Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Welsh Government
Corporate Procurement Services, Cathays Park
Cardiff
CF10 3NQ
UK
Telephone: +44 3000623300
E-mail: CPSProcurementAdvice@gov.wales
NUTS: UKL
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://wales.gov.uk/?skip=1&lang=en
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0007
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
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
Jobs Growth Wales+ Youth Programme Framework Agreement ("JGW+ Programme")
Reference number: F033/2020/2021
II.1.2) Main CPV code
80300000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Welsh Government will shortly be commencing a procurement exercise for the delivery of the Jobs Growth Wales+ Youth Programme Framework Agreement ("JGW+ Programme") to provide support to young people who are not in education, employment or training.
Through individualised support the JGW+ Programme will equip young people aged 16 to 18 years with skills, qualifications, work experience and subsidised work to enable them to progress to learning at a higher level, an apprenticeship or into sustained employment at the earliest opportunity.
The JGW+ Programme will commence on 1 March 2022 and run for 4 years until March 2026 (with the option of an extension of up to 2 additional years).
The JGW+ Programme will be procured under the light touch regime, implemented through regulations 74 - 77 as applied to Schedule 3 services of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015) using a quasi-open procedure.
Please be advised that costs are fixed as set out in the Programme Specification, as such, there is no Commercial evaluation element to this tender.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
200 000 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
North Wales
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80300000
80310000
80500000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
Main site or place of performance:
Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Gwynedd, Isle of Anglesey, Wrexham.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Welsh Government will shortly be commencing a procurement exercise for the delivery of the Jobs Growth Wales+ Youth Programme Framework Agreement ("JGW+ Programme") to provide support to young people who are not in education, employment or training.
Through individualised support the JGW+ Programme will equip young people aged 16 to 18 years with skills, qualifications, work experience and subsidised work to enable them to progress to learning at a higher level, an apprenticeship or into sustained employment at the earliest opportunity.
The JGW+ Programme will commence on 1 March 2022 and run for 4 years until March 2026 (with the option of an extension of up to 2 additional years).
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 100
Price
/ Weighting:
0
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Contractors will need to be aware of current and emerging Welsh Government policy and commit to a flexible approach that is capable of responding to changing Ministerial priorities and labour market requirements. From time to time there may be a requirement to deliver new services aimed at supporting young people. Changes to the Programme Specification will be implemented in accordance with paragraphs A27. to A35. of the JGW+ Programme Specification and must be instructed in accordance with the process set out at Schedule 2 of the Framework Agreement. For the absolute avoidance of doubt, no variation or additional work in relation to the JGW+ Programme will amount to a modification of the overall nature of the JGW+ Framework Agreement.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
II.2.14) Additional information
The estimated total framework value is between 100m GBP - 200m GBP. Details of how the first year allocations are intended to be divided by the 4 Regional Lots is included within the Funding Allocation Methodology at Annex 1 in the JGW+ Programme Specification.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
South West and Mid Wales
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80300000
80310000
80500000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
Main site or place of performance:
Carmarthenshire, Neath Port Talbot, Pembrokeshire, Swansea, Ceredigion, Powys.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Welsh Government will shortly be commencing a procurement exercise for the delivery of the Jobs Growth Wales+ Youth Programme Framework Agreement ("JGW+ Programme") to provide support to young people who are not in education, employment or training.
Through individualised support the JGW+ Programme will equip young people aged 16 to 18 years with skills, qualifications, work experience and subsidised work to enable them to progress to learning at a higher level, an apprenticeship or into sustained employment at the earliest opportunity.
The JGW+ Programme will commence on 1 March 2022 and run for 4 years until March 2026 (with the option of an extension of up to 2 additional years).
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 100
Price
/ Weighting:
0
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Contractors will need to be aware of current and emerging Welsh Government policy and commit to a flexible approach that is capable of responding to changing Ministerial priorities and labour market requirements. From time to time there may be a requirement to deliver new services aimed at supporting young people. Changes to the Programme Specification will be implemented in accordance with paragraphs A27. to A35. of the JGW+ Programme Specification and must be instructed in accordance with the process set out at Schedule 2 of the Framework Agreement. For the absolute avoidance of doubt, no variation or additional work in relation to the JGW+ Programme will amount to a modification of the overall nature of the JGW+ Framework Agreement.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
II.2.14) Additional information
The estimated total framework value is between 100m - 200m GBP. Details of how the first year allocations are intended to be divided by the 4 Regional Lots is included within the Funding Allocation Methodology at Annex 1 in the JGW+ Programme Specification.
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
South Central Wales
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80300000
80310000
80500000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
Main site or place of performance:
Bridgend, Cardiff, Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Vale of Glamorgan.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Welsh Government will shortly be commencing a procurement exercise for the delivery of the Jobs Growth Wales+ Youth Programme Framework Agreement ("JGW+ Programme") to provide support to young people who are not in education, employment or training.
Through individualised support the JGW+ Programme will equip young people aged 16 to 18 years with skills, qualifications, work experience and subsidised work to enable them to progress to learning at a higher level, an apprenticeship or into sustained employment at the earliest opportunity.
The JGW+ Programme will commence on 1 March 2022 and run for 4 years until March 2026 (with the option of an extension of up to 2 additional years).
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 100
Price
/ Weighting:
0
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Contractors will need to be aware of current and emerging Welsh Government policy and commit to a flexible approach that is capable of responding to changing Ministerial priorities and labour market requirements. From time to time there may be a requirement to deliver new services aimed at supporting young people. Changes to the Programme Specification will be implemented in accordance with paragraphs A27. to A35. of the JGW+ Programme Specification and must be instructed in accordance with the process set out at Schedule 2 of the Framework Agreement. For the absolute avoidance of doubt, no variation or additional work in relation to the JGW+ Programme will amount to a modification of the overall nature of the JGW+ Framework Agreement.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
II.2.14) Additional information
The estimated total framework value is between 100m - 200m GBP. Details of how the first year allocations are intended to be divided by the 4 Regional Lots is included within the Funding Allocation Methodology at Annex 1 in the JGW+ Programme Specification.
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
South East Wales
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80300000
80310000
80500000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
Main site or place of performance:
Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Monmouthshire, Newport, Torfaen.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Welsh Government will shortly be commencing a procurement exercise for the delivery of the Jobs Growth Wales+ Youth Programme Framework Agreement ("JGW+ Programme") to provide support to young people who are not in education, employment or training.
Through individualised support the JGW+ Programme will equip young people aged 16 to 18 years with skills, qualifications, work experience and subsidised work to enable them to progress to learning at a higher level, an apprenticeship or into sustained employment at the earliest opportunity.
The JGW+ Programme will commence on 1 March 2022 and run for 4 years until March 2026 (with the option of an extension of up to 2 additional years).
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Tehnical
/ Weighting: 100
Price
/ Weighting:
0
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Contractors will need to be aware of current and emerging Welsh Government policy and commit to a flexible approach that is capable of responding to changing Ministerial priorities and labour market requirements. From time to time there may be a requirement to deliver new services aimed at supporting young people. Changes to the Programme Specification will be implemented in accordance with paragraphs A27. to A35. of the JGW+ Programme Specification and must be instructed in accordance with the process set out at Schedule 2 of the Framework Agreement. For the absolute avoidance of doubt, no variation or additional work in relation to the JGW+ Programme will amount to a modification of the overall nature of the JGW+ Framework Agreement.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
II.2.14) Additional information
The estimated total framework value is between 100m - 200m GBP. Details of how the first year allocations are intended to be divided by the 4 Regional Lots is included within the Funding Allocation Methodology at Annex 1 in the JGW+ Programme Specification.
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
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:
2021/S 010-021058
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: North Wales
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
03/09/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
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
Coleg Cambria
Kelsterton Road
Connah's Quay
CH54BR
UK
Telephone: +44 0000000000
NUTS: UKL
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Grwp Llandrillo Menai
Llandudno Road
Rhos on Sea
LL284HZ
UK
Telephone: +44 0000000
NUTS: UKL
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ASSOCIATED COMMUNITY TRAINING LIMITED
Ocean Park House, East Tyndall Street
Cardiff
CF245ET
UK
Telephone: +44 2920464727
NUTS: UKL
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 24 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: South West and Mid Wales
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
04/10/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 7
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 7
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 7
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ASSOCIATED COMMUNITY TRAINING LIMITED
Ocean Park House, East Tyndall Street
Cardiff
CF245ET
UK
Telephone: +44 2920464727
NUTS: UKL
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ITEC TRAINING SOLUTIONS LTD
ITEC TRAINING SOLUTIONS LTD, ITEC HOUSE PENARTH ROAD
CARDIFF
CF118TT
UK
Telephone: +44 0000000000
NUTS: UKL
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Pembrokeshire College
Merlins Bridge
Haverfordwest
SA611SZ
UK
Telephone: +44 0000000000
NUTS: UKL
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 50 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Title: South Central Wales
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
03/09/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
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
ASSOCIATED COMMUNITY TRAINING LIMITED
Ocean Park House, East Tyndall Street
Cardiff
CF245ET
UK
Telephone: +44 2920464727
NUTS: UKL
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ITEC TRAINING SOLUTIONS LTD
ITEC TRAINING SOLUTIONS LTD, ITEC HOUSE PENARTH ROAD
CARDIFF
CF118TT
UK
Telephone: +44 0000000000
NUTS: UKL1
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 76 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Title: South East Wales
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
03/09/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
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
ITEC TRAINING SOLUTIONS LTD
ITEC TRAINING SOLUTIONS LTD, ITEC HOUSE PENARTH ROAD
CARDIFF
CF118TT
UK
Telephone: +44 0000000000
NUTS: UKL
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ASSOCIATED COMMUNITY TRAINING LIMITED
Ocean Park House, East Tyndall Street
Cardiff
CF245ET
UK
Telephone: +44 2920464727
NUTS: UKL
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 50 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
The estimated total framework value is between 100m GBP - 200m GBP. Details of how the first year allocations are intended to be divided by the 4 Regional Lots is included within the Funding Allocation Methodology at Annex 1 in the JGW+ Programme Specification.
Agreement Start Date is 1 March 2022
The term of the Agreement is for 4 years and 1 calendar month (and with the option to award an extension of up to an additional two years on a 1 year plus 1 year basis). The Agreement term ends on 31 March 2026 (and with the option to award an extension of up to an additional two years on a 1 year plus 1 year basis if applicable).
(WA Ref:115098)
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
26/10/2021