Tender

BISS - Buckinghamshire Integrated Sensory Service

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

15 Dec 2021 at 12:28

Tender Notice
Tender

14 Dec 2021 at 17:19

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Buckinghamshire Council is currently conducting a tender for the "BISS - Buckinghamshire Integrated Sensory Service", aimed at providing services for children, young people, and adults with sensory disabilities, including visual and hearing impairments. This tender falls under the social services industry category and is based in Buckinghamshire, England. The procurement stage is currently open for submissions, with a deadline set for midday on 28th January 2022. The initial contract term is for three years, starting from 6th June 2022, with a possibility of extending for an additional two years. The budget for this service is capped at £294,725 per annum, with bids being evaluated based on the most economically advantageous tender criteria.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in social services, healthcare, or support for individuals with disabilities. Smaller enterprises and voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSE) are encouraged to apply, as they may possess the specialised knowledge and community connections beneficial for delivering the required services. Companies interested in this contract must register with the Buckinghamshire Business Portal to participate in the tender process, ensuring they align with the statutory requirements and are prepared to meet the service's evolving needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BISS - Buckinghamshire Integrated Sensory Service

Notice Description

The sensory service provides for adult, children and young people. The children and young people service must be available to under 18 year olds or under 25 years with or without Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), living in Buckinghamshire with a sensory loss, visual, hearing or dual diagnosis. The Service must meet the statutory requirements placed on local authorities to provide: * Specialist assessment and support planning * Equipment assessment and provision * Registration of sensory loss * Information and Advice * Enablement services to individuals with hearing, visual and dual sensory disabilities and parents and carers of children who have a sensory disability. The successful provider must understand the principle legislation and statutory requirements relating to the provision of services. The provider must keep up to date on related judgements and consultations and their implications to the service. The authority is looking to let a contract for an initial 3 year term, with the option to extend for a further two 12 months periods. The authority is of the opinion that TUPE will apply to this procurement. Potential providers should note that there is a budget cap of PS294,725 per annum for the provision of an Integrated Sensory Service in Buckinghamshire, with PS173,888 indicated for the Adults' service and PS120,837 for the Children & Young People's service. Please note: any bid that exceeds the budget cap for any one year or for the total contract period will be disqualified. This equates to PS884,175 for Service for the three-year contract period, with PS521,664 for Adults' service and PS362,511 for the Children & Young People's service. Bids will be evaluated and scored on the basis of the most economically advantageous tender, where quality will make up 60% of score and price will make up 40% of the score. The council is mindful that the service requirements may vary over time and would seek to modify the contract if this should occur. Changes to the contract sum would be negotiated with the appointed contractor based on the costing submitted in the tender. If your organisation wishes to participate in this process, you need to register with the Buckinghamshire Business Portal. You will be unable to take part if you do not register. Please use the link below and follow the instructions on the website: www.supplybucksbusiness.org.uk Tenders must be returned via the Buckinghamshire Business Portal. The tender return date is midday on Friday 28th January 2022. Tenders received after this time and date will not be accepted.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b9a5c3d6-327c-4500-8f0b-8da32c3483fc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b6cc7a3-1037-4a22-b338-a8c55b7cbdab
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85320000 - Social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,471,375 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Jun 2022 - 5 Jun 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AYLESBURY
Postcode
HP19 8FF
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Aylesbury North West
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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