Telford & Wrekin Council: Children And Families Support Services (CAFSS) West Midlands

  Telford & Wrekin Council is using Delta eSourcing to run this tender exercise

Notice Summary
Title: Children And Families Support Services (CAFSS) West Midlands
Notice type: Contract Notice
Authority: Telford & Wrekin Council
Nature of contract: Services
Procedure: Restricted
Short Description: Children and Families Support Services will provide non-accommodation services to children, young people and families. The following West Midlands Local Authorities and Trusts are also intending to use this DPS. These include the following - Staffordshire County Council, Birmingham Children’s Trust Community Interest Company, Coventry City Council, Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council, The County of Herefordshire District Council, Sandwell Children’s Trust, Shropshire Council, Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council, The Council of the City of Stoke-on-Trent, Borough of Telford & Wrekin, Walsall Council, Warwickshire County Council, City of Wolverhampton Council, Worcestershire County Council, Worcestershire Children First, Birmingham City Council, Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, and Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Clinical Commissioning Group
Published: 31/01/2022 18:26
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UK-Telford: Social services.
Section I: Contracting Authority
      I.1) Name and addresses
             Telford & Wrekin Council
             Civic Offices, Telford, TF3 4LF, United Kingdom
             Tel. +44 1952388914, Email: CAFSS@telford.gov.uk
             Contact: Sharon Smith
             Main Address: https://www.bipsolutions.com
             NUTS Code: UKG3
      I.2) Joint procurement
      The contract involves joint procurement: Yes.
      In the case of joint procurement involving different countries, state applicable national procurement law: Not provided       
      The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body: No.
      I.3) Communication
      The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Telford:-Social-services./VAG3N866K5
      Additional information can be obtained from: the abovementioned address
      Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically via https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/VAG3N866K5 to 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: Not provided
      I.4) Type of the contracting authority
            Regional or local authority
      I.5) Main activity
            Health

Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
      II.1.1) Title: Children And Families Support Services (CAFSS) West Midlands       
      Reference Number: Not provided
      II.1.2) Main CPV Code:
      85320000 - Social services.

      II.1.3) Type of contract: SERVICES
      II.1.4) Short description: Children and Families Support Services will provide non-accommodation services to children, young people and families. The following West Midlands Local Authorities and Trusts are also intending to use this DPS.
These include the following - Staffordshire County Council, Birmingham Children’s Trust Community Interest Company, Coventry City Council, Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council, The County of Herefordshire District Council, Sandwell Children’s Trust, Shropshire Council, Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council, The Council of the City of Stoke-on-Trent, Borough of Telford & Wrekin, Walsall Council, Warwickshire County Council, City of Wolverhampton Council, Worcestershire County Council, Worcestershire Children First, Birmingham City Council, Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, and Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Clinical Commissioning Group       
      II.1.5) Estimated total value:
      Value excluding VAT: 231,711,000       
      Currency: GBP
      II.1.6) Information about lots:
      This contract is divided into lots: Yes       
      Tenders may be submitted for: All lots
      Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: Not provided
      The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots: Not provided

II.2) Description
II.2) Description Lot No. 1
      
      II.2.1) Title: Therapy       
      Lot No: Lot 1       
      II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
      85320000 - Social services.
      85300000 - Social work and related services.
      85310000 - Social work services.
      85312000 - Social work services without accommodation.
      85312320 - Counselling services.
      85311000 - Social work services with accommodation.
      
      II.2.3) Place of performance:
      UKG WEST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND)
      
      II.2.4) Description of procurement: Lot 1 - Therapy - consists of 25 different Categories - Category 1 - Play Therapy, Category 2 - Thera play, Category 3 – Therapeutic/Attachment focused parenting support, Category 4 - Therapeutic Life Story work, Category 5 - Psychotherapy, Category 6 - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Category 7 - Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy, Category 8 - Solution Focused BRIEF Therapy, Category 9 - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for the child, Category 10 - Multi Systemic Therapy, Category 11 - Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Category 12 - Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (branch of CBT), Category 13 - Neuro Integration System Therapy (NIS) , Category 14 - Educational Psychotherapy, Category 15 - Art, Category 16 - Music, Category 17 - Drama, Category 18 - Lego therapy, Category 19 - Dance Movement Therapy, Category 20 – Group Programmes, Category 21 - Non-Violent Resistance (NVR), Category 22 - Secure Base / Safe Base Parenting Programme, Category 23 - Therapeutic support for sexualised behaviour/ sexually harmful behaviour, Category 24 - Specialist Assessment, Category 25 – Counselling

The DPS is a 2-stage process:
Stage 1 - All providers who meet the selection criteria within the online Questionnaire and are not excluded will be admitted to the DPS. New providers can also apply to join the DPS at any point during its lifetime.
Stage 2 - Contracts are awarded during the second stage. A Call-Off competition will be put out inviting each approved provider on the DPS Approved Provider list relating to the particular Lot.
      II.2.5) Award criteria:
            Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents            
      II.2.6) Estimated value:
      Value excluding VAT: 41,000,000       
      Currency: GBP       
      II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
      Duration in months: 48       
      This contract is subject to renewal: Yes       
      Description of renewals: The Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice to indicate it’s intentions.
      II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited:
             Envisaged minimum number: 1
             
      Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates: There will be no limit on the number of providers that may join the DPS for each Lot. New providers can also apply to join the DPS at any point during its lifetime. However providers should note that admission onto the DPS is not a guarantee of being awarded any contracts and there is also no guarantee of volume or value of spend to be let via this DPS.
      II.2.10) Information about variants:
      Variants will be accepted: Yes
      II.2.11) Information about options:
      Options:       No             
      Description of options: Not provided
      II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
      Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: No
      II.2.13) Information about European Union funds:
      The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No       
      Identification of the project: Not provided             
      II.2.14) Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/VAG3N866K5       
II.2) Description Lot No. 2
      
      II.2.1) Title: Psychological Assessment       
      Lot No: Lot 2       
      II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
      85320000 - Social services.
      85300000 - Social work and related services.
      85310000 - Social work services.
      85312320 - Counselling services.
      85311000 - Social work services with accommodation.
      
      II.2.3) Place of performance:
      UKG WEST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND)
      
      II.2.4) Description of procurement: The type of Psychological Assessment required to be undertaken by the Provider will depend on whether it is Court directed or whether the Lead Council/Contracting Authority is directing the work. The requirement will be identified within the initial referral and detailed within the ISA (Individual Service Agreement).
      II.2.5) Award criteria:
            Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents            
      II.2.6) Estimated value:
      Value excluding VAT: 15,000,000       
      Currency: GBP       
      II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
      Duration in months: 48       
      This contract is subject to renewal: Yes       
      Description of renewals: The Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice to indicate it’s intentions.
      II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited:
             Envisaged number of candidates: 1
            
      Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates: There will be no limit on the number of providers that may join the DPS for each Lot. New providers can also apply to join the DPS at any point during its lifetime. However providers should note that admission onto the DPS is not a guarantee of being awarded any contracts and there is also no guarantee of volume or value of spend to be let via this DPS.
      II.2.10) Information about variants:
      Variants will be accepted: No
      II.2.11) Information about options:
      Options:       No             
      Description of options: Not provided
      II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
      Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: No
      II.2.13) Information about European Union funds:
      The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No       
      Identification of the project: Not provided             
      II.2.14) Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/VAG3N866K5       
II.2) Description Lot No. 3
      
      II.2.1) Title: Parent and Child Community Parenting Assessment       
      Lot No: Lot 3       
      II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
      85312320 - Counselling services.
      85320000 - Social services.
      85300000 - Social work and related services.
      85310000 - Social work services.
      85311000 - Social work services with accommodation.
      
      II.2.3) Place of performance:
      UKG WEST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND)
      
      II.2.4) Description of procurement: The service will be provided to parents and their children who are required to undertake an assessment of their parenting capacity and / or ability.
      II.2.5) Award criteria:
            Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents            
      II.2.6) Estimated value:
      Value excluding VAT: 10,200,000       
      Currency: GBP       
      II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
      Duration in months: 48       
      This contract is subject to renewal: Yes       
      Description of renewals: The Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice to indicate it’s intentions.
      II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited:
             Envisaged minimum number: 1
             
      Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates: There will be no limit on the number of providers that may join the DPS for each Lot. New providers can also apply to join the DPS at any point during its lifetime. However providers should note that admission onto the DPS is not a guarantee of being awarded any contracts and there is also no guarantee of volume or value of spend to be let via this DPS.
      II.2.10) Information about variants:
      Variants will be accepted: No
      II.2.11) Information about options:
      Options:       No             
      Description of options: Not provided
      II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
      Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: No
      II.2.13) Information about European Union funds:
      The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No       
      Identification of the project: Not provided             
      II.2.14) Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/VAG3N866K5       
II.2) Description Lot No. 4
      
      II.2.1) Title: Parent and Child Residential Parenting Assessment       
      Lot No: Lot 4       
      II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
      85320000 - Social services.
      85300000 - Social work and related services.
      85310000 - Social work services.
      85312320 - Counselling services.
      85311000 - Social work services with accommodation.
      
      II.2.3) Place of performance:
      UKG WEST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND)
      
      II.2.4) Description of procurement: Residential Parenting Assessments conducted in a Residential Family Centre are intended to provide robust, fair and evidence based assessments of parenting skills and capability for Local Authorities and the Courts.
      II.2.5) Award criteria:
            Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents            
      II.2.6) Estimated value:
      Value excluding VAT: 29,100,000       
      Currency: GBP       
      II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
      Duration in months: 48       
      This contract is subject to renewal: Yes       
      Description of renewals: The Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice to indicate it’s intentions.
      II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited:
             Envisaged minimum number: 1
             
      Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates: There will be no limit on the number of providers that may join the DPS for each Lot. New providers can also apply to join the DPS at any point during its lifetime. However providers should note that admission onto the DPS is not a guarantee of being awarded any contracts and there is also no guarantee of volume or value of spend to be let via this DPS.
      II.2.10) Information about variants:
      Variants will be accepted: No
      II.2.11) Information about options:
      Options:       No             
      Description of options: Not provided
      II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
      Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: No
      II.2.13) Information about European Union funds:
      The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No       
      Identification of the project: Not provided             
      II.2.14) Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/VAG3N866K5       
II.2) Description Lot No. 5
      
      II.2.1) Title: Supervised Contact       
      Lot No: Lot 5       
      II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
      85320000 - Social services.
      85300000 - Social work and related services.
      85310000 - Social work services.
      85311000 - Social work services with accommodation.
      85312320 - Counselling services.
      
      II.2.3) Place of performance:
      UKG WEST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND)
      
      II.2.4) Description of procurement: Supervised contact will be required to ensure the physical safety and emotional wellbeing of a child during contact with family. It also assists in building and sustaining positive relationships.
      II.2.5) Award criteria:
            Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents            
      II.2.6) Estimated value:
      Value excluding VAT: 6,300,000       
      Currency: GBP       
      II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
      Duration in months: 48       
      This contract is subject to renewal: Yes       
      Description of renewals: The Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice to indicate it’s intentions.
      II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited:
             Envisaged minimum number: 1
             
      Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates: There will be no limit on the number of providers that may join the DPS for each Lot. New providers can also apply to join the DPS at any point during its lifetime. However providers should note that admission onto the DPS is not a guarantee of being awarded any contracts and there is also no guarantee of volume or value of spend to be let via this DPS.
      II.2.10) Information about variants:
      Variants will be accepted: No
      II.2.11) Information about options:
      Options:       No             
      Description of options: Not provided
      II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
      Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: No
      II.2.13) Information about European Union funds:
      The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No       
      Identification of the project: Not provided             
      II.2.14) Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/VAG3N866K5       
II.2) Description Lot No. 6
      
      II.2.1) Title: Family Group Conference       
      Lot No: Lot 6       
      II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
      85320000 - Social services.
      85300000 - Social work and related services.
      85310000 - Social work services.
      85311000 - Social work services with accommodation.
      85312320 - Counselling services.
      
      II.2.3) Place of performance:
      UKG WEST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND)
      
      II.2.4) Description of procurement: A family group conference is a process led by family members to plan and make decisions for a child who is at risk, often with support from an advocate.
      II.2.5) Award criteria:
            Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents            
      II.2.6) Estimated value:
      Value excluding VAT: 5,300,000       
      Currency: GBP       
      II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
      Duration in months: 48       
      This contract is subject to renewal: Yes       
      Description of renewals: The Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice to indicate it’s intentions.
      II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited:
             Envisaged minimum number: 1
             
      Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates: There will be no limit on the number of providers that may join the DPS for each Lot. New providers can also apply to join the DPS at any point during its lifetime. However providers should note that admission onto the DPS is not a guarantee of being awarded any contracts and there is also no guarantee of volume or value of spend to be let via this DPS.
      II.2.10) Information about variants:
      Variants will be accepted: No
      II.2.11) Information about options:
      Options:       No             
      Description of options: Not provided
      II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
      Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: No
      II.2.13) Information about European Union funds:
      The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No       
      Identification of the project: Not provided             
      II.2.14) Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/VAG3N866K5       
II.2) Description Lot No. 7
      
      II.2.1) Title: Mediation       
      Lot No: Lot 7       
      II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
      85311000 - Social work services with accommodation.
      85320000 - Social services.
      85300000 - Social work and related services.
      85310000 - Social work services.
      85312320 - Counselling services.
      
      II.2.3) Place of performance:
      UKG WEST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND)
      
      II.2.4) Description of procurement: The purpose of this service is to support families who are in conflict, meet with an independent trained mediator to help them settle their differences.
      II.2.5) Award criteria:
            Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents            
      II.2.6) Estimated value:
      Value excluding VAT: 5,400,000       
      Currency: GBP       
      II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
      Duration in months: 48       
      This contract is subject to renewal: Yes       
      Description of renewals: The Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice to indicate it’s intentions.
      II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited:
             Envisaged minimum number: 1
             
      Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates: There will be no limit on the number of providers that may join the DPS for each Lot. New providers can also apply to join the DPS at any point during its lifetime. However providers should note that admission onto the DPS is not a guarantee of being awarded any contracts and there is also no guarantee of volume or value of spend to be let via this DPS.
      II.2.10) Information about variants:
      Variants will be accepted: No
      II.2.11) Information about options:
      Options:       No             
      Description of options: Not provided
      II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
      Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: No
      II.2.13) Information about European Union funds:
      The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No       
      Identification of the project: Not provided             
      II.2.14) Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/VAG3N866K5       
II.2) Description Lot No. 8
      
      II.2.1) Title: Secure Transport       
      Lot No: Lot 8       
      II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
      85320000 - Social services.
      85300000 - Social work and related services.
      85310000 - Social work services.
      85312000 - Social work services without accommodation.
      85312320 - Counselling services.
      
      II.2.3) Place of performance:
      UKG WEST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND)
      
      II.2.4) Description of procurement: The purpose of this service is to offer Secure Transport/ supported transport in circumstances where a child (ren) or young person(s) cannot be transported safely.
      II.2.5) Award criteria:
            Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents            
      II.2.6) Estimated value:
      Value excluding VAT: 5,500,000       
      Currency: GBP       
      II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
      Duration in months: 48       
      This contract is subject to renewal: Yes       
      Description of renewals: The Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice to indicate it’s intentions.
      II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited:
             Envisaged minimum number: 1
             
      Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates: There will be no limit on the number of providers that may join the DPS for each Lot. New providers can also apply to join the DPS at any point during its lifetime. However providers should note that admission onto the DPS is not a guarantee of being awarded any contracts and there is also no guarantee of volume or value of spend to be let via this DPS.
      II.2.10) Information about variants:
      Variants will be accepted: No
      II.2.11) Information about options:
      Options:       No             
      Description of options: Not provided
      II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
      Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: No
      II.2.13) Information about European Union funds:
      The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No       
      Identification of the project: Not provided             
      II.2.14) Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/VAG3N866K5       
II.2) Description Lot No. 9
      
      II.2.1) Title: Occupational Therapy       
      Lot No: Lot 9       
      II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
      85320000 - Social services.
      85300000 - Social work and related services.
      85310000 - Social work services.
      85312000 - Social work services without accommodation.
      85312320 - Counselling services.
      
      II.2.3) Place of performance:
      UKG WEST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND)
      
      II.2.4) Description of procurement: This service aims to support children and young people to be as independent as possible in all areas of their lives and to function to the best of their ability.
      II.2.5) Award criteria:
            Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents            
      II.2.6) Estimated value:
      Value excluding VAT: 6,500,000       
      Currency: GBP       
      II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
      Duration in months: 48       
      This contract is subject to renewal: Yes       
      Description of renewals: The Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice to indicate it’s intentions.
      II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited:
             Envisaged minimum number: 1
             
      Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates: There will be no limit on the number of providers that may join the DPS for each Lot. New providers can also apply to join the DPS at any point during its lifetime. However providers should note that admission onto the DPS is not a guarantee of being awarded any contracts and there is also no guarantee of volume or value of spend to be let via this DPS.
      II.2.10) Information about variants:
      Variants will be accepted: No
      II.2.11) Information about options:
      Options:       No             
      Description of options: Not provided
      II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
      Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: No
      II.2.13) Information about European Union funds:
      The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No       
      Identification of the project: Not provided             
      II.2.14) Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/VAG3N866K5       
II.2) Description Lot No. 10
      
      II.2.1) Title: Speech and Language Therapy       
      Lot No: Lot 10       
      II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
      85320000 - Social services.
      85300000 - Social work and related services.
      85310000 - Social work services.
      85312000 - Social work services without accommodation.
      85312320 - Counselling services.
      
      II.2.3) Place of performance:
      UKG WEST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND)
      
      II.2.4) Description of procurement: This service aims to provide treatment, support and care for children who have difficulties with communication, or with eating, drinking and swallowing.
      II.2.5) Award criteria:
            Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents            
      II.2.6) Estimated value:
      Value excluding VAT: 7,000,000       
      Currency: GBP       
      II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
      Duration in months: 48       
      This contract is subject to renewal: Yes       
      Description of renewals: The Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice to indicate it’s intentions.
      II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited:
             Envisaged minimum number: 1
             
      Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates: There will be no limit on the number of providers that may join the DPS for each Lot. New providers can also apply to join the DPS at any point during its lifetime. However providers should note that admission onto the DPS is not a guarantee of being awarded any contracts and there is also no guarantee of volume or value of spend to be let via this DPS.
      II.2.10) Information about variants:
      Variants will be accepted: No
      II.2.11) Information about options:
      Options:       No             
      Description of options: Not provided
      II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
      Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: No
      II.2.13) Information about European Union funds:
      The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No       
      Identification of the project: Not provided             
      II.2.14) Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/VAG3N866K5       
II.2) Description Lot No. 11
      
      II.2.1) Title: Independent Person Service       
      Lot No: Lot 11       
      II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
      85320000 - Social services.
      85300000 - Social work and related services.
      85310000 - Social work services.
      85312000 - Social work services without accommodation.
      85312320 - Counselling services.
      
      II.2.3) Place of performance:
      UKG WEST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND)
      
      II.2.4) Description of procurement: This service aim is for an Independent Person required to take part in the criteria review of children and young people in Secure Accommodation or SAR under Regulation 15 of the Children (Secure Accommodation) Regulations 1991.
      II.2.5) Award criteria:
            Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents            
      II.2.6) Estimated value:
      Value excluding VAT: 3,000,000       
      Currency: GBP       
      II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
      Duration in months: 48       
      This contract is subject to renewal: Yes       
      Description of renewals: The Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice to indicate it’s intentions.
      II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited:
             Envisaged minimum number: 1
             
      Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates: There will be no limit on the number of providers that may join the DPS for each Lot. New providers can also apply to join the DPS at any point during its lifetime. However providers should note that admission onto the DPS is not a guarantee of being awarded any contracts and there is also no guarantee of volume or value of spend to be let via this DPS.
      II.2.10) Information about variants:
      Variants will be accepted: No
      II.2.11) Information about options:
      Options:       No             
      Description of options: Not provided
      II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
      Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: No
      II.2.13) Information about European Union funds:
      The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No       
      Identification of the project: Not provided             
      II.2.14) Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/VAG3N866K5       
II.2) Description Lot No. 12
      
      II.2.1) Title: Form F       
      Lot No: Lot 12       
      II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
      85320000 - Social services.
      85300000 - Social work and related services.
      85310000 - Social work services.
      85312000 - Social work services without accommodation.
      85312320 - Counselling services.
      
      II.2.3) Place of performance:
      UKG WEST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND)
      
      II.2.4) Description of procurement: The aim of this service is to primarily identify whether an applicant or applicants are suitable to be approved as foster carers, determine which kind of fostering and consider any terms of approval.
      II.2.5) Award criteria:
            Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents            
      II.2.6) Estimated value:
      Value excluding VAT: 9,100,000       
      Currency: GBP       
      II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
      Duration in months: 48       
      This contract is subject to renewal: Yes       
      Description of renewals: The Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice to indicate it’s intentions.
      II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited:
             Envisaged minimum number: 1
             
      Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates: There will be no limit on the number of providers that may join the DPS for each Lot. New providers can also apply to join the DPS at any point during its lifetime. However providers should note that admission onto the DPS is not a guarantee of being awarded any contracts and there is also no guarantee of volume or value of spend to be let via this DPS.
      II.2.10) Information about variants:
      Variants will be accepted: No
      II.2.11) Information about options:
      Options:       No             
      Description of options: Not provided
      II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
      Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: No
      II.2.13) Information about European Union funds:
      The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No       
      Identification of the project: Not provided             
      II.2.14) Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/VAG3N866K5       
II.2) Description Lot No. 13
      
      II.2.1) Title: Form C       
      Lot No: Lot 13       
      II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
      85320000 - Social services.
      85300000 - Social work and related services.
      85310000 - Social work services.
      85312000 - Social work services without accommodation.
      85312320 - Counselling services.
      
      II.2.3) Place of performance:
      UKG WEST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND)
      
      II.2.4) Description of procurement: This service aims to gather information about whether or not a specific family member is able to provide care to a child in the short term and long term.
      II.2.5) Award criteria:
            Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents            
      II.2.6) Estimated value:
      Value excluding VAT: 11,300,000       
      Currency: GBP       
      II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
      Duration in months: 48       
      This contract is subject to renewal: Yes       
      Description of renewals: The Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice to indicate it’s intentions.
      II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited:
             Envisaged minimum number: 1
             
      Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates: There will be no limit on the number of providers that may join the DPS for each Lot. New providers can also apply to join the DPS at any point during its lifetime. However providers should note that admission onto the DPS is not a guarantee of being awarded any contracts and there is also no guarantee of volume or value of spend to be let via this DPS.
      II.2.10) Information about variants:
      Variants will be accepted: No
      II.2.11) Information about options:
      Options:       No             
      Description of options: Not provided
      II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
      Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: No
      II.2.13) Information about European Union funds:
      The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No       
      Identification of the project: Not provided             
      II.2.14) Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/VAG3N866K5       
II.2) Description Lot No. 14
      
      II.2.1) Title: Special Guardianship Order (SGO)       
      Lot No: Lot 14       
      II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
      85320000 - Social services.
      85300000 - Social work and related services.
      85310000 - Social work services.
      85312000 - Social work services without accommodation.
      85312320 - Counselling services.
      
      II.2.3) Place of performance:
      UKG WEST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND)
      
      II.2.4) Description of procurement: This service aims to complete a special guardianship order assessment to determine the suitability of the proposed Special Guardian/s.
      II.2.5) Award criteria:
            Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents            
      II.2.6) Estimated value:
      Value excluding VAT: 28,600,000       
      Currency: GBP       
      II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
      Duration in months: 48       
      This contract is subject to renewal: Yes       
      Description of renewals: The Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice to indicate it’s intentions.
      II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited:
             Envisaged minimum number: 1
             
      Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates: There will be no limit on the number of providers that may join the DPS for each Lot. New providers can also apply to join the DPS at any point during its lifetime. However providers should note that admission onto the DPS is not a guarantee of being awarded any contracts and there is also no guarantee of volume or value of spend to be let via this DPS.
      II.2.10) Information about variants:
      Variants will be accepted: No
      II.2.11) Information about options:
      Options:       No             
      Description of options: Not provided
      II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
      Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: No
      II.2.13) Information about European Union funds:
      The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No       
      Identification of the project: Not provided             
      II.2.14) Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/VAG3N866K5       
II.2) Description Lot No. 15
      
      II.2.1) Title: SEND Mediation & Disagreement Resolution Services       
      Lot No: Lot 15       
      II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
      85320000 - Social services.
      85300000 - Social work and related services.
      85310000 - Social work services.
      85311000 - Social work services with accommodation.
      85312320 - Counselling services.
      
      II.2.3) Place of performance:
      UKG WEST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND)
      
      II.2.4) Description of procurement: This service aims to deliver Mediation by an independent third party (facilitator) and is designed to bring two parties together to clarify issues and help settle disagreements. SEND mediation arrangements are set out in Children and Families Act 2014 which apply specifically to parents and young people who are considering appealing to the Tribunal about EHC needs assessments and the special educational element of an EHC plan or who want mediation on the health and social care elements of an EHC plan.

The Children and Families Act 2014 requires all local authorities to make arrangements for parents and young people to receive information about mediation so that they can take part in mediation if they so choose before a possible appeal to the Tribunal.
      II.2.5) Award criteria:
            Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents            
      II.2.6) Estimated value:
      Value excluding VAT: 4,000,000       
      Currency: GBP       
      II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
      Duration in months: 48       
      This contract is subject to renewal: Yes       
      Description of renewals: The Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice to indicate it’s intentions.
      II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited:
             Envisaged minimum number: 1
             
      Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates: There will be no limit on the number of providers that may join the DPS for each Lot. New providers can also apply to join the DPS at any point during its lifetime. However providers should note that admission onto the DPS is not a guarantee of being awarded any contracts and there is also no guarantee of volume or value of spend to be let via this DPS.
      II.2.10) Information about variants:
      Variants will be accepted: No
      II.2.11) Information about options:
      Options:       No             
      Description of options: Not provided
      II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
      Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: No
      II.2.13) Information about European Union funds:
      The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No       
      Identification of the project: Not provided             
      II.2.14) Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/VAG3N866K5       
II.2) Description Lot No. 16
      
      II.2.1) Title: Return Home Interviews       
      Lot No: Lot 16       
      II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
      85320000 - Social services.
      85300000 - Social work and related services.
      85310000 - Social work services.
      85311000 - Social work services with accommodation.
      85312320 - Counselling services.
      
      II.2.3) Place of performance:
      UKG3 West Midlands
      
      II.2.4) Description of procurement: The purpose of this service is to gain in-depth discussions and identify and deal with any harm the child has suffered. Also to understand and try to address the reasons why the child or young person ran away, help the child feel safe and understand that they have options to prevent repeat instances of them running away.
      II.2.5) Award criteria:
            Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents            
      II.2.6) Estimated value:
      Value excluding VAT: 3,100,000       
      Currency: GBP       
      II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
      Duration in months: 48       
      This contract is subject to renewal: Yes       
      Description of renewals: The Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice to indicate it’s intentions.
      II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited:
             Envisaged minimum number: 1
             
      Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates: There will be no limit on the number of providers that may join the DPS for each Lot. New providers can also apply to join the DPS at any point during its lifetime. However providers should note that admission onto the DPS is not a guarantee of being awarded any contracts and there is also no guarantee of volume or value of spend to be let via this DPS.
      II.2.10) Information about variants:
      Variants will be accepted: No
      II.2.11) Information about options:
      Options:       No             
      Description of options: Not provided
      II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
      Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: No
      II.2.13) Information about European Union funds:
      The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No       
      Identification of the project: Not provided             
      II.2.14) Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/VAG3N866K5       
II.2) Description Lot No. 17
      
      II.2.1) Title: Positive Behaviour Support       
      Lot No: Lot 17       
      II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
      85320000 - Social services.
      85300000 - Social work and related services.
      85310000 - Social work services.
      85311000 - Social work services with accommodation.
      85312320 - Counselling services.
      
      II.2.3) Place of performance:
      UKG WEST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND)
      
      II.2.4) Description of procurement: The purpose of this service is to provide the right support for a person, their family and friends to help people lead a meaningful life and learn new skills without unnecessary restrictions.
      II.2.5) Award criteria:
            Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents            
      II.2.6) Estimated value:
      Value excluding VAT: 15,000,000       
      Currency: GBP       
      II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
      Duration in months: 48       
      This contract is subject to renewal: Yes       
      Description of renewals: The Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice to indicate it’s intentions.
      II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited:
             Envisaged minimum number: 1
             
      Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates: There will be no limit on the number of providers that may join the DPS for each Lot. New providers can also apply to join the DPS at any point during its lifetime. However providers should note that admission onto the DPS is not a guarantee of being awarded any contracts and there is also no guarantee of volume or value of spend to be let via this DPS.
      II.2.10) Information about variants:
      Variants will be accepted: No
      II.2.11) Information about options:
      Options:       No             
      Description of options: Not provided
      II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
      Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: No
      II.2.13) Information about European Union funds:
      The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No       
      Identification of the project: Not provided             
      II.2.14) Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/VAG3N866K5       
II.2) Description Lot No. 18
      
      II.2.1) Title: Parental Advocacy Service       
      Lot No: Lot 18       
      II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
      85320000 - Social services.
      85300000 - Social work and related services.
      85310000 - Social work services.
      85311000 - Social work services with accommodation.
      85312320 - Counselling services.
      
      II.2.3) Place of performance:
      UKG WEST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND)
      
      II.2.4) Description of procurement: This service will aim to provide Advocacy to help people who have substantial difficulty to, say what they want, secure their rights, represent their interests and obtain services they need. Advocates and advocacy providers work in partnership with the people they support and take their side.
      II.2.5) Award criteria:
            Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents            
      II.2.6) Estimated value:
      Value excluding VAT: 5,100,000       
      Currency: GBP       
      II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
      Duration in months: 48       
      This contract is subject to renewal: Yes       
      Description of renewals: The Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice to indicate it’s intentions.
      II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited:
             Envisaged minimum number: 1
             
      Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates: There will be no limit on the number of providers that may join the DPS for each Lot. New providers can also apply to join the DPS at any point during its lifetime. However providers should note that admission onto the DPS is not a guarantee of being awarded any contracts and there is also no guarantee of volume or value of spend to be let via this DPS.
      II.2.10) Information about variants:
      Variants will be accepted: No
      II.2.11) Information about options:
      Options:       No             
      Description of options: Not provided
      II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
      Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: No
      II.2.13) Information about European Union funds:
      The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No       
      Identification of the project: Not provided             
      II.2.14) Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/VAG3N866K5       
II.2) Description Lot No. 19
      
      II.2.1) Title: Children And Young People Mentoring And Advice       
      Lot No: Lot 19       
      II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
      85320000 - Social services.
      85300000 - Social work and related services.
      85310000 - Social work services.
      85311000 - Social work services with accommodation.
      85312320 - Counselling services.
      
      II.2.3) Place of performance:
      UKG WEST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND)
      
      II.2.4) Description of procurement: This service will assist a child or young person to come through their current difficulties and stresses and be able to lead self-fulfilling lives and build for the future.
      II.2.5) Award criteria:
            Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents            
      II.2.6) Estimated value:
      Value excluding VAT: 10,200,000       
      Currency: GBP       
      II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
      Duration in months: 48       
      This contract is subject to renewal: Yes       
      Description of renewals: The Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice to indicate it’s intentions.
      II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited:
             Envisaged minimum number: 1
             
      Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates: There will be no limit on the number of providers that may join the DPS for each Lot. New providers can also apply to join the DPS at any point during its lifetime. However providers should note that admission onto the DPS is not a guarantee of being awarded any contracts and there is also no guarantee of volume or value of spend to be let via this DPS.
      II.2.10) Information about variants:
      Variants will be accepted: No
      II.2.11) Information about options:
      Options:       No             
      Description of options: Not provided
      II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
      Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: No
      II.2.13) Information about European Union funds:
      The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No       
      Identification of the project: Not provided             
      II.2.14) Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/VAG3N866K5       
II.2) Description Lot No. 20
      
      II.2.1) Title: Positive Activities/One Day Experiences       
      Lot No: Lot 20       
      II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
      85320000 - Social services.
      85300000 - Social work and related services.
      85310000 - Social work services.
      85311000 - Social work services with accommodation.
      85312320 - Counselling services.
      
      II.2.3) Place of performance:
      UKG WEST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND)
      
      II.2.4) Description of procurement: This service will offer an opportunity to provide professionally organised activities, giving experiences for children and young people that they wouldn’t normally get in their everyday lives.
      II.2.5) Award criteria:
            Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents            
      II.2.6) Estimated value:
      Value excluding VAT: 11,011,000       
      Currency: GBP       
      II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
      Duration in months: 48       
      This contract is subject to renewal: Yes       
      Description of renewals: The Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice to indicate it’s intentions.
      II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited:
             Envisaged minimum number: 1
             
      Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates: There will be no limit on the number of providers that may join the DPS for each Lot. New providers can also apply to join the DPS at any point during its lifetime. However providers should note that admission onto the DPS is not a guarantee of being awarded any contracts and there is also no guarantee of volume or value of spend to be let via this DPS.
      II.2.10) Information about variants:
      Variants will be accepted: No
      II.2.11) Information about options:
      Options:       No             
      Description of options: Not provided
      II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
      Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: No
      II.2.13) Information about European Union funds:
      The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No       
      Identification of the project: Not provided             
      II.2.14) Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/VAG3N866K5       


Section III: Legal, Economic, Financial And Technical Information
   III.1) Conditions for participation
      III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
      List and brief description of conditions:          
      Not Provided       
      III.1.2) Economic and financial standing       
      List and brief description of selection criteria:       
      Not Provided    
      Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required (if applicable) :       
      Not Provided    
      III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
      List and brief description of selection criteria:       
      Not Provided      
      Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required (if applicable) :          
      Not Provided   
      III.1.5) Information about reserved contracts (if applicable)   
      The contract is reserved to sheltered workshops and economic operators aiming at the social and professional integration of disabled or disadvantaged persons: No       
      The execution of the contract is restricted to the framework of sheltered employment programmes: No    
      
   III.2) Conditions related to the contract
      III.2.1) Information about a particular profession    
      Reference to the relevant law, regulation or administrative provision:          
      Not Provided    
      III.2.2) Contract performance conditions          
      Not Provided          
      III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
      Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract: No

Section IV: Procedure
   IV.1) Description RESTRICTED
      IV.1.1) Type of procedure: Restricted   
   
   IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system    
         The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement - NO        
         The procurement involves the setting up of a dynamic purchasing system - NO    
         In the case of framework agreements justification for any duration exceeding 4 years: Not Provided    
   
   
   IV.1.6) Information about electronic auction:
      An electronic auction will be used: No
      Additional information about electronic auction: Not provided
   IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
      The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes       
   IV.2) Administrative information
      IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure:
         Notice number in the OJ S: Not provided       
      IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
       Date: 02/03/2022
      IV.2.3) Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates: Not Provided       
      IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English,       
      IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender: Not Provided      
      

Section VI: Complementary Information
   VI.1) Information about recurrence
   This is a recurrent procurement: No    
   Estimated timing for further notices to be published: Not provided
   VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
   Electronic ordering will be used No       
   Electronic invoicing will be accepted No       
   Electronic payment will be used No       
   VI.3) Additional Information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Please note this is a DPS therefore the time limit for receipt of tenders at section IV.2.2) is initially 30 days, The DPS will be open for 4 years from 30th May 2022 to 30th May 2026. The Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice to indicate it’s intentions.

Evaluations will be undertaken quarterly for the first year of the DPS and this will then reduce to twice yearly for the remainder of the DPS. The initial tranche of evaluations will be completed by 1st April 2022.

Providers must read through this set of instructions and follow the process to access, correspond and respond to this opportunity.
If you experience any difficulties at any time during the tender process please contact the Delta eSourcing Helpdesk on 0845 270 7050 or email helpdesk@delta-esourcing.com.

The information and/or documents for this opportunity are available on https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta. You must register on this site to respond, if you are already registered you will not need to register again, simply use your existing username and password. There is a password reminder link on the homepage. Potential suppliers must log in and add the Access Code VAG3N866K5. Please ensure you follow any instruction provided to you here.

Communication will only be accepted via ‘email the buyer’ through the Delta Message Centre.

The Questionnaire must be completed and submitted electronically using the tenderbox through www.delta-esourcing.com.

Call-off from this DPS is available for any other local authority, public sector body or educational establishment within the West Midlands area if required, although it should be noted that there is no obligation for any organisation referenced to use the DPS during its validity period. The DPS may also be utilised by any private sector companies, with the process being managed by Telford & Wrekin Council on their behalf.

PLEASE NOTE, AS THIS IS A DPS EXERCISE ANY SUPPLIER WHO IS APPROVED IN THE DPS WILL BE INVITED TO MINI-COMPETITIONS THROUGHOUT THE LIFECYCLE OF THE DPS.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Telford:-Social-services./VAG3N866K5

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/VAG3N866K5
   VI.4) Procedures for review
   VI.4.1) Review body:
             Telford & Wrekin Council
       Telford, United Kingdom
   VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures:
Not provided
   VI.4.3) Review procedure
   Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:    
    Not Provided    
   VI.4.4) Service from which information about the lodging of appeals may be obtained:
Not provided
   VI.5) Date Of Dispatch Of This Notice: 31/01/2022

Annex A



   IV) Address of the other contracting authority on behalf of which the contracting authority is purchasing
      Purchased on behalf of other contracting authority details:
      1: Contracting Authority
       Shropshire Council
       Shirehall, Abbey forgate, Shrewsbury, SY2 6ND, United Kingdom
       Email: procurement@shropshire.gov.uk
       Main Address: www.shropshire.gov.uk
       NUTS Code: UKG3

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Children And Families Support Services (CAFSS) West Midlands

UK-Telford: Social services.

Section I: Contracting authority/entity (as stated in the original notice)

I.1) Name and addresses
       Telford & Wrekin Council
       Civic Offices, Telford, TF3 4LF, United Kingdom
       Tel. +44 1952388914, Email: CAFSS@telford.gov.uk
       Contact: Sharon Smith
       Main Address: https://www.bipsolutions.com
       NUTS Code: UKG3

Section II: Object (as stated in the original notice)

II.1) Scope of the procurement
   
   II.1.1) Title: Children And Families Support Services (CAFSS) West Midlands      Reference number: Not Provided      
   II.1.2) Main CPV code:
      85320000 - Social services.
   
   II.1.3) Type of contract: SERVICES   
   II.1.4) Short Description: Children and Families Support Services will provide non-accommodation services to children, young people and families. The following West Midlands Local Authorities and Trusts are also intending to use this DPS.
These include the following - Staffordshire County Council, Birmingham Children’s Trust Community Interest Company, Coventry City Council, Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council, The County of Herefordshire District Council, Sandwell Children’s Trust, Shropshire Council, Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council, The Council of the City of Stoke-on-Trent, Borough of Telford & Wrekin, Walsall Council, Warwickshire County Council, City of Wolverhampton Council, Worcestershire County Council, Worcestershire Children First, Birmingham City Council, Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, and Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Clinical Commissioning Group

Section VI: Complementary information

V1.5) Date of dispatch of this notice: 28/02/2022

VI.6) Original notice reference:

   Notice Reference:    2022 - 414143   
   Notice number in OJ S: Not Provided
   Date of dispatch of the original notice: 31/01/2022

Section VII: Changes

VII.1) Information to be changed or added

      VII.1.1) Reason for change: Modification of original information submitted by the contracting authority    
      
      VII.1.2) Text to be corrected in original notice No: 1
                  
         Section Number: IV.2.2          
         Lot No: Not provided          
         Place of text to be modified: Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate          
         Instead of: Date: 02/03/2022          
         Read: Date: 29/05/2026
                                    
      
      VII.1.2) Text to be corrected in original notice No: 2
                  
         Section Number: VI.3          
         Lot No: Not provided          
         Place of text to be modified: Additional Information:          
         Instead of: 30th May 2022 to 30th May 2026          
         Read: 30th May 2022 to 29th May 2026
                                    
   
VII.2) Other additional information: For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Telford:-Social-services./VAG3N866K5

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/VAG3N866K5


Additional Addresses And Contact Points

   IV) Address of the other contracting entity on behalf of which the contracting entity is purchasing
      1. Contracting Authority/Entity:
          Shropshire Council
          Shirehall, Abbey forgate, Shrewsbury, SY2 6ND, United Kingdom
          Email: procurement@shropshire.gov.uk
          Main Address: www.shropshire.gov.uk
          NUTS Code: UKG3

Children And Families Support Services (CAFSS) West Midlands

UK-Telford: Social services.

Section I: Contracting authority/entity (as stated in the original notice)

I.1) Name and addresses
       Telford & Wrekin Council
       Civic Offices, Telford, TF3 4LF, United Kingdom
       Tel. +44 1952388914, Email: CAFSS@telford.gov.uk
       Contact: Sharon Smith
       Main Address: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/telford/aspx/Home, Address of the buyer profile: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/telford/aspx/Home
       NUTS Code: UKG3

Section II: Object (as stated in the original notice)

II.1) Scope of the procurement
   
   II.1.1) Title: Children And Families Support Services (CAFSS) West Midlands      Reference number: Not Provided      
   II.1.2) Main CPV code:
      85320000 - Social services.
   
   II.1.3) Type of contract: SERVICES   
   II.1.4) Short Description: Children and Families Support Services will provide non-accommodation services to children, young people and families. The following West Midlands Local Authorities and Trusts are also intending to use this DPS. These include the following - Staffordshire County Council, Birmingham Children’s Trust Community Interest Company, Coventry City Council, Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council, The County of Herefordshire District Council, Sandwell Children’s Trust, Shropshire Council, Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council, The Council of the City of Stoke-on-Trent, Borough of Telford & Wrekin, Walsall Council, Warwickshire County Council, City of Wolverhampton Council, Worcestershire County Council, Worcestershire Children First, Birmingham City Council, Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, and Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Clinical Commissioning Group

Section VI: Complementary information

V1.5) Date of dispatch of this notice: 10/04/2024

VI.6) Original notice reference:

   Notice Reference:    2024 - 414143   
   Notice number in OJ S:    2022/S 000 - 002779
   Date of dispatch of the original notice: 31/01/2022

Section VII: Changes

VII.1) Information to be changed or added

      VII.1.1) Reason for change: Modification of original information submitted by the contracting authority    
      
      VII.1.2) Text to be corrected in original notice No: 1
                  
         Section Number: I.3)          
         Lot No: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20          
         Place of text to be modified: I.3) Communicatin          
         Instead of: The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at www.delta-esourcing.com          
         Read: The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/telford/aspx/Home Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via https://in-tendhost.co.uk/telford/aspx/Home Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
                                    
   
VII.2) Other additional information: Please note the procurement documents are now available on
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/telford/aspx/Home
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Telford:-Social-services./VAG3N866K5

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/VAG3N866K5


Additional Addresses And Contact Points

   IV) Address of the other contracting entity on behalf of which the contracting entity is purchasing
      1. Contracting Authority/Entity:
          Shropshire Council
          Shirehall, Abbey forgate, Shrewsbury, SY2 6ND, United Kingdom
          Email: procurement@shropshire.gov.uk
          Main Address: www.shropshire.gov.uk
          NUTS Code: UKG3

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