Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services
Frontline Procurement, Swansea Bay University Health Board, Block A, Neath Port Talbot Hospital, Baglan Way.
Baglan
SA12 7BX
Contact
Nicola Craven
Telephone
+44 2921500686
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
Buyer's address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
3rd Sector Grant Scheme - Swansea Clusters
Reference number
SBU-VEAT-004-NC-24
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The sourcing, management and operation of a local Third Sector Grant Scheme across the GP Cluster Networks in Swansea
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £400,000
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL18 - Swansea
Main site or place of performance
Swansea Clusters
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The sourcing, management and operation of a local Third Sector Grant Scheme that will enable local organisations to apply in the most equitable way possible for Cluster Funding. The funding will deliver community based projects identified by the GP Cluster Networks across Swansea, in order to meet the cluster determined priorities. The scheme will be available across all of the Swansea based clusters to access as needed.
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
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below
- The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations
Explanation:
This is a specialised service that needs to be brokered and managed by a provider with excellent in depth knowledge of local cluster network priorities and established, robust partnership links with all third sector organisations providing services in that area. The organisation is able to liaise effectively, rapidly and with vigour to access the relevant third sector organisations that can provide the
services that will meet the identified needs of the populations across the Swansea GP Cluster Networks. The provider is based within the local area and is able to demonstrate ongoing local knowledge of available services. The provider also has an established link with Cluster Networks via an existing mechanism and an ability to establish those links within a short time frame. The provider has a proven and well established ability to develop and maintain partnerships locally as necessary and has a track record in securing value for money initiatives which include opportunities to seek and secure matched funding opportunities that meet local community and population needs.
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: 2024/S 000-138379
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Contract No
SBU-VEAT-004-NC-24
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
16 December 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
SCVS (Swansea Council for Voluntary Service)
7 Walter Road
Swansea
SA15NF
Telephone
+44 1792544000
Fax
+44 1792544000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKL18 - Swansea
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £400,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
If you have any queries regarding this notice, please contact nicola.craven@wales.nhs.uk
Contract Duration 01/04/2025 to 31/03/2026
(WA Ref:146810)
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