Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Tower Hamlets
Mulberry Place
London
E14 2BG
Contact
Ms Julia Estruga
procurement@towerhamlets.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 2073640785
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKI42 - Tower Hamlets
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk
Buyer's address
http://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk
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
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
HAC5758 LinkAge Plus Services
Reference number
DN566638
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The aim of the service is to support older people (aged 50 years and older) to age well through the delivery of outreach and activities that promote health and wellbeing and reduce social isolation and loneliness. This supports the borough’s commitment to delivering preventative services.
The service includes provision of a reference group or similar consultative resource that includes older residents to have an organised, co-ordinated voice that offers an opportunity to influence key decisions made by the Council and other statutory organisations on issues that affect their lives. This will help ensure that services in Tower Hamlets better reflect the needs, wishes and aspirations of older people.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £3,216,900
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI42 - Tower Hamlets
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Tender process has been issued by London Borough of Tower Hamlets on in accordance with the Public Contract Regulations 2015 as amended by the Public Procurement (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (“the Regulations) Schedule 3 (“Light Touch”) services. This Procurement Exercise will therefore be run in accordance with ‘the Regulations’ as they apply to “light touch” services.
While the Authority is following a process broadly corresponding to an Open Procedure under ‘the Regulations’ neither that fact nor any other statements, acts or omissions of the Authority in connection with this Procurement Exercise should be taken as indicating that the Authority intends to be bound by the provisions of the ‘Regulations’ or the general principles to any greater extent than applies by law.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Cost criterion - Name: Breakdown of Service Cost / Weighting: 30
Cost criterion - Name: Various Quality Criterion / Weighting: 70
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £3,216,900
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Initial Contract Duration: 36 months
Extensions: 12 + 12 months
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 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: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
6 October 2021
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: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
6 October 2021
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.3) Additional information
A bidders’ event will be held on Wednesday 15th September 2021, at 2 pm. The event will be held virtually. For more information, please access the London Tender Portal where the link to the event can be found.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
London Borough of Tower Hamlets
London
E15 2BG
Country
United Kingdom