Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Welsh Government
Corporate Procurement Services, Cathays Park
Cardiff
CF10 3NQ
UK
Telephone: +44 3000257095
E-mail: catherine.evans@gov.wales
NUTS: UKL
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://wales.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0007
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Suite of Diversity and Inclusion Training
Reference number: C261/2020/2021
II.1.2) Main CPV code
80570000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The contract relates to the appointment of supplier(s) to design and/or deliver diversity and inclusion training for Board members, all those involved in public appointment recruitment campaigns and for individuals from under-represented groups who are interested in obtaining a public appointment. There are 5 lots, and each lot listed below will be appointed to a single supplier (or main supplier from a successful consortium bid) to deliver the work outlined within this specification.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
152 500.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Near Ready Leadership Programme
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80420000
80521000
80522000
80570000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
A Near Ready Leadership Programme for disabled people and individuals from Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic communities. This will be aimed at people from these groups who already have leadership experience and would like to become a board member on a public body in Wales. The client will invite people from these groups to apply for a place on this course.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Fair Recruitment Practices
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80420000
80521000
80522000
80570000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Training for all those involved in public appointment recruitment campaigns, including, but not limited to Chairs, Board Members, Senior Independent Panel Members and some members of the Senior Civil Service.
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Public Leaders of the Future Programme
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80420000
80521000
80522000
80570000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
A Public Leaders of the Future Programme for disabled and ethnic minority individuals. The intention is to include other under-represented groups, such as LGBT+ in the future. The programme will focus on helping people to develop the skills and experience needed to move towards the goal of achieving a board position on a public body. The client will invite people from these groups to apply for a place on this programme.
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Board Member Induction Training
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80420000
80521000
80522000
80570000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Induction Training for new Board Members of non-health public bodies (there is a separate induction programme for health appointees), which will include a section on diversity & inclusion.
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Diversity and Inclusion Training
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80420000
80521000
80522000
80570000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Training for all those involved in public appointment recruitment campaigns, including, but not limited to Chairs, Board Members, Senior Independent Panel Members and some members of the Senior Civil Service
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
28/05/2021
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
Please note there will be an event held for this opportunity.
This will be an Open briefing for bidders - details as follows:
11 May 2021 at 11.30am - 13:30pm via Microsoft Teams. Up to 2 individuals per company. RSVP – cath.evans@gov.wales or Lauren.goulder@gov.wales by 7 May 2021.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=110175.
(WA Ref:110175)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
29/04/2021