Awarded contract

SC220098 Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (Live Well Kent and Medway)

  • Kent County Council

F03: Contract award notice

Notice reference: 2022/S 000-032934

Published 21 November 2022, 11:50am



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Kent County Council

County Hall

Maidstone

ME14 1XQ

Contact

Mrs Keri Spring

Email

keri.spring@kent.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 3000412851

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKJ4 - Kent

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://www.kent.gov.uk

Buyer's address

http://www.kent.gov.uk

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

SC220098 Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (Live Well Kent and Medway)

Reference number

DN607017

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 85000000 - Health and social work services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

Kent County Council (KCC), NHS Kent & Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Medway Council worked in partnership to award an integrated Community Mental Health and Wellbeing service.

Key aims of the service are to; aid recovery and prevent relapse, improve health and social care outcomes for individuals with poor mental health and wellbeing, prevent suicide and reduce the stigma of mental illness.

The vision for the service is to keep people well and provide a holistic offer of support for individuals living with and without a mental health diagnosis, in line with national and local guidance and protocols.

The service will provide person centred support which champions mental wellbeing within communities.

The service will be delivered by a Strategic Partner model with a diverse network of providers (Delivery Network).

There are five separate contracts (Lots) as shown below:

Health and Care Partnership Area Lots:

• Lot 1: Dartford, Gravesham, and Swanley Health and Care Partnership Area

• Lot 2: Medway and Swale Health and Care Partnership Area

• Lot 3: West Kent Health and Care Partnership Area

• Lot 4: East Kent Health and Care Partnership Area

Kent and Medway Wide Service Specific Lot:

• Lot 5: Management of 24hr Telephone and Online Support

The Contracts will commence on 1 April 2023 and will run for a period of three years (expiring 31 March 2026), with the option for one extension of up to two years at the discretion of the Council, unless terminated in accordance with the published Conditions of Contract.

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)

Value excluding VAT: £34,209,360

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 1: Dartford, Gravesham, and Swanley Health and Care Partnership Area

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85000000 - Health and social work services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKJ4 - Kent

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Kent County Council (KCC), NHS Kent & Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Medway Council worked in partnership to award an integrated Community Mental Health and Wellbeing service.

Key aims of the service are to; aid recovery and prevent relapse, improve health and social care outcomes for individuals with poor mental health and wellbeing, prevent suicide and reduce the stigma of mental illness.

The vision for the service is to keep people well and provide a holistic offer of support for individuals living with and without a mental health diagnosis, in line with national and local guidance and protocols.

The service will provide person centred support which champions mental wellbeing within communities.

The service will be delivered by a Strategic Partner model with a diverse network of providers (Delivery Network).

There are five separate contracts (Lots) as shown below:

Health and Care Partnership Area Lots:

• Lot 1: Dartford, Gravesham, and Swanley Health and Care Partnership Area

• Lot 2: Medway and Swale Health and Care Partnership Area

• Lot 3: West Kent Health and Care Partnership Area

• Lot 4: East Kent Health and Care Partnership Area

Kent and Medway Wide Service Specific Lot:

• Lot 5: Management of 24hr Telephone and Online Support

The Contracts will commence on 1 April 2023 and will run for a period of three years (expiring 31 March 2026), with the option for one extension of up to two years at the discretion of the Council, unless terminated in accordance with the published Conditions of Contract.

The procurement process KCC undertook to procure the required services was a Competitive Procedure with Negotiation. This procurement was run under the light touch regime.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 100

Price - Weighting: 0

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: Medway and Swale Health and Care Partnership Area

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85000000 - Health and social work services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKJ4 - Kent

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Kent County Council (KCC), NHS Kent & Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Medway Council worked in partnership to award an integrated Community Mental Health and Wellbeing service.

Key aims of the service are to; aid recovery and prevent relapse, improve health and social care outcomes for individuals with poor mental health and wellbeing, prevent suicide and reduce the stigma of mental illness.

The vision for the service is to keep people well and provide a holistic offer of support for individuals living with and without a mental health diagnosis, in line with national and local guidance and protocols.

The service will provide person centred support which champions mental wellbeing within communities.

The service will be delivered by a Strategic Partner model with a diverse network of providers (Delivery Network).

There are five separate contracts (Lots) as shown below:

Health and Care Partnership Area Lots:

• Lot 1: Dartford, Gravesham, and Swanley Health and Care Partnership Area

• Lot 2: Medway and Swale Health and Care Partnership Area

• Lot 3: West Kent Health and Care Partnership Area

• Lot 4: East Kent Health and Care Partnership Area

Kent and Medway Wide Service Specific Lot:

• Lot 5: Management of 24hr Telephone and Online Support

The Contracts will commence on 1 April 2023 and will run for a period of three years (expiring 31 March 2026), with the option for one extension of up to two years at the discretion of the Council, unless terminated in accordance with the published Conditions of Contract.

The procurement process KCC undertook to procure the required services was a Competitive Procedure with Negotiation. This procurement was run under the light touch regime.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 100

Price - Weighting: 0

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: West Kent Health and Care Partnership Area

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85000000 - Health and social work services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKJ4 - Kent

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Kent County Council (KCC), NHS Kent & Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Medway Council worked in partnership to award an integrated Community Mental Health and Wellbeing service.

Key aims of the service are to; aid recovery and prevent relapse, improve health and social care outcomes for individuals with poor mental health and wellbeing, prevent suicide and reduce the stigma of mental illness.

The vision for the service is to keep people well and provide a holistic offer of support for individuals living with and without a mental health diagnosis, in line with national and local guidance and protocols.

The service will provide person centred support which champions mental wellbeing within communities.

The service will be delivered by a Strategic Partner model with a diverse network of providers (Delivery Network).

There are five separate contracts (Lots) as shown below:

Health and Care Partnership Area Lots:

• Lot 1: Dartford, Gravesham, and Swanley Health and Care Partnership Area

• Lot 2: Medway and Swale Health and Care Partnership Area

• Lot 3: West Kent Health and Care Partnership Area

• Lot 4: East Kent Health and Care Partnership Area

Kent and Medway Wide Service Specific Lot:

• Lot 5: Management of 24hr Telephone and Online Support

The Contracts will commence on 1 April 2023 and will run for a period of three years (expiring 31 March 2026), with the option for one extension of up to two years at the discretion of the Council, unless terminated in accordance with the published Conditions of Contract.

The procurement process KCC undertook to procure the required services was a Competitive Procedure with Negotiation. This procurement was run under the light touch regime.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 100

Price - Weighting: 0

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: East Kent Health and Care Partnership Area

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85000000 - Health and social work services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKJ4 - Kent

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Kent County Council (KCC), NHS Kent & Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Medway Council worked in partnership to award an integrated Community Mental Health and Wellbeing service.

Key aims of the service are to; aid recovery and prevent relapse, improve health and social care outcomes for individuals with poor mental health and wellbeing, prevent suicide and reduce the stigma of mental illness.

The vision for the service is to keep people well and provide a holistic offer of support for individuals living with and without a mental health diagnosis, in line with national and local guidance and protocols.

The service will provide person centred support which champions mental wellbeing within communities.

The service will be delivered by a Strategic Partner model with a diverse network of providers (Delivery Network).

There are five separate contracts (Lots) as shown below:

Health and Care Partnership Area Lots:

• Lot 1: Dartford, Gravesham, and Swanley Health and Care Partnership Area

• Lot 2: Medway and Swale Health and Care Partnership Area

• Lot 3: West Kent Health and Care Partnership Area

• Lot 4: East Kent Health and Care Partnership Area

Kent and Medway Wide Service Specific Lot:

• Lot 5: Management of 24hr Telephone and Online Support

The Contracts will commence on 1 April 2023 and will run for a period of three years (expiring 31 March 2026), with the option for one extension of up to two years at the discretion of the Council, unless terminated in accordance with the published Conditions of Contract.

The procurement process KCC undertook to procure the required services was a Competitive Procedure with Negotiation. This procurement was run under the light touch regime.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 100

Price - Weighting: 0

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: Management of 24hr Telephone and Online Support

Lot No

5

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85000000 - Health and social work services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKJ4 - Kent

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Kent County Council (KCC), NHS Kent & Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Medway Council worked in partnership to award an integrated Community Mental Health and Wellbeing service.

Key aims of the service are to; aid recovery and prevent relapse, improve health and social care outcomes for individuals with poor mental health and wellbeing, prevent suicide and reduce the stigma of mental illness.

The vision for the service is to keep people well and provide a holistic offer of support for individuals living with and without a mental health diagnosis, in line with national and local guidance and protocols.

The service will provide person centred support which champions mental wellbeing within communities.

The service will be delivered by a Strategic Partner model with a diverse network of providers (Delivery Network).

There are five separate contracts (Lots) as shown below:

Health and Care Partnership Area Lots:

• Lot 1: Dartford, Gravesham, and Swanley Health and Care Partnership Area

• Lot 2: Medway and Swale Health and Care Partnership Area

• Lot 3: West Kent Health and Care Partnership Area

• Lot 4: East Kent Health and Care Partnership Area

Kent and Medway Wide Service Specific Lot:

• Lot 5: Management of 24hr Telephone and Online Support

The Contracts will commence on 1 April 2023 and will run for a period of three years (expiring 31 March 2026), with the option for one extension of up to two years at the discretion of the Council, unless terminated in accordance with the published Conditions of Contract.

The procurement process KCC undertook to procure the required services was a Competitive Procedure with Negotiation. This procurement was run under the light touch regime.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 100

Price - Weighting: 0

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

Competitive procedure with negotiation

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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number: 2022/S 000-011423


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

SC220098

Lot No

1, 4 & 5

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

25 October 2022

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 14

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Porchlight

Canterbury

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKJ4 - Kent
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £19,852,249.55


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

SC220098

Lot No

2 & 3

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

25 October 2022

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 14

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

The Shaw Trust

Oldbury

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKJ4 - Kent
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £14,357,110.45


Section six. Complementary information

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

Kent County Council

Maidstone

Country

United Kingdom