Tender

Procurement for the Provision of Lead VCS Locality Partners to the Bristol, North Somerset & South Gloucestershire Area

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Tender

29 Jan 2021 at 15:36

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit is conducting a public procurement process titled "Procurement for the Provision of Lead VCS Locality Partners to the Bristol, North Somerset & South Gloucestershire Area." This tender is part of the Community action programme under the health services sector and is located in the South West of England. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and interested organisations must submit their expressions of interest by midday on 5 March 2021. Contracts will be awarded for an initial period of 3 years, with opportunities for extensions up to a maximum of 9 years, at an annual value of £30,000 per locality.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for voluntary and community sector (VCS) organisations looking to enhance community health and wellbeing in Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire. Companies that are well-suited to compete include those with experience in community engagement, social prescribing, and collaborative leadership. With a total value of £1,620,000 across six lots, the procurement aims to foster collaboration among local organisations and promote the development of an integrated care system that is connected to the communities it serves.

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Notice Title

Procurement for the Provision of Lead VCS Locality Partners to the Bristol, North Somerset & South Gloucestershire Area

Notice Description

Sirona care & health CIC, on behalf of the Healthier Together partners, is seeking expressions of interest from organisations to become a Lead VCS Locality Partner for each of the current six (6) Localities across Bristol, North Somerset & South Gloucestershire (BNSSG). Lead VCS Locality Partners will work with other local organisations & community groups to: * Develop true collaboration - valuing what strengths we each bring * Enhance the resources & capability available to support wellbeing * Connect with communities at every level; working with them to promote health & wellbeing Six lots are being procured as part of this process, aligning with the current structure in place across BNSSG: 1. Bristol: North & West 2. Bristol: Inner City & East 3. Bristol: South 4. North Somerset: Weston & Worle 5. North Somerset: Woodspring 6. South Gloucestershire Each contract let pursuant to this process will run for an initial period of 3 years, with extension options of a further 6 years, to a maximum total length of 9 years. The annual value will be PS30,000 per locality (per contract), and the maximum whole life (9 year) value of each contract will be PS270,000. As an Integrated Care System, it is important that we have a sustainable voluntary & community sector; one which is connected to communities and connected to the strategic development of support. To achieve the above, we are requesting expressions of interest from organisations who can serve the diverse populations of Bristol, North Somerset & South Gloucestershire. The key aims of each contract will be to: * Provide collaborative leadership of the VCS in the locality, through reviewing and supporting locality development plans * Promote strengths and asset-based approaches and strategies within the locality * Facilitate and support the development of a local evidence base e.g. uptake in Social Prescribing, etc. * Support the continuous asset mapping of localities to create Joint Strategic Strengths Assessments * Support the building of relationships across communities, VCS and statutory organisations * Represent the VCS Locality Partners on the Building Healthier Communities Programme Expressions of interest must be received via the In-Tend e-procurement system at no later than midday on 05 March 2021. A separate expression of interest must be submitted for each lot. This procurement is being carried out by NHS South, Central & West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner. Additional information: Interested providers will be able to view this notice via the 'current tenders' list on the e-procurement system In-Tend, available on the following link: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home In order to submit a bid, you will need to be registered on the e-procurement system and 'express an interest', and then complete a response as specified within the procurement documents. On registration, please include at least two contacts to allow for access to the system in times of absence. The services are deemed to be subject to the full regime of current procurement legislation and as such this tender will be conducted in accordance with, and governed by, the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This contract will therefore be awarded in accordance with the provisions applicable in Section 5 (sub-section 7) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contracting authority intends to observe the provisions and 10 day standstill period described in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Unsuccessful Bidders and applicants will receive scores and reasons for the decision, including the characteristics and relative advantages of the winning bid and the reasons why the Bidder/applicant was unsuccessful. Deadlines for lodging appeals should be in accordance with the Regulations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ac70c114-f517-49bf-a885-fcba8f3299ab
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/615d6b3a-8cc6-4acd-a78f-7130d8a5a80b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85322000 - Community action programme

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,620,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS15 9TR
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Kingswood
Westminster Constituency
Bristol North East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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