Tender

The Procurement of Velindre Overseas Challenge Events

  • NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services on behalf of Velindre University NHS Trust

F02: Contract notice

Notice identifier: 2022/S 000-025967

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0335a5

Published 15 September 2022, 4:12pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services on behalf of Velindre University NHS Trust

4 Charnwood Court,, Heol Billingsley, Parc Nantgarw

Cardiff

CF15 7QZ

Contact

Paul Thomas

Email

Paul.Thomas4@wales.nhs.uk

Telephone

+44 2920902255

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UK - United Kingdom

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/

Buyer's address

https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221

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://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml

Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at

https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml

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

The Procurement of Velindre Overseas Challenge Events

Reference number

VEL-VCC- 45184

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 79952000 - Event services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

Velindre University NHS Trust are looking for a supplier to Manage overseas events.

The successful Tour Operator will have a wealth of experience in organising overseas charity challenges at high altitude of up to 6,000 metres. They will work very closely with Velindre staff and local overseas Ground Handlers to ensure comprehensive tour management, correct levels of Health & Safety, event management and a high level of customer care

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £650,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.2) Description

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 79952000 - Event services
  • 92622000 - Sports-event organisation services
  • 92621000 - Sports-event promotion services
  • 79952100 - Cultural event organisation services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Main site or place of performance

Dependent on event

Velindre team are based at :

Velindre Cancer Centre

Velindre Rd

Cardiff

CF14 2TL

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

We are currently sourcing a supplier for out overseas event management. A contract is expected for a 3 year period (option to extend for a further 1 +1 years) to a total of 5 years.

Previous events include:

- Mount Kilimanjaro climb 80 people

- Majorca Bike ride 120 people

- USA West Coast bike ride 100 people

- Cuba world heritage trek 80 people

All these events are to raise much needed funds for the charity. To support investment into Velindre University NHS Trust Cancer Hospital.

Velindre Cancer Centre is also known as The Hospital of Hope, and this is made possible because of the fantastic and committed support of our donors and fundraisers. Fundraising and donations allow us to fund projects over and above those provided by the NHS, which improve the experience and outcomes of patients receiving treatment and care here, and provide vital support services to patients and their families.

It also enables us to offer better quality of care through complex treatment pathways, earlier access to cutting edge treatments, research into new treatments, purchase specialist equipment, fund invaluable support services and resources along with ensuring our staff have access to

the most up to date training and techniques available.

Fundraising and donations allows us to fund projects over and above those provided by the NHS, which improve the experience and outcomes of patients receiving treatment and care here, and provide vital support services to patients and their families.

It also enables us to offer better quality of care through complex treatment pathways, earlier access to cutting edge treatments, research into new treatments, purchase specialist equipment, fund invaluable support services and resources along with ensuring our staff have access to the most up to date training and techniques available.

It really is difficult to overstate the difference fundraising makes here at Velindre, but the benefits are invaluable.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Methodology / Weighting: 13%

Quality criterion - Name: Personnel/resource required / Weighting: 13%

Quality criterion - Name: Procedures / Weighting: 13%

Quality criterion - Name: Presentation / Weighting: 6%

Quality criterion - Name: Well Being of Future Generations Act / Weighting: 5%

Quality criterion - Name: Foundational Economy / Weighting: 5%

Quality criterion - Name: Carbon Footprint / Weighting: 5%

Price - Weighting: 40%

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

2 x 12 month extension options (24 months in total)

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

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

Supplier must have Risk IOSH qualification. For daily dynamic risk assessments and management

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

three.2) Conditions related to the contract

three.2.2) Contract performance conditions

Supplier must have Risk IOSH qualification. For daily dynamic risk assessments and management

Supplier must have Cyber Essentials plus or ISO27001 certification

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: 2022/S 000-012040

four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date

17 October 2022

Local time

12:00pm

four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English, Welsh

four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender

Tender must be valid until: 17 October 2022

four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date

18 October 2022

Local time

12:00pm

Place

Bravo Etender Wales

Information about authorised persons and opening procedure

Paul Thomas - Procurement Business Manager


Section six. Complementary information

six.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: Yes

Estimated timing for further notices to be published: In 3 to 5 years time, dependent on Options to extend being exercised

six.2) Information about electronic workflows

Electronic ordering will be used

Electronic invoicing will be accepted

Electronic payment will be used

six.3) Additional information

NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=124800

(WA Ref:124800)

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

High Court

Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand

London

WC2A 2LL

Telephone

+44 2079477501

Country

United Kingdom