Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Sefton Council
1st Floor Magdalen House, Trinity Road
Bootle
L20 3NJ
Contact
Mr Stuart Bate
Telephone
+44 1519344288
Fax
+44 1519344579
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKD - North West (England)
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://procontract.due-north.com
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://procontract.due-north.com
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
Sefton Council Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System (PDPS) for Children and Young People Service
Reference number
DN636972
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 aim of the development of a Local Dynamic Purchasing System in relation to Children
and Young People in the borough of Sefton, is to encourage a range of providers to work
collaboratively as a Strategic Partnership to dynamically shape services which are child
centred, and strength based. Such an approach will inform a local market offer based on the
child’s journey which will focus on outcomes for children and young people, will be cost
effective and flexible, ranging from residential care, independent fostering, mental health
support, early intervention alongside working closely with our voluntary and community and
faith sector to facilitate access to employment, education, and active citizen opportunities.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £250,000,000
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
Children's Residential Services
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD - North West (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Provider shall ensure that the homes will be compliant with Children's Homes
Regulations including Quality Standards and be judged by Ofsted as 'good' (for at least one
home) or 'outstanding' (with the exception of newly registered provision, which has an initial
maximum Ofsted judgement) .
All residential homes must support attendance at required health assessments /
appointments, and associated appointments including but not limited to dentist, optician
appointments. Failure to attend must also be reported to the relevant Local Authority in a
timely manner.
This procurement is being undertaken in accordance with section 7 of the Public Contracts
Regulations 2015,also know as the "Light Touch" regime, to establish a Pseudo Dynamic
Purchasing System (PDPS)
The PDPS is for a 5 year core period commencing 10th February 2023, with 5 x 12 month
extension options.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £130,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
120
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Either after the 5th year or each subsequent year up to year 10 depending on whether
extension options are awarded or not
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
5 x 12 month extension options are available.
Either after the 5th year or each subsequent year up to year 10 depending on whether
extension options are awarded or not
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
Fostering Services
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD - North West (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Provider shall ensure that the Homes will be compliant with the appropriate Fostering
Services Regulations and should be judged by Ofsted to be 'good' or 'outstanding' (except
for newly registered provision).
All fostering homes must provide skilled and well-trained foster carers who can provide a
stable, loving, caring and welcoming family home for Children and Young People who may
have experienced loss, separation, abuse, neglect or harm and may consequently have
complex and challenging emotional and behavioural difficulties.
All fostering homes must support attendance at required health assessments /
appointments, and associated appointments including but not limited to dentist, optician
appointments. Failure to attend must also be reported to the relevant Local Authority in a
timely manner.
The Framework expects all providers to support the timely completion of Local Authority
questionnaires as requested, e.g. Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £60,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
120
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Either after the 5th year or each subsequent year up to year 10 depending on whether
extension options are awarded or not
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
5 x 12 month extension options are available.
Either after the 5th year or each subsequent year up to year 10 depending on whether
extension options are awarded or not
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
Wrap Around Services
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD - North West (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is made up of services which will support the child’s journey. Stability of placement,
transition support, therapeutic input and reunification are critical elements. More than one
element may be included in a single bid.
Services will support the stability of placements, assisting a home to manage any crisis being
suffered by a child.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £50,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
120
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Either after the 5th year or each subsequent year up to year 10 depending on whether
extension options are awarded or not
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
5 x 12 month extension options are available.
Either after the 5th year or each subsequent year up to year 10 depending on whether
extension options are awarded or not
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
10 November 2022
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: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
10 November 2022
Local time
12:05pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: Estimated timing for further notices to be published: Either after the 5th year or each
subsequent year up to year 10 depending on whether extension options are awarded or not
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Sefton Council
Bootle
Country
United Kingdom