United Kingdom-Cardiff: Education and training services
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| Title | United Kingdom-Cardiff: Education and training services |
| OJEU (High Value) | 549486-2020 |
| Type | Invitation to tender |
| Date Published | 2020-11-16 |
| Deadline | 2021-01-27 12:00:00 |
| Nature Of Contract | Service contract |
| Awarding Authority | |
| Procedure | Open procedure |
| Description : |
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I.1) Name and addresses: NUTS code: UK I.2.3) The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body Communication I.3) Procurement documents (URL): External Portal Detected (Private Hosting) - Please note that access to this portal will be provided free of charge. Additional Information I.3.4) Additional information can be obtained from: I.3.6)Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via: External Portal Detected (Private Hosting) - Please note that access to this portal will be provided free of charge. I.4) Type of the contracting authority: BODY PUBLIC I.5.1) Main Activity: HEALTH Provision of Health Professional Education and Training Services (Phase 1) II.1.4) Short description Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) have responsibility for ensuring that the people and healthcare professionals of Wales benefit from a cohesive, consistent approach to education and training, and to workforce modernisation and planning. HEIW is seeking to procure high quality Health Professional Education and Training Services in Wales to ensure sustainability within the NHS workforce in Wales and to ensure the individual Welsh Health Board's Integrated Medium Term Plan workforce requirements are met. A number of key objectives have been established and will be embedded into the new proposed contracts. These include: — the need for inter-professional education (IPE), simulation and placement preparation to be embedded within the curriculum; — distance learning to build digital skills in healthcare delivery and digital solutions to support students living in rural areas; — widening access to students which includes lowering tariffs for a more inclusive entry, increased financial support for those from economically deprived areas; — renewed contract management requirements including Regional Education Consortiums between the Education Provider, Local Health Board and HEIW to ensure the key themes and objectives arising from ‘A Healthier Wales’ are met; — development of increasing numbers of placements within primary care, public health and social care settings, leading to a set percentage of student placements within these areas; — centralised placement support and quality management led by HEIW; — admissions requirements and quality monitoring measures, including Equality and Diversity; — increased levels of Welsh Language skills in the health and care workforce. Meeting these objectives will add significant value to student experience and future workforce of NHS Wales, ultimately improving the experience of services users/patients across Wales. The services have been divided into 18 lots. Some of the lots have been divided into sub-lots. Detailed information in relation to the Lotting Strategy is set out in the Invitation to Tender (ITT). II.01) Estimated value excluding VAT: GBP 1153047634 II.1.6) This contract is divided into lots: yes Nursing (Adult, Child and Mental Health) II.2.1) Lot No: 1 NUTS code: UKL II.1.4) Short description Provision of Health Professional Education and Training Services on behalf of NHS Wales. Lot 1 is for the provision of education and training services for nursing (adult, child and mental health) and is broken down into the following sub-lots for which individual contracts will be awarded: • 1a Cardiff and Vale University Health Board including Velindre (full time); • 1b Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Boundary (full and part time); • 1c Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (full time); • 1d Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (full and part time); • 1e Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (full and part time); • 1f Swansea Bay University Health Board (full and part time); • 1g Hywel Dda University Health Board North (full and part time); • 1h Hywel Dda University Health Board East, West and South (full and part time); • 1i Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board West (full and part time); • 1j Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Central (full and part time); • 1k Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board East (full and part time). Detailed information in relation to the Lotting Strategy (including lot 1) is set out in the Invitation to Tender (ITT) including the anticipated number of student intakes, range of student commissions per annum and the location of service delivery per sub-lot. II.2.5) Award criteria: Value excluding VAT: GBP 640806768 II.2.6) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system II.2.7) II.2.7) II.2.7.5) This contract is subject to renewal: yes II.2.7.6) Description of renewals: There will be three 12-month extension options from 1 August 2029. II.2.10) Variants will be accepted: no The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds): no Additional Information: The cost element takes the form of a fixed price on the basis of which bidders will compete on quality criteria only. Please refer to the award criteria as set out in the invitation to tender (ITT). Nursing Learning Disability II.2.1) Lot No: 2 NUTS code: UKL II.1.4) Short description Provision of Health Professional Education and Training Services on behalf of NHS Wales. Lot 2 is for the provision of education and training services for Nursing (Learning Disability) and is broken down into the following Sub-lots for which individual contracts will be awarded: 2a North Wales (Full Time) 2b South East Wales & Powys (Full Time) 2c South West & West Wales (Full Time) Detailed information in relation to the Lotting Strategy (including Lot 2) is set out in the Invitation to Tender (ITT) including the proposed number of student intakes, range of student commissions per annum and the location of service delivery per Sub-lot. II.2.5) Award criteria: Value excluding VAT: GBP 25439670 II.2.6) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system II.2.7) II.2.7) II.2.7.5) This contract is subject to renewal: yes II.2.7.6) Description of renewals: There will be three 12 month extension options from 1st August 2029. II.2.10) Variants will be accepted: no The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds): no Additional Information: The cost element takes the form of a fixed price on the basis of which bidders will compete on quality criteria only. Please refer to the award criteria as set out in the invitation to tender (ITT). Dispersed Learning: Nursing (Adult & Mental Health) II.2.1) Lot No: 3 NUTS code: UKL II.1.4) Short description Provision of Health Professional Education and Training Services on behalf of NHS Wales. Lot 3 is for the provision of education and training services for Dispersed Learning: Nursing (Adult & Mental Health) and is broken down into the following Sub-lots for which individual contracts will be awarded: 3a Powys (Full Time) 3b Hywel Dda (Full Time) Detailed information in relation to the Lotting Strategy (including Lot 3) is set out in the Invitation to Tender (ITT) including the proposed number of student intakes, range of student commissions per annum and the location of service delivery per Sub-lot. II.2.5) Award criteria: Value excluding VAT: GBP 20468700 II.2.6) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system II.2.7) II.2.7) II.2.7.5) This contract is subject to renewal: yes II.2.7.6) Description of renewals: There will be three 12 month extension options from 1st August 2029. II.2.10) Variants will be accepted: no The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds): no Additional Information: The cost element takes the form of a fixed price on the basis of which bidders will compete on quality criteria only. Please refer to the award criteria as set out in the invitation to tender (ITT). Distance Learning: Nursing (Adult, Child & Mental Health) II.2.1) Lot No: 4 NUTS code: UKL II.1.4) Short description Provision of Health Professional Education and Training Services on behalf of NHS Wales. Lot 4 is for the All Wales provision of education and training services for Distance Learning: Nursing (Adult, Child & Mental Health). Detailed information in relation to the Lotting Strategy (including Lot 4) is set out in the Invitation to Tender (ITT) including the proposed number of student intakes, range of student commissions per annum and the location of service delivery per Sub-lot. II.2.5) Award criteria: Value excluding VAT: GBP 30995460 II.2.6) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system II.2.7) II.2.7) II.2.7.5) This contract is subject to renewal: yes II.2.7.6) Description of renewals: There will be three 12 month extension options from 1st August 2029. II.2.10) Variants will be accepted: no The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds): no Additional Information: The cost element takes the form of a fixed price on the basis of which bidders will compete on quality criteria only. Please refer to the award criteria as set out in the invitation to tender (ITT). Midwifery II.2.1) Lot No: 5 NUTS code: UKL II.1.4) Short description Provision of Health Professional Education and Training Services on behalf of NHS Wales. Lot 5 is for the provision of education and training services for Midwifery and is broken down into the following Sub-lots for which individual contracts will be awarded: 5a South East Wales (Full and Part Time) 5b South East Wales and Powys (Full and Part Time) 5c South West Wales (Full and Part Time) 5d North Wales (Full and Part Time) Detailed information in relation to the Lotting Strategy (including Lot 5) is set out in the Invitation to Tender (ITT) including the proposed number of student intakes, range of student commissions per annum and the location of service delivery per Sub-lot. II.2.5) Award criteria: Value excluding VAT: GBP 70647034 II.2.6) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system II.2.7) II.2.7) II.2.7.5) This contract is subject to renewal: yes II.2.7.6) Description of renewals: There will be three 12 month extension options from 1st August 2029. II.2.10) Variants will be accepted: no The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds): no Additional Information: The cost element takes the form of a fixed price on the basis of which bidders will compete on quality criteria only. Please refer to the award criteria as set out in the invitation to tender (ITT). Occupational Therapy II.2.1) Lot No: 6 NUTS code: UKL II.1.4) Short description Provision of Health Professional Education and Training Services on behalf of NHS Wales. Lot 6 is for the provision of education and training services for Occupational Therapy and is broken down into the following Sub-lots for which individual contracts will be awarded: 6a South East Wales (Full Time / Post Graduate Diploma/MSc) 6b South East Wales (Part Time) 6c South West and West Wales (Full and Part Time) 6d North Wales and Powys (Full and Part Time) Detailed information in relation to the Lotting Strategy (including Lot 6) is set out in the Invitation to Tender (ITT) including the proposed number of student intakes, range of student commissions per annum and the location of service delivery per Sub-lot. II.2.5) Award criteria: Value excluding VAT: GBP 63652776 II.2.6) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system II.2.7) II.2.7) II.2.7.5) This contract is subject to renewal: yes II.2.7.6) Description of renewals: There will be three 12 month extension options from 1st August 2029. II.2.10) Variants will be accepted: no The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds): no Additional Information: The cost element takes the form of a fixed price on the basis of which bidders will compete on quality criteria only. Please refer to the award criteria as set out in the invitation to tender (ITT). Physiotherapy II.2.1) Lot No: 7 NUTS code: UKL II.1.4) Short description Provision of Health Professional Education and Training Services on behalf of NHS Wales. Lot 7 is for the provision of education and training services for Physiotherapy and is broken down into the following Sub-lots for which individual contracts will be awarded: 7a South East Wales (Full Time / Post Graduate Diploma/MSc) 7b South East Wales (Part Time) 7c South Wales and West Wales (Full Time / Post Graduate/Diploma/MSc) 7d North Wales (Full Time) 7e North Wales (Post Graduate Diploma/MSc) Detailed information in relation to the Lotting Strategy (including Lot 7) is set out in the Invitation to Tender (ITT) including the proposed number of student intakes, range of student commissions per annum and the location of service delivery per Sub-lot. II.2.5) Award criteria: Value excluding VAT: GBP 53511030 II.2.6) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system II.2.7) II.2.7) II.2.7.5) This contract is subject to renewal: yes II.2.7.6) Description of renewals: There will be three 12 month extension options from 1st August 2029. II.2.10) Variants will be accepted: no The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds): no Additional Information: The cost element takes the form of a fixed price on the basis of which bidders will compete on quality criteria only. Please refer to the award criteria as set out in the invitation to tender (ITT). Diagnostic Radiography II.2.1) Lot No: 8 NUTS code: UKL II.1.4) Short description Provision of Health Professional Education and Training Services on behalf of NHS Wales. Lot 8 is for the provision of education and training services for Diagnostic Radiography and is broken down into the following Sub-lots for which individual contracts will be awarded: 8a South East Wales (Full Time / HE Cert) 8b South West and West Wales (Full Time) 8c North Wales (Full Time) Detailed information in relation to the Lotting Strategy (including Lot 8) is set out in the Invitation to Tender (ITT) including the proposed number of student intakes, range of student commissions per annum and the location of service delivery per Sub-lot. II.2.5) Award criteria: Value excluding VAT: GBP 53513618 II.2.6) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system II.2.7) II.2.7) II.2.7.5) This contract is subject to renewal: yes II.2.7.6) Description of renewals: There will be three 12 month extension options from 1st August 2029. II.2.10) Variants will be accepted: no The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds): no Additional Information: The cost element takes the form of a fixed price on the basis of which bidders will compete on quality criteria only. Please refer to the award criteria as set out in the invitation to tender (ITT). Radiography and Oncology II.2.1) Lot No: 9 NUTS code: UKL II.1.4) Short description Provision of Health Professional Education and Training Services on behalf of NHS Wales. Lot 9 is for the All Wales provision of education and training services for Radiography and Oncology. Detailed information in relation to the Lotting Strategy (including Lot 9) is set out in the Invitation to Tender (ITT) including the proposed number of student intakes, range of student commissions per annum and the location of service delivery per Sub-lot. II.2.5) Award criteria: Value excluding VAT: GBP 10189476 II.2.6) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system II.2.7) II.2.7) II.2.7.5) This contract is subject to renewal: yes II.2.7.6) Description of renewals: There will be three 12 month extension options from 1st August 2029. II.2.10) Variants will be accepted: no The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds): no Additional Information: The cost element takes the form of a fixed price on the basis of which bidders will compete on quality criteria only. Please refer to the award criteria as set out in the invitation to tender (ITT). Podiatry II.2.1) Lot No: 10 NUTS code: UKL II.1.4) Short description Provision of Health Professional Education and Training Services on behalf of NHS Wales. Lot 10 is for the All Wales provision of education and training services for Podiatry. Detailed information in relation to the Lotting Strategy (including Lot 10) is set out in the Invitation to Tender (ITT) including the proposed number of student intakes, range of student commissions per annum and the location of service delivery per Sub-lot. II.2.5) Award criteria: Value excluding VAT: GBP 10529125 II.2.6) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system II.2.7) II.2.7) II.2.7.5) This contract is subject to renewal: yes II.2.7.6) Description of renewals: There will be three 12 month extension options from 1st August 2029. II.2.10) Variants will be accepted: no The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds): no Additional Information: The cost element takes the form of a fixed price on the basis of which bidders will compete on quality criteria only. Please refer to the award criteria as set out in the invitation to tender (ITT). Speech & Language Therapy II.2.1) Lot No: 11 NUTS code: UKL II.1.4) Short description Provision of Health Professional Education and Training Services on behalf of NHS Wales. Lot 11 is for the provision of education and training services for Speech & Language Therapy and is broken down into the following Sub-lots for which individual contracts will be awarded: 11a South, West and Mid-Wales (Full Time) 11b North Wales (Full Time) Detailed information in relation to the Lotting Strategy (including Lot 11) is set out in the Invitation to Tender (ITT) including the proposed number of student intakes, range of student commissions per annum and the location of service delivery per Sub-lot. II.2.5) Award criteria: Value excluding VAT: GBP 19360004 II.2.6) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system II.2.7) II.2.7) II.2.7.5) This contract is subject to renewal: yes II.2.7.6) Description of renewals: There will be three 12 month extension options from 1st August 2029. II.2.10) Variants will be accepted: no The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds): no Additional Information: The cost element takes the form of a fixed price on the basis of which bidders will compete on quality criteria only. Please refer to the award criteria as set out in the invitation to tender (ITT). Dietetics II.2.1) Lot No: 12 NUTS code: UKL II.1.4) Short description Provision of Health Professional Education and Training Services on behalf of NHS Wales. Lot 12 is for the provision of education and training services for Dietetics and is broken down into the following Sub-lots for which individual contracts will be awarded: 12a South, West and Mid-Wales (Full Time / Post Graduate Diploma/MSc) 12b North Wales (Full Time) Detailed information in relation to the Lotting Strategy (including Lot 12) is set out in the Invitation to Tender (ITT) including the proposed number of student intakes, range of student commissions per annum and the location of service delivery per Sub-lot. II.2.5) Award criteria: Value excluding VAT: GBP 23460954 II.2.6) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system II.2.7) II.2.7) II.2.7.5) This contract is subject to renewal: yes II.2.7.6) Description of renewals: There will be three 12 month extension options from 1st August 2029. II.2.10) Variants will be accepted: no The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds): no Additional Information: The cost element takes the form of a fixed price on the basis of which bidders will compete on quality criteria only. Please refer to the award criteria as set out in the invitation to tender (ITT). Paramedic Science II.2.1) Lot No: 13 NUTS code: UKL II.1.4) Short description Provision of Health Professional Education and Training Services on behalf of NHS Wales. Lot 13 is for the provision of education and training services for Paramedic Science and is broken down into the following Sub-lots for which individual contracts will be awarded: 13a South, West and Mid-Wales (Full Time) 13b North Wales (Full Time) Detailed information in relation to the Lotting Strategy (including Lot 13) is set out in the Invitation to Tender (ITT) including the proposed number of student intakes, range of student commissions per annum and the location of service delivery per Sub-lot. II.2.5) Award criteria: Value excluding VAT: GBP 23392800 II.2.6) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system II.2.7) II.2.7) II.2.7.5) This contract is subject to renewal: yes II.2.7.6) Description of renewals: There will be three 12 month extension options from 1st August 2029. II.2.10) Variants will be accepted: no The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds): no Additional Information: The cost element takes the form of a fixed price on the basis of which bidders will compete on quality criteria only. Please refer to the award criteria as set out in the invitation to tender (ITT). Practitioner Training Programme Healthcare Science (Biomedical Science) II.2.1) Lot No: 14 NUTS code: UKL II.1.4) Short description Provision of Health Professional Education and Training Services on behalf of NHS Wales. Lot 14 is for the All Wales provision of education and training services for Practitioner Training Programme Healthcare Science (Biomedical Science). Detailed information in relation to the Lotting Strategy (including Lot 14) is set out in the Invitation to Tender (ITT) including the proposed number of student intakes, range of student commissions per annum and the location of service delivery per Sub-lot. II.2.5) Award criteria: Value excluding VAT: GBP 11887722 II.2.6) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system II.2.7) II.2.7) II.2.7.5) This contract is subject to renewal: yes II.2.7.6) Description of renewals: There will be three 12 month extension options from 1st August 2029. II.2.10) Variants will be accepted: no The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds): no Additional Information: The cost element takes the form of a fixed price on the basis of which bidders will compete on quality criteria only. Please refer to the award criteria as set out in the invitation to tender (ITT). Operating Department Practitioners (ODP) II.2.1) Lot No: 15 NUTS code: UKL II.1.4) Short description Provision of Health Professional Education and Training Services on behalf of NHS Wales. Lot 15 is for the provision of education and training services for Operating Department Practitioners (ODP) and is broken down into the following Sub-lots for which individual contracts will be awarded: 15a South East Wales and Powys (Full Time) 15b South West and West Wales (Full Time) 15c North Wales (Full Time) Detailed information in relation to the Lotting Strategy (including Lot 15) is set out in the Invitation to Tender (ITT) including the proposed number of student intakes, range of student commissions per annum and the location of service delivery per Sub-lot. II.2.5) Award criteria: Value excluding VAT: GBP 21058250 II.2.6) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system II.2.7) II.2.7) II.2.7.5) This contract is subject to renewal: yes II.2.7.6) Description of renewals: There will be three 12 month extension options from 1st August 2029. II.2.10) Variants will be accepted: no The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds): no Additional Information: The cost element takes the form of a fixed price on the basis of which bidders will compete on quality criteria only. Please refer to the award criteria as set out in the invitation to tender (ITT). Dental Hygiene & Therapy II.2.1) Lot No: 16 NUTS code: UKL II.1.4) Short description Provision of Health Professional Education and Training Services on behalf of NHS Wales. Lot 16 is for the provision of education and training services for Dental Hygiene & Therapy and is broken down into the following Sub-lots for which individual contracts will be awarded: 16a South, West and Mid-Wales (Full Time) 16b North Wales (Full Time) Detailed information in relation to the Lotting Strategy (including Lot 16) is set out in the Invitation to Tender (ITT) including the proposed number of student intakes, range of student commissions per annum and the location of service delivery per Sub-lot. II.2.5) Award criteria: Value excluding VAT: GBP 30974238 II.2.6) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system II.2.7) II.2.7) II.2.7.5) This contract is subject to renewal: yes II.2.7.6) Description of renewals: There will be three 12 month extension options from 1st August 2029. II.2.10) Variants will be accepted: no The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds): no Additional Information: The cost element takes the form of a fixed price on the basis of which bidders will compete on quality criteria only. Please refer to the award criteria as set out in the invitation to tender (ITT). Practitioner Training Programme Healthcare Sciences II.2.1) Lot No: 18 NUTS code: UKL II.1.4) Short description Provision of Health Professional Education and Training Services on behalf of NHS Wales. Lot 18 is for the All Wales provision of education and training services for Practitioner Training Programme Healthcare Science. Detailed information in relation to the Lotting Strategy (including Lot 18) is set out in the Invitation to Tender (ITT) including the proposed number of student intakes, range of student commissions per annum and the location of service delivery per Sub-lot. II.2.5) Award criteria: Value excluding VAT: GBP 26492638 II.2.6) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system II.2.7) II.2.7) II.2.7.5) This contract is subject to renewal: yes II.2.7.6) Description of renewals: There will be three 12 month extension options from 1st August 2029. II.2.10) Variants will be accepted: no The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds): no Additional Information: The cost element takes the form of a fixed price on the basis of which bidders will compete on quality criteria only. Please refer to the award criteria as set out in the invitation to tender (ITT). Physicians Associates II.2.1) Lot No: 17 NUTS code: UKL II.1.4) Short description Provision of Health Professional Education and Training Services on behalf of NHS Wales. Lot 17 is for the provision of education and training services for Physicians Associates and is broken down into the following Sub-lots for which individual contracts will be awarded: 17a South, West and Mid-Wales (Full Time) 17b North Wales (Full Time) Detailed information in relation to the Lotting Strategy (including Lot 17) is set out in the Invitation to Tender (ITT) including the proposed number of student intakes, range of student commissions per annum and the location of service delivery per Sub-lot. II.2.5) Award criteria: Value excluding VAT: GBP 16667370 II.2.6) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system II.2.7) II.2.7) II.2.7.5) This contract is subject to renewal: yes II.2.7.6) Description of renewals: There will be three 12 month extension options from 1st August 2029. II.2.10) Variants will be accepted: no The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds): no Additional Information: The cost element takes the form of a fixed price on the basis of which bidders will compete on quality criteria only. Please refer to the award criteria as set out in the invitation to tender (ITT). III.1.2) Economic and financial standing III.1.2.2) Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents III.1.3) Technical and professional ability III.1.3.1.2) Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents III.2.2) Contract performance conditions As set out in the tender documents. Supplier's will be required to enter into terms and conditions of contract as set out in the ITT, and, save for matters of clarification or consistency, the draft contract terms and conditions are non-negotiable. III.2.3) Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract IV.1.1) Type of procedure: Open IV.2.1) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate IV.2.2) Date 2021-01-27 IV.2.2) Local time 12:00 IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders IV.2.7) Date 2021-01-27 IV.2.7) Local time 12:00 When this contract comes to an end, it is anticipated that there will be a requirement to re-tender subject to continuation of Welsh Government funding. VI.2.1) Electonic ordering will be used VI.2.2) Electronic invoicing will be accepted VI.2.3) Electronic payment will be used Additional Information: The services to which this notice relates fall within Regulations 74 to 76 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Regulations). Although the contracting authority may voluntarily adopt certain provisions in the Regulations neither the employment of any particular terminology nor any other indication shall be taken to mean that the contracting authority intends to hold itself bound by any of the Regulations save those applicable to services falling within Regulations 74 to 76. Bidders should note that they will be required to enter into terms and conditions of contract as set out in the tender documents and that save for matters of clarification or consistency the contracting authority will not negotiate the terms. As this is a procurement that falls under the LTR the contracting authority is proposing to use a procurement procedure, which is akin to the open procedure. Velindre University NHS Trust will award the contracting entity as hosts of NHS Wales Shared Services-Procurement Services. For the avoidance of doubt, HEIW will be entering into the contracts with the appointed providers. All tender costs and liabilities incurred by bidders shall be the sole responsibility of the bidders. The contracting authority reserves the right to award the contracts in whole or in part. The contracting authority reserves the right to pause, halt and/or annul the tendering process and not to award any of the contracts. The contracts to which this procurement relates, are funded via Welsh Government funding. Please refer to the draft contract terms and conditions for rights reserved to the contracting authority should the said funding cease or reduce. The proposed contracts are due to take effect on or around 1 August 2021 and provide for a 12-month implementation period. Delivery of the services under the proposed contracts are to commence upon the anticipated services commencement date (that is, on or around 1 August 2022). No contract payments are payable in respect of the 12-month implementation period. Whilst bidders are free to submit bids in respect of any number of lots and/or sub-lots, in relation to lot 1 successful bidders will be limited to the award of no more than 3 sub-lots. Please refer to the ITT for further details. Bidders to note that each sub-lot and/or lot (where relevant) will be evaluated separately using the pre-disclosed evaluation criteria set out in the ITT. To complete your formal proposal, please access the ITT via the Bravo eTenderwales portal where you will find a full suite of tender documentation. 1) register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) — browse the eSourcing portal: External Portal Detected (Private Hosting) - Please note that access to this portal will be provided free of charge. click the link to register; — accept the T’s and C’s and click ‘continue‘; — enter your correct business/user details; 2) express an Interest in the tender: — login to the portal with the username/password; — click the ‘ITT open to all suppliers‘ link; — click on ITT_83808; — click the ‘express interest‘ button at the top of the page; — this will move the ITT into your ‘my ITTs‘ page (this is a secure area reserved for your projects only); — you can now access any attachments by clicking ‘buyer attachments‘ in the ‘ITT details‘ box; 3) responding to the tender — click ‘my response‘ under ‘ITT details‘, you can choose to ‘create response‘ or to ‘decline to respond‘ (please give a reason if declining); — you can now use the ‘messages‘ function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification; — note the deadline for completion, and then follow the on screen instructions to complete the ITT. Note: the authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=103734 (WA Ref:103734) The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia. Review body: Date of dispatch of this notice : 2020-11-11 |
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