Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
London Borough of Enfield
B-Block South, Civic Centre, Silver Street
Enfield
EN1 3XA
Contact
Mr Mekonnen Gutta
Telephone
+44 2081321294
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKI - London
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=42c22e0c-15ba-ed11-8120-005056b64545
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=42c22e0c-15ba-ed11-8120-005056b64545
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
Home Care Service for Vulnerable Children and Young People
Reference number
DN623821
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The contracting authority needs to establish an appropriate vehicle to utilise experienced and pre-qualified organisations to provide home care services for vulnerable children and young people.
The resultant vehicle (Framework Agreement) to be entered in is to provide care at home and transport assistance for Vulnerable Children and Young People aged between 10 and 17 years who have disabilities and whom the Authority has responsibility to support. The Services will include short breaks for disabled children, Section 17 provision (Children in Need) and transport assistance for disabled looked after children (please refer to the Specifications for further information).
The duration of the Framework Agreement will be for an initial three (3) year] with the option to extend up to a further one (1) year, subject to contractor’s performance and at the full discretion of the Authority, and subject to a lawful termination in accordance with the provisions of the Terms and Conditions of the Framework Agreement (please refer to Schedule 10).
The requirements are divided into three distinct Lots under the proposed procurement. At its absolute discretion, the Authority intend to appoint up to a maximum number of organisations under each Lot, as described below:
Lot 1 - Care at home for disabled children, up to a maximum of 6 suppliers.
Lot 2 - Care at home for mainstream services, up to a maximum of 3 suppliers.
Lot 3 - Transport assistance for mainstream services, up to a maximum of 2 suppliers.
Note, the maximum numbers have been provided to ensure Bidders are aware of the award restrictions under each Lot.
There will be no form of exclusivity or volume that is guaranteed under the
resultant Framework Agreement and the contracting authority will be entitled to
enter into other contracts and arrangements with other suppliers for the provision
of any, or all, of the requirements which are the same as, or similar to those specified under the established Framework Agreement.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 1 - Care at home for disabled children
Lot No
Lot 1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI - London
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Provider shall ensure that appropriate provision is given to the Service User in line with the Preparing for Adulthood National Agenda, Education Health and Care Plan and any other plans co-produced by the Council, child, young person, their family and involved professionals during their home care provision. Details given within the service specification.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 40%
Price - Weighting: 60%
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The Framework Agreement will be for initial 36 months term with the option to extend up to a further 12 months (1 year), subject to contractor’s performance and at the full discretion of the Authority, and subject to a lawful termination in accordance with the provisions of the Terms and Conditions of the Framework Agreement.
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 2 - Care at home for mainstream services
Lot No
Lot 2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI - London
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Service Provider shall ensure that appropriate provision is given to the Service User in line with the Preparing for Adulthood National Agenda, Education Health and Care Plan and any other plans co-produced by the Council, child, young person, their family and involved professionals during their home care provision. This will include any or all of the following:
• Personal Care – e.g. eating and drinking, hygiene, dressing
• Communication – e.g. developing communication skills
• Daily Living – e.g. preparing meals and cooking
• Social Skills – e.g. developing social contacts and friendships; organising social activities
• Leisure and Recreation – e.g. participating in fitness, sport, recreational and leisure groups; participation in community activities
• House cleaning
• Organising daily activities
Refer to service specification for further information.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality questions / Weighting: 40%
Price - Weighting: 60%
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The Framework Agreement will be for initial 36 months term with the option to extend up to a further 12 months (1 year), subject to contractor’s performance and at the full discretion of the Authority, and subject to a lawful termination in accordance with the provisions of the Terms and Conditions of the Framework Agreement.
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 - Transport assistance for mainstream services
Lot No
Lot 3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI - London
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Service Provider shall ensure that appropriate provision is given to the Service User in line with the Preparing for Adulthood National Agenda, Education Health and Care Plan and any other plans co-produced by the Council, child, young person, their family and involved professionals during their home care provision. Please refer to service specification for further information.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality questions / Weighting: 40%
Price - Weighting: 60%
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The Framework Agreement will be for initial 36 months term with the option to extend up to a further 12 months (1 year), subject to contractor’s performance and at the full discretion of the Authority, and subject to a lawful termination in accordance with the provisions of the Terms and Conditions of the Framework Agreement.
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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2023/S 000-006381
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
30 January 2024
Local time
5:00pm
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
31 January 2024
Local time
10:00am
Place
Civic Centre, London Borough of Enfield.
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
Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Telephone
+44 20794760000
Country
United Kingdom