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03 Contract Award Notice - Incomplete Procedure

NPS Welsh Language Training Framework Agreement

  • First published: 21 April 2016
  • Last modified: 21 April 2016

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Contents

Summary

OCID:
ocds-kuma6s-042773
Published by:
Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government - Commercial Delivery
Authority ID:
AA27760
Publication date:
21 April 2016
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
03 Contract Award Notice - Incomplete Procedure
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
No

Abstract

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/ CPV: 80580000, 80400000, 80580000, 80400000, 80580000, 80400000, 80580000, 80400000, 80580000.

Full notice text

Contract award notice

Results of the procurement procedure

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.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/

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

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

Quality criterion: Technical Measures / Weighting: 40%

Cost criterion: Commercials / 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

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

Quality criterion: Technical Measures / Weighting: 40%

Cost criterion: Commercials / 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

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

Quality criterion: Technical measures / Weighting: 40%

Cost criterion: Cost / Commercials / 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

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

Quality criterion: Technical measures / Weighting: 40%

Cost criterion: Commercials / 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:

2016/S 073-126951

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 1

Contract No: NPS-PSU-0050-15

Title: Accreditation courses for Entry, Foundation and Intermediate

A contract/lot is awarded: No

V.1 Information on non-award

The contract/lot is not awarded

Other reasons (discontinuation of procedure)

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 2

Contract No: NPS-PSU-0050-15

Title: Accrediation courses for Uwch / Higher Level 1 & 2

A contract/lot is awarded: No

V.1 Information on non-award

The contract/lot is not awarded

Other reasons (discontinuation of procedure)

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 3

Contract No: NPS-PSU-0050-15

Title: Non Accredited Learning

A contract/lot is awarded: No

V.1 Information on non-award

The contract/lot is not awarded

Other reasons (discontinuation of procedure)

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 4

Contract No: NPS-PSU-0050-15

Title: Intensive learning for various levels

A contract/lot is awarded: No

V.1 Information on non-award

The contract/lot is not awarded

Other reasons (discontinuation of procedure)

Section VI: Complementary information

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:44608)

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

19/04/2016

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
80400000 Adult and other education services Education and training services
80580000 Provision of language courses Training services

Delivery locations

ID Description
1017 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
1022 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
1015 Central Valleys (Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taf)
1013 Conwy and Denbighshire
1020 East Wales
1023 Flintshire and Wrexham
1016 Gwent Valleys (Torfaen, Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly)
1012 Gwynedd
1011 Isle of Anglesey
1021 Monmouthshire and Newport
1024 Powys
1014 South West Wales (Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion)
1018 Swansea
100 UK - All
1000 WALES
1010 West Wales and The Valleys

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

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Notice details
Publication date:
13 April 2016
Deadline date:
18 April 2016 00:00
Notice type:
02 Contract Notice
Authority name:
Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government - Commercial Delivery
Publication date:
21 April 2016
Notice type:
03 Contract Award Notice - Incomplete Procedure
Authority name:
Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government - Commercial Delivery

About the buyer

Main contact:
peopleservicesandutilities@wales.gsi.gov.uk
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

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