Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
Town Hall
Tunbridge Wells
TN1 1RS
Contact
Mr Dan Hutchins
dan.hutchins@tunbridgewells.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1892526121
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKJ46 - West Kent
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.tunbridgewells.gov.uk
Buyer's address
http://www.tunbridgewells.gov.uk
one.1) Name and addresses
Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council
West Malling
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKJ46 - West Kent
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.1) Name and addresses
Sevenoaks District Council
Sevenoaks
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKJ46 - West Kent
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
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
Hospital Discharge, Home Straight, Handyperson and Better Care services
Reference number
DN692252
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Tunbridge Wells Borough Council (“the Council”) is conducting a tender exercise with and on behalf of its partner authorities, Sevenoaks District Council and Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council, to award a number of contracts for the provision of Hospital Discharge, Home Straight and Handyperson services. These include:
Lot 1. Hospital Discharge Service – All partners
Lot 2. Handyperson Service – Tunbridge Wells Borough Council only
Lot 3. Handyperson Service – Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council only
Lot 4. Home Straight Co-ordinator Service – Tunbridge Wells Borough Council only
Lot 5. Home Straight Co-ordinator Service – Sevenoaks District Council only
Lot 6. Better Care Fund Co-ordinator - Sevenoaks District Council only
Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement
Tender release: 29 September 2023
Expression of Interest Deadline: 12:00pm 27 October 2023
Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm 3 November 2023
Evaluation: w/c 6 November 2023
Interviews: w/c 27 November 2023
Appointment of contractor: w/c 26 February 2024
** ALL EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST, COMMUNICATIONS AND SUBSEQUENT TENDER SUBMISSIONS MUST BE MADE VIA THE KENT BUSINESS PORTAL **
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £1,100,000
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
Lot 1. Hospital Discharge Service – All partners
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 70331000 - Residential property services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ46 - West Kent
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Tunbridge Wells Borough Council (“the Council”) is conducting a tender exercise with and on behalf of its partner authorities, Sevenoaks District Council and Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council, to award a number of contracts for the provision of Hospital Discharge, Home Straight and Handyperson services. These include:
Lot 1. Hospital Discharge Service – All partners
Lot 2. Handyperson Service – Tunbridge Wells Borough Council only
Lot 3. Handyperson Service – Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council only
Lot 4. Home Straight Co-ordinator Service – Tunbridge Wells Borough Council only
Lot 5. Home Straight Co-ordinator Service – Sevenoaks District Council only
Lot 6. Better Care Fund Co-ordinator - Sevenoaks District Council only
Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement
Tender release: 29 September 2023
Expression of Interest Deadline: 12:00pm 27 October 2023
Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm 3 November 2023
Evaluation: w/c 6 November 2023
Interviews: w/c 27 November 2023
Appointment of contractor: w/c 26 February 2024
** ALL EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST, COMMUNICATIONS AND SUBSEQUENT TENDER SUBMISSIONS MUST BE MADE VIA THE KENT BUSINESS PORTAL **
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
Start date
20 May 2024
End date
31 March 2025
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
4 optional annual extensions will be available, dependent upon budgets and performance of the contractor
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
Lot 2. Handyperson Service – Tunbridge Wells Borough Council only
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 70331000 - Residential property services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ46 - West Kent
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Tunbridge Wells Borough Council (“the Council”) is conducting a tender exercise with and on behalf of its partner authorities, Sevenoaks District Council and Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council, to award a number of contracts for the provision of Hospital Discharge, Home Straight and Handyperson services. These include:
Lot 1. Hospital Discharge Service – All partners
Lot 2. Handyperson Service – Tunbridge Wells Borough Council only
Lot 3. Handyperson Service – Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council only
Lot 4. Home Straight Co-ordinator Service – Tunbridge Wells Borough Council only
Lot 5. Home Straight Co-ordinator Service – Sevenoaks District Council only
Lot 6. Better Care Fund Co-ordinator - Sevenoaks District Council only
Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement
Tender release: 29 September 2023
Expression of Interest Deadline: 12:00pm 27 October 2023
Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm 3 November 2023
Evaluation: w/c 6 November 2023
Interviews: w/c 27 November 2023
Appointment of contractor: w/c 26 February 2024
** ALL EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST, COMMUNICATIONS AND SUBSEQUENT TENDER SUBMISSIONS MUST BE MADE VIA THE KENT BUSINESS PORTAL **
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
Start date
20 May 2024
End date
31 March 2025
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
4 optional annual extensions will be available, dependent upon budgets and performance of the contractor
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
Lot 3. Handyperson Service – Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council only
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 70331000 - Residential property services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ46 - West Kent
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Tunbridge Wells Borough Council (“the Council”) is conducting a tender exercise with and on behalf of its partner authorities, Sevenoaks District Council and Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council, to award a number of contracts for the provision of Hospital Discharge, Home Straight and Handyperson services. These include:
Lot 1. Hospital Discharge Service – All partners
Lot 2. Handyperson Service – Tunbridge Wells Borough Council only
Lot 3. Handyperson Service – Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council only
Lot 4. Home Straight Co-ordinator Service – Tunbridge Wells Borough Council only
Lot 5. Home Straight Co-ordinator Service – Sevenoaks District Council only
Lot 6. Better Care Fund Co-ordinator - Sevenoaks District Council only
Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement
Tender release: 29 September 2023
Expression of Interest Deadline: 12:00pm 27 October 2023
Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm 3 November 2023
Evaluation: w/c 6 November 2023
Interviews: w/c 27 November 2023
Appointment of contractor: w/c 26 February 2024
** ALL EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST, COMMUNICATIONS AND SUBSEQUENT TENDER SUBMISSIONS MUST BE MADE VIA THE KENT BUSINESS PORTAL **
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
Start date
20 May 2024
End date
31 March 2025
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
4 optional annual extensions will be available, dependent upon budgets and performance of the contractor
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
Lot 4. Home Straight Co-ordinator Service – Tunbridge Wells Borough Council only
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 70331000 - Residential property services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ46 - West Kent
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Tunbridge Wells Borough Council (“the Council”) is conducting a tender exercise with and on behalf of its partner authorities, Sevenoaks District Council and Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council, to award a number of contracts for the provision of Hospital Discharge, Home Straight and Handyperson services. These include:
Lot 1. Hospital Discharge Service – All partners
Lot 2. Handyperson Service – Tunbridge Wells Borough Council only
Lot 3. Handyperson Service – Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council only
Lot 4. Home Straight Co-ordinator Service – Tunbridge Wells Borough Council only
Lot 5. Home Straight Co-ordinator Service – Sevenoaks District Council only
Lot 6. Better Care Fund Co-ordinator - Sevenoaks District Council only
Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement
Tender release: 29 September 2023
Expression of Interest Deadline: 12:00pm 27 October 2023
Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm 3 November 2023
Evaluation: w/c 6 November 2023
Interviews: w/c 27 November 2023
Appointment of contractor: w/c 26 February 2024
** ALL EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST, COMMUNICATIONS AND SUBSEQUENT TENDER SUBMISSIONS MUST BE MADE VIA THE KENT BUSINESS PORTAL **
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
Start date
20 May 2024
End date
31 March 2025
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
4 optional annual extensions will be available, dependent upon budgets and performance of the contractor
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
Lot 5. Home Straight Co-ordinator Service – Sevenoaks District Council only
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 70331000 - Residential property services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ46 - West Kent
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Tunbridge Wells Borough Council (“the Council”) is conducting a tender exercise with and on behalf of its partner authorities, Sevenoaks District Council and Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council, to award a number of contracts for the provision of Hospital Discharge, Home Straight and Handyperson services. These include:
Lot 1. Hospital Discharge Service – All partners
Lot 2. Handyperson Service – Tunbridge Wells Borough Council only
Lot 3. Handyperson Service – Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council only
Lot 4. Home Straight Co-ordinator Service – Tunbridge Wells Borough Council only
Lot 5. Home Straight Co-ordinator Service – Sevenoaks District Council only
Lot 6. Better Care Fund Co-ordinator - Sevenoaks District Council only
Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement
Tender release: 29 September 2023
Expression of Interest Deadline: 12:00pm 27 October 2023
Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm 3 November 2023
Evaluation: w/c 6 November 2023
Interviews: w/c 27 November 2023
Appointment of contractor: w/c 26 February 2024
** ALL EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST, COMMUNICATIONS AND SUBSEQUENT TENDER SUBMISSIONS MUST BE MADE VIA THE KENT BUSINESS PORTAL **
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
Start date
20 May 2024
End date
31 March 2025
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
4 optional annual extensions will be available, dependent upon budgets and performance of the contractor
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
Lot 6. Better Care Fund Co-ordinator - Sevenoaks District Council only
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 70331000 - Residential property services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ46 - West Kent
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Tunbridge Wells Borough Council (“the Council”) is conducting a tender exercise with and on behalf of its partner authorities, Sevenoaks District Council and Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council, to award a number of contracts for the provision of Hospital Discharge, Home Straight and Handyperson services. These include:
Lot 1. Hospital Discharge Service – All partners
Lot 2. Handyperson Service – Tunbridge Wells Borough Council only
Lot 3. Handyperson Service – Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council only
Lot 4. Home Straight Co-ordinator Service – Tunbridge Wells Borough Council only
Lot 5. Home Straight Co-ordinator Service – Sevenoaks District Council only
Lot 6. Better Care Fund Co-ordinator - Sevenoaks District Council only
Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement
Tender release: 29 September 2023
Expression of Interest Deadline: 12:00pm 27 October 2023
Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm 3 November 2023
Evaluation: w/c 6 November 2023
Interviews: w/c 27 November 2023
Appointment of contractor: w/c 26 February 2024
** ALL EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST, COMMUNICATIONS AND SUBSEQUENT TENDER SUBMISSIONS MUST BE MADE VIA THE KENT BUSINESS PORTAL **
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
Start date
20 May 2024
End date
31 March 2025
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
4 optional annual extensions will be available, dependent upon budgets and performance of the contractor
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 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
3 November 2023
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
3 November 2023
Local time
12:30pm
Place
Electronic opening. Tenderers may observe on request
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Mid Kent Legal Services
Tunbridge Wells
Country
United Kingdom