Public procurement notice: Contract Notice
Published: 2016-11-10
Buyer: Norfolk County Council
Country: UK
Region: Norfolk
Contract type: Services
Procedure: Open procedure
CPV classification: 85000000 | 85100000: Health services | 85144000 | 85144100
Estimated value: 5500000 GBP
Submission deadline: 2016-12-08
Award criteria: The most economic tender

Technical requirements: Norfolk County Council is looking to procure the provision of a 15 bed residential care home facility that provides short term rehabilitative support for people aged 18 plus with severe and enduring mental health issues across Norfolk. Although most residents will be under the age of 65 the facility should also have the relevant CQC registration to allow older people to be admitted if they meet the eligibility criteria.
The people using the service may have little experience of living independently and are likely to need intensive support around developing pertinent life skills. Service users will be expected to have a wide range of needs and the provider will need to have experience in supporting individuals with the following (this is not exhaustive)
The expected length of stay will be variable but it is anticipated that most individuals will be in a position to move on to other appropriate accommodation within 6 months to 1 year.
Contract will be for 5 years with a possible extension of up to a further 2 years plus an additional 2 years. The estimated value included within this notice is on the basis that the contract is for a total of 9 years. The contract also allows for the Council to order additional ad hoc one to one care if a resident requires this.
This procurement will be managed electronically via the Council's e-procurement system. To participate in this procurement, applicants must first be registered on the system at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/BuyerProfiles. Once registered you will be able to see the procurement project under the ‘tenders’ section and ‘express an interest’ to view the documentation. If you encounter any difficulties whilst using the system you can contact the In-tend support team by phoning +44 8442728810 or e-mailing support@in-tend.co.uk.
Tenderers' attention is drawn in particular to Section 11 of the Invitation to Tender and the information therein must be followed precisely.
The Authority has considered (pursuant to the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012) whether to explicitly seek social value through this procurement, but has decided, in light of the value and the subject matter, that it is not appropriate on this occasion. The Authority has also concluded that it is not necessary to consult about social value in this instance.
The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern EN Standard form 02 — Contract notice 12 / 19 Ireland). Proceedings must be brought within 30 days from the date of knowledge (the date on which the economic operator first knew or ought to have known that grounds for starting the proceedings had arisen) unless the Court considers that there is good reason for extending the period within which proceedings may be brought, in which case the Court may extend that period up to a maximum of 3 months from the date of knowledge.

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