Issue details

The procurement process for this opportunity was a Mini-Competition under the GMCA Education, Work and Skills Flexible Procurement System (FPS). This procurement was subject to the Public Contract Regulations 2015 under the Light Touch Regime.

In total 1 bid was received.

The selection process evaluated the bidder’s response on the following criteria:

• Delivery Model - 25%
• Engagement and Stakeholder Management - 15%
• Mobilisation and Implementation - 10%
• Performance and Contract Management - 15%
• Value for Money - 10%
• IPS Grow / Fidelity Reviews - 5%

Social Value was weighted as 20% of the overall score (12% Qualitative and 8% Quantitative) and was evaluated via the Social Value Portal.

Quality questions were assessed initially by individual evaluators, with each question being evaluated by a minimum of three evaluators who had all completed and signed Conflict of Interest declarations.

In addition to the previously mentioned assessment criteria, bidders were also subject to comprehensive Finance and Economic Standing, Information Governance and Safeguarding evaluations. These were carried out by specialists within GMCA and conducted in line with the processes published within the documentation.

A contract for services will be awarded to The Growth Company for the delivery of GMCA 1409 Working Well: Individual Placement and Support in Primary Care.

The contract will commence on 28th May 2025, and the initial period is due to end on 31st March 2027. The GMCA has reserved the right to extend this contract for an additional 12-month period up to 31st March 2028.

The value of the initial period is £5,00,000 and the value of the 12 month extension period is £2,400,000, bringing the total potential lifetime value to £7,400,000.