Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
West Yorkshire Combined Authority
Wellington House,40-50 Wellington Street
Leeds
LS1 2DE
Contact
Jane Tunstall
jane.tunstall@southyorks.pnn.police.uk
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
National registration number
West Yorkshire Combined Authority
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://bluelight.eu-supply.com/
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=41484&B=BLUELIGHT
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=41484&B=BLUELIGHT
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Public order and safety
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Clinical Psychology Services
Reference number
2546-2021
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
WYP wishes to appoint a suitably experienced and qualified Contractor to provide Clinical Psychology Services. The main service required under this contract relates to one-to-one assessment and therapy, which is provided to Police Officers and Police Staff.
These services are required to treat a wide spectrum of psychological disturbances including but not limited to; work related and psychological trauma. Our cases often present with extremely complex multifaceted issues.
In addition to one-to-one services, the contractor will be required to provide group training sessions with the Occupational Health Department, general advice to the OH team, initial assessment reports, reports for GP’s and discharge reports.
The contract will be for a period of 3 years initially with the option to extend the contract by a further 1 x 12 month period.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £300,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85100000 - Health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
Main site or place of performance
West Yorkshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
West Yorkshire Police (WYP) currently receive fully outsourced Clinical Psychology services from one private contractor, who provides therapy for individuals referred by Occupational Health Department (OH).
Police Officers and Police staff experience emergencies that can create a wide range of psychological and social challenges at an individual level, which require treatment. Therefore, it is important that WYP have a pre-established pathway of suitable referral resources.
WYP wishes to appoint a suitably experienced and qualified Contractor who is proactive and committed to developing a partnership approach. The Contractor will provide services in an efficient manner and will seek out on-going efficiencies throughout the life of the agreement.
The main service required under this contract relates to one-to-one assessment and therapy, which is provided to Police Officers and Police Staff.
These services are required to treat a wide spectrum of psychological disturbances including but not limited to; work related and psychological trauma. Our cases often present with extremely complex multifaceted issues. We would also expect the provider to use their expertise in providing a range of psychological therapies to enable the person to return to employment and full functionality.
In addition to one-to-one services, the contractor will be required to provide group training sessions with the Occupational Health Department, general advice to the OH team, initial assessment reports, reports for GP’s and discharge reports.
The Contractor must be able to deliver these services from their premises a central West Yorkshire location or have at least two premises in the East and West side of the Force area.
It is anticipated that a contract will be awarded in accordance with the timetable and dates specified on the Bluelight e-Tendering Portal. The contract will be for a period of 3 years initially with the option to extend the contract by a further 1 x 12 month period.
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: £300,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
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 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
21 January 2022
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
21 January 2022
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.3) Additional information
The West Yorkshire Combined Authority(CA)is tendering for the provision of Clinical Psychology Services.
The CA expressly reserves the right:
(a) not to award a contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice; and
(b) to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the tendering competition: and in no circumstances will the CA be liable for any costs incurred by the tenderers. Any expenditure work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of potential suppliers.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
The High Court of England and Wales
7 Rools Buildings, Fetter Lane
London
EC4A 1NL
Country
United Kingdom