Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Neath Port talbot Council
Civic Centre
Port Talbot
SA13 1PJ
Contact
Wayne Thomas
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0274
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
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
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
Provision of a Supported Living Service for People with Mental Health Needs in the Unitary Authority Area of Neath Port Talbot
Reference number
CPU23-24-31
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85320000 - Social services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
See description of the procurement below.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Tenders are invited from suitably experienced providers for the provision of a Mental Health Supported Living service for younger adults in the Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council area.
The specification relates to the delivery of a supported living service for up to three (3) individuals in the Neath Abbey area in accordance with Part 2 of the Mental Health Measure (Wales) 2010.
The Service is an arrangement for individuals who have the potential for living more independently where the focus will be on achieving outcomes for individuals. The service is a jointly funded between Neath Port Talbot Council and Swansea Bay University Health Board as part of their ongoing collaboration.
The contract will be for an initial period of five (5) years with the option to extend by period of not more than twenty four (24) months .
The Service will consist of one building in the Neath Abbey area with three bedrooms and a shared lounge and kitchen area. There will also be a room set aside for an office area. The type of support will predominantly consist of a mix of direct personal care as well as supporting Individuals to achieve outcomes so they may achieve greater, or full independence. There will also be a particular emphasis on healthy living where the Provider will be required to deliver support that encourages Individuals to live healthier more enriching lives.
The Registered Social Landlord (RSL) for the property is First Choice Housing and the Provider will be required to maintain a Management Agreement with the RSL for the duration of the Agreement.
As this is a new Service, there will be no TUPE requirements. The successful Tenderer will be required to either recruit new Staff or to redeploy existing staff to the Service in a way consistent with the requirements of the Service Purchasers. The Service will be required to be delivered in full to the Individuals commencing in the Service.
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.1.4) Objective rules and criteria for participation
List and brief description of rules and criteria
The successful provider will need to be registered with Care Inspectorate Wales from the outset and remain registered throughout the duration of the contract.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Form of procedure
Open procedure
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2023/S 000-024749
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
18 January 2024
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English, Welsh
Section six. Complementary information
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
Suppliers’ Instructions ‘How to Express Interest in this ITT’:
1. Register your company on the etenderwales portal (this is required only once. However if your details have changed since you registered you will need to up-date them).
- Browse to the eSourcing Portal: www.etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
- Click the ‘Suppliers register here’ link.
- Complete the ‘Organisation Details’ and ‘User Details’ sections.
- Note the username you choose and click ‘save’ when complete.
- You will shortly receive and email with your unique password (please keep this secure).
- Agree to the terms and conditions and click ‘continue’.
2. Express an interest in the ITT.
- Login to the portal with the username / password.
- Click the ‘ITT Open to all Suppliers’ link.
- Alternatively, search for the relevant ITT (itt_106544).
- Click on the relevant ITT to access the content.
- Click the ‘Express Interest’ button on the right-hand side of the screen.
- This will move the ITT into your ‘My ITT pages’. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only.)
- Click on the ITT code, you can now access any attachments by selecting ‘Buyer Attachments’.
3. Responding to the ITT.
- You can now choose to ‘Respond’ or ‘Decline to Respond’ (please give a reason if declining).
- Note the ‘Closing Date’, and then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the ITT.
- There is help available Monday – Friday (8am – 6pm) on: help@bravosolution.co.uk or by telephone on 0800 368 485.
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=135892
(WA Ref:135892)
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