Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
RCS (Rhyl City Strategy)
The Hub, 69-71 Wellington Road
Rhyl, Denbighshire
LL18 1BE
UK
Contact person: Joanne Bartlett-Jones / Emma Roberts
Telephone: +44 1745336442
E-mail: recruitment@rcs-wales.co.uk
NUTS: UKL
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.rcs-wales.co.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA30020
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
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
RCS Provider Framework - In Work Support Service
Reference number: RCS02/23
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85312320
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THIS CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY IS SUBJECT TO RCS RECIEVING A CONTRACT AWARD FROM WELSH GOVERNMENT TO DELIVER THE IN WORK SUPPORT SERVICE. THE AWARD IS EXPECTED TO BE MADE EARLY MARCH 2023.
The PIN relates to the potential tender opportunity to set up a framework of suppliers to deliver interventions to RCS In Work Support clients across Wales. RCS are looking to engage with suitable providers of therapeutic services to support their delivery. These interventions could include Counselling varied modalities, Physiotherapy, CBT, Podiatry, Osteopathy, Employment law advice and support, Financial wellbeing advice and support, Coaching, Occupational Therapy and Chiropody. The support is for clients who are absent from work or who are at risk of being absent from work because of their health condition. We anticipate that we will be requiring interventions that have a clinical evidence base and we will be conducting due diligence checks around insurance, enhanced DBS checks, qualifications and regulatory body.
The service to be provided will most likely consist of a referral to a provider who will supply up to 6 sessions to the client to support their return / retention in work, there will be simple paperwork to complete to report client progress. Sessions will then be invoiced on discharge.
There may be scope for groups sessions and some psychoeducational sessions to further support the client group.
This is expected to be a two year contract from April 2023 to March 2025 with a possibility of an additional two years funding.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
3 200 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Mental Health interventions
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85312300
85312320
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
Main site or place of performance:
Potentially throughout Wales - will require some face to face and some remote delivery
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
To set up a Multi Supplier Framework with a procurement exercise conducted via full open tender approach. This will be advertised on Sell2Wales, ebravo OJEU.
This opportunity is subject to funding approval.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Physical therapy interventions
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
98330000
85142100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
Main site or place of performance:
Potentially throughout Wales - will require face to face delivery in all areas supported by some remote delivery.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
To set up a Multi Supplier Framework via a full open tender opportunity. This will be advertised on Sell2wales, ebravo and OJEU.
This procurement is subject to funding approval
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Support services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
85147000
85323000
79140000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
Main site or place of performance:
Potentially throughout Wales - will need face to face and remote delivery options
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The set up of a multi supplier framework will be conducted by a full open tender opportunity. This will be advertised on Sell2wales, ebravo and OJEU.
This procurement is subject to funding award.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
13/03/2023
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
We are holding 2 meet the buyer events to share more details with potential bidders.
If you would be interested in attending an event please register your interest on our Eventbrite page.
March 1st 2023 @ 4pm
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/547712150787
March 2nd 2023 @ 8:30am
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/549413078307
Both events will be via a zoom link.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=129056.
(WA Ref:129056)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
16/02/2023