Evaluations of Model of Community FCAMHS (LOT 1) and of the Framework of SECURE STAIRES (LOT 2)

Arden & GEM CSU acting on behalf of NHS England - Health and Justice and Specialised Commissioning are inviting suitably qualified organisations to offer high quality evaluation of:

1. LOT 1: Evaluation of Model of Specialist Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services for High Risk Young People with Complex Needs (Community Forensic CAMHS - WP1);
2. LOT 2: Evaluation of the Framework of Integrated Care for the Children and Young People's Secure Estate (SECURE STAIRS - WP2).

The procurement will consist of two lots. Organisations will be able to bid for more than one lot. The contract will be for 3 years with planned commencement date 1 April 2018. The financial envelope for each LOT is £150k per annum excluding VAT (£450k in total per each LOT for the duration of the contract).

If you wish to submit a bid please register on https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk. The ITT reference numbers are:

• itt_811 for Qualification Questionnaire
• itt_812 for LOT 1
• itt_813 for LOT 2.

For further information on each LOT please refer to the attached OJEU notice.

Additional information: Arden and GEM CSU is managing this Procurement in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations2015 (the "Regulations").

The Contracting Authority will be using an eTendering system in this procurement exercise.

Suppliers Instructions: How to Express Interest in this Tender.

1. Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once).

Browse to the eSourcing Portal: https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register -

Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details.

• Note the user-name you chose and click 'Save' when complete.
• You will shortly receive an e-mail with your unique password(please keep this secure).
• 2.Express an Interest in the tender
• Login to the portal with the username/password.
• Click the 'PQQs / ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier).
• Click on the relevant ITT [itt_811 Qualification Questionnaire for both LOTS; itt_812 Technical and Commercial Envelope LOT 1; itt_813 Technical and Commercial Envelope LOT 2] to access the content.
• Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page.
• This will move the PQQ /ITT into your 'My PQQs/ 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 'PQQ/ ITT Details' box.
• 3.Responding to the tender
• Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ 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, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ/ ITT.
• There may be a mixture of on-line and off-line actions for you to perform (there is detailed on-line help available).

You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the on-line help, or contact the eTendering help-desk.