver high quality victim focused experiences to some of the most vulnerable people in our communities. The successful provider, will at all times, treat the people seen, with the upmost dignified manner and respect.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £31,520,968
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
- 85120000 - Medical practice and related services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
- 85141220 - Advisory services provided by nurses
- 85110000 - Hospital and related services
- 85141000 - Services provided by medical personnel
- 85141200 - Services provided by nurses
- 85320000 - Social services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH1 - East Anglia
Main site or place of performance
6 Counties Sexual Assault Referral Services Sites as detailed in the Specification
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Police and Crime Commissioners for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk and NHS England are seeking bids from suitable providers for a Sexual Assault Referral Service delivered from the respective Sexual Assault Referral Centres.
Sexual Assault Referral Services provide medical, practical, and emotional support to survivors/victims (this term is used interchangeably) of rape and serious sexual assault. The needs of victims coming into the SARC will vary depending on the circumstances of the offence and their personal wishes and therefore so will the service required of the provider. The provision of any service must be victim-led. Victims should be given a voice and choice at every stage of their experience.
SARCs must deliver high quality victim focused experiences to some of the most vulnerable people in our communities. The successful provider, will at all times, treat the people seen, with the upmost dignified manner and respect.
The service must be delivered in an inclusive, non-judgemental way that encourages all victims to access and is sensitive to the bespoke needs and nuances of each survivor.
There are significant challenges in commissioning services across the Sexual Assault Referral Services settings both financial and cross-organisational involving a complex process of working across pathways and at times conflicting priorities. It is important that where possible there is a shared understanding of opportunities for quality and value and shared approach to the management of the provider performance.
Therefore, it follows that any Provider must prioritise work to engage with local partnership working arrangements and build links with third sector partners. This investment will enable them to positively influence the pathways of support for SARC service users to ensure they are seamless; and to harness ‘added value’ from partners for the benefit of the SARC service user group.
This Opportunity is for a 4-year initial contract with 3 x 12-month options to extend, totalling 7 years.
The maximum budget for this service is:
Initial Term for a 6 County Service:
£16,895,889 (including annual increase)
3 x 12-month extension options:
£14,625,079 (including annual increase)
7-year total: 31,520,949 (including annual increase)
Please note: The Authorities have selected to publish the MAXIMUM budget available, costs beyond this budget may not be considered.
Tender Dates:
Tender Release: 24th July 2023
Tender Clarification Period: 24th July 2023 – 21st August 2023
Deadline for ITT return: 30th August 2023
Tender Evaluations period: 04th September 2023 – 19th September 2023
Tender Response Clarification Day (onsite): 12th September 2023
Contract Award subject to standstill (10 days) 6th November 2023 – 17th November 2023
Contract Award: 17th November 2023
Contract Mobilisation: 27th November 2023
Contract Start Date: 1st April 2024
Award Criteria:
Detailed in the Invitation to Tender:
Quality:65%
Price: 20%
Social Value:15%
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 65%
Cost criterion - Name: Commercial (Price) / Weighting: 20%
Cost criterion - Name: Social Value (Price) / Weighting: 15%
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £31,520,949
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 April 2024
End date
31 March 2028
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
3 x 12 month options to extend
This Opportunity is for a 4-year initial contract with 3 x 12-month options to extend, totalling 7 years.
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
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 detailed in the Invitation to Tender Documents
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: 2022/S 000-022747
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
29 August 2023
Local time
1:00pm
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
Tender must be valid until: 29 December 2023
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
30 August 2023
Local time
12:00pm
Place
The 7 Force Commercial Services Portal enables you to see all available tendering opportunities. It also allows you to communicate directly with us on any tenders you are part of. First time users will need to register by following https://7force.force.com/ProSpend__eSourcing_Community_Registration?locale=uk . Once signed up, you will be able to access your account https://7force.force.com/login
Information about authorised persons and opening procedure
As detailed in the ITT
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
The High Court
The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
https://www.judiciary.uk/courts-and-tribunals/high-court/
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
7 Force Commercial Services
Suffolk Constabulary
Martlesham Heath
IP5 3QS
7forceprocurement@ecis.police.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
7 Force Commercial Services
Suffolk Constabulary
Martlesham Heath
IP5 3QS
7forceprocurement@ecis.police.uk
Country
United Kingdom