Published date: 1 September 2022

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Awarded contract (published 20 December 2022)

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Health and social work services - 85000000

Location of contract

United Kingdom

Value of contract

£9,600,000

Procurement reference

DERBSCC001-DN609411-08223440

Published date

1 September 2022

Closing date

28 October 2022

Closing time

11am

Contract start date

1 October 2023

Contract end date

30 September 2026

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Negotiated procedure

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes


Description

Derbyshire County Council (DCC) is seeking a Sole Provider or consortium (working as one entity) to provide a free at the point of access independent advisory service funded by DCC, which is publicly recognised and provides advice, support and advocacy on a range of social and financial issues for clients living with or at risk of developing a long term health condition within the geographical area of Derbyshire (excluding Derby City). The Derbyshire Public Health Advisory Service (PHAS) will encompass an advisory service based in GP surgeries and an outreach advisory service in appropriate community venues to support the community wellness approach across all 8 districts in Derbyshire.

The Council is procuring the service as detailed in the specification Under the Light Touch Regime, using a bespoke procedure with negotiations. It is intended that the top scoring 3 bidders will be taken through to the negotiation stage following the initial evaluation. However the Council reserves the right to award the contract following the initial evaluation where a suitable solution is identified which meets the Councils requirements without negotiation. Please see tender documentation for further details.

There will be a six month mobilisation period commencing from early April 2023 to contract commencement date.

The contract will commence on 01 October 2023 for an initial period of 3 years with options to extend for two 24 month periods and one 12 month period up to a maximum of 8 years, subject to available funding.


More information

Additional text

To apply for this opportunity go to:
https://www.eastmidstenders.org/


About the buyer

Contact name

Jayne Smith

Address

County Hall
Matlock
DE4 3AG
England

Telephone

+44 1629536201

Email

jayne.smith@derbyshire.gov.uk

Website

http://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/