Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
North East Scotland College
Aberdeen City Campus, Gallowgate
Aberdeen
AB25 1BN
UK
Contact person: Duncan Abernethy
Telephone: +44 3003305550
E-mail: dabernethy@nescol.ac.uk
NUTS: UKM50
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.nescol.ac.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00442
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Education
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Associate Trainer Framework
Reference number: NESC/AT2020
II.1.2) Main CPV code
80000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Award notice
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
350 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Digital Skills
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM50
Main site or place of performance:
Aberdeeshire.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Non-accredited training on commonly used and industry standard software packages as set out in the accompanying tender documentation.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Service delivery
/ Weighting: 40
Quality criterion: Key personnel
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Operation and management of the contract
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
40
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
Cyber Security
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM50
Main site or place of performance:
Aberdeenshire.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Non-accredited training in Information technology security as set out in the attached tender documentation.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Service delivery
/ Weighting: 40
Quality criterion: Key personnel
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Operation and management of the contract
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
40
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
Introduction to Project Management
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM50
Main site or place of performance:
Aberdeenshire.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Non-accredited course providing essential tools and techniques for scoping, planning and successfully delivering projects as set out in the attached tender documentation.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Service delivery
/ Weighting: 40
Quality criterion: Key personnel
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Operation and management of the contract
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
40
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
Microsoft Project
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM50
Main site or place of performance:
Aberdeenshire.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Non-accredited training at various levels for users of MS Project as set out in the attached tender documentation.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Service delivery
/ Weighting: 40
Quality criterion: Key personnel
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Operation and management of the contract
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
40
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
Mental Health
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM50
Main site or place of performance:
Aberdeenshire.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Accredited and non-accredited training in:
— introduction to mental health,
— mental health tools for managers,
— mental health first aid.
As set out in the attached tender documentation.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Service delivery
/ Weighting: 40
Quality criterion: Key personnel
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Operation and management of the contract
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
40
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
Wellbeing
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM50
Main site or place of performance:
Aberdeenshire.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Non-accredited training in:
— mindfulness for wellbeing,
— stress management.
As set out in the attached tender documentation.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Service delivery
/ Weighting: 40
Quality criterion: Key personnel
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Operation and management of the contract
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
40
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
Coaching and Mentoring Skills
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM50
Main site or place of performance:
Aberdeenshire.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Non-accredited training in:
— coaching,
— mentoring skills,
— train the trainer.
As set out in the attached tender documentation.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Service delivery
/ Weighting: 40
Quality criterion: Key personnel
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Operation and management of the contract
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
40
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
Management Skills
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM50
Main site or place of performance:
Aberdeenshire.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Non-accredited training in:
— supervisory management,
— managing meetings,
— presentation skills,
— change management,
— leading and motivating teams,
— difficult conversations,
— appraisal handling,
— leadership development for non-managers.
Accredited training in:
— ILM or CMI qualifications,
— Lean Six Sigma.
As set out in the attached tender documentation.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Service delivery
/ Weighting: 40
Quality criterion: Key personnel
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Operation and management of the contract
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
40
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
Health and Safety and The Environment
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM50
Main site or place of performance:
Aberdeenshire.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
IOSH qualifications
NEBOSH qualifications
As set out in the attached tender documentation
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Service delivery
/ Weighting: 40
Quality criterion: Key personnel
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Operation and Management of the Contract
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
40
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: 11
II.2.1) Title
Data Protection
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM50
Main site or place of performance:
Aberdeenshire
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Non-accredited training for managers on Data Protection as set out in the attached tender documentation
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Service delivery
/ Weighting: 40
Quality criterion: Key personnel
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Operation and management of the contract
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
40
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: 12
II.2.1) Title
Communication Skills
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM50
Main site or place of performance:
Aberdeenshire.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Non accredited training on:
— public speaking,
— media handling,
— conflict management,
— negotiation skills.
As set out in the attached tender documentation.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Service delivery
/ Weighting: 40
Quality criterion: Key personnel
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Operation and management of the contract
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
40
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: 13
II.2.1) Title
Employee Skills
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM50
Main site or place of performance:
Aberdeenshire.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Non accredited training in:
— note taking during meetings,
— time management,
— skills for the interviewee/r,
— report writing.
As set out in the attached tender documentation.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Service delivery
/ Weighting: 40
Quality criterion: Key personnel
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Operation and management of the contract
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
40
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: 14
II.2.1) Title
Finance
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM50
Main site or place of performance:
Aberdeenshire.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Non-accredited training in:
— finance for non-finance managers,
— budget management.
As set out in the attached tender documentation.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Service delivery
/ Weighting: 40
Quality criterion: Key personnel
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Operation and management of the contract
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
40
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.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
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:
2020/S 237-586947
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Digital Skills
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/03/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Successful Learning Solutions Ltd
5 Woodburn Terrace
Edinburgh
EH10 4SH
UK
Telephone: +44 7541537462
NUTS: UKM
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 25 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Cyber Security
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/03/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Vertical Structure Ltd
Unit 15, Ormeau Business Park, 8 Cromac Ave
Belfast
BT7 2JA
UK
Telephone: +44 7870237688
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 25 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Title: Introduction to Project Management
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/03/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Abacus Coaching Ltd
Culbin Cottage, Luffness Court, Aberlady
Longniddry
EH32 0SE
UK
Telephone: +44 7919385777
NUTS: UKM73
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 25 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
Title: Microsoft Project
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/03/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Dawn Hayes Consultancy
6 Ella Cargill Place
Arbroath
DD11 4GU
UK
Telephone: +44 7702744435
NUTS: UKM5
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 25 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 6
Title: Mental Health
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/03/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Kalor Consultancy Ltd
Schoolhouse, Dunecht
Westhill
AB32 7BA
UK
Telephone: +44 7540603528
NUTS: UKM50
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 25 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 7
Title: Wellbeing
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/03/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Kalor Consultancy Ltd
Schoolhouse, Dunecht
Westhill
AB32 7BA
UK
Telephone: +44 7540603528
NUTS: UKM50
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 25 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 8
Title: Coaching and Mentoring Skills
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/03/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 12
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 12
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 12
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Abacus Coaching Ltd
Culbin Cottage, Luffness Court, Aberlady
Longniddry
EH32 0SE
UK
Telephone: +44 7919385777
NUTS: UKM73
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 25 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 9
Title: Management Skills
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/03/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 14
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 14
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 14
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Abacus Coaching Ltd
Culbin Cottage, Luffness Court, Aberlady
Longniddry
EH32 0SE
UK
Telephone: +44 7919385777
NUTS: UKM73
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 25 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 10
Title: Health and Safety and The Environment
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/03/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Supportive Solutions Ltd
22 Bonnymuir Crescent
Bonnybridge
FK4 1GD
UK
Telephone: +44 7809261542
NUTS: UKM76
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 25 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 11
Title: Data Protection
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/03/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Kalor Consultancy Ltd
Schoolhouse, Dunecht
Westhill
AB32 7BA
UK
Telephone: +44 7540603528
NUTS: UKM50
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 25 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 12
Title: Communication Skills
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/03/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 9
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 9
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 9
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Abacus Coaching Ltd
Culbin Cottage, Luffness Court, Aberlady
Longniddry
EH32 0SE
UK
Telephone: +44 7919385777
NUTS: UKM73
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 25 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 13
Title: Employee Skills
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/03/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 7
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 7
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 7
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Abacus Coaching Ltd
Culbin Cottage, Luffness Court, Aberlady
Longniddry
EH32 0SE
UK
Telephone: +44 7919385777
NUTS: UKM73
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 25 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 14
Title: Finance
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/03/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Abacus Coaching Ltd
Culbin Cottage, Luffness Court, Aberlady
Longniddry
EH32 0SE
UK
Telephone: +44 7919385777
NUTS: UKM73
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 25 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
(SC Ref:649604)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Aberdeen Civil Justice Centre and Commercial Courts
Castle Street
Aberdeen
AB10 1WP
UK
Telephone: +44 1224657200
E-mail: aberdeen@scotcourts.gov.uk
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
01/04/2021