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01 Prior Information Notice (PIN)

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Social Care Agency Staff to Support Child & Family Services

  • First published: 06 November 2024
  • Last modified: 06 November 2024

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Contents

Summary

OCID:
ocds-kuma6s-145824
Published by:
City & County of Swansea
Authority ID:
AA0254
Publication date:
06 November 2024
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
01 Prior Information Notice (PIN)
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
No

Abstract

Swansea Council are looking to implement a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Social Care Agency Staff in order to provide a swift, compliant route to cover staffing shortfall within the Child & Family Services Departments. The authority foresees the need for a multi lot framework covering requirements such as Emergency Child Support, Children’s Residential Support Workers and Family Support Workers CPV: 79600000, 85311300, 85310000, 85300000, 85000000, 85312330, 85112000, 85311300, 85312120, 85312110, 85000000, 85300000, 85310000, 79600000, 85000000, 85300000, 85310000, 85312330, 79600000, 85311300, 85312400, 85111000, 85112000, 85144100.

Full notice text

Prior information notice

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

City & County of Swansea

Civic Centre

Swansea

SA1 3SN

UK

E-mail: procurement@swansea.gov.uk

NUTS: UKL18

Internet address(es)

Main address: http://www.swansea.gov.uk/dobusiness

Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0254

I.2) Joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

I.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address


Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:

https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/


I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local authority

I.5) Main activity

General public services

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Social Care Agency Staff to Support Child & Family Services

Reference number: CCS/24/241

II.1.2) Main CPV code

79600000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

Swansea Council are looking to implement a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Social Care Agency Staff in order to provide a swift, compliant route to cover staffing shortfall within the Child & Family Services Departments. The authority foresees the need for a multi lot framework covering requirements such as Emergency Child Support, Children’s Residential Support Workers and Family Support Workers

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 1 600 000.00  GBP

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1

II.2.1) Title

Emergency Support Team

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85311300

85310000

85300000

85000000

85312330

85112000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL18


Main site or place of performance:

Predominantly within the boundaries of Swansea Council but there may be occasions when support is required out of the county

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Swansea Council require a team of Residential Children’s Workers to provide support to Children at short notice, whilst care planning is undertaken and longer-term arrangements put in place.

Locations will vary depending on the needs of the child, this will generally be within the boundaries of Swansea Council but there may be occasions when support is required out of the county.

The Council will require that the provider be given 24 hours’ notice to assemble a team of staff who have the necessary minimum qualifications and experience required which will be detailed in the Specification.

II.2.14) Additional information

The Specification and Tender Documents are currently in development. As a provider, if you have any pertinent input or views on how you would like the framework to be structured or if there is any other important information you think we should know prior to publishing the final contract notice then please contact procurement@swansea.gov.uk quoting Reference: CCS/24/241

Lot No: 2

II.2.1) Title

Children’s Residential Support Workers

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85311300

85312120

85312110

85000000

85300000

85310000

79600000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL18


Main site or place of performance:

Predominantly at any of the Authority’s Registered Children’s Homes however there may be occasions where workers will be supporting children in their own homes

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Swansea Council require agency staff to provide Children's Residential Workers for the support of young people on a shift-by-shift basis.

Workers will predominantly be required to work at any of the Authority’s Registered Children’s Homes however, there may be occasions where workers will be supporting children in their own homes or alternative arrangements.

II.2.14) Additional information

The Specification and Tender Documents are currently in development. As a provider, if you have any pertinent input or views on how you would like the framework to be structured or if there is any other important information you think we should know prior to publishing the final contract notice then please contact procurement@swansea.gov.uk quoting Reference: CCS/24/241

Lot No: 3

II.2.1) Title

Family Support Workers

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85000000

85300000

85310000

85312330

79600000

85311300

85312400

85111000

85112000

85144100

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL18


Main site or place of performance:

Various locations including family homes, hospital, residential settings and within the wider community

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Swansea Council require agency staff to provide Family Support workers to work with some of the most vulnerable children, young people and families being supported by Child and Family Services.

II.2.14) Additional information

The Specification and Tender Documents are currently in development. As a provider, if you have any pertinent input or views on how you would like the framework to be structured or if there is any other important information you think we should know prior to publishing the final contract notice then please contact procurement@swansea.gov.uk quoting Reference: CCS/24/241

II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

06/12/2024

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3) Additional information

Register your company on the eTenderWales portal (this is only required once):

— Navigate to the portal: http://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk

— Click the “Suppliers register here” link.

— Enter your correct business and user details.

— Note the username you chose and click “Save” when complete.

— You will shortly receive an e-mail with your unique password (please keep this secure).

— Agree to the terms and conditions and click “continue”.

2. Express an interest in the project:

— Login to the portal with your username/password.

— Click the “ITTs Open to All Suppliers” link (these are the ITTs open to any registered supplier).

— Click on the relevant ITT to access the content.

— Click the “Express Interest” button in the “Actions” box on the left-hand side of the page.

— This will move the ITT into your “My ITTs” page (this is a secure area reserved for your projects only).

— Click on the ITT code. You can now access any attachments by clicking the “Settings and Buyer Attachments” in the “Actions” box.

3. Responding to the invitation to tender:

— You can now choose to “Reply” or “Reject” (please give a reason if rejecting).

— You can now use the “Messages” function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification.

— Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the ITT.

— There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available).

If you require any further assistance use the online help. Alternatively, the BravoSolution helpdesk can be contacted (Monday to Friday, 8:00 to 18:00) on:

— E-mail: help@bravosolution.co.uk

— Phone: +44 8003684850

(WA Ref:145824)

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

06/11/2024

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
85312110 Child daycare services Social work services without accommodation
85312120 Daycare services for disabled children and young people Social work services without accommodation
85312330 Family-planning services Social work services without accommodation
85000000 Health and social work services Other Services
85111000 Hospital services Hospital and related services
85112000 Hospital support services Hospital and related services
79600000 Recruitment services Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
85144100 Residential nursing care services Residential health facilities services
85300000 Social work and related services Health and social work services
85310000 Social work services Social work and related services
85311300 Welfare services for children and young people Social work services with accommodation
85312400 Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions Social work services without accommodation

Delivery locations

ID Description
1018 Swansea

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

About the buyer

Main contact:
procurement@swansea.gov.uk
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

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