Contract notice
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: kate.smith@gov.wales
NUTS: UKL
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.gov.wales
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0007
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/
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
Corporate Learning and Development Framework
Reference number: C183/2020/2021
II.1.2) Main CPV code
80500000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The Welsh Government has a diverse workforce of around 5500 civil servants responsible for supporting Welsh Ministers to deliver their priorities across all aspects of life in Wales. It is crucial that we invest in developing, improving and maintaining a broad range of skills, knowledge and experience to ensure Welsh Government staff have the capability and expertise required to successfully deliver current and future policies, services and commitments, alongside our statutory duties as an employer. In order to meet those aims, the Welsh Government wishes to establish a framework agreement for a corporate learning and development provision for its staff, working with highly experienced, engaging and collaborative providers who can deliver an efficient, cost effective and learner-orientated service. Bidders are invited to bid to provide the service requirements detailed in the main specification and relevant annex(es).
-Lot 1 – Health & Safety learning solutions
-Lot 2– First Aid learning solutions
-Lot 3 – Well-being & Resilience learning solutions
-Lot 4 – Personal & Team Development learning solutions
-Lot 5 – Core Skills for Civil Servants learning solutions
-Lot 6 – Equality, Diversity & Inclusion learning solutions
-Lot 7 – Digital & Data learning solutions
-Lot 8 – Policy Making, including Government Business and Legislation and Constitutional Affairs learning solutions
-Lot 9 –Facilitation
-Lot 10 – Provision of Coaches and Executive Coaches
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
220 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1 - Health and Safety learning solutions
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80560000
80500000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1 – Health & Safety learning solutions
Bidders are invited to submit Bids to be awarded a place on the Welsh Government's Learning & Development Framework.
Lot 1 will cover the provision of high quality learning and development solutions to ensure health and safety compliance, accreditation and knowledge. Courses required include Manual Handling, IOSH, Evacuation Chair, Fire Marshall and general Health and Safety.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 30
Cost criterion: Commercial
/ Weighting: 30
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Extension of 1 year plus 1 year (4 year total duration)
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
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
Lot 2 - First Aid learning solutions
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80560000
80500000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 2– First Aid learning solutions
Bidders are invited to submit Bids to be awarded a place on the Welsh Government's Learning & Development Framework.
Lot 2 will cover the provision of high quality learning and development solutions to ensure compliance with the relevant regulations in first aid provision, accreditation and knowledge. Courses required include First Aid at Work, Emergency First Aid at Work, Defibrillator operator and Medical Gases.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 70
Cost criterion: Commercial
/ Weighting: 30
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Extension of 1 year plus 1 year (4 year total duration)
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
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
Lot 3 - Well-being & Resilience learning solutions
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80500000
80511000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 3 - Well-being & Resilience learning solutions
Bidders are invited to submit Bids to be awarded a place on the Welsh Government's Learning & Development Framework.
Lot 3 will cover the development and delivery of the Welsh Government’s Well-being and Resilience curriculum through learning and development solutions intended to equip officials with the necessary skills, knowledge and behaviours required to focus on strengthening personal well-being and resilience.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 70
Cost criterion: Commercial
/ Weighting: 30
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Extension of 1 year plus 1 year (4 year total duration)
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
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
Lot 4 – Personal & Team Development learning solutions
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80500000
80511000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 4 – Personal & Team Development learning solutions
Bidders are invited to submit Bids to be awarded a place on the Welsh Government's Learning & Development Framework.
Lot 4 will cover the development and delivery of the Welsh Government’s personal and team learning and development curriculum, including a range of learning solutions such as leadership, performance management, emotional intelligence and the provision of recognised psychometric, feedback and strengths profiling tools.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 70
Cost criterion: Commercial
/ Weighting: 30
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Extension of 1 year plus 1 year (4 year total duration)
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
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: 5
II.2.1) Title
Lot 5 – Core Skills for Civil Servants learning solutions
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80500000
80511000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 5 - Core Skills for Civil Servants learning solutions
Bidders are invited to submit Bids to be awarded a place on the Welsh Government's Learning & Development Framework.
Lot 5 will cover the development and delivery of learning and development solutions to equip officials with the necessary skills, knowledge and behaviours required to focus on delivering the core business of government. Learning provisions will include Communication skills, Analytical skills, Administrative and organisational skills, Customer service skills and Recruitment and Selection training.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 70
Cost criterion: Commercial
/ Weighting: 30
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Extension of 1 year plus 1 year (4 year total duration)
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
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: 6
II.2.1) Title
Lot 6 – Equality, Diversity & Inclusion learning solutions
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80500000
80511000
98200000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 6 - Equality, Diversity & Inclusion learning solutions
Bidders are invited to submit Bids to be awarded a place on the Welsh Government's Learning & Development Framework.
Lot 6 will cover the development and delivery of the Welsh Government’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion learning and development curriculum, and intends to equip officials with the necessary skills, knowledge and behaviours required to support a fair and inclusive workforce and workplace. Training will be required to include general Equality and Human Rights awareness, Understanding biases and their impact on the workplace, protected groups awareness and positive role-modelling on behalf of under-represented groups.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 70
Cost criterion: Commercial
/ Weighting: 30
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Extension of 1 year plus 1 year (4 year total duration)
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
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: 7
II.2.1) Title
Lot 7 – Digital & Data learning solutions
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80500000
80511000
72222300
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 7 - Digital and Data learning solutions
4.1 Bidders are invited to submit Bids to be awarded a place on the Welsh Government's Learning & Development Framework
Lot 7 will cover the provision of the development and delivery of bespoke learning and development solutions for the Welsh Government in the subject areas of Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT). Courses include Digital Awareness, Digital Leadership, Working with Data, Open Data, ‘Big Data’ and professional qualifications and specialist/role specific technical training for the DDaT profession.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 70
Cost criterion: Commercial
/ Weighting: 30
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Extension of 1 year plus 1 year (4 year total duration)
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
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: 8
II.2.1) Title
Lot 8 – Policy Making, including Government Business and Legislation and Constitutional Affairs learning solutions
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80500000
80511000
75111000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 8 - Policy Making, including Government Business and Legislation and Constitutional Affairs learning solutions
Bidders are invited to submit Bids to be awarded a place on the Welsh Government's Learning & Development Framework.
Lot 8 will cover the provision of the development and delivery of learning and development solutions so as to equip officials with the necessary skills, knowledge and behaviours required for their roles so that they can effectively develop and implement policy and legislation, support government business matters and understand constitutional matters relating to Wales. Training will be required to cover policy context and policy framing, advising, briefing and drafting skills, legislative and legal frameworks, evaluating policy and working with Ministers.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 70
Cost criterion: Commercial
/ Weighting: 30
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Extension of 1 year plus 1 year (4 years total duration)
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
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: 9
II.2.1) Title
Lot 9 – Facilitation
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80500000
80511000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 9 - Facilitation
Bidders are invited to submit Bids to be awarded a place on the Welsh Government's Learning & Development Framework
To provide expert facilitation services as part of the Welsh Government’s corporate programme of learning and development, and to provide access to a highly skilled pool of experienced facilitators and trainers who will deliver a range of learning and development courses using the Client’s own existing content and materials, in addition to facilitating action learning sets or development programme cohorts.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 70
Cost criterion: Commercial
/ Weighting: 30
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Extension of 1 year plus 1 year (4 years total duration)
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
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: 10
II.2.1) Title
Lot 10 – Provision of Coaches and Executive Coaches
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80500000
80511000
79998000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 10 - Provision of Coaches and Executive Coaches
Bidders are invited to submit Bids to be awarded a place on the Welsh Government's Learning & Development Framework.
To provide a skilled pool of coaches who can support individuals and groups with career and executive level coaching, enabling to staff to reach their potential and strengthen our diverse pipeline of future leaders.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 70
Cost criterion: Commercial
/ Weighting: 30
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Extension of 1 year plus 1 year (4 year total duration)
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
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 III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
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 with several operators.
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 44
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
26/03/2021
Local time: 14:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
CY
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
26/03/2021
Local time: 15:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.3) Additional information
E-Tender Information:https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
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Registration involves accepting a User Agreement, and providing basic information about your Organisation and about the User
performing the Registration. On registering on the Platform the Super User will select a Username and will receive a password. The Password will be sent by e-mail to the email address that was specified in the User Details section of the Registration page.
In order to log-in to the Platform please enter your Username and Password.
Note: If you forget your Password then visit the homepage and click “Forgot your password?”
Registration should only be performed once for each Organisation.
If you think that someone in your Organisation may have already registered on this Platform then you must not register again.
Please contact the person who Registered (i.e. the Super User) in order to arrange access to the Platform.
Contact the Helpdesk immediately if you are unable to contact the Super User (for example if they have left your Organisation).
Note: If your Organisation is already registered on the Platform then you must not make any additional registration. Please contact the
Helpdesk to gain access to the Platform.
Tenders must be uploaded to the BravoSolution portal by 14:00. Late bids will not be accepted.
How To Find The ITT:
Once logged in you must click on ‘ITT’s Open to all Suppliers’
The e-tender references for this contract are: project_46113 and itt_85216
Click on the title to access summary details of the contract. If you are still interested in submitting a tender, click the 'Express an Interest'
button. This will move the ITT from the ‘Open to all Suppliers’ area to the ‘My ITT’s’ on the home page
You will then see the full details of the ITT in the qualification and technical envelopes along with any relevant documents in the
‘Attachments’ area.
Any questions on the ITT, please use the ‘Messages’ area to contact the buyer directly – Please do not contact the named person at the top
of this notice.
The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/
NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=107985
Under the terms of this contract the successful supplier(s) will be required to deliver Community Benefits in support of the authority’s economic and social objectives. Accordingly, contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations. The Community Benefits included in this contract are:
The Client has decided to take a non-core approach to Community Benefits , this means that the Community Benefits proposal that a Bidder returns as part of this tender process will not be evaluated and scored but will form part of the framework at call off stage.
(WA Ref:107985)
The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia.
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
05/02/2021