- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 2. Refuge Accommodation with Support for Women from BAME communities
- Lot 1. Refuge Accommodation with Support for Women
- Lot 3. Refuge Accommodation with 24-hour Support on Site
- Lot 4. Support & Advocacy for Women
- Lot 5. Support & Advocacy for Women with Complex Needs
- Lot 6. Support & Advocacy for Women from BAME Communities
- Lot 7. Support & Advocacy for Children and Young People
- Lot 8. Support & Advocacy for Children and Young People from BAME Communities
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
The City of Edinburgh Council
4 East Market Street
Edinburgh
EH8 8BG
Contact
Paula Deegan
Telephone
+44 1315294723
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00290
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
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://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
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
Provision of Services for Women, Children and Young People Who Have Experienced Domestic Abuse
Reference number
CT1059
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
This is a tender process for 8 lots of different support and refuge services for women, young people and children who have experienced domestic abuse.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Refuge Accommodation with Support for Women from BAME communities
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
Main site or place of performance
City of Edinburgh
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provide temporary refuge accommodation for women and their children who have experienced gender based abuse, including domestic abuse for women from BAME communications.
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £530,580
two.2.7) Duration of the contract or the framework agreement
Duration in months
120
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 maximum annual contract value is 53058 GBP. The maximum contract term with extensions is 10 years. For all additional information regarding the service, please refer to the documents uploaded.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Refuge Accommodation with Support for Women
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
Main site or place of performance
City of Edinburgh
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provide temporary refuge accommodation for women and their children who have experienced gender based abuse, including domestic abuse
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £2,741,330
two.2.7) Duration of the contract or the framework agreement
Duration in months
120
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 maximum estimated contract value per annum is 274133 GBP. The maximum contract term with extensions is 10 years. All additional information can be found within the documents.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Refuge Accommodation with 24-hour Support on Site
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
Main site or place of performance
City of Edinburgh
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provide temporary refuge accommodation for women and their children who have experienced gender based abuse, including domestic abuse.
In addition, provide specialist domestic abuse Support and Advocacy service, which assists them to strive towards an independent life free from abuse.
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £2,829,760
two.2.7) Duration of the contract or the framework agreement
Duration in months
120
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 maximum annual contract value is estimated to be 282976 GBP. The maximum contract term will be 10 years including extensions. Please refer to documents uploaded for additional information.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Support & Advocacy for Women
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
Main site or place of performance
The City of Edinburgh
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The primary aims of this service are to provide specialist domestic abuse support and advocacy, which assists women to strive towards an independent life free from abuse.
The Service Provider will provide support and advocacy for women who
a - Are over 16 years of age,
b - Have experienced any form of gender based abuse, including domestic abuse,
c - Are still in abusive situations or no longer have contact with their perpetrator(s) of abuse.
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £2,192,520
two.2.7) Duration of the contract or the framework agreement
Duration in months
120
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 maximum estimated annual contract value
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Support & Advocacy for Women with Complex Needs
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
Main site or place of performance
City of Edinburgh
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This service will be available to any woman with complex needs who is referred for, or seeks, this support and meets the eligibility criteria.
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £659,460
two.2.7) Duration of the contract or the framework agreement
Duration in months
120
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 maximum annual contract value is 65946 GBP. The maximum contract term is up to 10 years. All additional information can be found within the documents uploaded.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Support & Advocacy for Women from BAME Communities
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
Main site or place of performance
City of Edinburgh
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This service will be available to any woman, from a BAME community, who is referred for, or seeks, this support and meets the eligibility criteria.
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £1,845,760
two.2.7) Duration of the contract or the framework agreement
Duration in months
120
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 maximum annual contract value is 184576 GBP. The maximum contract term is up to 10 years. All additional information can be found within the documents uploaded.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Support & Advocacy for Children and Young People
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The primary aim of this service is to provide specialist domestic abuse support and advocacy to children and young people, to live a life free from abuse.
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £698,100
two.2.7) Duration of the contract or the framework agreement
Duration in months
120
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 maximum annual contract value is 69810 GBP. The maximum contract term is up to 10 years. All additional information can be found within the documents uploaded.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Support & Advocacy for Children and Young People from BAME Communities
Lot No
8
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
Main site or place of performance
City of Edinburgh
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This service will be available to any children or young people, from a BAME community, who are referred for, or seek, this support and meet the eligibility criteria.
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £414,680
two.2.7) Duration of the contract or the framework agreement
Duration in months
120
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 maximum annual contract value is 41468 GBP. The maximum contract term is up to 10 years. All additional information can be found within the documents uploaded.
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.4) Objective rules and criteria for participation
List and brief description of rules and criteria
Providers must hold or commit to obtaining the following
- Employer's (Compulsory) Liability: 5 million GBP
- Public Liability: 10 million GBP
- Health and Safety Policy
- PVG Clearance for all relevant staff
- Care Inspectorate Registration, of at least Grade 4 (or equivalent)
In addition, providers must satisfy the Council's financial probity assessment, with regards to ratios.
Further information is included within the SPD and the Invitation to Tender.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Form of procedure
Procedure involving negotiation
four.1.10) Identification of the national rules applicable to the procedure
Information about national procedures is available at: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/
four.1.11) Main features of the award procedure
80% Quality 20% Cost
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
24 October 2022
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
Section six. Complementary information
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
Please see additional information in the attached documentation and utilise the Q&A function if you have any questions.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=707560.
The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.
Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.
The Contracting Authority does not intend to include a sub-contract clause as part of community benefits (as per Section 25 of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014) in this contract for the following reason:
Due to the nature of these services and the vulnerability of the women, young people and children, these contracts are not suitable for sub-contracting opportunities.
Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:
Please refer to Tenderers Submission for Community Benefits question.
(SC Ref:707560)
Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=707560
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Sheriff Court
Sheriff Court House, 27 Chambers Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1LB
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
A tenderer that suffers loss as a result of a breach of duty under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 may bring proceedings in the Sheriff Court or the Court of Session. The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) will have a minimum standstill period of 10 days before awarding the contract. The communication of the award decision notice will be sent by fax or e-mail to all tenderers with the standstill period commencing on the next day. If proceedings are started in the Sheriff Court or the Court of Session against the Council in respect of the decision to award the contract within the standstill period then the Council is prevented from awarding the contract. Post contract award the Sheriff Court or the Court of Session may (1) award damages provided proceedings are brought within 3 months from the date when the grounds for the bringing of the proceedings first arose (2) be entitled to issue an ineffectiveness order or impose a financial penalty on the Council. A claim for an ineffectiveness order must be made within 30 days of the Contract Award Notice being published in the FTS or within 30 days of the date those who expressed an interest in or otherwise bid for the contract were informed of the conclusion of the contract or in any other case within 6 months from the date on which the contract was entered into.