Planning

Early Intervention Procurement

  • London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2022/S 000-026698

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-036afc

Published 23 September 2022, 1:49pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham

Hammersmith Town Hall, King Street

London

W6 9JU

Email

procurement@lbhf.gov.uk

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UKI33 - Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.capitalesourcing.com/

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

Early Intervention Procurement

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 85320000 - Social services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

Hammersmith & Fulham are preparing to launch a procurement exercise to tender for contracts in line with the aims and deliverables within the draft Early Intervention Strategy. These contracts sit across the Early Help and Early Years services.

To find out more about these upcoming opportunities, please join us for this market engagement session. Tickets can be found at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hammersmith-fulham-early-intervention-procurement-tickets-423400130187

If you have any questions, please contact Hannah.Parrott@lbhf.gov.uk

The procurement will be formed of multiple contracts separated into 4 Lots - Lot 1: Youth Provision, Lot 2: Volunteer Family Support, Lot 3: Virtual Reality Software, Lot 4: Child and Family Support

Within Lots 1 and 4, tenders are permitted to tender through a consortium approach or through a sub-contracting arrangement with a Lead Provider, demonstrating all aspects of the specification can be satisfied through the chosen arrangement. Further detail will be available within the Invitation to Tender once published.

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £3,939,500

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 98133110 - Services provided by youth associations

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKI33 - Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Year-round universal youth services for all young people aged 11-18 (11-25 for young people with SEND) including group-based support to young people with targeted needs where additional support is required to prevent emerging problems from escalating, and integrated targeted 1:1 mentoring support for identified young people. In addition, the service shall deliver distinct, high level, specialist support for young people with SEND who are unable to participate in universal provision due to the complexity of their disability.

Tenders are invited to tender through a consortium approach or through a sub-contracting approach, demonstrating all aspects of the specification can be satisfied through the chosen arrangement.

The Contract Period will be 3 years commencing on 1st April 2023. The Council will be entitled at its absolute discretion to extend the Contract Period on the same terms for a further period or periods of up to 1 year plus a further 1 year (totalling a maximum extension period of 2 years) making a total possible Contract Period of 5 years.

The maximum budget envelope for this Lot per year is £376,000, totalling £1,880,000 across the total contract period including extensions​.

two.2.14) Additional information

The award threshold will be set at 60% quality and 40% price with a series of robust minimum standards applied to ensure eligibility and suitability of tendering organisations.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85300000 - Social work and related services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKI33 - Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Bespoke packages of support, delivered through a network of volunteers, to families in crisis or in need. Support shall be delivered through a holistic approach. Support shall include practical resources and support, befriending and hosting.

Tenderers are invited to tender as a sole organisation.

The Contract Period will be 3 years commencing on 1st April 2023. The Council will be entitled at its absolute discretion to extend the Contract Period on the same terms for a further period or periods of up to 1 year plus a further 1 year (totalling a maximum extension period of 2 years) making a total possible Contract Period of 5 years.

The maximum budget envelope for this Lot per year is £87,500 totalling £437,500 across the total contract period including extensions​.

two.2.14) Additional information

The award threshold will be set at 60% quality and 40% price with a series of robust minimum standards applied to ensure eligibility and suitability of tendering organisations.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKI33 - Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Virtual reality training materials, training and support services for practitioners and professionals. Materials shall include licensing for a library of training materials for practitioners and professionals working with children, young people and families. Licensing should be able to be installed on existing hardware owned by the Local Authority. Training material should be interactive, including an element of decision making, and provide teaching materials to support delivery of training.

Tenderers are invited to tender as a sole organisation.

The Contract Period will be 3 years commencing on 1st April 2023. The Council will be entitled at its absolute discretion to extend the Contract Period on the same terms for a further period or periods of up to 1 year plus a further 1 year (totalling a maximum extension period of 2 years) making a total possible Contract Period of 5 years.

The maximum budget envelope for this Lot per year is £22,500 totalling £112,500 across the total contract period including extensions​.

two.2.14) Additional information

The award threshold will be set at 60% quality and 40% price with a series of robust minimum standards applied to ensure eligibility and suitability of tendering organisations.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85300000 - Social work and related services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKI33 - Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Child and Family Centre service offer across the 0-5 age range which effectively supports children and their families across the Central region (Ravenscourt, Wendell Park, Grove, Addison, Brook Green, Hammersmith Broadway and Avonmore). Services shall include high quality, inclusive, early learning sessions, delivered through an integrated model with multi-agency partners to provide providing information and activities for all families. In addition, the service shall include focused, evidenced based parenting and family support programmes for families with targeted needs across the borough.

Tenders are invited to tender as a sole organisation or through a consortium approach or through a sub-contracting approach, demonstrating all aspects of the specification can be satisfied through the chosen arrangement.

The Contract Period will be 3 years commencing on 1st April 2023. The Council will be entitled at its absolute discretion to extend the Contract Period on the same terms for a further period or periods of up to 1 year plus a further 1 year (totalling a maximum extension period of 2 years) making a total possible Contract Period of 5 years.

The maximum budget envelope for this Lot per year is £331,900 totalling £1,659,500 across the total contract period including extensions​.

two.2.14) Additional information

The award threshold will be set at 60% quality and 40% price with a series of robust minimum standards applied to ensure eligibility and suitability of tendering organisations.

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

10 October 2022


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

Hammersmith & Fulham are preparing to launch a procurement exercise to tender for contracts in line with the aims and deliverables within the draft Early Intervention Strategy. These contracts sit across the Early Help and Early Years services.

To find out more about these upcoming opportunities, please join us for this market engagement session. Tickets can be found at: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hammersmith-fulham-early-intervention-procurement-tickets-423400130187