Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Rhondda Cynon Taf CBC
The Pavilions, Clydach Vale
Tonypandy
CF40 2XX
Telephone
+44 1443
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKL15 - Central Valleys
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0276
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html
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
RCTCBC Direct Payment Support Services
Reference number
RCT/PSS/S104/22
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
RCTCBC are tendering for Direct Payment Support Services, The service will comprise of:
Information, assistance, and advice to people receiving or considering Direct Payments.
A proactive recruitment service to ensure Personal Assistants are employed in a timely manner.
A matching service and searchable database for Personal Assistants.
A payroll service for people receiving a Direct Payment and employing their own Personal Assistants.
A Managed Account support in instances where this has been assessed by the care manager as necessary.
Training, support and awareness-raising for individuals, professionals, Personal Assistants, and social care staff.
Support for the Microenterprises for Care project from the outset of the contract, with the view to the Provider delivering elements of the project from April 2025.
The budget for this service is circa GBP300,000 which is based on current numbers of Direct Payment Recipients, however, this is subject to change as it is anticipated more people will be encouraged to use the service through the duration of the contract.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £1,500,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79631000 - Personnel and payroll services
- 79211110 - Payroll management services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL15 - Central Valleys
Main site or place of performance
Rhondda Cynon Taf
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
RCTCBC are tendering for Direct Payment Support Services, The service will comprise of:
Information, assistance, and advice to people receiving or considering Direct Payments. A proactive recruitment service to ensure Personal Assistants are employed in a timely manner.
A matching service and searchable database for Personal Assistants.
A payroll service for people receiving a Direct Payment and employing their own Personal Assistants.
A Managed Account support in instances where this has been assessed by the care manager as necessary.
Training, support and awareness-raising for individuals, professionals, Personal Assistants, and social care staff.
Support for the Microenterprises for Care project from the outset of the contract, with the view to the Provider delivering elements of the project from April 2025.
The budget for this service is circa GBP300,000 which is based on current numbers of Direct Payment Recipients, however, this is subject to change as it is anticipated more people will be encouraged to use the service through the duration of the contract.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 47%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 6%
Cost criterion - Name: Commercial / Weighting: 47%
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
60
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Initial contract will be for 3 years. Extension options allowable for 2 x 12 months.
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
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.2) Contract performance conditions
As per Contract 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
11 January 2023
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: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
11 January 2023
Local time
12:00pm
Place
etenderwales
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: either 3, 4 or 5 years
six.3) Additional information
NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=126779
Under the terms of this contract the successful supplier(s) will be required to deliver Community Benefits in support of the authority’s economic and social objectives. Accordingly, contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations. The Community Benefits included in this contract are:
Rhondda-Cynon-Taf CBC (The Council) has developed a set of standard social value measures to be included in all relevant tenders and are mapped against the Wellbeing of Future Generations Act Goals. These measures have been developed and chosen to reflect some of the specific needs of the Council and the communities it supports. It is important to note that these social value measures are in addition to any social value or wellbeing that is already being derived from this Contract. Tenderers are able to submit a social value offering against as many or as few of these measures as appropriate. For each measure, guidance has been provided to assist tenderers in understanding what the aim of the measure is. Wherever possible specific requirements that relate to the Council’s or the communities identified need is provided to allow a more targeted response.
(WA Ref:126779)
The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Telephone
+44 2079477501
Country
United Kingdom