Concession notice
Section I: Contracting
authority/entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education
Level 1, 151 Buckingham Palace Road
London
SW1W 9SZ
UK
E-mail: ifa.tlevelprocurement@education.gov.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://procontract.due-north.com/Login
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://procontract.due-north.com/Login
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
T Levels – Wave 3
II.1.2) Main CPV code
80000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Call for competition to select supplier(s) for the award of contract(s) to design, implement and deliver the technical qualification (TQ) component for each of the 8 T Levels of the UK Government's Wave 3 - T Level programme. T Levels are a new classroom-based technical study programme forming part of the UK Government's Post-16 skills plan. They will be available to young people alongside apprenticeships as one half of a high quality Technical Education offer. T Levels will be primarily studied at an education or training provider. Students will study a broad occupational area before specialising, and will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills on a substantial industry placement. This procurement is divided into 8 lots, with each lot representing the TQ component of a T Level. See the Information about lots and the procurement documents for further details of the contract and services to be delivered.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
34 480 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 4
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Legal, Finance and Accounting: Legal
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80210000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot covers the selection of a supplier (awarding organisation) for the award of the contract to design, implement and deliver the technical qualification component for the legal, finance and accounting: legal pathway T Level. T Levels are a new classroom-based technical study programme forming part of the UK Government's Post-16 skills plan. They will be available to young people alongside apprenticeships as one half of a high quality Technical Education offer. T Levels will be primarily studied at an education or training provider. Students will study a broad occupational area before specialising, and will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills on a substantial industry placement. Further details are set out in the procurement documents which are available via the Authority's e-Sourcing Portal (https://procontract.due-north.com/Login). See Section VI.3) for further details of the e-Sourcing Portal.
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
3 080 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement, dynamic purchasing system or concession
Duration in months: 118
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
Contract duration: an initial development phase (approx 24 months between contract award (anticipated Oct 2020) and readiness for teaching (September 2022), delivery of the services for 5 or 6 years (for 4 or 5 student cohorts) depending on whether the option to extend by one cohort is exercised, post qualification services for 2 years from the end of teaching of the final cohort.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Legal, Finance and Accounting: Finance
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80210000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot covers the selection of a supplier (awarding organisation) for the award of the contract to design, implement and deliver the technical qualification component for the legal, finance and accounting: finance pathway T Level. T Levels are a new classroom-based technical study programme forming part of the UK Government's Post-16 skills plan. They will be available to young people alongside apprenticeships as one half of a high quality Technical Education offer. T Levels will be primarily studied at an education or training provider. Students will study a broad occupational area before specialising, and will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills on a substantial industry placement. Further details are set out in the procurement documents which are available via the Authority's e-Sourcing Portal (https://procontract.due-north.com/Login). See section VI.3 for further details of the e-Sourcing Portal.
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
2 640 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement, dynamic purchasing system or concession
Duration in months: 118
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
Contract duration: an initial development phase (approx 24 months between contract award (anticipated Oct 2020) and readiness for teaching (September 2022), delivery of the services for 5 or 6 years (for 4 or 5 student cohorts) depending on whether the option to extend by one cohort is exercised, post qualification services for 2 years from the end of teaching of the final cohort.
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Legal, Finance and Accounting: Accountancy
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80210000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot covers the selection of a supplier (Awarding Organisation) for the award of the contract to design, implement and deliver the technical qualification component for the legal, finance and accounting: accountancy pathway T Level. T Levels are a new classroom-based technical study programme forming part of the UK Government's Post-16 skills plan. They will be available to young people alongside apprenticeships as one half of a high quality Technical Education offer. T Levels will be primarily studied at an education or training provider. Students will study a broad occupational area before specialising, and will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills on a substantial industry placement. Further details are set out in the procurement documents which are available via the Authority's e-Sourcing Portal (https://procontract.due-north.com/Login). See section VI.3 for further details of the e-Sourcing Portal.
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
3 190 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement, dynamic purchasing system or concession
Duration in months: 118
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
Contract duration: an initial development phase (approx 24 months between contract award (anticipated Oct 2020) and readiness for teaching (September 2022), delivery of the services for 5 or 6 years (for 4 or 5 student cohorts) depending on whether the option to extend by one cohort is exercised, post qualification services for 2 years from the end of teaching of the final cohort.
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Engineering and Manufacturing: Manufacturing, Processing and Control
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80210000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot covers the selection of a supplier (awarding organisation) for the award of the contract to design, implement and deliver the technical qualification component for the engineering and manufacturing: manufacturing, processing and control pathway T Level. T Levels are a new classroom-based technical study programme forming part of the UK Government's Post-16 skills plan. They will be available to young people alongside apprenticeships as one half of a high quality Technical Education offer. T Levels will be primarily studied at an education or training provider. Students will study a broad occupational area before specialising, and will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills on a substantial industry placement. Further details are set out in the procurement documents which are available via the Authority's e-Sourcing Portal (https://procontract.due-north.com/Login). See section VI.3 for further details of the e-Sourcing Portal.
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
4 600 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement, dynamic purchasing system or concession
Duration in months: 118
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
Contract duration: an initial development phase (approx 24 months between contract award (anticipated Oct 2020) and readiness for teaching (September 2022), delivery of the services for 5 or 6 years (for 4 or 5 student cohorts) depending on whether the option to extend by one cohort is exercised, post qualification services for 2 years from the end of teaching of the final cohort.
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Engineering and Manufacturing: Maintenance, Installation and Repair
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80210000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot covers the selection of a supplier (awarding organisation) for the award of the contract to design, implement and deliver the technical qualification component for the engineering and manufacturing: maintenance, installation and Repair pathway T Level. T Levels are a new classroom-based technical study programme forming part of the UK Government's Post-16 skills plan. They will be available to young people alongside apprenticeships as one half of a high quality Technical Education offer. T Levels will be primarily studied at an education or training provider. Students will study a broad occupational area before specialising, and will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills on a substantial industry placement. Further details are set out in the procurement documents which are available via the Authority's e-Sourcing Portal (https://procontract.due-north.com/Login). See section VI.3 for further details of the e-Sourcing Portal.
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
5 700 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement, dynamic purchasing system or concession
Duration in months: 118
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
Contract duration: an initial development phase (approx 24 months between contract award (anticipated Oct 2020) and readiness for teaching (September 2022), delivery of the services for 5 or 6 years (for 4 or 5 student cohorts) depending on whether the option to extend by one cohort is exercised, post qualification services for 2 years from the end of teaching of the final cohort.
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Engineering and Manufacturing: Design and Development
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80210000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot covers the selection of a supplier (awarding organisation) for the award of the contract to design, implement and deliver the technical qualification component for the engineering and manufacturing: design and development pathway T Level. T Levels are a new classroom-based technical study programme forming part of the UK Government's Post-16 skills plan. They will be available to young people alongside apprenticeships as one half of a high quality Technical Education offer. T Levels will be primarily studied at an education or training provider. Students will study a broad occupational area before specialising, and will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills on a substantial industry placement. Further details are set out in the procurement documents which are available via the Authority's e-Sourcing Portal (https://procontract.due-north.com/Login). See Section VI.3) for further details of the e-Sourcing Portal.
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
4 470 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement, dynamic purchasing system or concession
Duration in months: 118
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
Contract duration: an initial development phase (approx 24 months between contract award (anticipated Oct 2020) and readiness for teaching (September 2022), delivery of the services for 5 or 6 years (for 4 or 5 student cohorts) depending on whether the option to extend by one cohort is exercised, post qualification services for 2 years from the end of teaching of the final cohort.
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
Business and Administration: Management and Administration
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80210000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot covers the selection of a supplier (awarding organisation) for the award of the contract to design, implement and deliver the technical qualification component for the business and administration: management and administration pathway T Level. T Levels are a new classroom-based technical study programme forming part of the UK Government's Post-16 skills plan. They will be available to young people alongside apprenticeships as one half of a high quality Technical Education offer. T Levels will be primarily studied at an education or training provider. Students will study a broad occupational area before specialising, and will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills on a substantial industry placement. Further details are set out in the procurement documents which are available via the Authority's e-Sourcing Portal (https://procontract.due-north.com/Login). See Section VI.3) for further details of the e-Sourcing Portal.
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
7 860 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement, dynamic purchasing system or concession
Duration in months: 118
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
Contract duration: an initial development phase (approx 24 months between contract award (anticipated Oct 2020) and readiness for teaching (September 2022), delivery of the services for 5 or 6 years (for 4 or 5 student cohorts) depending on whether the option to extend by one cohort is exercised, post qualification services for 2 years from the end of teaching of the final cohort.
Lot No: 8
II.2.1) Title
Business and Administration: Human Resources
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80210000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot covers the selection of a supplier (awarding organisation) for the award of the contract to design, implement and deliver the Technical Qualification component for the business and administration: human resources pathway T Level. T Levels are a new classroom-based technical study programme forming part of the UK Government's Post-16 skills plan. They will be available to young people alongside apprenticeships as one half of a high quality Technical Education offer. T Levels will be primarily studied at an education or training provider. Students will study a broad occupational area before specialising, and will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills on a substantial industry placement. Further details are set out in the procurement documents which are available via the Authority's e-Sourcing Portal (https://procontract.due-north.com/Login). See Section VI.3) for further details of the e-Sourcing Portal.
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
2 940 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement, dynamic purchasing system or concession
Duration in months: 118
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
Contract duration: an initial development phase (approx 24 months between contract award (anticipated Oct 2020) and readiness for teaching (September 2022), delivery of the services for 5 or 6 years (for 4 or 5 student cohorts) depending on whether the option to extend by one cohort is exercised, post qualification services for 2 years from the end of teaching of the final cohort.
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.2.1) Information about a particular profession
Participation is reserved to a particular profession: Yes
Reference to the relevant law, regulation or administrative provision:
Successful suppliers must be recognised by Ofqual for the relevant technical qualification by the date of contract award, and if a potential supplier is not currently recognised for any qualification, that potential supplier must separately submit an application to Ofqual for Ofqual recognition prior to the selection questionnaire submission deadline in this procurement. See further details in the procurement documents available via the Authority's e-Sourcing Portal.
III.2.2) Contract performance conditions
As set out in the contract which is included in the procurement documents available via the Authority's e-Sourcing Portal.
III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
12/02/2020
Local time: 23:59
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.3) Additional information
This procurement process is being run by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education. For the purpose of this notice the ‘Authority’ means the Institute. The authority administers procurement electronically via the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education e-Sourcing Portal. No hard copy documents will be issued and all communications with the authority (including submission of tender responses) must be conducted via the e-Sourcing Portal. The Portal can be accessed via your web browser (https://procontract.due-north.com/Login).
To ensure all communication relating to this procurement is received, potential suppliers must ensure that the point of contact nominated in the e-Sourcing Portal is accurate at all times. Access to the Portal is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days a year and anywhere in the world via the internet unless notified otherwise by the Portal.
This procurement is being conducted under Directive 2014/23/EU and the Concession Contracts Regulations 2016 (Directive and Regulations respectively). As the services which are the subject of the procurement fall within Annex IV of the Directive and Schedule 3 of the Regulations, the Procurement is subject to lighter regulation in accordance with Article 19 and Regulation 19. Accordingly, whilst the authority intends to conduct this procurement as a form of open procedure, it shall only be bound by those obligations referred to in Article 19 and Regulation 19.
The estimated total contract values outlined above are based on delivery of the services in respect of 4 cohorts together with an optional contract extension of one additional cohort. Any contract extension is at the sole discretion of the authority.
Variant bids should not be made and will not be accepted.
The publication of this notice does not constitute a commitment by the authority to award any contract or contracts as a result of this procurement process.
This T Levels Wave 3 procurement will comprise of 2 stages. The selection questionnaire will need to be completed as part of stage 1, and the SQ response as defined in the procurement documents must be submitted through the e-Sourcing Portal by 23.59 on 12.2.2020. Those potential suppliers that pass the selection questionnaire stage will progress on to Stage 2 technical and price evaluation. Tender(s) as defined in the procurement documents must be submitted by those potential suppliers through the e-Sourcing Portal by 23.59 on 28.4.2020.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education
Level 1, 151 Buckingham Palace Road
London
SW1W 9SZ
UK
E-mail: ifa.tlevelprocurement@education.gov.uk
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
In accordance with Part 5 of the Concession Contract Regulations 2016 (Regulations). Prior to entering in to any contract(s) as a result of this procurement the authority will issue to each relevant economic operator a standstill letter containing the information required under Regulation 47 of the Regulations and will observe the minimum time period required under Regulation 48. Part 5 of the Regulations sets out the statutory framework relating to actions for review, and the remedies available to economic operators.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
29/01/2020