Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Essex County Council
County Hall, Market Road
Chelmsford
CM1 1QH
Contact
Barry Messenger
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKH3 - Essex
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
https://procontract.due-north.com/
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://procontract.due-north.com/
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
Essex Carers Core Offer of Support
Reference number
1023
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Following extensive consultation with carers and partners, the Council co-produced and published the ‘Essex All-age Carers Strategy 2022’. The strategy sets out six commitments to Carers:
- Carers can easily access the information, advice, guidance and support when they need it and early into their caring role
- We will support the development of professional practice and processes to improve identification and support to carers
- We will Improve transitions for carers as they move through specific phases or life events in their caring role.
- Carers will have increased opportunity to access good quality support, including opportunities for breaks, to maintain their own wellbeing and those they care for.
- Carers’ needs and rights will be understood and recognised across Essex communities.
- Carers will be the experts that influence, shape and be involved in the decisions that are intended to improve their support and wellbeing.
The Essex Carers Support Offer will be centred on the Core Offer. Under the Core Offer, the provider(s) will deliver: One-to-one practical support, brief solution focused interventions and peer support groups.
Each of these services will be delivered on a locality basis, allowing support to be tailored to local needs. As such, this procurement is divided into 3 Lots, with each Lot corresponding to different locality as set out below, and with the ICB areas in Essex:
1 - West Essex (including the districts of Uttlesford, Harlow and Epping Forest)
2 - Mid and South Essex (including districts and boroughs of Braintree, Maldon, Chelmsford, Brentwood, Basildon, Castle Point and Rochford)
3 - North-East Essex (including the districts of Tendring and Colchester)
This tender addresses the provision of these support services contracts for all ages of unpaid carers across the county of Essex for an initial 3-year period (with a further extension option of up to 2 years).
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £4,700,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 3
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Essex Carers Core Offer of Support - West Essex
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH3 - Essex
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Following extensive consultation with carers and partners, the Council co-produced and published the ‘Essex All-age Carers Strategy 2022’. The strategy sets out six commitments to Carers:
Carers can easily access the information, advice, guidance and support when they need it and early into their caring role
We will support the development of professional practice and processes to improve identification and support to carers
We will Improve transitions for carers as they move through specific phases or life events in their caring role.
Carers will have increased opportunity to access good quality support, including opportunities for breaks, to maintain their own wellbeing and those they care for.
Carers’ needs and rights will be understood and recognised across Essex communities.
Carers will be the experts that influence, shape and be involved in the decisions that are intended to improve their support and wellbeing.
The Essex Carers Support Offer for West Essex will be centred on the Core Offer. Under the Core Offer, the provider(s) will deliver: One-to-one practical support, brief solution focused interventions and peer support groups.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
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
Option to extend for up to a further two years
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The contract will be for an initial 3-year term commencing on 1st April 2024 with an option at the Council’s sole discretion to extend for up to a further 2 years.
The estimated value in II.1.5 represents the maximum estimated value of 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
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Essex Carers Core Offer of Support - Mid and South Essex
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH3 - Essex
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Following extensive consultation with carers and partners, the Council co-produced and published the ‘Essex All-age Carers Strategy 2022’. The strategy sets out six commitments to Carers:
Carers can easily access the information, advice, guidance and support when they need it and early into their caring role
We will support the development of professional practice and processes to improve identification and support to carers
We will Improve transitions for carers as they move through specific phases or life events in their caring role.
Carers will have increased opportunity to access good quality support, including opportunities for breaks, to maintain their own wellbeing and those they care for.
Carers’ needs and rights will be understood and recognised across Essex communities.
Carers will be the experts that influence, shape and be involved in the decisions that are intended to improve their support and wellbeing.
The Essex Carers Support Offer for Mid and South Essex will be centred on the Core Offer. Under the Core Offer, the provider(s) will deliver: One-to-one practical support, brief solution focused interventions and peer support groups.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
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
Option to extend for up to a further two years
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The contract will be for an initial 3-year term commencing on 1st April 2024 with an option at the Council’s sole discretion to extend for up to a further 2 years.
The estimated value in II.1.5 represents the maximum estimated value of 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
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Essex Carers Core Offer of Support - North East Essex
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH3 - Essex
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Following extensive consultation with carers and partners, the Council co-produced and published the ‘Essex All-age Carers Strategy 2022’. The strategy sets out six commitments to Carers:
Carers can easily access the information, advice, guidance and support when they need it and early into their caring role
We will support the development of professional practice and processes to improve identification and support to carers
We will Improve transitions for carers as they move through specific phases or life events in their caring role.
Carers will have increased opportunity to access good quality support, including opportunities for breaks, to maintain their own wellbeing and those they care for.
Carers’ needs and rights will be understood and recognised across Essex communities.
Carers will be the experts that influence, shape and be involved in the decisions that are intended to improve their support and wellbeing.
The Essex Carers Support Offer for North-East Essex will be centred on the Core Offer. Under the Core Offer, the provider(s) will deliver: One-to-one practical support, brief solution focused interventions and peer support groups.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
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
Option to extend for up to a further two years
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The contract will be for an initial 3-year term commencing on 1st April 2024 with an option at the Council’s sole discretion to extend for up to a further 2 years.
The estimated value in II.1.5 represents the maximum estimated value of 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.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
Conditions: Tenderers are required to have a legally established company, registered in the United Kingdom.
In accordance with Regulations 56 to 58 of The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and as set out in the standard selection questionnaire which is available with the tender documents.
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria
Tenderers must have the financial capacity/provide assurance that the tenderer will be financially viable to fulfil the contract. Selection criteria and method for the assessment of financial viability detailed in the procurement documents.
In accordance with Regulations 56 to 58 of The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and as set out in the standard selection questionnaire which is available with the tender documents.
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.1) Information about a particular profession
Execution of the service is reserved to a particular profession
Reference to the relevant law, regulation or administrative provision
The tender documents contain provisions that relate in particular to social and environmental matters. See also the form of contract supplied with the tender documents.
three.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
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 000-011598
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
20 October 2023
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: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
20 October 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
Essex County Council
County Hall, Market Road
Chelmsford
CM1 1QH
Country
United Kingdom