Official UK procurement notice
Prevention and Early Intervention Services
Authority: London Borough of Enfield (Local council)
What is being bought6 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionPlease note this contract opportunity is closed, and this is an award notice (for the relevant contracts).
The aim of the Prevention and Early Intervention Services is to support Enfield residents to access the right information and support, at the right time. This means that people are enabled to live independently for longer, with good outcomes and without the need for more intensive support from health or social care.
The Service is divided into five Lots with each Lot envisaged to have a separate contract. The 5 individual Lots are as follows:
Lot 1: Supporting Unpaid Carers
Lot 2: Supporting Independence through Information & Advice Digital Inclusion & Assistive Technology
Lot 3: Supporting Independence through Advocacy & Inclusion
Lot 4: Supporting Independence & Inclusion Through Early Intervention
Lot 5: Home from Hospital, Supporting Recovery & Maintaining Independence
The contracts are let for initial term of 3 years. The contracting authority, at its absolute sole discretion, may exercise an option to extend the contracts at the end of the initial term for two further period or periods of up to 3 years each, up to 9 years in total subject to contract and satisfactory performance.
The maximum annual budgets available for Year 1 and estimated full-term budgets, for each Lot, are set out as follows:
- Lot 1 - Supporting Unpaid Carers at an annual value of £359,500.00 and estimated full-term value of £3,235,500.00 (excluding VAT and inflation);
- Lot 2 - Supporting Independence through Information & Advice Digital Inclusion & Assistive Technology at an annual value of £452,726.00 and estimated full-term value of £4,074,534.00 (excluding VAT and inflation);
- Lot 3 - Supporting Independence through Advocacy & Inclusion at an annual value of £211,712.68 and estimated full-term value of £1,905,414.12 (excluding VAT and inflation);
- Lot 4 - Supporting Independence & Inclusion Through Early Intervention at an annual value of £319,817.00 and estimated full-term value of £2,878,353.00 (excluding VAT and inflation).
- Lot 5 - Home from Hospital Supporting Community Recovery at an annual value of £145,000.00 and estimated full-term value of £1,305,000.00 (excluding VAT and inflation.
In addition, the contracting authority reserves the right at its absolute discretion to vary any of the Contract (Lot) to include services that are in scope and with the variation value not exceeding 50% of the current contract value.
The services advertised in this Notice fall under the services listed in Chapter 3 and Schedule 3 (Social and other specific services) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The procurement process that applied to this procurement were specified in the original procurement documents accordingly.
CPV: Health and social work services
Lots and requirements (6)Procurement structure
6 lots · 5 with a published value (£13,605,228 together) · win at most 2 of them · same evaluation weights on every lotLot #1The Workshop aims to help organisations achieve the following, among other things:PlannedLot estimate not published
The Workshop aims to help organisations achieve the following, among other things:
- understand the skills and offers of other providers
- facilitate a conversation between providers
- help understand the bid writing process
- enable organisations (particularly small ones) to reach out to one another
- help increase confidence of organisations to understand their USPs and market themselves successfully
- encourage networking
There is no expectation within specifications that partnership arrangements will be required between organisations.
The Worksop will be facilitated by the Institute of Public Care (IPC).
The workshop will take place on Monday, 16th September between 9.30am and 12pm at 65c Park Avenue Community Centre, Park Avenue EN 2HL, 0208 360 1195. Nearest Train Station Bush Hill Park
Interested organisations must book their place by responding via the London Tenders Portal (www.londontenders.org ↗) messaging page and providing names of their delegates and their e-mail addresses.
Responses MUST reach the Council the latest by 11 September 2024,12:00 noon.
Delegates to the Workshop MUST be limited to two (2) individuals per organisation. Additional information: The purpose of this Workshop is to support the market in their journey to participate in the forthcoming procurement. For this reason, it should be noted that the exercise is not a call to competition, is not a pre-qualification process and is not the start of a formal procurement exercise.
Participation or non-participation in this Workshop shall not prevent any potential provider participating in, nor shall it place any potential provider at an advantage in any future procurement opportunity.
Any future procurement opportunity could be published before the end of the year (2024). However, this timeframe is indicative only and the Council reserves the right to reschedule any forthcoming publication at any time.
Participants must also know that they should cover their own cost of participating in this Workshop and the Council is not liable for any cost incurred due to organisation’s participation in the exercise.
Neither the Council nor the facilitator accept liability for any loss incurred by participants because of attending in this Workshop.
Lot #2Supporting Unpaid CarersAwardedPublished value£3,322,242
The overarching aim of this area is to identify, reach and provide accessible information and services to unpaid carers, so that they feel supported in their caring role and their health and wellbeing is maximised. Additional information: As noted at section II.1.4) of this Notice, the contracting authority, at its absolute sole discretion, may exercise an option to modify the contract at any time during its term to arrange for a similar service to be delivered within the London Borough of Enfield.
Lot #3Supporting Independence through Information & Advice Digital Inclusion & Assistive TechnologyAwardedPublished value£4,125,492
The overarching aim is to ensure people have access to the clear and personalised information and about key health, social care, and Voluntary Community Sector services. This will enable people to make informed decisions about the services they receive to support their independence, health, and wellbeing. Additional information: As noted at section II.1.4) of this Notice, the contracting authority, at its absolute sole discretion, may exercise an option to modify the contract at any time during its term to arrange for a similar service to be delivered within the London Borough of Enfield.
Lot #4Supporting Independence through Advocacy & InclusionAwardedPublished value£1,953,504
The overarching aim of this contract is to improve accessibility and provision to advocacy for people and their carers in Enfield. People will be supported to be independent and have choice and control of all decision-making that impacts their lives and in achieving their full potential. Additional information: As noted at section II.1.4) of this Notice, the contracting authority, at its absolute sole discretion, may exercise an option to modify the contract at any time during its term to arrange for a similar service to be delivered within the London Borough of Enfield.
Lot #5Supporting Independence & Inclusion Through Early InterventionAwardedPublished value£2,898,990
The aim of this service is to identify and reach key groups at risk of escalating need, provide suitable, early Interventions to maximise independence. This includes areas such as healthy eating, exercises, falls prevention. Additional information: As noted at section II.1.4) of this Notice, the contracting authority, at its absolute sole discretion, may exercise an option to modify the contract at any time during its term to arrange for a similar service to be delivered within the London Borough of Enfield.
Lot #6Home from Hospital Supporting Community RecoveryAwardedPublished value£1,305,000
The aim of this service is to facilitate recovery from illness and successful hospital discharge through the provision of high quality support in the home, so that people are confident and able to discharge from a hospital setting and live independently in the community. It is envisaged that this contract will be jointly funded with the Integrated Care Board (ICB) through the Section 75 budget. Additional information: As noted at section II.1.4) of this Notice, the contracting authority, at its absolute sole discretion, may exercise an option to modify the contract at any time during its term to arrange for a similar service to be delivered within the London Borough of Enfield.
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).
- Price carries 60 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 6 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.
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
- Restricted 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
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- No (one-off requirement)
- First published
- 2 Nov 2023, 16:21 GMT
- Last source update
- 3 Jul 2025, 10:39 BST
- Authority reference
DN661847- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-037030- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-041162Find a Tender
- Review procedure
The contracting authority incorporated a minimum 10 calendar days (when using electronic means) standstill period at the point information on the award of the contracts was communicated to tenderers. This period allows unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the decision to award the contracts 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.
Publisher note: As noted at section II.1.4) of this Notice, the contracting authority, at its absolute sole discretion, may exercise an option to modify the contract at any time during its term to arrange for a similar service to be delivered within the London Borough of Enfield.
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 18 Nov 2024, 12:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bid validity
- 180 days from the deadline
Timeline
11 Oct 2024 → 3 Jul 2025 · 4 dates- Next notice expected11 Oct 2024, 00:00 BST
- Submission deadline18 Nov 2024, 12:00 GMT
- Invitations to tender expected8 Jan 2025
- Notice published3 Jul 2025, 10:39 BST
Notice history
5 events · 5 releases on Find a Tender · since 16 Oct 2024- Published value published: £13,605,22816 Oct 2024, 21:01 BST
- Status changed to active16 Oct 2024, 21:01 BST
- Procurement method changed16 Oct 2024, 21:01 BST
- Deadline published: 18 Nov 2024, 12:00 GMT16 Oct 2024, 21:01 BST
- Status changed to complete3 Jul 2025, 10:39 BST
Routine re-releases (5)
- 2024-06: 1 release · 25 Jun 2024
- 2023-11: 1 release · 2 Nov 2023
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 2 · Supporting Unpaid Carers1 award | |||
| Enfield Carers CentreSMESubcontracting: The contractor aims to sub-contract approximately 3% of the contract to a third party (Resource for Autism) to deliver specialist support groups, workshops and 1-1 advice & information. The contractor also aims to spot-purchase various aspects of the support services from various organisations, exact proportion of which is not known yet. | £3,235,500 † | — | Awarded |
| Lot 3 · Supporting Independence through Information & Advice Digital Inclusion & Assistive Technology1 award | |||
| Enfield Citizens Advice BureauxSMESubcontracting: Core Partner (Age UK Enfield) – to provide advice, wellbeing sessions, digital training and assistive technology assessments. | £4,074,534 † | — | Awarded |
| Lot 4 · Supporting Independence through Advocacy & Inclusion1 award | |||
| Mind in Enfield and BarnetSMESubcontracting: The contractor aims to sub-contract 19% of the contract to Enfield Carers Centre to provide One to one Advocacy (Carers), Group Advocacy, Specialist Advocacy, training design and delivery, Co-production. | £1,905,414 † | — | Awarded |
| Lot 5 · Supporting Independence & Inclusion Through Early Intervention1 award | |||
| Age UK EnfieldSMESubcontracting: The Contractor aims to sub-contract 55.7% (rounded to full digit 56 due to system compatibility) of the contract to a few third-party organisations to deliver: 1) healthy eating/nutrition talks, workshops and cookery sessions; 2) one to one support and groups for people with sight loss, learning disabilities, mental health and people from BAME communities. | £2,878,353 † | — | Awarded |
| Lot 6 · Home from Hospital Supporting Community Recovery1 award | |||
| Alpha Care SpecialistsSMESubcontracting: The contractor may work with referral/strategic partners and/or spot-purchase services from third parties but does not aim to sub-contract a specified portion of the contract. | £1,305,000 † | — | Awarded |
Contracts
Supporting Unpaid Carers · Enfield Carers CentreSME
- Signed
- 24 Apr 2025
- Value
- £3,235,500
- Status
- active
Supporting Independence through Information & Advice Digital Inclusion & Assistive Technology · Enfield Citizens Advice BureauxSME
- Signed
- 24 Apr 2025
- Value
- £4,074,534
- Status
- active
Supporting Independence through Advocacy & Inclusion · Mind in Enfield and BarnetSME
- Signed
- 24 Apr 2025
- Value
- £1,905,414
- Status
- active
Supporting Independence & Inclusion Through Early Intervention · Age UK EnfieldSME
- Signed
- 24 Apr 2025
- Value
- £2,878,353
- Status
- active
Home from Hospital Supporting Community Recovery · Alpha Care SpecialistsSME
- Signed
- 24 Apr 2025
- Value
- £1,305,000
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 · Supporting Unpaid Carers | 1bids · 1 electronic | 1 | — | — |
| 3 · Supporting Independence through Information & Advice Digital Inclusion & Assistive Technology | 3bids · 3 electronic | 3 | — | — |
| 4 · Supporting Independence through Advocacy & Inclusion | 2bids · 2 electronic | 2 | — | — |
| 5 · Supporting Independence & Inclusion Through Early Intervention | 2bids · 2 electronic | 2 | — | — |
| 6 · Home from Hospital Supporting Community Recovery | 1bids · 1 electronic | 1 | — | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- High Court Royal Courts of JusticeReview contact point
Bidders & participating suppliers
5 commercial parties on the notice- Age UK EnfieldAwarded supplier
- Alpha Care SpecialistsAwarded supplier
- Enfield Carers CentreAwarded supplier
- Enfield Citizens Advice BureauxAwarded supplier
- Mind in Enfield and BarnetAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications
Official links; attachments are not copiedNo document links were published on the notice.