Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
London Borough of Southwark
Southwark Council, 160 Tooley Street
London
SE1 2QH
Contact
Liz Gardiner
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKI44 - Lewisham and Southwark
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
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Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
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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
Southwark Works – Employer Relationship Management
Reference number
DN678054
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 Authority is seeking to procure a provider in respect of the Southwark Works Employers Relationship Management services contract to support employers to create opportunities and employ residents who face challenges entering and progressing in the workplace. The provider will be responsible for delivering the following outcomes:
i. A joined up and comprehensive Employer Engagement and Relationship Management service delivered through Southwark Works
ii. Accessible vacancies for Southwark residents with barriers to employment
iii. Southwark Works clients receive skills, training and support that is relevant to the local labour market and growth sectors
iv. Improved employment practices by Southwark employers and employers are working towards recognised employer accreditations such as Living Wage, Mayor’s Good Work Standard, Time Wise, Disability Confident etc.
v. Increased Southwark employer’s understanding of the value of employing local residents
The contract will be for a period of 19 months to commence on 1st December 2023 which will include the option, at the Authority’s sole discretion, to extend up to a further two years. The services are described in detail in the specification. The initial 19 month contract value is estimated at £237,500. The total estimated contract value including the option to extend is £537,500
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £537,500
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI44 - Lewisham and Southwark
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Please refer to section II.1.4 above for details.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 90
Price - Weighting: 10
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
19
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The contract is for an initial period of 19 months but has an option to extend for a further two years at the Authority's sole discretion.
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: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2023/S 000-019451
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
11 September 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
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
11 September 2023
Local time
1:00pm
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
Royal Court of Justice
High Court, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom