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Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Accredited Courses
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM93
UKM94
Main site or place of performance:
Ayrshire College Campuses and other locations in SCOTLAND.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1 is for training courses such as (but not limited to) ILM SCQF level 6 award in leadership and management, CMI leadership and management to SCQF level 7.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 80-60
Price
/ Weighting:
20-40
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:
This DPS is for 3 years with the option to extend by a further 2 years in 1-year increments at the discretion of Ayrshire College, subject to availability of funding.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates: 10
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
There is no limit to the number of contractors that will be appointed to the DPS.
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
II.2.14) Additional information
This procurement will be run as a Dynamic Purchasing System, which will remain open to new entrants for the full term. All future opportunities will be issued as fully electronic mini-competitions within the lots on the DPS.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Digital and IT Skills Courses
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80533200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM93
UKM94
Main site or place of performance:
Ayrshire College Campuses and other locations in SCOTLAND.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 2 is for training courses such as (but not limited to) Microsoft Office 365 and apps courses, Microsoft Excel and Word basic to advanced levels, data interpretation, infographics, digital marketing, graphic design.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 80-60
Price
/ Weighting:
20-40
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:
This DPS is for 3 years with the option to extend by a further 2 years in 1-year increments at the discretion of Ayrshire College, subject to availability of funding.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates: 10
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
There is no limit to the number of contractors that will be appointed to the DPS.
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
II.2.14) Additional information
This procurement will be run as a Dynamic Purchasing System, which will remain open to new entrants for the full term. All future opportunities will be issued as fully electronic mini-competitions within the lots on the DPS.
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Health, Safety and First Aid
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80550000
80560000
80561000
80562000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM93
UKM94
Main site or place of performance:
Ayrshire College campuses and other locations in SCOTLAND.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 3 is for training courses such as (but not limited to) emergency first aid (SQA unit), first aid at work, manual handling (Scottish Manual Handling Passport Scheme), REHIS elementary health and safety.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 80-60
Price
/ Weighting:
20-40
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:
This DPS is for years with the option to extend by a further 2 years in 1-year increments at the discretion of Ayrshire College, subject to availability of funding.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates: 10
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
There is no limit to the number of contractors that will be appointed to the DPS.
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
II.2.14) Additional information
This procurement will be run as a Dynamic Purchasing System, which will remain open to new entrants for the full term. All future opportunities will be issued as fully electronic mini-competitions within the lots on the DPS.
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Hospitality
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80530000
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM93
UKM94
Main site or place of performance:
Ayrshire College campuses and other locations in SCOTLAND.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 4 is for courses such as (but not limited to) REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene. REHIS intermediate food hygiene, BIIAB personal licence holder and refresher courses, WorldHost.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 80-60
Price
/ Weighting:
20-40
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:
This DPS is for 3 years with the option to extend by a further 2 years in 1-year increments at the discretion of Ayrshire College subject to availability of funding.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates: 10
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
There is no limit to the number of contractors that will be appointed to the DPS.
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
II.2.14) Additional information
This procurement will be run as a Dynamic Purchasing System, which will remain open to new entrants for the full term. All future opportunities will be issued as fully electronic mini-competitions within the lots on the DPS.
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Management
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80532000
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM93
Main site or place of performance:
Ayrshire College campuses and other locations in SCOTLAND.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 5 is for courses such as (but not limited to) Introduction to project management, management development programme, managing and understanding organisational change, motivation and team building, business improvement using process mapping and MS Visio, leadership development programme for non-managers.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 80-60
Price
/ Weighting:
20-40
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:
This DPS is for 3 years with the option to extend by a further 2 years in 1-year increments at the discretion of Ayrshire College subject to availability of funding.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates: 10
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
There is no limit to the number of contractors that will be appointed to the DPS.
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
II.2.14) Additional information
This procurement will be run as a Dynamic Purchasing System, which will remain open to new entrants for the full term. All future opportunities will be issued as fully electronic mini-competitions within the lots on the DPS.
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
People Development
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
80570000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM93
UKM94
Main site or place of performance:
Ayrshire College campuses and other locations in SCOTLAND.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 6 is for courses such as (but not limited to) Negotiation skills, time management, communication skills, effective meetings, customer service, customer complaint handling, resilience.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 80-60
Price
/ Weighting:
20-40
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:
This DPS is for 3 years with the option to extend by a further 2 years in 1-year increments at the discretion of Ayrshire College subject to availability of funding.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates: 10
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
There is no limit to the number of contractors that will be appointed to the DPS.
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
II.2.14) Additional information
This procurement will be run as a Dynamic Purchasing System, which will remain open to new entrants for the full term. All future opportunities will be issued as fully electronic mini-competitions within the lots on the DPS.
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
Engineering
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
80531000
80531100
80531200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM93
UKM94
Main site or place of performance:
Ayrshire College campuses and other locations in SCOTLAND.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 7 is for courses such as (but not limited to) welding — qualified trade, NC/HNC in fab weld, TWI approvals for coded welding/commercial.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 80-60
Price
/ Weighting:
20-40
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:
This DPS is for 3 years with the option to extend by a further 2 years 1-year in increments at the discretion of Ayrshire College subject to availability of funding.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates: 10
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
There is no limit to the number of contractors that will be appointed to the DPS.
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
II.2.14) Additional information
This procurement will be run as a Dynamic Purchasing System, which will remain open to new entrants for the full term. All future opportunities will be issued as fully electronic mini-competitions within the lots on the DPS.
Lot No: 8
II.2.1) Title
Health, Wellbeing and Care
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
80530000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM93
UKM94
Main site or place of performance:
Ayrshire College campuses and other locations in SCOTLAND.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 8 is for courses such as (but not limited to) Scottish Mental Health First Aid, Mental Health and Wellbeing (SCQF Level 4, SQA Unit), mental health and wellbeing (SCQF Level 5, SQA Unit).
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 80-60
Price
/ Weighting:
20-40
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:
This DPS is for 3 years with the option to extend by a further 2 years in 1-year increments at the discretion of SLC subject to availability of funding.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates: 10
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
There is no limit to the number of contractors that will be appointed to the DPS.
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
II.2.14) Additional information
This procurement will be run as a Dynamic Purchasing System, which will remain open to new entrants for the full term. All future opportunities will be issued as fully electronic mini-competitions within the lots on the DPS.
Lot No: 9
II.2.1) Title
Internal Verifiers
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM93
UKM94
Main site or place of performance:
Ayrshire College campuses and other locations in SCOTLAND.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 9 is for internal verifiers for courses/qualifications such as (but not limited to) ILM/CMI, emergency first aid, mental health and wellbeing (SQA units).
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 80-60
Price
/ Weighting:
20-40
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:
This DPS is for 3 years with the option to extend by a further 2 years in 1-year increments at the discretion of Ayrshire College subject to availability of funding.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates: 10
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
There is no limit to the number of contractors that will be appointed to the DPS.
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
II.2.14) Additional information
This procurement will be run as a Dynamic Purchasing System, which will remain open to new entrants for the full term. All future opportunities will be issued to all providers on the DPS as fully electronic mini-competitions within the lots on the DPS.
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:
ESPD Question 4A.2 Authorisation/membership
Where it is a requirement of a specific training course that the training organisation is accredited to be able to issue qualification certification, then the accreditation will be made a requirement under the relevant future mini competitions.
As not all training will require a qualification to be issued upon completion of the course, accreditation is not a mandatory requirement of every training delivery.
Applicants should indicate if they are accredited to issue qualifications and which qualifications they are accredited to issue in ESPD question 4A 2.2.
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Minimum level(s) of standards required:
ESPD Question 4B.5 Insurance
The applicant must confirm that they have or will commit to obtain prior to the commencement of a call-off contract, the following levels of insurance cover:
Professional indemnity insurance
Applicants may be required to have/put in place professional indemnity insurance for specific call-offs awarded under the DPS and will be advised of this requirement at the point of mini-tender.
Employer’s liability insurance covering the death of or bodily injuries to employees of the applicant arising out of and in the course of their employment in connection with this contract to the minimum level of GBP 5 000 000 in respect of each claim, without limit to the number of claims.
Public and products liability insurance covering the death of or bodily injury to a person (not an employee of the applicant) or loss of or damage to property resulting from an action or failure to take action by the applicant to the minimum level of GBP 5 000 000 in respect of each claim, without limit to the number of claims.
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria:
ESPD Question 4C.1.2 Technical and professional ability
With reference to the nature and details of the training courses, the applicant(s) recommended for award to the DPS will be training providers that provide three examples that demonstrate their relevant experience delivering such training over the last 3 years.
Minimum level(s) of standards required:
Technical and professional ability (subcontracting)
Applicants will be required to confirm whether they intend to subcontract and, if so, for what proportion of the contract. Applicants are required to complete a full ESPD for each of the entities whose capacity they rely upon.
The DPS is for 2 years with the option to extend by a further 2 years in 1-year increments at the discretion of Ayrshire College subject to availability of funding.
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this PQQ exercise. The Project code is 16552. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363