Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Hertfordshire County Council
2nd Floor, Robertson House, Six Hills Way
Stevenage
SG1 2ST
strategic.procurement@hertfordshire.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1992555121-25121
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKH23 - Hertfordshire
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home
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
HCC - 09/24 - The Provision of a Child Weight Mangement Service
Reference number
HCC2415800
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85323000 - Community health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Children and Young People's Weight Management Service in Hertfordshire offers a comprehensive program designed to support children and young people in achieving and maintaining a healthy weight. This service includes a 'Healthy Lifestyle Programme' that provides personalised support to help participants make sustainable lifestyle changes. The program focuses on educating families about nutrition, physical activity, and healthy habits, ensuring that children and young people receive the guidance they need to lead healthier lives.
Please note: the Value in II.1.7 below is for the Core Period of three (3) years inclusive of the option to extend for up to four (4) further years, year on year
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £3,474,000
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85141200 - Services provided by nurses
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH23 - Hertfordshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Children and Young People's Weight Management Service in Hertfordshire offers a comprehensive program designed to support children and young people in achieving and maintaining a healthy weight. This service includes a 'Healthy Lifestyle Programme' that provides personalised support to help participants make sustainable lifestyle changes. The program focuses on educating families about nutrition, physical activity, and healthy habits, ensuring that children and young people receive the guidance they need to lead healthier lives.
Participants in the program benefit from a combination of one-on-one coaching, group sessions, and digital support. The service is tailored to meet the unique needs of each child and their family, offering practical advice and strategies to manage weight effectively. In addition to the structured program, the service provides access to various resources and tools to help families stay on track. These include meal planning guides, exercise routines, and educational materials on healthy eating. By addressing both the physical and emotional aspects of weight management, the Children and Young People's Weight Management Service in Hertfordshire aims to foster long-term health and well-being for its participants
The Council is intending to award this Contract to our existing provider following Direct Award Process C under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR)
The Contract will commence on the 21st September 2024 and will be for a three (3) year core period with the option to extend for up to a further four (4) years, year on year.
The approximate life time value of this Contract is as stated in II.1.7 above
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 100%
Price - Weighting: 100%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Option to extend for up to four (4 ) years, year on year, beyond the initial core three (3) year period
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below
- The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations
Explanation:
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.
For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.
The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill
period.
Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 20th September 2024.
This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
HCC2415800
Title
HCC - 09/24 - The Provision of a Child Weight Management Service
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
5 September 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 0
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
MAXIMUS UK SERVICES LIMITED
18c Meridian East, Meridian Business Park
Leicester
LE19 1WZ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKF21 - Leicester
Companies House
09072343
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £3,474,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £3,474,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.
For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.
The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill
period.
Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 20th July 2024
This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.
Written representation should be sent to: Strategic.procurement@hertfordshire.gov.uk
Details of the individual(s) making the award decision:
Sarah Perman
Aideen Dunne
The existing provider is satisfying the existing contract and will likely satisfy the proposed new contact.
The provider has been assessed against the relevant 5 key criteria and has passed the requirements.
There were no conflicts of interests identified.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Independent Choice and Procurement Panel
Wellington House
London
SE1 8UG
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
The Council will enter in to a 8 working day standstill period following publication of this Intention to Award Notice before officially awarding the Contract in line with the requirements under the PSR