Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Ty Gorwel, St Davids Park
Jobswell Road
SA31 3BB
Contact
Sara Pell
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.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.htm
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/home.htm
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/home.htm
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
Provision of Carers Hospital Discharge Support Service
Reference number
HDD-OJEULT- 54345
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 West Wales Regional Partnership Board receives ring-fenced funding from Welsh Government and since 2022-23 the criteria for use of the funding has been allocated to support unpaid carers, where the person they care for is admitted to, or discharged from, hospital. The funding received is currently allocated on a non-recurrent basis and from time to time the Welsh Government priority for use of the funding changes.
Hywel Dda University Health Board (“HDUHB”) commissions the Carers Hospital Discharge Support Service on behalf of the Regional Partnership Board. The priority is to ensure unpaid carers, of all ages, who have caring responsibilities are supported and able to participate in the patient’s discharge planning and the health and well-being needs of the carer are considered prior to, and post discharge, when care is provided back in the community.
This service will work collaboratively alongside the Carers Community Outreach Discharge Support Services (“CCODSS”) and local Carers information and advice services in the HDUHB area to provide information, advice and assistance to carers enabling them to better manage the impact of caring on their health and well-being. With a key aim to improve unpaid carers’ experience of discharge and transfer of care planning and ensure that the carers’ needs and wishes are considered.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £690,000
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
Carmarthenshire
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL14 - South West Wales
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The West Wales Regional Partnership Board receives ring-fenced funding from Welsh Government and since 2022-23 the criteria for use of the funding has been allocated to support unpaid carers, where the person they care for is admitted to, or discharged from, hospital. The funding received is currently allocated on a non-recurrent basis and from time to time the Welsh Government priority for use of the funding changes.
Hywel Dda University Health Board (“HDUHB”) commissions the Carers Hospital Discharge Support Service on behalf of the Regional Partnership Board. The priority is to ensure unpaid carers, of all ages, who have caring responsibilities are supported and able to participate in the patient’s discharge planning and the health and well-being needs of the carer are considered prior to, and post discharge, when care is provided back in the community.
This service will work collaboratively alongside the Carers Community Outreach Discharge Support Services (“CCODSS”) and local Carers information and advice services in the HDUHB area to provide information, advice and assistance to carers enabling them to better manage the impact of caring on their health and well-being. With a key aim to improve unpaid carers’ experience of discharge and transfer of care planning and ensure that the carers’ needs and wishes are considered.
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
12
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Option to extend for a further two (2) years in twelve (12) month intervals should the non-recurrent funding be annually confirmed.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
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
Ceredigion
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL14 - South West Wales
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The West Wales Regional Partnership Board receives ring-fenced funding from Welsh Government and since 2022-23 the criteria for use of the funding has been allocated to support unpaid carers, where the person they care for is admitted to, or discharged from, hospital. The funding received is currently allocated on a non-recurrent basis and from time to time the Welsh Government priority for use of the funding changes.
Hywel Dda University Health Board (“HDUHB”) commissions the Carers Hospital Discharge Support Service on behalf of the Regional Partnership Board. The priority is to ensure unpaid carers, of all ages, who have caring responsibilities are supported and able to participate in the patient’s discharge planning and the health and well-being needs of the carer are considered prior to, and post discharge, when care is provided back in the community.
This service will work collaboratively alongside the Carers Community Outreach Discharge Support Services (“CCODSS”) and local Carers information and advice services in the HDUHB area to provide information, advice and assistance to carers enabling them to better manage the impact of caring on their health and well-being. With a key aim to improve unpaid carers’ experience of discharge and transfer of care planning and ensure that the carers’ needs and wishes are considered.
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
12
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Option to extend for a further two (2) years in twelve (12) month intervals should the non-recurrent funding be annually confirmed.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
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
Pembrokeshire
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL14 - South West Wales
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The West Wales Regional Partnership Board receives ring-fenced funding from Welsh Government and since 2022-23 the criteria for use of the funding has been allocated to support unpaid carers, where the person they care for is admitted to, or discharged from, hospital. The funding received is currently allocated on a non-recurrent basis and from time to time the Welsh Government priority for use of the funding changes.
Hywel Dda University Health Board (“HDUHB”) commissions the Carers Hospital Discharge Support Service on behalf of the Regional Partnership Board. The priority is to ensure unpaid carers, of all ages, who have caring responsibilities are supported and able to participate in the patient’s discharge planning and the health and well-being needs of the carer are considered prior to, and post discharge, when care is provided back in the community.
This service will work collaboratively alongside the Carers Community Outreach Discharge Support Services (“CCODSS”) and local Carers information and advice services in the HDUHB area to provide information, advice and assistance to carers enabling them to better manage the impact of caring on their health and well-being. With a key aim to improve unpaid carers’ experience of discharge and transfer of care planning and ensure that the carers’ needs and wishes are considered.
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
12
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Option to extend for a further two (2) years in twelve (12) month intervals should the non-recurrent funding be annually confirmed.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
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.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
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.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
31 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: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
31 October 2023
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
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=135020
(WA Ref:135020)
The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia.
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