--- title: "Procurement for the Provision of Lead VCS Locality Partners to the Bristol, North Somerset & South Gloucestershire Area" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ac70c114-f517-49bf-a885-fcba8f3299ab" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ac70c114-f517-49bf-a885-fcba8f3299ab" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ac70c114-f517-49bf-a885-fcba8f3299ab.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ac70c114-f517-49bf-a885-fcba8f3299ab.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2021-01-29" --- # Procurement for the Provision of Lead VCS Locality Partners to the Bristol, North Somerset & South Gloucestershire Area Buyer: NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ac70c114-f517-49bf-a885-fcba8f3299ab [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ac70c114-f517-49bf-a885-fcba8f3299ab) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ac70c114-f517-49bf-a885-fcba8f3299ab.json) ## Summary 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. ## Notice 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/615d6b3a-8cc6-4acd-a78f-7130d8a5a80b | | 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 | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Jan 2021 | | Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,620,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS15 9TR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire | | Local authority | South Gloucestershire | | Electoral ward | Kingswood | | Westminster constituency | Bristol North East | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85322000 - Community action programme - 85323000 - Community health services ## Release History - 29 Jan 2021 at 15:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/615d6b3a-8cc6-4acd-a78f-7130d8a5a80b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/615d6b3a-8cc6-4acd-a78f-7130d8a5a80b 29th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home Link to in-tend ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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