Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Torbay Council
Town Hall, Castle Circus
Torquay
TQ1 3DR
UK
Contact person: Mrs Chloe Farquhar
Telephone: +44 1803208350
E-mail: chloe.farquhar@torbay.gov.uk
NUTS: UKK42
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.torbay.gov.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: http://www.torbay.gov.uk/
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
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
Community Wellbeing
Reference number: DN729820
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Torbay Council are publishing a Prior Information Notice (PIN) to inform the market of a potential opportunity for Community Wellbeing and to initiate pre-market engagement by way of Expression of Interest for the purpose of enabling the Local Authority to identify within the market:
1. Suppliers with the skills, experiences and expertise to deliver the requirements laid out in Appendix A Draft Specification
2. Identify interested parties to this opportunity; and
3. Identify capable, interested parties who can deliver the requirements of the procurement within the proposed timescales.
The background of this requirement is the demand for Adult Social care in Torbay is continuing to increase. To address our critical need to meet the needs of local people in a community-focused way and reduce the demand of individuals for statutory support to maintain their independence, health and wellbeing in the community, we need to ensure there are robust mechanisms and community support services in place to enable people to connect and engage with community-based support within their own neighbourhoods in Torbay.
The overarching purpose of this requirement will focus on delivering the preventative aspects of Adult Social Care and Public Health which will promote and actively support the independence, wellbeing and quality of life for Adults in Torbay. It will prevent or delay the need for Torbay residents to access higher cost more intensive support.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85300000
85323000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKK42
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Procurement will be undertaken in accordance with Regulations 74, 75 and 76 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/102) relating to the award of contracts for Social and Other Specific Services, the tender process will broadly follow the Open Procedure as outlined within the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/102).
The Community Wellbeing Service will have four core aspects in order to meet the requirements:
o A helpline that offers a point of contact for the resolution of queries, onward referral, or time-limited, structured support of a maximum of 3 sessions either over the phone or online (the maximum number of sessions metric to be codesigned between the provider, The Trust and Torbay Council).
o A physical hub that hosts community and statutory partners for the direct delivery of interventions that support the adult social care and public health agendas (as agreed by the contract managers of this provision).
o A community coordination provision that receives referrals and links people with community assets as appropriate to the persons needs and requirements.
o Additionally, the supplier will be responsible for the administration of the Community Fund which provides additional financial support to individuals and groups for the benefit of Torbay’s communities.
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The initial contract term will be 2 years and subject to an extension for up to one further year.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
29/07/2024
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.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
25/06/2024