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Published 7 Aug 2023, 15:34 BST

Official UK procurement notice

HCC - 08/23 - The Provision of Discharge to Assess Pathway Two/Care Home Provision

Official notice

Authority: Hertfordshire County Council (Local council)

Framework agreement7 lotsServicesOpen procedureSME suitable
Framework ceiling (notional)£25,500,000total for 7 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 6 Sept 2023awarded 30 Nov 2023
Lots 7see the lot list below

What is being bought7 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

Hertfordshire County Council went out to Procurement for the Provision of Discharge to Assess Pathway Two/Care Home Provision. This is an Award Notice and this opportunity has now closed. Please see Section V (Award of Contract) for further details.

CPV: Health and social work services

How this framework works

From the published notice
Bids received
9 bids on the busiest of 7 lots · 13 suppliers appointed

Lots and requirements (7)Procurement structure

7 lots · all with a published value · same evaluation weights on every lot

Every one of these 7 lots carries the same published figure, £25,500,000: it is the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each lot's own budget, and no share per lot is published. The cards below say ceiling above rather than repeat it.

Lot #1Residential Care including Dementia Residential Care East and North HertsAwardedRenewalceiling above
Delivery: East of England
Extensions: Option to extend for up to two (2) further years, year on year · The Council will review its options towards the end of the Framework AgreementVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #2Residential Care including Dementia Residential Care South and West HertsAwardedRenewalceiling above
Delivery: East of England
Extensions: Option to extend for up to two (2) further years, year on year · The Council will review its options towards the end of the Framework AgreementVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #3Nursing Care East and North HertsAwardedRenewalceiling above
Delivery: East of England
Extensions: Option to extend for up to two (2) further years, year on year · The Council will review its options towards the end of the Framework AgreementVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #4Nursing Care South and West HertsAwardedRenewalceiling above
Delivery: East of England
Extensions: Option to extend for up to two (2) further years, year on year · The Council will review its options towards the end of the Framework AgreementVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #5Complex Care –Dementia Nursing East and North HertsAwardedRenewalceiling above
Delivery: East of England
Extensions: Option to extend for up to two (2) further years, year on year · The Council will review its options towards the end of the Framework AgreementVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #6Complex Care –Dementia Nursing South and West HertsAwardedRenewalceiling above
Delivery: East of England
Extensions: Option to extend for up to two (2) further years, year on year · The Council will review its options towards the end of the Framework AgreementVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #7Complex Care – County Wide, including plus size provisionAwardedRenewalceiling above
Delivery: East of England
Extensions: Option to extend for up to two (2) further years, year on year · The Council will review its options towards the end of the Framework AgreementVariant bids: not allowed

What it takes to win
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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 more
How bids were scored · same split on all 7 lots
Quality: 100%
Published award criteria (2)
  • Quality: 100%
  • Price: 0
Conditions of participation1
  • Suitability

    Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

What this means for your bid
  • “HCC - 08/23 - The Provision of Discharge to Assess Pathway Two/Care…” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.

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
Services
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
7 Aug 2023, 15:34 BST
Last source update
25 Jan 2024, 09:52 GMT
Award evaluation window
6 Sept 2023 – …
Authority reference
HCC2314854
FTS notice number
2024/S 000-002534
Classification (CPV)
Health and social work services
Delivery area
East of England (UKH23)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-03eda8 Find a Tender
Contract terms
Electronic trading
e-invoicing allowed · electronic payment
Review and risk notes
Review procedure

The Contracting Authority will incorporate a minimum 10 calendar day (when using electronic means) standstill period at the point information on the award of the Framework is communicated to tenderers. This period allows unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the decision to award a Framework before a Contract is executed/signed (as appropriate). The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (‘Regulations’) provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland). Any such action must be brought promptly and within the time limits as defined in the above regulations. Where a Framework has 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 Framework has been entered into the court has the options to award damages and/or to shorten or order the Contract ineffective.

Publisher note: Please note Hertfordshire County Council has worked closely with its districts and partners to create a joint procurement portal called Supply Hertfordshire. This portal provides an e-Tendering system which is run by In-Tend.To access this procurement opportunity please visit www.supplyhertfordshire.uk and follow the on-screen guidance. In accordance with Regulation 53 of The Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the Council`s procurement documents are available within the e-Tendering system. This is a one stage procurement process. Therefore, if you wish to be considered as a tenderer you must complete and submit a tender by the specified closing date and time. Tender submissions cannot be uploaded after this return deadline. Any clarifications regarding this opportunity must be raised through Correspondence area in the e-Tendering system. If you are experiencing problems In-Tend offer a help section which includes a dedicated UK support desk which can be contacted via email: [email protected] or Telephone: +44 1144070065 for any website/technical questions, Monday to Friday, 8:30-17:00.The Council reserves the right at any time to cease the procurement process and not award a Framework Agreement or to award only part of the opportunity described in this notice. If the Council takes up this right, then they will not be responsible for or pay the expenses or losses, which may be incurred by any organisation or tenderer as a result. The Council undertakes to hold confidential any information provided in the proposal submitted, subject to the Council`s obligations under the law including the Freedom of Information Act 2000. If the organisation considers that any of the information submitted in the proposal should not be disclosed because of its sensitivity then this should be stated with the reason for considering it sensitive. The Council will then endeavour to consult with the applicant about such sensitive information when considering any request received under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 before replying to such a request.The Council reserves the right to carry out additional financial checks on all organisations bidding for this opportunity at any time during the procurement process. This is to ensure that they continue to meet the Council`s requirements and remain financially viable to fulfil the requirements under the Framework Agreement. Organisations should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Framework Agreement formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Organisations should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their bid, where appropriate. The services advertised in this notice fall under the services listed in Annex XIV to Directive 2014/24/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council and the contracting authority is not obliged to follow The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 in full. The procurement process that will apply to the services is specified in the procurement documents accordingly. Please note that the Framework requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands. There will be no form of exclusivity or volume that is guaranteed under the resultant Framework Agreement and the Council will be entitled to enter into other contracts and arrangements with other suppliers for the provision of any, or all, of the requirements which are the same as, or similar to those specified under the established Framework Agreement.

How it was run

Official notice
Appointment period ends
6 Sept 2023, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
{"written"}
Accepted languages
en
Bids opened
6 Sept 2023, 12:00 BST

Timeline

6 Sept 2023 → 25 Jan 2024 · 3 dates
  1. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    6 Sept 2023, 12:00 BST
  2. Bids opened
    6 Sept 2023, 12:00 BST
  3. Notice published
    25 Jan 2024, 09:52 GMT

Notice history

1 event · 2 releases on Find a Tender
  1. Status changed to complete
    25 Jan 2024, 09:52 GMT

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 13admitted to the panel · see the list ↓
Bids received 95 from SMEs · busiest of 7 lots
Contracts signed 7latest 30 Nov 2023

7 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.

Contracts

All 7 of these contracts carry the same published figure, £25,500,000, the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each contract's own value. They are not eleven separate sums.

  • Residential Care including Dementia Residential Care East and North Herts

    Signed
    30 Nov 2023
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
  • Residential Care including Dementia Residential Care South and West Herts

    Signed
    30 Nov 2023
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
  • Nursing Care East and North Herts

    Signed
    30 Nov 2023
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
  • Nursing Care South and West Herts

    Signed
    30 Nov 2023
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
  • Complex Care –Dementia Nursing East and North Herts

    Signed
    30 Nov 2023
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
  • Complex Care –Dementia Nursing South and West Herts

    Signed
    30 Nov 2023
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
  • Complex Care – County Wide, including plus size provision

    Signed
    30 Nov 2023
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Residential Care including Dementia Residential Care East and North Herts9bids · 9 electronic · 9 from abroad5——
2 · Residential Care including Dementia Residential Care South and West Herts6bids · 6 electronic · 6 from abroad2——
3 · Nursing Care East and North Herts7bids · 7 electronic · 7 from abroad3——
4 · Nursing Care South and West Herts6bids · 6 electronic · 6 from abroad1——
5 · Complex Care –Dementia Nursing East and North Herts6bids · 6 electronic · 6 from abroad2——
6 · Complex Care –Dementia Nursing South and West Herts4bids · 4 electronic · 4 from abroad0——
7 · Complex Care – County Wide, including plus size provision3bids · 3 electronic · 3 from abroad0——

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Hertfordshire County Council

Contracting authorityLocal CouncilRegional or local authorityGeneral public services Pegs Lane , Hertford, East of England, SG13 8DEContact name, email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • Chief Legal Officer Review contact point Hertford
  • High Court Royal Courts of JusticeMediation bodyReview body London

Framework contractors & participating bidders

14 commercial parties on the notice
Show 4 more suppliers

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Economic and financial selection criteriatenderEconomic and financial selection criteria
  • Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria