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title: "Provision of Families First Services in Newport"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03432a"
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# Provision of Families First Services in Newport

Buyer: NEWPORT CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03432a

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## Summary

The Newport City Council is currently engaged in the active tendering process for the "Provision of Families First Services in Newport," a procurement project in the social work and related services industry. This procurement is classified under the services category and is set to take place in Newport, UK. The tender is being conducted using a selective procurement method with a competitive procedure that allows negotiation. The tender period is set to conclude on 6th July 2022, and bidders can submit their responses via the eTenderWales portal. The overall contract value is approximately £3,237,891, covering a duration of 2 years with possible extensions.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses looking to expand their operations within the social services sector. Companies and consortia that specialise in providing social work services, particularly those with capabilities in supporting children and young people, would be ideally positioned to compete. The opportunity includes four separate lots aimed at various age groups, thus encouraging firms focused on key stages of education and disability services to engage actively in this procurement exercise. As the buyer signals the potential for collaborative efforts, providers that can demonstrate effective partnership and community engagement strategies will be advantageous in their bids.

## Notice

Newport City Council invites expressions of interest for the provision of Families First Services in Newport. There are four lots: - Lot 1 - Key Stage 2 (age 7-11) - Lot 2 - Key Stage 3 (age 11-14) - Lot 3 - Key Stage 4 (age 14-16) & Young People (age 16-24) - Lot 4 - Disability theme The services will be procured in accordance with PCR 2015 Social & Other Specific Services Regime and the procedure used will be competitive procedure with negotiation. The contract will be for a 2 year period with a possible extension of 3 years & 3 months on an annual basis, with the last extension being 1 year & 3 months.

### Lot Information

Key Stage 2 (age 7-11)

Providers or Consortia must provide a service that enhances and complements, but does not duplicate the services already offered by the contracting authority. Providers in their bid must: a) Identify a vision, strategy and plan b) Consider the population needs c) Identify resources that will provide support for children and young people d) Identify any gaps in workforce and how this will be mitigated (workforce planning) e) Explain how they will work in partnership with other organisations f) Outline how the project will be managed g) Outline plans for engaging with the community h) Deliver quality services i) Use evidence-based interventions j) Outline information governance policies/procedures k) Explain how information will be provided to families l) Demonstrate effectiveness of interventions m) Engage children and young people in the project design and implementation n) Gather the views of children and young people during and post-intervention o) Highlight how children and young people will access provision p) Outline how the service will meet the diverse needs of Newport and Welsh language requirements q) Carry out local evaluation More detail of the requirement can be found in the specification within PQQ_33297 that can be accessed via etenderwales. Additional information: The value detailed within 11.2.6 includes the possible extension of 3 years & 3 months.

Key Stage 3 (age 11-14)

Providers or Consortia must provide a service that enhances and complements, but does not duplicate the services already offered by the contracting authority. Providers/Consortiums in their bid must: a) Identify a vision, strategy and plan b) Consider the population needs c) Identify resources that will provide support for children and young people d) Identify any gaps in workforce and how this will be mitigated (workforce planning) e) Explain how they will work in partnership with other organisations f) Outline how the project will be managed g) Outline plans for engaging with the community h) Deliver quality services i) Use evidence-based interventions j) Outline information governance policies/procedures k) Explain how information will be provided to families l) Demonstrate effectiveness of interventions m) Engage children and young people in the project design and implementation n) Gather the views of children and young people during and post-intervention o) Highlight how children and young people will access provision p) Outline how the service will meet the diverse needs of Newport and Welsh language requirements q) Carry out local evaluation More detail of the requirement can be found in the specification within PQQ_33297 that can be accessed via etenderwales. Additional information: The value detailed within 11.2.6 includes the possible extension of 3 years & 3 months.

Key Stage 4 (Age 14-16) & Young People (Age 16 - 24)

Providers or Consortia must provide a service that enhances and complements, but does not duplicate the services already offered by the contracting authority. Providers/Consortiums in their bid must: a) Identify a vision, strategy and plan b) Consider the population needs c) Identify resources that will provide support for children and young people d) Identify any gaps in workforce and how this will be mitigated (workforce planning) e) Explain how they will work in partnership with other organisations f) Outline how the project will be managed g) Outline plans for engaging with the community h) Deliver quality services i) Use evidence-based interventions j) Outline information governance policies/procedures k) Explain how information will be provided to families l) Demonstrate effectiveness of interventions m) Engage children and young people in the project design and implementation n) Gather the views of children and young people during and post-intervention o) Highlight how children and young people will access provision p) Outline how the service will meet the diverse needs of Newport and Welsh language requirements q) Carry out local evaluation More detail of the requirement can be found in the specification within PQQ_33297 that can be accessed via etenderwales. Additional information: The value detailed within 11.2.6 includes the possible extension of 3 years & 3 months.

Disability Theme

Providers or Consortia must provide a service that enhances and complements, but does not duplicate the services already offered by the contracting authority. Providers/Consortiums in their bid must: a) Identify a vision, strategy and plan b) Consider the population needs c) Identify resources that will provide support for children and young people d) Identify any gaps in workforce and how this will be mitigated (workforce planning) e) Explain how they will work in partnership with other organisations f) Outline how the project will be managed g) Outline plans for engaging with the community h) Deliver quality services i) Use evidence-based interventions j) Outline information governance policies/procedures k) Explain how information will be provided to families l) Demonstrate effectiveness of interventions m) Engage children and young people in the project design and implementation n) Gather the views of children and young people during and post-intervention o) Highlight how children and young people will access provision p) Outline how the service will meet the diverse needs of Newport and Welsh language requirements q) Carry out local evaluation More detail of the requirement can be found in the specification within PQQ_33297 that can be accessed via etenderwales. Additional information: The value detailed in II.2.6 includes the possible extension period 0f 3 years & 3 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015492-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,237,891 |
| Lots value | £3,237,892 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEWPORT CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP20 4UR |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Allt-yr-yn |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| Delivery location | TLL21 Monmouthshire and Newport |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 6 Jun 2022 at 11:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015492-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/
- https://www.newport.gov.uk
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0273
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=121884

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