Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Ministry of Justice
102 Petty France
London
SW1H 9AJ
AdvocacyServicesRetender@justice.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 02033343555
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://ministryofjusticecommercial.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://ministryofjusticecommercial.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://ministryofjusticecommercial.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Independent Children’s Rights and Advocacy Services - prj_9392
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Ministry of Justice – the “Authority” - is seeking to procure a provider to deliver advocacy related services to children and young people within the youth justice estate. This procurement is subject to the light touch procurement regime and the Authority will conduct the procurement following the principles of the Open procedure as more particularly set out in the related Invitation to Tender and Contract documents.
Advocacy is about representing the views, wishes and needs of children and young people to decision-makers, and helping them to navigate the system. Advocacy services should provide independent and confidential information, advice, representation, support and advocacy for eligible Children and Young people.
The purpose of advocacy services in youth custody is to support and promote the voice of Children and Young People, assisting them in resolving issues relating to their welfare, care and treatment. The independence of advocacy providers from those operating youth custody establishments is a key safeguard for children.
Providing advocacy services also supports statutory responsibilities and duties placed upon the Authority, including to safeguard Children and Young People in custody, to promote and advance equality and diversity opportunities and protect children's and human rights.
Definitions used in this notice are as set out in the related Invitation to Tender and Contract documents.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £7,700,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 75231000 - Judicial services
- 75231200 - Services related to the detention or rehabilitation of criminals
- 75231210 - Imprisonment services
- 75231230 - Prison services
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Authority is seeking to procure a provider for services required to provide Children & Young People's Advocacy Services in Youth Custody: for all Children and Young People held in Secure Training Centres (STCs) and Young Offender Institutions (YOIs) aged 12-19 Children and Young People held in Secure Children's Homes and/ or a Secure School are not in scope - including the following secure establishments:
• Oakhill STC: accommodating a maximum of 80 children and young people, located in Milton Keynes,
• Cookham Wood YOI: accommodating a maximum of 188 young people, all male, in Kent,
• Feltham YOI: accommodating a maximum of 150 young people, all male, in Middlesex,
• HMPYOI Parc Young Persons' Unit: accommodating a maximum of 46 young people, all male, in Bridgend (South Wales),
• Werrington YOI: accommodating a maximum of 118 young people, all male, in Stoke-on-Trent,
• Wetherby YOI: accommodating a maximum of 336 young people, in West Yorkshire.
There are no youth custody establishments in scope in the NE, NW, EM, E of E and SW of England, or North Wales, but Children and Young People from these areas can and do get sent to custody.
The Supplier will provide a flexible service that can readily respond to the changing needs of Children and Young People in Youth Custody.
Advocacy is about representing the views, wishes and needs of children and young people to decision-makers, and helping them to navigate the system. Advocacy services should provide independent and confidential information, advice, representation, support and advocacy for eligible Children and Young people.
The purpose of advocacy services in youth custody is to support and promote the voice of Children and Young People, assisting them in resolving issues relating to their welfare, care and treatment. The independence of advocacy providers from those operating youth custody establishments is a key safeguard for children.
Providing advocacy services also supports statutory responsibilities and duties placed upon the YCS, including to safeguard Children and Young People in custody, to promote and advance equality and diversity opportunities and protect children's and human rights.
The Supplier must deliver Advocacy Services that enshrine the National Standards, which means that:
• Advocacy is led by Children and Young People's wishes and views, and the whole model of the Services informed by such.
• The Services support Children & Young People so that they are able to understand and exercise their rights. It empowers Children & Young People to represent themselves and ensure their rights are respected and their views and wishes are heard.
• All Children & Young People can access the Services equally, without discrimination. The Services are designed to work with the individual and protected characteristics of each Child or Young Person, including being respectful of their culture and backgrounds.
• Advocacy Services operate independently of Secure Establishments, and respect Children & Young People's privacy and confidentiality.
• Each Child & Young Person receives a high-quality service that is timely in supporting their wishes, needs and dignity throughout their custodial experience.
• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children & Young People will be at the heart of the Supplier's ethos and culture.
We anticipate being able to offer site visits week commencing 4th September 2023, further details will be provided in due course via the Esourcing portal
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £7,700,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
84
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
See the contract
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
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 000-007281
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
3 October 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: 7 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
3 October 2023
Local time
1:01pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Ministry of Justice
102 Petty France
London
SW1H 9AJ
Country
United Kingdom