Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Department for Education, The National College of Teaching and Leadership (‘NCTL’)
Piccadilly Gate, Store Street
Manchester
M1 2WD
UK
Contact person: Mohammad Irfan
E-mail: international.framework@education.gov.uk
NUTS: UKD3
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
I.5) Main activity
Education
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
International Teacher Recruitment and Associated Services
Reference number: RFX188
II.1.2) Main CPV code
80000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The National College of Teaching and Leadership (NCTL), on behalf of the Department for Education (DfE), wish to commission a framework agreement to enable the provision of services for the recruitment of teachers or the pipeline thereof from outside of England, along with bespoke packages of acclimatisation and development.
Improvements in the economy, a shrinking graduate pool and greater competition in the labour market will make it more difficult for the education system to meet the demand for additional teachers domestically. It is on this basis that overseas recruitment will be pursued as a supplementary avenue of teacher supply. The framework will support schools to recruit and retain overseas teachers for subjects that are currently a challenge to recruit to.
The award of the framework is subject to agreement from DfE Ministers and the number of Providers per lot may be increased in order to ensure service coverage is maintained and the framework is fit for purpose.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Lowest offer:
6 000 000.00
GBP/ Highest offer:
10 000 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Recruitment and Selection Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79600000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
England
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
NCTL are inviting tenders from providers who can evidence the relevant knowledge and experience of international teacher recruitment and/or supporting the transition and development of overseas teachers, including but not be limited to; a knowledge of the English education system and curriculum; relevant workforce knowledge; and previous experience of operating within, or supporting individuals from, overseas markets.
The duration of the framework will initially be for 2 years with the possibility of an extension of 1 year plus a further year.
The framework will have 3 separate lots and the number of Providers to be appointed to the framework will be 6 per Lot.
Navigating overseas markets, international relations, targeting, tailoring and marketing DfE’s requirements including multi lingual publications and services in candidates home countries, pre-screening sifting services (DBS checks and additional police certificate requirements, migration advice for candidates and schools both pre and post deployment, interview and employment services working closely with schools, brokerage services (sourcing and matching the demand from schools), visa and immigration services, testing and assessment services and headhunting campaigns.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60
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
Acclimatisation Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79600000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
England
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
NCTL are inviting tenders from providers who can evidence the relevant knowledge and experience of international teacher recruitment and/or supporting the transition and development of overseas teachers, including but not be limited to; a knowledge of the English education system and curriculum; relevant workforce knowledge; and previous experience of operating within, or supporting individuals from, overseas markets.
The duration of the framework will initially be for 2 years with the possibility of an extension of 1 year plus a further year.
The framework will have 3 separate lots and the number of Providers to be appointed to the framework will be 6 per Lot.
Assessment and quality assurance of teachers and trainees, teacher pre-arrival support package, delivery of teacher networking (virtual and face-to-face), national residential acclimatisation event, school engagement post teacher deployment, post deployment support, bespoke training and top up training and responsibility for creating multi lingual publications and services including briefing new recruits, returners and trainees on the English curriculum system and how the system works in regards to Ofsted and some of the services envisaged would run with digital components.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 70
Price
/ Weighting:
30
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
Bespoke Training
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
80500000
80521000
80530000
80570000
80580000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
England
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
NCTL are inviting tenders from providers who can evidence the relevant knowledge and experience of international teacher recruitment and/or supporting the transition and development of overseas teachers, including but not be limited to; a knowledge of the English education system and curriculum; relevant workforce knowledge; and previous experience of operating within, or supporting individuals from, overseas markets.
The duration of the framework will initially be for two years with the possibility of an extension of 1 year plus a further year.
The framework will have 3 separate lots and the number of Providers to be appointed to the framework will be 6 per Lot.
Development of an offer to candidates with a level of teaching experience, including a suite of bespoke training packages with progression to QTS assessment where applicable; and ongoing assessment for teachers, trainees and returners. This will include but not be limited to English language proficiency, training and assessment of candidates’ school proficiency, training and potential assessment of returners and salaried approach to QTS.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 80
Price
/ Weighting:
20
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:
2017/S 137-281244
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Recruitment and Selection Services
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
09/11/2017
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 16
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
A-Day Consultants T/A Quantum Scholars and Academics
4th Floor, Solar House, Romford Road
Stratford
E15 4LJ
UK
NUTS: UKI4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Prospero Group Ltd
3rd Floor, 15 Worship Street
London
EC2A 2DT
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Randstad Solutions Limited
450 Capability Green, Bedfordshire
Luton
LU1 3LU
UK
NUTS: UKH21
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Reed Specialist Recruitment Limited
Academy Court, 94 Chancery Lane
London
WC2A 1DT
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Teach Away Inc
109 Atlantic Avenue, 3rd Floor, Suite 308, Toronto, Ontario M6K 1X4, Ontario, Canada
Toronto
M6K 1X4
CA
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Point to Point Education
6 Mitre Passage, London, Greenwich Peninsular
London
SE10 0ER
UK
NUTS: UKI
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:
Lowest offer:
6 000 000.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
10 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: 2
Title: Acclimatisation Services
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
09/11/2017
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 16
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
A-Day Consultants T/A Quantum Scholars and Academics
4th Floor, Solar House, Romford Road
Stratford
E15 4LJ
UK
NUTS: UKI4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Creative Education Ltd
238 Sanderstead Road
South Croydon, Surrey
CR2 0AJ
UK
NUTS: UKI62
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Prospero Group Ltd
3rd Floor, 15 Worship Street
London,
EC2A 2DT
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Reed Specialist Recruitment Limited
Academy Court, 94 Chancery Lane
London
WC2A 1DT
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
No
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:
Lowest offer:
6 000 000.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
10 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Contract No: 3
Title: Bespoke Training
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
To participate in this procurement (RF188) you will need to register on REDIMO2 (If you are not already).
Please register at: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/nctl-e-procurement-system-redimo
Please e-mail our help desk: Commercial.CONTACTPOINT@education.gsi.gov.uk if you have any queries with registering your details on REDIMO2.
Once the Invitation to Bid is launched it will be visible for bidders to respond.
This Invitation to Bid will be launched on 20.7.2017.
All Tender documentation will be made available from REDIMO and Bidders should ensure that they have read all documentation prior to submitting a response.
Bidders may be required to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement before sensitive/in confidence documents can be released via REDIMO.
Where appropriate, the successful bidder will be required to deliver a Deed of Guarantee at the same time as the execution of the Agreement.
The Invitation to Bid will be launched and managed through the NCTL e-procurement system, REDIMO2. Bidders who are not already registered on REDIMO2, will need to register their company details on the NCTL e-procurement portal in order to access this tender opportunity. Information about how to register is available at Https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/account/login/?cid=DFE
Also see Contracts Finder https://www.gov.uk/contracts-finder for further information.
The value of the contracts awarded under the framework is estimated between 6m GBP and 10m GBP.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Department for Education, National College for Teaching and Leadership
Piccadilly Gate, Store Street
Manchester
M1 2WD
UK
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
NCTL will incorporate a minimum ten calendar day (when using electronic means) standstill period at the point information on the award of the contract is communicated to tenderers. This period allows unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the decision to award a contract before a contract is executed/signed (as appropriate) in accordance with Public Contracts Regulations.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
31/01/2018