Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
RHONDDA CYNON TAF COUNCIL
The Pavilions, Clydach Vale
Tonypandy
CF40 2XX
UK
Contact person: Kelly Smith
E-mail: kelly.smith@rctcbc.gov.uk
NUTS: UKL15
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.rctcbc.gov.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0276
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Employment Route Training Framework
II.1.2) Main CPV code
80000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Rhondda Cynon Taff, Adult Education currently runs an Employment Routes programme, which is unique within RCT as we aim to link both local smaller employers and larger national employers, sourcing the relevant people and delivering training to plug the skills deficit in RCT. Thus ensuring that employers have local people up skilled to fill local vacancies.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
756 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Construction
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL15
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This procurement relates to the appointment of a contractor to undertake the employment route training framework. The aim of project is delivering training to plug the skills deficit within Rhondda Cynon Taf area on behalf of the council.
The requirements are broken down into 4 lots, these are the 4 main areas of training that are required:
1. Construction
2. Rail
3. Civil & Plant
4. Security
The top five suppliers from each lot will be awarded the contract on a ranked basis. Tenderers are able to bid for one or more lots.
The below courses will cover a maximum of two weeks training and be delivered within community settings in and around RCT.
BSC Level 1 Award in Health & Safety in a Construction Environment - LBCC0449
(CSCS Card Training & Testing can be included)
BSC Level 2 Awareness in Principles of COSHH - LBCC0450 Y/502/8521
BSC Level 2 in Manual Handling - LBCC0447 601/2319/9
BSC Level 2 in Health & Safety in the Workplace - LBCC0446 601/2044/7
BSC Level 2 in Principles of Fire Safety - 601/2318/7
BSC Level 3 in Risk Assessing
STA Level 2 Emergency First Aid -603/2346/2
In House Asbestos Awareness
In House Working at Height
In House Confined Spaces
Further requirements of each lot are detailed in the tender documents.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 40
Price
/ Weighting:
60
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Rail
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL15
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This procurement relates to the appointment of a contractor to undertake the employment route training framework. The aim of project is delivering training to plug the skills deficit within Rhondda Cynon Taf area on behalf of the council.
The requirements are broken down into 4 lots, these are the 4 main areas of training that are required:
1. Construction
2. Rail
3. Civil & Plant
4. Security
The top five suppliers from each lot will be awarded the contract on a ranked basis. Tenderers are able to bid for one or more lots.
The below courses will cover a maximum of two weeks training and be delivered within community settings in and around RCT.
Sentinel Health & Safety Card for the Rails
Small Tools
Renewal of sentinel card
Further requirements of each lot are detailed in the tender documents.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 40
Price
/ Weighting:
60
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Civil & Plant
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL15
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This procurement relates to the appointment of a contractor to undertake the employment route training framework. The aim of project is delivering training to plug the skills deficit within Rhondda Cynon Taf area on behalf of the council.
The requirements are broken down into 4 lots, these are the 4 main areas of training that are required:
1. Construction
2. Rail
3. Civil & Plant
4. Security
The top five suppliers from each lot will be awarded the contract on a ranked basis. Tenderers are able to bid for one or more lots.
The courses below will cover a maximum of two weeks training and be delivered within community settings in and around RCT.
CPCS Red Trained Operator Card – Forward Tipping Dumper
CPCS Red Trained Operator Card – Ride on Roller
NRSWA Street Works Operative Card & Certificate
CPCS Telehandler
CPCS 360 Excavator
Further requirements of each lot are detailed in the tender documents.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 40
Price
/ Weighting:
60
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Security
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL15
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This procurement relates to the appointment of a contractor to undertake the employment route training framework. The aim of project is delivering training to plug the skills deficit within Rhondda Cynon Taf area on behalf of the council.
The requirements are broken down into 4 lots, these are the 4 main areas of training that are required:
1. Construction
2. Rail
3. Civil & Plant
4. Security
The top five suppliers from each lot will be awarded the contract on a ranked basis. Tenderers are able to bid for one or more lots.
The below courses will cover a maximum of two weeks training and be delivered within community settings in and around RCT:
AoFAQ Level 3 Certificate for Working as a Close Protection Operative within the Private Security Industry (RQF) Qualification Number: 603/1117/4
AoFAQ Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF) Qualification Number 603/2410/7
Further requirements of each lot are detailed in the tender documents.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 40
Price
/ Weighting:
60
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2022/S 000-008415
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Construction
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
17/06/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 5
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ARC Training Co Ltd
Office F1, Venture House, Navigation Park, Abercynon
Mountain Ash
CF454SN
UK
Telephone: +44 1443303005
NUTS: UKL15
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
4D Academy
Floor 3, 9 Compton Road
Tonypandy
CF401BE
UK
Telephone: +44 7590616467
NUTS: UKL15
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Passport to Employment Ltd
Top Floor, Principality House, 31 Taff Street
Pontypridd
CF374TR
UK
Telephone: +44 1443807980
NUTS: UKL15
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Coleg y Cymoedd
Heol y Coleg, Parc Nantgarw
Cardiff
CF157QX
UK
Telephone: +44 1443663230
NUTS: UKL15
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Arc Academy Uk Ltd
Unit 4/5 Centre Court, Treforest Industrial Estate
Pontypridd
Cf375YR
UK
Telephone: +44 1443842856
NUTS: UKL15
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 756 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Rail
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
24/06/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Coleg y Cymoedd
Heol y Coleg, Parc Nantgarw
Cardiff
CF157QX
UK
Telephone: +44 1443663230
NUTS: UKL15
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Arc Academy Uk Ltd
Unit 4/5 Centre Court, Treforest Industrial Estate
Pontypridd
Cf375YR
UK
Telephone: +44 1443842856
NUTS: UKL15
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Protech Training Academy
Unit 3 , Moy Road Industrial Estate
Taffs Well
CF157QR
UK
Telephone: +44 7436034956
NUTS: UKL15
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 756 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Title: Civil & Plant
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26/07/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 4
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
COMMERCIAL OPERATOR TRAINING SOLUTIONS LTD
COMMERCIAL OPERATOR TRAINING SOLUTIONS LTD, Skills House, Tank Farm Road
Llandarcy, Neath
SA106EN
UK
Telephone: +44 1792587250
Fax: +44 1792580817
NUTS: UKL15
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
optrain ltd
unit 4 lawn ind est,
rhymney
np225pw
UK
Telephone: +44 7813875142
NUTS: UKL15
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Coleg y Cymoedd
Heol y Coleg, Parc Nantgarw
Cardiff
CF157QX
UK
Telephone: +44 1443663230
NUTS: UKL15
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Arc Academy Uk Ltd
Unit 4/5 Centre Court, Treforest Industrial Estate
Pontypridd
Cf375YR
UK
Telephone: +44 1443842856
NUTS: UKL15
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 756 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Title: Security
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/08/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Coleg y Cymoedd
Heol y Coleg, Parc Nantgarw
Cardiff
CF157QX
UK
Telephone: +44 1443663230
NUTS: UKL1
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Rubicon Facilities Managment Ltd
113-116 Portland House, Bute Street
Cardiff
CF105EQ
UK
Telephone: +44 7990555956
NUTS: UKL15
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 756 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
(WA Ref:123687)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
Telephone: +44 2079477501
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
23/08/2022