Tender

HCC 10/22 - Procurement for the Provision of Community Outreach for Standard and Medium Risk Victims of Domestic Abuse

  • Hertfordshire County Council

F02: Contract notice

Notice identifier: 2022/S 000-030214

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-037c66

Published 26 October 2022, 2:45pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Hertfordshire County Council

Pegs Lane

HERTFORD

SG13 8DE

Contact

Strategic Procurement Group

Email

helen.brucehoy@hertfordshire.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 01992588668

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKH23 - Hertfordshire

Internet address(es)

Main address

www.hertfordshire.gov.uk

Buyer's address

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home

one.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address

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 10/22 - Procurement for the Provision of Community Outreach for Standard and Medium Risk Victims of Domestic Abuse

Reference number

HCC2213978

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 75200000 - Provision of services to the community

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

Hertfordshire County Council (the ‘Council’) is currently out to procurement for the provision of community outreach support for victims of domestic abuse, and their children, where they are assessed as being at standard or medium risk of harm. Five ‘double-district’ Lots as explained further in II.2.4 below are being procured to ensure the diverse needs of the victims and survivors living in these areas can be met through the provision of a tailored service in each double-district.Organisations wishing to take part in this project are invited to "express interest" which will give access to the full procurement documents in the e-tendering system. Please see VI.3) Additional information for further information. Any questions relating to this procurement must be made via the correspondence area in the e-Tendering system, in accordance with the procurement documents and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above.

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £1,327,080

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for maximum number of lots
2

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 2

Lot No

East Herts and Broxbourne

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
  • 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Hertfordshire County Council (the ‘Council’) is currently out to procurement for the provision of community outreach support for victims of domestic abuse, and their children, where they are assessed as being at standard or medium risk of harm. Five ‘double-district’ Lots as detailed below are being procured to ensure the diverse needs of the victims and survivors living in these areas can be met through the provision of a tailored service in each double-district.The estimated total value of the Contract is stated in II.1.5 of this notice and is for the two year term of the contract.Lot 2 East Herts and Broxbourne For the avoidance of doubt, the estimated annual value of the Lot 2 will be approximately £128,700.The Contract will be awarded for a term of Two (2) years, with no option to extend.Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands.Organisations should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Contract formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Organisations should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their bid, where appropriate.Please Note the TUPE Employee Liability Information for this procurement has been provided along with other documentation for this procurement. TUPE related information is personal data and must be protected in accordance with the requirements of Data Protection legislation and must also be kept confidential. Therefore, by accessing this Tender via Supply Hertfordshire and then the View Details button and accessing the documentation for this procurement, Tenderers agree to undertake to treat the information as confidential and commercially sensitive at all times and take all reasonable steps to prevent any inadvertent disclosure to any third party.

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: £257,400

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

24

This contract is subject to renewal

No

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

Lot No

Welwyn-Hatfield and Hertsmere

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
  • 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKH23 - Hertfordshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Hertfordshire County Council (the ‘Council’) is currently out to procurement for the provision of community outreach support for victims of domestic abuse, and their children, where they are assessed as being at standard or medium risk of harm. Five ‘double-district’ Lots as detailed below are being procured to ensure the diverse needs of the victims and survivors living in these areas can be met through the provision of a tailored service in each double-district.The estimated total value of the Contract is stated in II.1.5 of this notice and is for the two year term of the contract. Lot 3 - Welwyn-Hatfield and HertsmereFor the avoidance of doubt, the estimated annual value of the Lot 3 will be approximately £133,325. The Contract will be awarded for a term of Two (2) years, with no option to extend.Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands.Organisations should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Contract formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Organisations should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their bid, where appropriate.Please Note the TUPE Employee Liability Information for this procurement has been provided along with other documentation for this procurement. TUPE related information is personal data and must be protected in accordance with the requirements of Data Protection legislation and must also be kept confidential. Therefore, by accessing this Tender via Supply Hertfordshire and then the View Details button and accessing the documentation for this procurement, Tenderers agree to undertake to treat the information as confidential and commercially sensitive at all times and take all reasonable steps to prevent any inadvertent disclosure to any third party.

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: £266,650

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

24

This contract is subject to renewal

No

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

Lot4

Lot No

Watford and Three Rivers

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
  • 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKH23 - Hertfordshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Hertfordshire County Council (the ‘Council’) is currently out to procurement for the provision of community outreach support for victims of domestic abuse, and their children, where they are assessed as being at standard or medium risk of harm. Five ‘double-district’ Lots as detailed below are being procured to ensure the diverse needs of the victims and survivors living in these areas can be met through the provision of a tailored service in each double-district.The estimated total value of the Contract is stated in II.1.5 of this notice and is for the two year term of the contract. Lot 4 - Watford and Three RiversFor the avoidance of doubt, the estimated annual value of the Lot 4 will be approximately £104,250. The Contract will be awarded for a term of Two (2) years, with no option to extend.Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands.Organisations should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Contract formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Organisations should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their bid, where appropriate.Please Note the TUPE Employee Liability Information for this procurement has been provided along with other documentation for this procurement. TUPE related information is personal data and must be protected in accordance with the requirements of Data Protection legislation and must also be kept confidential. Therefore, by accessing this Tender via Supply Hertfordshire and then the View Details button and accessing the documentation for this procurement, Tenderers agree to undertake to treat the information as confidential and commercially sensitive at all times and take all reasonable steps to prevent any inadvertent disclosure to any third party.

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: £208,500

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

24

This contract is subject to renewal

No

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

Lot No

St Albans and Dacorum

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
  • 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKH23 - Hertfordshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Hertfordshire County Council (the ‘Council’) is currently out to procurement for the provision of community outreach support for victims of domestic abuse, and their children, where they are assessed as being at standard or medium risk of harm. Five ‘double-district’ Lots as detailed below are being procured to ensure the diverse needs of the victims and survivors living in these areas can be met through the provision of a tailored service in each double-district.The estimated total value of the Contract is stated in II.1.5 of this notice and is for the two year term of the contract. Lot 5 - St Albans and DacorumFor the avoidance of doubt, the estimated annual value of the Lot 5 will be approximately £151,800. The Contract will be awarded for a term of Two (2) years, with no option to extend.Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands.Organisations should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Contract formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Organisations should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their bid, where appropriate.Please Note the TUPE Employee Liability Information for this procurement has been provided along with other documentation for this procurement. TUPE related information is personal data and must be protected in accordance with the requirements of Data Protection legislation and must also be kept confidential. Therefore, by accessing this Tender via Supply Hertfordshire and then the View Details button and accessing the documentation for this procurement, Tenderers agree to undertake to treat the information as confidential and commercially sensitive at all times and take all reasonable steps to prevent any inadvertent disclosure to any third party.

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: £303,600

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

24

This contract is subject to renewal

No

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 1

Lot No

North Hertfordshire and Stevenage

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
  • 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKH23 - Hertfordshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Hertfordshire County Council (the ‘Council’) is currently out to procurement for the provision of community outreach support for victims of domestic abuse, and their children, where they are assessed as being at standard or medium risk of harm. Five ‘double-district’ Lots as detailed below are being procured to ensure the diverse needs of the victims and survivors living in these areas can be met through the provision of a tailored service in each double-district.Lot 1 North Hertfordshire and Stevenage The estimated total value of the Contract is stated in II.1.5 of this notice and is for the two year term of the contract. For the avoidance of doubt, the estimated annual value of the Lot 1 will be approximately £131,925. The Contract will be awarded for a term of Two (2) years, with no option to extend.Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands.Organisations should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Contract formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Organisations should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their bid, where appropriate.Please Note the TUPE Employee Liability Information for this procurement has been provided along with other documentation for this procurement. TUPE related information is personal data and must be protected in accordance with the requirements of Data Protection legislation and must also be kept confidential. Therefore, by accessing this Tender via Supply Hertfordshire and then the View Details button and accessing the documentation for this procurement, Tenderers agree to undertake to treat the information as confidential and commercially sensitive at all times and take all reasonable steps to prevent any inadvertent disclosure to any third party.

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: £263,850

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

24

This contract is subject to renewal

No

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 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: No

four.2) Administrative information

four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date

28 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

28 November 2022

Local time

12:00pm


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

High Court

Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand

London

WC2A 2LL

Country

United Kingdom

six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures

High Court

Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand

London

WC2A 2LL

Country

United Kingdom