ESCC SS - Domestic Abuse Refuge Service in East Sussex

A Tender Notice
by EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL (ESCC)

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
5 year
Value
£6M
Sector
HEALTH
Published
10 May 2021
Delivery
01 Nov 2021 to 31 Oct 2026
Deadline
21 Jun 2021 11:00

Concepts

Location

East Sussex CC:

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

Description

East Sussex County Council wants to commission a Strategic Partner to provide a safe accommodation service in East Sussex which gives victim/ survivors a strong sense of being in control of their lives, reduces incidents of harm relating to domestic abuse, and which is able to respond flexibly to changing legislation, needs and preferences. The service will support people who are at risk of, or fleeing from, domestic abuse to achieve greater independence, live in good quality, safe, temporary refuge accommodation and provide opportunities to enable their voices to be heard.Victim/ survivors who use Domestic Abuse Refuge Services in East Sussex will be from all over the UK, with priority given to East Sussex referrals (who may also be from out of county) when a vacancy in a refuge arises".Full details can be found in the Tender documents.

Total Quantity or Scope

The service will support people who are at risk of, or fleeing from, domestic abuse to achieve greater independence, live in good quality, safe, temporary refuge accommodation and provide opportunities to enable their voices to be heard.Victim/ survivors who use Domestic Abuse Refuge Services in East Sussex will be from all over the UK, with priority given to East Sussex referrals (who may also be from out of county) when a vacancy in a refuge arises". Additional information: 11.2.6 Estimated Value includes extension and one-off sum of up to £338,802 which is ring-fenced to meet the costs of refurbishment of existing and/or additional buildings and includes a maximum annual uplift from Year 3 onwards of 2% or CPI which ever is the lowest.11.2.7 Contract Duration is for the certain period of 5 years. There will be a possible extension period up to 60 months

Renewal Options

Retender approximately 18 months prior to end date.

CPV Codes

  • 85000000 - Health and social work services
  • 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
  • 85300000 - Social work and related services

Indicators

  • This is a recurring contract.
  • Renewals are available.
  • Financial restrictions apply.
  • Professional qualifications are sought.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** II.1.5) value includes potential extension and is the maximum value. The total minimum value is GBP 3,015,702.00 The services to which this procurement relates fall within Chapter 3 Section 7 and Schedule 3 of PCR2015. As such, the procurement is being run as a process akin to the open procedure. However, the contracting authority does not intend to hold itself bound by any regulations except for those under Chapter 3 section 7 of PCR2015for light touch services. Please note that the Transfer of Undertaking (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 may apply and applicants should seek their own legal advice on this subject.Bidders will be required to complete a Undertaking of Confidentiality Agreement before Employee Liability Information and Management Agreements are shared with them.The Contracting Authority reserves the right to procure from the successful tenderer services consisting of the repetition of similar services entrusted to the successful tenderer in conformity with the terms of the original contract and as indicated in it, acting in accordance with Regulation 32(9) and (10).In addition, the Contracting reserves the right to procure additional services by the successful tenderer that have become necessary and were not included in the initial procurement, where a change of service provider (i) cannot be made for economic or technical reasons such as requirements of interchangeability or interoperability with existing equipment, services or installations procured under the initial procurement, or (ii) it would cause significant inconvenience or substantial duplication of costs for the contracting authority, provided that any increase in costs to the authority as a result on them does not exceed 50% of the value of the original contract,Furthermore, the Contracting Authority reserves the right to make changes to the contract to be concluded which are not "substantial" for the purposes of Regulation 72 of PCR2015, and where (i) the need for changes has been brought about by circumstances which a diligent contracting authority could not have foreseen; and (ii) the change does not alter the overall nature of the contract; and in so far that (iii) any increase in costs to the authority as a result does not exceed 50% of the value of the original contract.

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