Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
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.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
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
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
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
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
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 40
Price
/ Weighting:
60
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
with a further option to extend for up to 24 months
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:
Yes
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
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 40
Price
/ Weighting:
60
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
with an option to extend for a further 24 months
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:
Yes
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
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 40
Price
/ Weighting:
60
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
with an option to extend for a further 24 months
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:
Yes
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
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 40
Price
/ Weighting:
60
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
with an option to extend for a further 24 months
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:
Yes
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: 20
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:
02/05/2022
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
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:
02/05/2022
Local time: 12:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.3) Additional information
NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=119341
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:
Please see tender documents
(WA Ref:119341)
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
29/03/2022