Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Business Services Organisation - Procurement and Logistics Service [BSO PaLS] on behalf of the Public Health Agency [PHA]
73 Loughgall Road
Armagh
BT61 7PR
Contact
PaLSSocialcare.Sourcinghscni.net
PaLSSocialcare.Sourcing@hscni.net
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
Buyer's address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
one.1) Name and addresses
NI Public Health Agency
Linenhall Street Unit, 12-22 Linenhall Street
Belfast
BT2 8BS
PaLSSocialcare.Sourcing@hscni.net
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
Buyer's address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Youth Engagement Service for Children and Young People aged 11-25 in Northern Ireland [4455950]
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Providers will be required to deliver a Youth Engagement Service that is child and young person centred, interculturally competent, and diversity sensitive service for all young people. This will involve working holistically with children and young people aged 11-25 years to promote health and well-being, build confidence, self-esteem and resilience, and signpost and support those in need of specific help to the appropriate service. The Youth Engagement Service provides a range of activities and support and acts as a hub where young people have opportunities to socialise in a safe and welcoming alcohol and drug-free environment and avail of information, advice and support on a range of issues from relevant services both on-site and off-site, with the support of staff from the Youth Engagement Service. The Youth Engagement Service is a signpost/referral service, and is not a keyworker/care coordinator service. The Youth Engagement Service is not a youth club. Each Youth Engagement Service will have a local identity and their specific provision is tailored to local need.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £9,720,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for maximum number of lots
8
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 2
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 1: Youth Engagement Service- Ballymena
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
- UKN0 - Northern Ireland
Main site or place of performance
The place of performance for this Lot is the relevant geographic area for Lot 1 as described in the tender documents.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Providers will be required to deliver a Youth Engagement Service that is child and young person centred, interculturally competent, and diversity sensitive service for all young people. This will involve working holistically with children and young people aged 11-25 years to promote health and well-being, build confidence, self-esteem and resilience, and signpost and support those in need of specific help to the appropriate service. The Youth Engagement Service provides a range of activities and support and acts as a hub where young people have opportunities to socialise in a safe and welcoming alcohol and drug-free environment and avail of information, advice and support on a range of issues from relevant services both on-site and off-site, with the support of staff from the Youth Engagement Service. The Youth Engagement Service is a signpost/referral service, and is not a keyworker/care coordinator service. The Youth Engagement Service is not a youth club. Each Youth Engagement Service will have a local identity and their specific provision is tailored to local need.
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £1,215,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract or the framework agreement
Duration in months
24
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.2.14) Additional information
The estimated value in II.2.6 above includes the initial contract period of 2 years, plus . the option to extend for 3 x 12 months periods (3 years). The value also includes a potential. increase in services of 50% and a potential extension clause of up to 18 months as provided for in the tender documents. Note – there is no guarantee of uptake or minimum demand.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 2: Youth Engagement Service- Banbridge
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
- UKN0 - Northern Ireland
Main site or place of performance
The place of performance for this Lot is the relevant geographic area for Lot 2 as described in the tender documents.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Providers will be required to deliver a Youth Engagement Service that is child and young person centred, interculturally competent, and diversity sensitive service for all young people. This will involve working holistically with children and young people aged 11-25 years to promote health and well-being, build confidence, self-esteem and resilience, and signpost and support those in need of specific help to the appropriate service. The Youth Engagement Service provides a range of activities and support and acts as a hub where young people have opportunities to socialise in a safe and welcoming alcohol and drug-free environment and avail of information, advice and support on a range of issues from relevant services both on-site and off-site, with the support of staff from the Youth Engagement Service. The Youth Engagement Service is a signpost/referral service, and is not a keyworker/care coordinator service. The Youth Engagement Service is not a youth club. Each Youth Engagement Service will have a local identity and their specific provision is tailored to local need.
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £1,215,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract or the framework agreement
Duration in months
24
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.2.14) Additional information
The estimated value in II.2.6 above includes the initial contract period of 2 years, plus . the option to extend for 3 x 12 months periods (3 years). The value also includes a potential. increase in services of 50% and a potential extension clause of up to 18 months as provided for in the tender documents. Note – there is no guarantee of uptake or minimum demand.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 3: Youth Engagement Service- Bangor
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
- UKN0 - Northern Ireland
Main site or place of performance
The place of performance for this Lot is the relevant geographic area for Lot 3 as described in the tender documents.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Providers will be required to deliver a Youth Engagement Service that is child and young person centred, interculturally competent, and diversity sensitive service for all young people. This will involve working holistically with children and young people aged 11-25 years to promote health and well-being, build confidence, self-esteem and resilience, and signpost and support those in need of specific help to the appropriate service. The Youth Engagement Service provides a range of activities and support and acts as a hub where young people have opportunities to socialise in a safe and welcoming alcohol and drug-free environment and avail of information, advice and support on a range of issues from relevant services both on-site and off-site, with the support of staff from the Youth Engagement Service. The Youth Engagement Service is a signpost/referral service, and is not a keyworker/care coordinator service. The Youth Engagement Service is not a youth club. Each Youth Engagement Service will have a local identity and their specific provision is tailored to local need.
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £1,215,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract or the framework agreement
Duration in months
24
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.2.14) Additional information
The estimated value in II.2.6 above includes the initial contract period of 2 years, plus . the option to extend for 3 x 12 months periods (3 years). The value also includes a potential. increase in services of 50% and a potential extension clause of up to 18 months as provided for in the tender documents. Note – there is no guarantee of uptake or minimum demand.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 4: Youth Engagement Service- Belfast
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
- UKN0 - Northern Ireland
Main site or place of performance
The place of performance for this Lot is the relevant geographic area for Lot 4 as described in the tender documents.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Providers will be required to deliver a Youth Engagement Service that is child and young person centred, interculturally competent, and diversity sensitive service for all young people. This will involve working holistically with children and young people aged 11-25 years to promote health and well-being, build confidence, self-esteem and resilience, and signpost and support those in need of specific help to the appropriate service. The Youth Engagement Service provides a range of activities and support and acts as a hub where young people have opportunities to socialise in a safe and welcoming alcohol and drug-free environment and avail of information, advice and support on a range of issues from relevant services both on-site and off-site, with the support of staff from the Youth Engagement Service. The Youth Engagement Service is a signpost/referral service, and is not a keyworker/care coordinator service. The Youth Engagement Service is not a youth club. Each Youth Engagement Service will have a local identity and their specific provision is tailored to local need.
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £1,215,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract or the framework agreement
Duration in months
24
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.2.14) Additional information
The estimated value in II.2.6 above includes the initial contract period of 2 years, plus . the option to extend for 3 x 12 months periods (3 years). The value also includes a potential. increase in services of 50% and a potential extension clause of up to 18 months as provided for in the tender documents. Note – there is no guarantee of uptake or minimum demand.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 5: Youth Engagement Service- Carrickfergus
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
- UKN0 - Northern Ireland
Main site or place of performance
The place of performance for this Lot is the relevant geographic area for Lot 5 as described in the tender documents.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Providers will be required to deliver a Youth Engagement Service that is child and young person centred, interculturally competent, and diversity sensitive service for all young people. This will involve working holistically with children and young people aged 11-25 years to promote health and well-being, build confidence, self-esteem and resilience, and signpost and support those in need of specific help to the appropriate service. The Youth Engagement Service provides a range of activities and support and acts as a hub where young people have opportunities to socialise in a safe and welcoming alcohol and drug-free environment and avail of information, advice and support on a range of issues from relevant services both on-site and off-site, with the support of staff from the Youth Engagement Service. The Youth Engagement Service is a signpost/referral service, and is not a keyworker/care coordinator service. The Youth Engagement Service is not a youth club. Each Youth Engagement Service will have a local identity and their specific provision is tailored to local need.
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £1,215,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract or the framework agreement
Duration in months
24
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.2.14) Additional information
The estimated value in II.2.6 above includes the initial contract period of 2 years, plus . the option to extend for 3 x 12 months periods (3 years). The value also includes a potential. increase in services of 50% and a potential extension clause of up to 18 months as provided for in the tender documents. Note – there is no guarantee of uptake or minimum demand.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 6: Youth Engagement Service- Derry/Londonderry
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
- UKN0 - Northern Ireland
Main site or place of performance
The place of performance for this Lot is the relevant geographic area for Lot 6 as described in the tender documents.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Providers will be required to deliver a Youth Engagement Service that is child and young person centred, interculturally competent, and diversity sensitive service for all young people. This will involve working holistically with children and young people aged 11-25 years to promote health and well-being, build confidence, self-esteem and resilience, and signpost and support those in need of specific help to the appropriate service. The Youth Engagement Service provides a range of activities and support and acts as a hub where young people have opportunities to socialise in a safe and welcoming alcohol and drug-free environment and avail of information, advice and support on a range of issues from relevant services both on-site and off-site, with the support of staff from the Youth Engagement Service. The Youth Engagement Service is a signpost/referral service, and is not a keyworker/care coordinator service. The Youth Engagement Service is not a youth club. Each Youth Engagement Service will have a local identity and their specific provision is tailored to local need.
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £1,215,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract or the framework agreement
Duration in months
24
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.2.14) Additional information
The estimated value in II.2.6 above includes the initial contract period of 2 years, plus . the option to extend for 3 x 12 months periods (3 years). The value also includes a potential. increase in services of 50% and a potential extension clause of up to 18 months as provided for in the tender documents. Note – there is no guarantee of uptake or minimum demand.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 7: Youth Engagement Service- Enniskillen
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
- UKN0 - Northern Ireland
Main site or place of performance
The place of performance for this Lot is the relevant geographic area for Lot 7 as described in the tender documents.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Providers will be required to deliver a Youth Engagement Service that is child and young person centred, interculturally competent, and diversity sensitive service for all young people. This will involve working holistically with children and young people aged 11-25 years to promote health and well-being, build confidence, self-esteem and resilience, and signpost and support those in need of specific help to the appropriate service. The Youth Engagement Service provides a range of activities and support and acts as a hub where young people have opportunities to socialise in a safe and welcoming alcohol and drug-free environment and avail of information, advice and support on a range of issues from relevant services both on-site and off-site, with the support of staff from the Youth Engagement Service. The Youth Engagement Service is a signpost/referral service, and is not a keyworker/care coordinator service. The Youth Engagement Service is not a youth club. Each Youth Engagement Service will have a local identity and their specific provision is tailored to local need.
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £1,215,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract or the framework agreement
Duration in months
24
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.2.14) Additional information
The estimated value in II.2.6 above includes the initial contract period of 2 years, plus . the option to extend for 3 x 12 months periods (3 years). The value also includes a potential. increase in services of 50% and a potential extension clause of up to 18 months as provided for in the tender documents. Note – there is no guarantee of uptake or minimum demand.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 8: Youth Engagement Service- Newry
Lot No
8
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
- UKN0 - Northern Ireland
Main site or place of performance
The place of performance for this Lot is the relevant geographic area for Lot 8 as described in the tender documents.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Providers will be required to deliver a Youth Engagement Service that is child and young person centred, interculturally competent, and diversity sensitive service for all young people. This will involve working holistically with children and young people aged 11-25 years to promote health and well-being, build confidence, self-esteem and resilience, and signpost and support those in need of specific help to the appropriate service. The Youth Engagement Service provides a range of activities and support and acts as a hub where young people have opportunities to socialise in a safe and welcoming alcohol and drug-free environment and avail of information, advice and support on a range of issues from relevant services both on-site and off-site, with the support of staff from the Youth Engagement Service. The Youth Engagement Service is a signpost/referral service, and is not a keyworker/care coordinator service. The Youth Engagement Service is not a youth club. Each Youth Engagement Service will have a local identity and their specific provision is tailored to local need.
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £1,215,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract or the framework agreement
Duration in months
24
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.2.14) Additional information
The estimated value in II.2.6 above includes the initial contract period of 2 years, plus . the option to extend for 3 x 12 months periods (3 years). The value also includes a potential. increase in services of 50% and a potential extension clause of up to 18 months as provided for in the tender documents. Note – there is no guarantee of uptake or minimum demand.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Form of procedure
Open procedure
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2022/S 000-033937
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
29 September 2023
Local time
3:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
In section I.2, it is stated that this procurement is a joint procurement. This is not a joint procurement - it is operated by BSO PaLS. on behalf of the participant listed in Section I.1 i.e. NI Public Health Agency. The estimated value in II.1.5 above includes the initial contract period of 2 years, plus the option to extend for 3 x 12 months periods (3 years). The value also includes a potential increase in services of 50% and a potential extension clause of up to 18 months as provided for in the tender documents. Note – there is no guarantee of uptake or minimum demand.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Procurement and Logistics Service
77 Boucher Crescent
Belfast
BT12 6HU
Country
United Kingdom