Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council
Civic Centre
Port Talbot
SA13 1PJ
Contact
Pam Morgans
Telephone
+44 1639686350
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0274
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
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
Mental Health Supported Living Tender – Neath Abbey
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85320000 - Social services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
See section II.2.4 (Description of the Procurement)
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Market Engagement Event Notice:-
Neath Port Talbot Council intends to invite tender submissions for the provision of a Supported Living Service for Younger Adults with Mental Health needs which should be published around the end of October 2023.
It is currently felt that the contract will be for a period of five (5) years with the option to extend by period or periods of a further twenty four (24) months and will be tendered on the basis of M.E.A.T (Most Economically Advantageous Tender).
It’s anticipated that the contract will commence on the 1st April 2024, however bidders should note that there will need to be some flexibility with the contract start date as the scheme is a new build and therefore may be subject to change as the tender will be run in parallel with the refurbishment of the property.
As the service is a new development there’s no incumbent provider or TUPE requirements. Bidders will therefore need to plan for recruiting and training appropriately experienced staff in line with a mobilisation plan and a robust specification.
Three individuals have been identified to take up tenancies within the property and will require personal care and support consistent with the requirements of Care Inspectorate Wales. The successful provider (i.e. contract holder) would need to be registered with Care Inspectorate Wales from the outset and remain registered throughout the duration of the contract.
A market engagement event has been arranged for the 26th September, 1.00pm until around 3.00pm where potential bidders who are interested in delivering the above service are invited to meet and discuss with Council Officers their thoughts on how the service will be tendered. The event is also arranged as an opportunity for the Council to seek the views on the relative strengths and weaknesses of the model planned and to explore ways to improve service delivery and which may be included in the service specification. There will also be the opportunity for any prospective tenderers to ask the Council any questions it may have around the tender.
The format of the event will consist of the presentations from the following:
- The Council – the service to be delivered, plans for the scheme and the tender
- First Choice Housing Association – the Regional Social Landlord (RSL) for the intended property to be supported and management agreement to be complied with
Providers who are interested in engaging with the Council at this event should contact Pam Morgans on the following email address: ccu@npt.gov.uk or alternatively on 01639 686350.
Please note this invitation is for a maximum of 2 representatives per organisation. Places are limited and will be awarded on a first come first served basis.
The event will be held via Microsoft Teams, where the link will be supplied after registering an interest with Pam Morgans. Having Microsoft Teams installed would therefore be a perquisite to attending this event.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
26 October 2023
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
(WA Ref:134237)