Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
National Procurement Service (Welsh Government)
T’yr Afon, Bedwas Road
Caerphilly
CF83 8WT
UK
Contact person: Karen Roberts
Telephone: +44 3007900170
E-mail: peopleservicesandutilities@wales.gsi.gov.uk
NUTS: UKL
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://npswales.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA27760
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/web/login.shtml
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
NPS Welsh Language Training Framework Agreement
Reference number: NPS-PSU-0050-15
II.1.2) Main CPV code
80580000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The National Procurement Service, on behalf of the Welsh Public Sector, wishes to establish a collaborative framework agreement for Welsh Language Training. This will include formal and informal learning with both accredited and non-accredited training.
Over 73 public sector organisation in Wales have committed to the NPS including all Local Authorities, NHS Bodies, Welsh Government and Welsh Government Sponsored Bodies, the Police and Fire services and Higher and Further Education.
Further Organisations that may use NPS framework include other Welsh Public Sector bodies and Charities.
Further information on NPS can be accessed from the link below:
http://npswales.gov.uk/
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=42773
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
2 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for maximum 4 lots
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Accreditation courses for Entry, Foundation and Intermediate
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80400000
80580000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
Main site or place of performance:
The framework agreement has been divided into 7 zones, comprising of; All Wales and 6 other Regional zones, as per the Tender documents.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
To provide a Welsh Language accredited courses at Entry, Foundation and Intermediate levels. The course must include an exam with a National Recognised qualification at each level.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Technical Measures
/ Weighting: 40%
Cost criterion: Commercials
/ Weighting: 60%
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
500 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
with the option to extend the Agreement for a further period of 1 year.
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.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
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
Accrediation courses for Uwch / Higher Level 1 & 2
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80400000
80580000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
Main site or place of performance:
The framework agreement has been divided into 7 zones, comprising of; All Wales and 6 other Regional zones, as per the Tender documents.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
To provide a Welsh Language accredited courses at Uwch / Higher Level 1 & 2. The course must include an exam with a National Recognised qualification at each level.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Technical Measures
/ Weighting: 40%
Cost criterion: Commercials
/ Weighting: 60%
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
500 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
With an option to extend the Agreement for a further period of 1 year.
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.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
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
Non Accredited Learning
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80400000
80580000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
Main site or place of performance:
The framework agreement has been divided into 7 zones, comprising of; All Wales and 6 other Regional zones, as per the Tender documents.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
To provide Welsh Language non accredited courses at various levels and a Welsh Mentoring scheme. A catalogue of pre designed courses must be made available to the Customer. Examples of classes could include; You can offer other types of learning examples within the technical response for evaluation.
Dealing with customers through the medium of Welsh,
Ysgrifennu yn Glir yn y Gymraeg,
Weekly ½ hr classes
Glowi Iaith
Proficiency level training
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Technical measures
/ Weighting: 40%
Cost criterion: Cost / Commercials
/ Weighting: 60%
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
500 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
with an option to extend the Agreement for a further period of 1 year.
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.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
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
Intensive learning for various levels
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80400000
80580000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
Main site or place of performance:
The framework agreement has been divided into 7 zones, comprising of; All Wales and 6 other Regional zones, as per the Tender documents.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
To provide Fast-Track, intensive learning for Entry, Foundation, Intermediate, Advanced and Proficiency levels. To provide flexibility as some people prefer to learn at pace by attending week long courses.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Technical measures
/ Weighting: 40%
Cost criterion: Commercials
/ Weighting: 60%
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
500 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
with an option to extend the Agreement for a further period of 1 year.
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.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
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.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
Information and formalities necessary for evaluating if the requirement are met; Details provided in the electronic tender documentation.
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
III.2.2) Contract performance conditions
Refer to tender documentation.
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: 50
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:
2015/S 242-439577
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
10/05/2016
Local time: 12:00
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: 4 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
11/05/2016
Local time: 12:00
Place:
Welsh Government Office, Sarn Mynach, Llandudno Junction, Conwy LL31 9RZ
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published:
3 or 4 years depending on whether the option to extend the contract for up to a further 1 year is taken up.
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3) Additional information
The agreement will be available for use by NPS Member Organisations, Schools & Educational Establishments, Town & Community Councils, Citizen Advice Bureaus, Housing Associations, WCVA, BBC & Voluntary Organisations within the City & County Boundaries of Wales and any Welsh Public Sector organisations that aren’t named above, but become NPS members during the term of the agreement.
Further details of organisations that can utilise this framework can be found in the contract documentation.
The Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation can be accessed via https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk.
- On registering on the Platform the Super User will select a username and will receive a password.
- The Password will be sent to the e-mail address specified in the User Details section.
- Please log-in to the Platform by entering your Username & Password.
- Registration should only be performed once for each Organisation. If you think someone in your Organisation may have registered on this Platform then you must not register again.
- Contact the Helpdesk immediately if you are unable to contact the Super User.
HOW TO FIND THE ITT:
- Once logged in you must click on ‘ITTs Open to all Suppliers’.
- The etender references for this framework are:
- Project_33226
Please note that all suppliers will need to complete the Qualification itt_54040 - NPS Welsh Language Training Qualification & submit your response.
In addition you will need to complete the Technical envelope & submit your Commercial Response for each Lot you are interested in tendering for from the following:
- itt_54024 - (Lot 1 – Welsh Language Accreditation courses for, Entry, Foundation and Intermediate)
- itt_54028 - (Lot 2 – Welsh Language Accreditation courses for Uwch / Higher Level 1 & 2)
- itt_54029 - (Lot 3 – Welsh Language Non accredited Learning)
- itt_54030 - (Lot 4 – Welsh Language – Intensive learning for various levels)
- Click on the title to access summary details of the ITT. 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.
If you have any queries regarding the requirements please message using the e-tenderwales message portal.
If you are seeking help on using the etenderwales system please email the bravo solutions helpdesk athelp@bravosolution.co.uk or +44 8003684852
If you require the documentation in an alternative format, please use the ‘Messages’ area to contact the buyer directly, who will be able to provide a more suitable format. For example, Braille, Large Print, Word Document or Audio format.
The Welsh Ministers (NPS) will not be liable for any bidder costs arising from this tender or any non award of this framework.
(WA Ref:42773)
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:
Community Benefits will be included as Non-Core and not scored as part of the tender process. Full details are provided in the Specification on etenderwales.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
National Procurement Service (Welsh Government)
T’yr Afon, Bedwas Road
Caerphilly
CF83 8WT
UK
Telephone: +44 3007900170
Internet address(es)
URL: http://npswales.gov.uk
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
11/04/2016