Tender

Provision of Early Intervention and Prevention Services for Children, Young People and Families

  • Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council

F02: Contract notice

Notice identifier: 2022/S 000-028509

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-03749d

Published 11 October 2022, 10:55am



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council

Civic Centre

Port Talbot

SA13 1PJ

Email

w.thomas3@npt.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 1639763928

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://www.npt.gov.uk

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