- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 2. Domestic Abuse
- Lot 3. Emotional Health & Wellbeing
- Lot 4. Home Support
- Lot 5. Maintaining Healthy Relationships
- Lot 6. Support for Children & Young People with a Disability / Additional Learning Need
- Lot 7. Support for Families Affected by Disability
- Lot 1. Coping with Loss
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council
Civic Centre
Port Talbot
SA13 1PJ
Telephone
+44 1639763928
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0274
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html
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.html
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 Early Intervention and Prevention Services for Children, Young People and Families
Reference number
NPT-1766
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council are seeking to appoint suitably qualified service providers via a tender process to deliver the provision of early intervention and prevention services for children, young people and families as part of the Welsh Government Families First programme delivery in NPT.
It is proposed the tender will be divided into the following lots:
Lot 1 - Coping with Loss
Lot 2 - Domestic Abuse
Lot 3 - Emotional Health & Wellbeing
Lot 4 - Home Support
Lot 5 - Maintaining Health Relationships
Lot 6 - Support for Children & young People with a Disability/Additional Learning Need
Lot 7 - Support for Families Affected by Disability
There are TUPE implications across all lots.
Bidders may apply and be awarded for more than one Lot subject to capacity of the bidder to provide the services.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £2,000,000
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
Domestic Abuse
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85311200 - Welfare services for disabled people
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312310 - Guidance services
- 85312320 - Counselling services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Service specification
1. The Service will provide a range of services to Children, Young People, Parents and Families who have experienced, or who are at risk of experiencing domestic abuse, across the tiers of need identified for Families First below.
2. The Service should be age and stage appropriate for the Children and Young People and take account of any additional learning needs within the Family.
3. The Service should actively seek and record the views of Children and Young People and Parents as part of any Service assessment, plan and review.
4. Plans to support delivery of the Service should be coproduced with the Children, Young People and Parents it relates to.
5. Outcomes should be discussed and agreed with the appropriate Family members.
6. Service assessments undertaken to determine the Support needed should incorporate information received in the Referral Form and should avoid individual or families repeating information, wherever possible.
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
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The contract period is for two years with the option to extend up to a further two years on an annual basis.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The contract period is for two years with the option to extend up to a further two years on an annual basis.
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
Emotional Health & Wellbeing
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85311200 - Welfare services for disabled people
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
- 85312320 - Counselling services
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312310 - Guidance services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Service specification
1. The Service will provide a range of counselling and therapy services for Children, Young People & Families across the tiers of need identified for Families First below.
2. The Service should be age and stage appropriate for the Children and Young People and take account of any additional learning needs within the Family.
3. The Service should actively seek and record the views of Children and Young People and Parents as part of any Service assessment, plan and review.
4. Plans to support delivery of the Service should be coproduced with the Children, Young People and Parents it relates to.
5. Outcomes should be discussed and agreed with the appropriate Family members.
6. Service assessments undertaken to determine the Support needed should incorporate information received in the Referral Form and should avoid individual or families repeating information, wherever possible.
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
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The contract period is for two years with the option to extend up to a further two years on an annual basis.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The contract period is for two years with the option to extend up to a further two years on an annual basis.
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
Home Support
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
- 85311200 - Welfare services for disabled people
- 85312310 - Guidance services
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Service specification
1. The Service will provide a practical, home-based parent and family support to develop parenting skills and strengthen relationships, across the tiers of need identified below, appropriate to the need of the Family.
2. The Service should be age and stage appropriate for the Children and Young People and take account of any additional learning needs within the Family.
3. The Service should actively seek and record the views of Children and Young People and Parents as part of any Service assessment, plan and review.
4. Plans to support delivery of the Service should be coproduced with the Children, Young People and Parents it relates to.
5. Outcomes should be discussed and agreed with the appropriate Family members.
6. Service assessments undertaken to determine the Support needed should incorporate information received in the Referral Form and should avoid individual or families repeating information, wherever possible.
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
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The contract period is for two years with the option to extend up to a further two years on an annual basis.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The contract period is for two years with the option to extend up to a further two years on an annual basis.
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
Maintaining Healthy Relationships
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
- 85311200 - Welfare services for disabled people
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312310 - Guidance services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Service specification
1. The Service will provide a range of support to promote and encourage healthy relationships for Children, Young People and Families.
2. The Service should be age and stage appropriate for the Children and Young People and take account of any additional learning needs within the Family.
3. The Service should actively seek and record the views of Children and Young People and Parents as part of any Service assessment, plan and review.
4. Plans to support delivery of the Service should be coproduced with the Children, Young People and Parents it relates to.
5. Outcomes should be discussed and agreed with the appropriate Family members.
6. Service assessments undertaken to determine the Support needed should incorporate information received in the Referral Form and should avoid individual or families repeating information, wherever possible.
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
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The contract period is for two years with the option to extend up to a further two years on an annual basis.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The contract period is for two years with the option to extend up to a further two years on an annual basis.
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
Support for Children & Young People with a Disability / Additional Learning Need
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
- 85311200 - Welfare services for disabled people
- 85312310 - Guidance services
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Service specification
1. The Service will provide a range of support to Children and Young People with a disability, across the tiers of need identified for Families First below.
2. The Service should be age and stage appropriate for the Children and Young People and take account of any additional learning needs within the Family.
3. The Service should actively seek and record the views of Children and Young People and Parents as part of any Service assessment, plan and review.
4. Plans to support delivery of the Service should be coproduced with the Children, Young People and Parents it relates to.
5. Outcomes should be discussed and agreed with the appropriate Family members.
6. Service assessments undertaken to determine the Support needed should incorporate information received in the Referral Form and should avoid individual or families repeating information, wherever possible.
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
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The contract period is for two years with an option to extend up to a further two years on an annual basis.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The contract period is for two years with an option to extend up to a further two years on an annual basis.
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
Support for Families Affected by Disability
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
- 85311200 - Welfare services for disabled people
- 85312310 - Guidance services
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Service specification
1. The Service will provide a range of support for Parents and Families affected by disability or additional learning needs.
2. The Service should be age and stage appropriate for the Children and Young People and take account of any additional learning needs within the Family.
3. The Service should actively seek and record the views of Children and Young People and Parents as part of any Service assessment, plan and review.
4. Plans to support delivery of the Service should be coproduced with the Children, Young People and Parents it relates to.
5. Outcomes should be discussed and agreed with the appropriate Family members.
6. Service assessments undertaken to determine the Support needed should incorporate information received in the Referral Form and should avoid individual or families repeating information, wherever possible.
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
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The contract period is for two years with the option to extend up to a further two years on an annual basis.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The contract period is for two years with the option to extend up to a further two years on an annual basis.
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
Coping with Loss
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
- 85311200 - Welfare services for disabled people
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312310 - Guidance services
- 85312320 - Counselling services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Service specification
1. The Service will be provided to Children, Young People and Parents who have experienced loss and require emotional support in order to cope with the impact of this on their lives.
2. The Service will be available to those experiencing feelings of loss through bereavement, separation or the imprisonment of a family member.
3. The Service should be age and stage appropriate for the Children and Young People and take account of any additional learning needs within the Family.
4. The Service should actively seek and record the views of Children and Young People and Parents as part of any Service assessment, plan and review.
5. Plans to support delivery of the Service should be coproduced with the Children, Young People and Parents it relates to.
6. Outcomes should be discussed and agreed with the appropriate Family members.
7. Service assessments undertaken to determine the Support needed should incorporate information received in the Referral Form and should avoid individual or families repeating information, wherever possible.
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
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The contract period is for two years with the option to extend up to a further two years on an annual basis.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The contract period is for two years with the option to extend up to a further two years on an annual basis.
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.1.2) 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
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
11 November 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
Duration in months: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
11 November 2022
Local time
12:30pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: Further notices to be published pending review and funding of services.
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
Suppliers’ Instructions ‘How to Express Interest in this ITT’:
1. Register your company on the etenderwales portal (this is required only once. However if your details have changed since you registered you will need to up-date them).
- Browse to the eSourcing Portal: www.etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
- Click the ‘Suppliers register here’ link.
- Complete the ‘Organisation Details’ and ‘User Details’ sections.
- Note the username you choose and click ‘save’ when complete.
- You will shortly receive and email with your unique password (please keep this secure).
- Agree to the terms and conditions and click ‘continue’.
2. Express an interest in the ITT.
- Login to the portal with the username / password.
- Click the ‘ITT Open to all Suppliers’ link.
- Alternatively, search for the relevant ITT (itt_96460).
- Click on the relevant ITT to access the content.
- Click the ‘Express Interest’ button on the right-hand side of the screen.
- This will move the ITT into your ‘My ITT pages’. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only.)
- Click on the ITT code, you can now access any attachments by selecting ‘Buyer Attachments’.
3. Responding to the ITT.
- You can now choose to ‘Respond’ or ‘Decline to Respond’ (please give a reason if declining).
- Note the ‘Closing Date’, and then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the ITT.
- There is help available - Helpdesk details available on etenderwales Homepage.
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=125296
(WA Ref:125296)
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