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title: "Early Intervention Support Services for Families with Children aged 0-18 years old [4496888]"
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published: "2023-08-17"
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# Early Intervention Support Services for Families with Children aged 0-18 years old [4496888]

Buyer: BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION - PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE [BSO PALS] ON BEHALF OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCY [PHA]  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0352de

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## Summary

The Business Services Organisation - Procurement and Logistics Service [BSO PaLS], acting on behalf of the Public Health Agency [PHA], has completed the Early Intervention Support Services tender for families with children aged 0-18 years old. The procurement falls under the health and social work services category and includes five lots covering specific geographic areas within health and social care trusts. The contract duration is for 5 years with options for extensions, and potential adjustments in contract value and pricing are included.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses capable of providing support services to vulnerable families. The tender is particularly suitable for organisations experienced in delivering social and health services tailored to families with children. Interested businesses must be prepared for long-term service provision and willing to engage with multiple agencies to achieve sustainable positive outcomes for families in need.

## Notice

This Early Intervention Support Service (EISS) is designed to support families with emerging vulnerability, with the aim of de-escalating issues of concern, achieving sustainable change, promoting capability and capacity within families to resolve difficulties they are experiencing. This early intervention can prevent families from problems escalating and offset the need for statutory services intervention using the combined expertise of participating agencies. In this tender family refers to family or families who have children and young people aged 0-18, in their family context, including expectant parents, who are experiencing difficulties within Tier 1 and Tier 2 of the Hardiker Model of intervention.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The PHA wishes to inform the market that they are planning to procure the provision of Early Intervention Support Services for Families with Children between 0-18 years old Lot 1: Specific geographic areas within the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust Area Service - This Early Intervention Support Service objective is to support families when problems first emerge, with the aim of de-escalating issues of concern, achieving sustainable change, promoting capability and capacity within families to problem solve difficulties they are or may experience in the future and diverting them from statutory intervention services using the combined expertise of participating agencies. Pre-tender Market Engagement paper - see CFT 4325002 The PHA wishes to carry out pre tender market engagement with interested providers using a Pre-tender Market Engagement paper. The purpose of this PIN and the paper is to raise awareness of an upcoming procurement; gauge the level of interest in the provision of such services; engage / receive feedback from the market by outlining the PHA's proposals for the delivery of this service, its procurement plans and requirements, in advance of any formal tender process. It is in the interests of transparency and equal treatment that a paper based approach is being taken which is being conducted in writing Additional information: See Section VI.3

Lot 2

The PHA wishes to inform the market that they are planning to procure the provision of Early Intervention Support Services for Families with Children between 0-18 years old Lot 2: Specific geographic areas within the Northern Health and Social Care Trust Area Service - This Early Intervention Support Service objective is to support families when problems first emerge, with the aim of de-escalating issues of concern, achieving sustainable change, promoting capability and capacity within families to problem solve difficulties they are or may experience in the future and diverting them from statutory intervention services using the combined expertise of participating agencies. Pre-tender Market Engagement paper - see CFT 4325002 The PHA wishes to carry out pre tender market engagement with interested providers using a Pre-tender Market Engagement paper. The purpose of this PIN and the paper is to raise awareness of an upcoming procurement; gauge the level of interest in the provision of such services; engage / receive feedback from the market by outlining the PHA's proposals for the delivery of this service, its procurement plans and requirements, in advance of any formal tender process. It is in the interests of transparency and equal treatment that a paper based approach is being taken which is being conducted in writing Additional information: see section VI.3

Lot 3

The PHA wishes to inform the market that they are planning to procure the provision of Early Intervention Support Services for Families with Children between 0-18 years old Lot 3: Specific geographic areas within the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust Area Service - This Early Intervention Support Service objective is to support families when problems first emerge, with the aim of de-escalating issues of concern, achieving sustainable change, promoting capability and capacity within families to problem solve difficulties they are or may experience in the future and diverting them from statutory intervention services using the combined expertise of participating agencies. Pre-tender Market Engagement paper - see CFT 4325002 The PHA wishes to carry out pre tender market engagement with interested providers using a Pre-tender Market Engagement paper. The purpose of this PIN and the paper is to raise awareness of an upcoming procurement; gauge the level of interest in the provision of such services; engage / receive feedback from the market by outlining the PHA's proposals for the delivery of this service, its procurement plans and requirements, in advance of any formal tender process. It is in the interests of transparency and equal treatment that a paper based approach is being taken which is being conducted in writing Additional information: See section VI.3

Lot 4

The PHA wishes to inform the market that they are planning to procure the provision of Early Intervention Support Services for Families with Children between 0-18 years old Lot 4: Specific geographic areas within the Southern Health and Social Care Trust Area Service - This Early Intervention Support Service objective is to support families when problems first emerge, with the aim of de-escalating issues of concern, achieving sustainable change, promoting capability and capacity within families to problem solve difficulties they are or may experience in the future and diverting them from statutory intervention services using the combined expertise of participating agencies. Pre-tender Market Engagement paper - see CFT 4325002 The PHA wishes to carry out pre tender market engagement with interested providers using a Pre-tender Market Engagement paper. The purpose of this PIN and the paper is to raise awareness of an upcoming procurement; gauge the level of interest in the provision of such services; engage / receive feedback from the market by outlining the PHA's proposals for the delivery of this service, its procurement plans and requirements, in advance of any formal tender process. It is in the interests of transparency and equal treatment that a paper based approach is being taken which is being conducted in writing Additional information: See section VI.3

Lot 5

The PHA wishes to inform the market that they are planning to procure the provision of Early Intervention Support Services for Families with Children between 0-18 years old Lot 5: Specific geographic areas within the Western Health and Social Care Trust Area Service - This Early Intervention Support Service objective is to support families when problems first emerge, with the aim of de-escalating issues of concern, achieving sustainable change, promoting capability and capacity within families to problem solve difficulties they are or may experience in the future and diverting them from statutory intervention services using the combined expertise of participating agencies. Pre-tender Market Engagement paper - see CFT 4325002 The PHA wishes to carry out pre tender market engagement with interested providers using a Pre-tender Market Engagement paper. The purpose of this PIN and the paper is to raise awareness of an upcoming procurement; gauge the level of interest in the provision of such services; engage / receive feedback from the market by outlining the PHA's proposals for the delivery of this service, its procurement plans and requirements, in advance of any formal tender process. It is in the interests of transparency and equal treatment that a paper based approach is being taken which is being conducted in writing Additional information: see section VI.3

Lot 1: Specific geographic areas within the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust

This Early Intervention Support Service (EISS) is designed to support families with emerging vulnerability, with the aim of de-escalating issues of concern, achieving sustainable change, promoting capability and capacity within families to resolve difficulties they are experiencing. This early intervention can prevent families from problems escalating and offset the need for statutory services intervention using the combined expertise of participating agencies. In this tender family refers to family or families who have children and young people aged 0-18, in their family context, including expectant parents, who are experiencing difficulties within Tier 1 and Tier 2 of the Hardiker Model of intervention. Additional information: The value in Section V.2.4 for this Lot includes the contract period of 5 years, plus the option to extend. for 2 x 12 months periods [2 years]. The value also includes the following - a potential increase in the value of services of 50% AND potential adjustments to the contract price to reflect the Consumer Price Index AND the potential additional extension clause of 3 x 6 months as provided for in the SS20a Service Specification - clauses 11.2.5, 11.2.1 and 18 respectively. In addition, this value also incudes, a potential uplift of PS60,000 per Lot per annum. Note - there is no guarantee of uptake or minimum demand.

Lot 2: Specific geographic areas within the Northern Health and Social Care Trust

This Early Intervention Support Service (EISS) is designed to support families with emerging vulnerability, with the aim of de-escalating issues of concern, achieving sustainable change, promoting capability and capacity within families to resolve difficulties they are experiencing. This early intervention can prevent families from problems escalating and offset the need for statutory services intervention using the combined expertise of participating agencies. In this tender family refers to family or families who have children and young people aged 0-18, in their family context, including expectant parents, who are experiencing difficulties within Tier 1 and Tier 2 of the Hardiker Model of intervention. Additional information: The value in Section V.2.4 for this Lot includes the contract period of 5 years, plus the option to extend. for 2 x 12 months periods [2 years]. The value also includes the following - a potential increase in the value of services of 50% AND potential adjustments to the contract price to reflect the Consumer Price Index AND the potential additional extension clause of 3 x 6 months as provided for in the SS20a Service Specification - clauses 11.2.5, 11.2.1 and 18 respectively. In addition, this value also incudes, a potential uplift of PS60,000 per Lot per annum. Note - there is no guarantee of uptake or minimum demand.

Lot 3: Specific geographic areas within the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust

This Early Intervention Support Service (EISS) is designed to support families with emerging vulnerability, with the aim of de-escalating issues of concern, achieving sustainable change, promoting capability and capacity within families to resolve difficulties they are experiencing. This early intervention can prevent families from problems escalating and offset the need for statutory services intervention using the combined expertise of participating agencies. In this tender family refers to family or families who have children and young people aged 0-18, in their family context, including expectant parents, who are experiencing difficulties within Tier 1 and Tier 2 of the Hardiker Model of intervention. Additional information: The value in Section V.2.4 for this Lot includes the contract period of 5 years, plus the option to extend. for 2 x 12 months periods [2 years]. The value also includes the following - a potential increase in the value of services of 50% AND potential adjustments to the contract price to reflect the Consumer Price Index AND the potential additional extension clause of 3 x 6 months as provided for in the SS20a Service Specification - clauses 11.2.5, 11.2.1 and 18 respectively. In addition, this value also incudes, a potential uplift of PS60,000 per Lot per annum. Note - there is no guarantee of uptake or minimum demand.

Lot 4: Specific geographic areas within the Southern Health and Social Care Trust

This Early Intervention Support Service (EISS) is designed to support families with emerging vulnerability, with the aim of de-escalating issues of concern, achieving sustainable change, promoting capability and capacity within families to resolve difficulties they are experiencing. This early intervention can prevent families from problems escalating and offset the need for statutory services intervention using the combined expertise of participating agencies. In this tender family refers to family or families who have children and young people aged 0-18, in their family context, including expectant parents, who are experiencing difficulties within Tier 1 and Tier 2 of the Hardiker Model of intervention. Additional information: The value in Section V.2.4 for this Lot includes the contract period of 5 years, plus the option to extend. for 2 x 12 months periods [2 years]. The value also includes the following - a potential increase in the value of services of 50% AND potential adjustments to the contract price to reflect the Consumer Price Index AND the potential additional extension clause of 3 x 6 months as provided for in the SS20a Service Specification - clauses 11.2.5, 11.2.1 and 18 respectively. In addition, this value also incudes, a potential uplift of PS60,000 per Lot per annum. Note - there is no guarantee of uptake or minimum demand.

Lot 5: Specific geographic areas within the Western Health and Social Care Trust

This Early Intervention Support Service (EISS) is designed to support families with emerging vulnerability, with the aim of de-escalating issues of concern, achieving sustainable change, promoting capability and capacity within families to resolve difficulties they are experiencing. This early intervention can prevent families from problems escalating and offset the need for statutory services intervention using the combined expertise of participating agencies. In this tender family refers to family or families who have children and young people aged 0-18, in their family context, including expectant parents, who are experiencing difficulties within Tier 1 and Tier 2 of the Hardiker Model of intervention. Additional information: The value in Section V.2.4 for this Lot includes the contract period of 5 years, plus the option to extend. for 2 x 12 months periods [2 years]. The value also includes the following - a potential increase in the value of services of 50% AND potential adjustments to the contract price to reflect the Consumer Price Index AND the potential additional extension clause of 3 x 6 months as provided for in the SS20a Service Specification - clauses 11.2.5, 11.2.1 and 18 respectively. In addition, this value also incudes, a potential uplift of PS60,000 per Lot per annum. Note - there is no guarantee of uptake or minimum demand.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024133-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | 14 Aug 2022 |
| Award date | 17 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,000,000 |
| Lots value | £12,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £7,289,731 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active, Planned |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION - PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE [BSO PALS] ON BEHALF OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCY [PHA] |
| Additional buyers | BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION - PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE ON BEHALF OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCY [PHA]; BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION- PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE ON BEHALF OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCY – PHA; NI PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCY |
| Locality | ARMAGH |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT61 7PR |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN07 Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon |
| Local authority | Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon |
| Electoral ward | Cathedral |
| Westminster constituency | Newry and Armagh |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland, TLN0 Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | ACTION FOR CHILDREN; BARNARDO'S; NORTHERN IRELAND ASSOCIATION FOR THE CARE AND RESETTLEMENT OF OFFENDERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 17 Aug 2023 at 09:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024133-2023
- 16 Dec 2022 at 14:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035702-2022
- 18 Jul 2022 at 09:19 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019510-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

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