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Contract Notice

Open Framework Agreement for Learning and Development

  • First published: 17 February 2018
  • Last modified: 17 February 2018

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Contents

Summary

OCID:
Published by:
City of Edinburgh Council
Authority ID:
AA20376
Publication date:
17 February 2018
Deadline date:
30 March 2018
Notice type:
Contract Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
No

Abstract

Requirements related to Driving, including but not limited to: Young Drivers; Advanced Driving; Large goods vehicles; Minibuses; Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC).

Full notice text

Social and other specific services – public contracts

Contract notice

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

The City of Edinburgh Council

Waverley Court, 4 East Market Street

Edinburgh

EH8 8BG

UK

Contact person: Robert Hogg

Telephone: +44 1314693875

E-mail: robert.hogg@edinburgh.gov.uk

NUTS: UKM75

Internet address(es)

Main address: http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk

Address of the buyer profile: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00290

I.1) Name and addresses

Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body

The Scottish Parliament, Procurement Services

Edinburgh

EH99 1SP

UK

Telephone: +44 1313486620

E-mail: procurement@parliament.scot

NUTS: UKM75

Internet address(es)

Main address: http://www.parliament.scot

Address of the buyer profile: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10284

I.1) Name and addresses

The City of Edinburgh Council

Waverley Court, 4 East Market Street

Edinburgh

EH8 8BG

UK

Telephone: +44 1314693875

E-mail: procurement@edinburgh.gov.uk

NUTS: UKM75

Internet address(es)

Main address: http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk

Address of the buyer profile: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00290

I.1) Name and addresses

West Lothian Council

West Lothian Civic Centre, Howden South Road

Livingston

EH54 6FF

UK

Telephone: +44 1506281814

E-mail: cpu@westlothian.gov.uk

Fax: +44 1506281325

NUTS: UKM78

Internet address(es)

Main address: http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/article/2468/Contract-Opportunities

Address of the buyer profile: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00140

I.1) Name and addresses

East Lothian Council

John Muir House

Haddington, East Lothian

EH41 3HA

UK

Telephone: +44 1620827827

E-mail: procurement@eastlothian.gov.uk

NUTS: UKM73

Internet address(es)

Main address: http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk

Address of the buyer profile: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00181

I.1) Name and addresses

Midlothian Council

Midlothian House, Buccleuch Street

Dalkeith

EH22 1DN

UK

Telephone: +44 1312707500

E-mail: procurement@midlothian.gov.uk

Fax: +44 1316542797

NUTS: UKM73

Internet address(es)

Main address: http://www.midlothian.gov.uk

Address of the buyer profile: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00336

I.1) Name and addresses

Fife Council

Fife House, North Street

Glenrothes

KY7 5LT

UK

Telephone: +44 3451550000

E-mail: enquiry.procurement@fife.gov.uk

NUTS: UKM72

Internet address(es)

Main address: http://www.fifedirect.org.uk

Address of the buyer profile: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00187

I.1) Name and addresses

Scottish Borders Council

Council Headquarters

Newtown St Boswells

TD6 0SA

UK

Telephone: +44 1835824000

E-mail: procurement@scotborders.gov.uk

Fax: +44 1835825150

NUTS: UKM91

Internet address(es)

Main address: http://www.scotborders.gov.uk

Address of the buyer profile: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00394

I.2) Joint procurement

The contract involves joint procurement

I.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:

https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/


Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address


Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:

https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/


I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local authority

I.5) Main activity

General public services

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

Open Framework Agreement for Learning and Development

Reference number: CT2132

II.1.2) Main CPV code

80000000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

The partner authorities are establishing an open framework agreement that will enable them to run mini-competitions and award contracts for externally-provided training services for learning and development.

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 10 000 000.00  GBP

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1

II.2.1) Title

Administration and Business Support

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM73

UKM72

UKM91

UKM75

UKM78

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Requirements related to Administration and Business Support, including but not limited to: Customer Service; Induction; Personal Effectiveness; Policies and Procedures.

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

Community Learning and Development (CLD)

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM72

UKM73

UKM91

UKM75

UKM78

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Requirements related to Community Learning and Development (CLD).

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

Community Safety and Public Protection

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM72

UKM73

UKM91

UKM75

UKM78

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Requirements related to Community Safety and Public Protection.

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

Disabilities

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM72

UKM73

UKM91

UKM75

UKM78

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Requirements related to Disabilities, including but not limited to: Quality Impact Assessment; See Hear Training.

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

Driving

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM72

UKM73

UKM91

UKM75

UKM78

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Requirements related to Driving, including but not limited to: Young Drivers; Advanced Driving; Large goods vehicles; Minibuses; Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC).

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

Health and Social Care

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM72

UKM73

UKM91

UKM75

UKM78

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Requirements related to Health and Social Care, including but not limited to: Early Years and Childcare; Essential Learning for Care (skills, knowledge, codes of practice); Health and Wellbeing (mindfulness, personal resilience, mental health awareness); Looked After Children (LAC); Social Care (moving & handling, personal safety, first aid, dementia, food hygiene, infection control, prevention & management of aggression & violence, medication, stroke awareness, falls prevention, end of life care); Social Work.

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

Finance

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM72

UKM73

UKM91

UKM75

UKM78

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Requirements related to Finance.

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

Health and Safety

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM72

UKM73

UKM91

UKM75

UKM78

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Requirements related to Health and Safety.

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

Housing

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM72

UKM73

UKM91

UKM75

UKM78

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Requirements related to Housing.

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

Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM72

UKM73

UKM91

UKM75

UKM78

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Requirements related to Information and Communication Technology (ICT), including but not limited to: IT literacy; basic IT skills; applications training.

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

Leadership and Management

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM72

UKM73

UKM91

UKM75

UKM78

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Requirements related to Leadership and Management, including but not limited to: Coaching and Mentoring; Facilitation; Simulation (role plays, practice sessions); Mediation Skills; Business Continuity (including planning and exercises).

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

Learning and Teaching

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM72

UKM73

UKM91

UKM75

UKM78

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Requirements related to Learning and Teaching, including but not limited to: Additional Support for Learning (ASL); Learning and Teaching in Schools; Teacher CPD.

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

Libraries

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM72

UKM73

UKM91

UKM75

UKM78

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Requirements related to Libraries.

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

Programme and Change Management

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM72

UKM73

UKM91

UKM75

UKM78

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Requirements related to Programme and Change Management, including but not limited to: Project Management; PRINCE2.

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: 15

II.2.1) Title

Parks & Greenspace, Roads and Transport

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM72

UKM73

UKM91

UKM75

UKM78

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Requirements related to Parks and Greenspace and Roads and Transport, including but not limited to: Plant and Machinery (abrasive wheels, excavators, grass cutting tools), Gardening.

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: 16

II.2.1) Title

ELearning

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM72

UKM73

UKM91

UKM75

UKM78

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Requirements related to eLearning, including but not limited to: Content Management Provision; Design of Bespoke eLearning Modules.

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: 17

II.2.1) Title

Further and Higher Education Qualifications

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM72

UKM73

UKM91

UKM75

UKM78

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Requirements related to Further and Higher Education Qualifications, including but not limited to: Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs); Higher National Certificates (HNCs); Degrees; Post Graduate Awards.

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 III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1) Conditions for participation

III.1.4) Objective rules and criteria for participation

Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the public contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

It is a requirement of this contract that bidders hold, or can commit to obtain prior to commencement of any subsequently awarded contract, the types and levels of insurance indicated below:

Employer’s (Compulsory) liability insurance = 5 000 000 GBP.

Public liability insurance = 10 000 000 GBP.

Professional indemnity insurance = 5 000 000 GBP.

Bidders are required to provide 2 examples in respect of each lot for which they wish to be accepted to deliver services as described in this Contract Notice, that demonstrate they have the relevant experience to deliver the services.

Further information regarding objective rules and criteria for participation is provided in the tender documents.

III.2) Conditions related to the contract

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement

IV.1.10) Identification of the national rules applicable to the procedure:

Information about national procedures is available at: (URL)

http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement

IV.1.11) Main features of the award procedure:

Tender submissions for award of providers onto the framework agreement will be evaluated on the basis of selection criteria, minimum standards and any other requirements set out in the tender documents and contract notice. The aim of the evaluation is to allow the authorities to identify suitable tenderers in terms of compliance with the public contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 and /or the procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016/PR(S)A14.

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number in the OJ S:

2017/S 077-148864

IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date: 30/03/2018

Local time: 17:00

IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

EN

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.2) Information about electronic workflows

Electronic ordering will be used

Electronic invoicing will be accepted

Electronic payment will be used

VI.3) Additional information

The framework agreement is an open framework agreement. Additional providers can apply to be accepted onto the framework agreement after it has been established. For that purpose, the authorities will publish repeat Contract Notices during the lifetime of the framework agreement. Any resulting applications or bids will be required to meet the same qualification criteria as for the initial Invitation to Tender (ITT) and will normally be evaluated by the authorities within three months of receipt.

Additional qualification criteria for mini-competitions.

Authorities may require providers to supply information for the purposes of financial probity assessment as part of mini-competitions for individual contracts.

Authorities may require providers to supply information about their health and safety policy and related procedures for assessment as part of mini-competitions for individual contracts.

Authorities may require providers to supply evidence of levels of insurance cover stipulated in the original tender documents for the framework agreement.

A tenderer that suffers loss as a result of a breach of duty under the public contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 may bring proceedings in the Sheriff Court or the Court of Session. The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) will have a minimum standstill period of 10 days before awarding the contract. The communication of the award decision notice will be sent by fax or e-mail to all tenderers with the standstill period commencing on the next day. If proceedings are started in the Sheriff Court or the Court of Session against the Council in respect of the decision to award the contract within the standstill period then the council is prevented from awarding the contract. Post contract award the Sheriff Court or the Court of Session may (1) award damages provided proceedings are brought within 3 months from the date when the grounds for the bringing of the proceedings 1st arose (2) be entitled to issue an ineffectiveness order or impose a financial penalty on the council. A claim for an ineffectiveness order must be made within 30 days of the contract award notice being published in the OJEU or within 30 days of the date those who expressed an interest in or otherwise bid for the contract were informed of the conclusion of the contract or in any other case within 6 months from the date on which the contract was entered into.

The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 10244. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343

The contracting authority does not intend to include a sub-contract clause as part of community benefits (as per Section 25 of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014) in this contract for the following reason:

This is a multiple supplier framework agreement and individual contract values will not exceed 4 000 000 GBP.

Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361

A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:

Community benefits may be required for mini-competitions undertaken by the Authorities. The authorities will specify requirements in respect of any community benefits in invitations to tender for mini-competitions.

(SC Ref:529872).

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

The City of Edinburgh Council

Waverley Court, 4 East Market Street

Edinburgh

EH8 8BG

UK

Telephone: +44 1314693543

Internet address(es)

URL: http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

15/02/2018

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
80000000 Education and training services Education

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

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.

About the buyer

Main contact:
robert.hogg@edinburgh.gov.uk
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

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