Official UK procurement notice
Digital Scheme Based Solutions
Authority: Connexus Homes Limited (Public body)·Consortium: 2 public authorities
What is being bought3 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionAs part of the digital switchover, Connexus Homes Limited are looking for a transformative digital solution to replace its existing scheme alarm provision which is not compatible with the new digital standards within existing schemes to ensure it fully functions once analogue services are switched off. This will mean that vulnerable adults across the schemes will continue to have access to this provision without any interruptions in their service.
CPV: Alarm system and antenna installation work · Draft plans (systems and integration) · Fire-alarm systems · Fire-detection systems · Hardware selection consultancy services · Health and social work services · Installation of safety equipment · Installation of telecommunications equipment · Installation services (except software) · Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products · Physical well-being services · Postal and telecommunications services · +5 more
Lots and requirements (3)Procurement structure
3 lots · all with a published value (£2,500,001 together) · same evaluation weights on every lotLot #1Flatted Schemes with Door Entry (Mostly Staffed)CancelledRenewalPublished value£429,667
Lot 1 (7 schemes) - This lot consists of mainly of flats (with some bungalows) with an average of circa 31 residences per scheme. Most of these schemes have communal areas, linked fire alarms, communal door entry systems, and LD1 (Level of Detection Category 1) compliant interlinked fire and heat detection. All existing cabling must not be reused in any part of the new solution for these schemes and all existing visible and non-visible cabling and equipment must be removed, compliantly disposed of and any damaged areas made good (including the removal of any internal or external UAC boxes and the making good of any damage to exterior walls).
Lot #2Independent Living Bungalow Schemes (Staffed)CancelledRenewalPublished value£906,667
Lot 2 (29 schemes) - This lot consists predominately of bungalows (with some flats) with an average of circa 21 residences per scheme. Most of these schemes have communal areas, although very few with linked fire detection and none with communal door entry requirements. These schemes are classed as 'independent living' so have staff assigned to those schemes and will require LD1-compliant interlinked smoke & heat sensors in each property. All existing cabling must not be reused in any part of the new solution for these schemes and all existing visible and non-visible cabling and equipment must be removed, compliantly disposed of and any damaged areas made good (including the removal of any internal or external UAC boxes and the making good of any damage to exterior walls).
Lot #3HFOP mixed Bungalows & Flatted Schemes (Non-Staffed)AwardedRenewalPublished value£1,163,667
Lot 3 (42 schemes) - This lot consists of a mix of bungalows and flats with an average of circa 19 residences per scheme. Most of these schemes have no communal areas, no linked fire detection and no communal door entry requirements. These schemes are classed as Housing For Older People (HFOP) so do not have staff assigned to those schemes and there is no requirement for interlinked smoke & heat sensors in each property. All existing cabling must not be reused in any part of the new solution for these schemes and all existing visible and non-visible cabling and equipment must be removed, compliantly disposed of and any damaged areas made good (including the removal of any internal or external UAC boxes and the making good of any damage to exterior walls).
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Published sub-criteria (3)
- Written Submission: 45%
- Demonstration Day: 25%
- price: 30%
Published award criteria (3)
- Written Submission: 45
- Demonstration Day: 25
- Price: 30
- Economic & financial standing
Bidders will be required to provide their last two years' accounts and will also be subject to a third party credit check.
Minimum: Bidders should be able to demonstrate that they have made a profit in each of the last two years and a satisfactory credit score. If a loss is reported for one or more years, or the credit score is unsatisfactory, then the Bidder must provide appropriate justification and explana… - Technical & professional ability
In accordance with Regulations 58-60 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 as set out in the ITT.
Minimum: In accordance with Regulations 58-60 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 as set out in the ITT.
- Staff
- Names and qualifications of delivery staff must be submitted
- Price carries 30 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 3 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Goods
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- No (one-off requirement)
- First published
- 28 Mar 2024, 15:13 GMT
- Last source update
- 26 Sept 2025, 15:45 BST
- Award evaluation window
- 29 Apr 2024 – …
- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-060262- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-044e61Find a Tender
- Electronic trading
- e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering
- Review procedure
The contracting Authority will incorporate a minimum ten calendar day standstill period at the point of information on the award of the Contract(s) to be awarded at conclusion of the procurement exercise begun by publication of the contract notice is communicated to tenderers. The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 provides for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or at risk of harm by breach of those regulations to take action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland). Generally, any such action must be brought within thirty days from the date the aggrieved party knew or ought to have known about the alleged breach. Where the contract(s) have not been entered into the court may order the setting aside of the award decision or order the contracting authority to amend any document and may award damages. If the contract(s) have been entered into the court may only award damages or where the award procedures have not been followed correctly may in certain circumstances declare the contract to be ‘ineffective’.
Publisher note: A Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required for personnel working or visiting customers’ homes who are employed on this contract. Evidence of this check will need to be provided to Connexus Homes Limited by the successful bidder prior to the contract start date. NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=231543. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.mytenders.co.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. (MT Ref:231543) Download the ESPD document here: [[https://www.mytenders.co.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=231543]]
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 30 Apr 2024, 12:00 BST
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bid validity
- 180 days from the deadline
- Bids opened
- 29 Apr 2024, 12:00 BST
Timeline
29 Apr 2024 → 26 Sept 2025 · 3 dates- Bids opened29 Apr 2024, 12:00 BST
- Submission deadline30 Apr 2024, 12:00 BST
- Notice published390 days ago26 Sept 2025, 15:45 BST
Notice history
3 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 17 Apr 2024- Deadline moved to 30 Apr 2024, 12:00 BST17 Apr 2024, 16:53 BST+1 days · was 29 Apr 2024, 12:00 BST
- Status changed to complete26 Sept 2025, 15:45 BST
- Buyer details updated26 Sept 2025, 15:45 BST
Published amendments (1 · 1 deadline change)
| When | What | Before | After | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | DeadlineTime limit · IV.2.2 | 29 Apr 2024 | 30 Apr 2024 | +1 d |
| — | Bid openingConditions for opening of tenders · IV.2.7 | 29 Apr 2024 | 30 Apr 2024 | +1 d |
Bidder requests for extension
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 3 · HFOP mixed Bungalows & Flatted Schemes (Non-Staffed)1 award | |||
| Careium UK LimitedSME | £373,588 † | — | Awarded |
2 further award records carry no date or value.
Contracts
HFOP mixed Bungalows & Flatted Schemes (Non-Staffed) · Careium UK LimitedSME
- Signed
- 5 Dec 2024
- Value
- £373,588
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 · HFOP mixed Bungalows & Flatted Schemes (Non-Staffed) | 5bids · 5 electronic | 2 | — | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
2 public bodies on the noticeDispute resolution & review bodies
- Public Procurement Review ServiceReview body
- Royal Courts of JusticeMediation body
- The Cabinet OfficeReview contact point
Bidders & participating suppliers
1 commercial party on the notice- Careium UK LimitedAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications
Official links; attachments are not copiedNo document links were published on the notice.