Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Nottinghamshire and The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire
N/A
C/o East Midlands Strategic Commercial Unit (EMSCU), Nottinghamshire Police, Force Headquarters, Sherwood Lodge, Arnold
Nottinghamshire
NG5 8PP
UK
Contact person: Alec George
Telephone: +44 1159670999
E-mail: alec.george@emscu.pnn.police.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://uk.eu-supply.com
Address of the buyer profile: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/32217
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=28041&B=BLUELIGHT
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=28041&B=BLUELIGHT
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Public order and safety
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
IT Training Programme Framework
II.1.2) Main CPV code
80000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
EMSCU is acting on behalf of the Contracting Authority to undertake a compliant EU tender exercise using the light touch regime under Schedule 3 (open procedure) of the Public Contract Regulations (2015) to establish a national Framework Agreement for IT Training Programme. The framework consists of 3 lots:
— Lot 1: Technical Courses,
— Lot 2: Non-Technical Courses,
— Lot 3: Bespoke/Custom Courses. Bidders that have been awarded either Lots 1 or 2 will also be awarded Lot 3 if they have the ability to provide (not scored).
Documents for this procurement will be made available from 12.4.2019.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
50 000 000.00
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
IT Training Programme Framework — Technical Courses
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
48000000
72000000
80500000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot will cover the provision of “off the shelf” solutions and specialist education and training for IT professionals of a technical nature. Typical activities required under this lot include, but are not restricted to the attached course list.
Technical training could include blended learning offerings, e.g. e-learning, remote access, classroom, on site.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Technical/quality
/ Weighting: 30 %
Cost criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 70 %
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
50 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
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
IT Training Programme Framework — Non-Technical Courses
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
48000000
72000000
80500000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot will cover the provision of “off the shelf” solutions and specialist education and training for IT professionals of a non-technical nature which includes business and soft skills. Typical activities required under this lot include, but are not restricted to the attached course list.
Non-technical training could include blended learning offerings, e.g. e-learning, remote access, classroom, on site.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Technical/Quality
/ Weighting: 30 %
Cost criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 70 %
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
50 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
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
IT Training Programme Framework — Custom/Bespoke
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
48000000
72000000
80500000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
**Please note: Can only be awarded to a supplier that has been awarded at least one lot (1 or 2). Users of Lot 3 will only be able to conduct mini-competition (no direct award)**
This lot will cover the provision of bespoke/custom solutions and specialist education and training for IT professionals. This is expected to be for softer skills. However, could include technical and non-technical business skills. Typical topic areas required under this lot include, but are not restricted to:
— commercial awareness,
— emotional Intelligence,
— finance for non-financial managers,
— IT market trends,
— leadership skills,
— management skills,
— managing conflict,
— stakeholder relationships,
— negotiating and influencing,
— talent development.
Bespoke/custom could include blended learning offerings, e.g. e-learning, remote access, classroom, on site.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
50 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
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 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:
No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
13/05/2019
Local time: 16:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
13/05/2019
Local time: 16:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.3) Additional information
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Nottinghamshire and The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire (the Contracting Authority) wishes to establish a multi supplier Framework Agreement for the Provision of IT Training Programme. The framework will be established with the intention of attracting a wide range and varied supply base for police authorities established under section 3 of the Police Act 1996 In addition, a police participant established under Section 2 of the Police (Scotland) Act 1967; the Northern Ireland Policing Board; and all non-geographic police forces and law enforcement agencies shown at http://www.police.uk/forces
UK Emergency Services including UK Ambulance Trusts https://aace.org.uk/uk-ambulance-service/
UK Fire and Rescue Services http://www.cfoa.org.uk/12072
Police Crime Commissioners http://www.apccs.police.uk/find-your-pcc/ and the wider UK public sector bodies which include:
Central Government Authorities and their Arm’s Length Bodies and Agencies, Non-Departmental Public Bodies, NHS Bodies and Local Authorities, and other permitted organisations.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Nottinghamshire and The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire
C/o East Midlands Strategic Commercial Unit (EMSCU)
Nottingham
NG5 8PP
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
08/04/2019