Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
West Yorkshire Combined Authority
8876556
Wellington House, 40-50 Wellington Street
Leeds
LS1 2DE
UK
Contact person: Sukhninder Kaur
Telephone: +44 1133481770
E-mail: sukhninder.kaur@westyorks-ca.gov.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/103257
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
Bradford Cold Spot Responsiveness
II.1.2) Main CPV code
80000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The Combined Authority is seeking potential providers who will build on local local insight and knowledge, to create a project proposal(s) that:
• Aligns with the long-term strategic plans for local growth.
• Targets people most in need, supports community engagement and builds capacity.
• Focuses on individuals who find it difficult to engage with mainstream provision, for
example, (but not exclusively), individuals who have not achieved success in
mainstream educational settings, those who may not be aware of the skills they
possess.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
650 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1 - First Steps in Engagement and Numeracy
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Through the Combined Authority, this Bradford Cold Spot Responsiveness requests innovative provision that is effective in supporting those furthest away from the labour market and may not engage in traditional mainstream learning. The funding supports people most disengaged and vulnerable in the identified Bradford wards (see Geographical location) and who may have particular barriers to engagement and learning, the delivery should respond to local need and emerging priorities.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Q1. Methodology & Readiness to Deliver
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Q2. Funding Compliance & Performance Management
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Q3. Quality Assurance
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Q4. Meeting Learner Needs
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Q5. Delivery Plan, Meeting Local Needs, Strategic Partnerships and Labour Market Links
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Q6. Social Value
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
10
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
Lot 2 - Numeracy Skills to Support Primary School Children
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Through the Combined Authority, the Bradford Cold Spot Responsiveness requests provision that provides support for parents or legal guardians of primary school age children by delivering short intensive courses enabling them to support their children with maths.
In particular the offer should focus on:
• Developing and delivering creative activity at a hyper local/community level
• How maths is taught in primary schools to enable understanding of the current ways of teaching in order to support their children with homework and maths attainment.
• How maths applies to everyday life and how parents can embed maths into everyday life, tasks and games to support their children’s understanding of maths and removal of barriers.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Q1. Methodology & Readiness to Deliver
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Q2. Funding Compliance & Performance Management
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Q3. Quality Assurance
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Q4. Meeting Learner Needs
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Q5. Delivery Plan, Meeting Local Needs, Strategic Partnerships and Labour Market Links
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Q6. Social Value
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
10
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
Restricted procedure
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:
2023/S 000-029455
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1 - First Steps in Engagement and Numeracy
Contract No: 1
Title: Bradford Cold Spot Responsiveness
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
17/12/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
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
dip (Batley) Ltd.
Bankfoot Square, Bankfoot Street
BATLEY
WF17 5LH
UK
Telephone: +44 1924470786
Fax: +44 1924474747
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 480 385.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2 - Numeracy Skills to Support Primary School Children
Contract No: 2
Title: Bradford Cold Spot Responsiveness
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
17/12/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
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
Realise Learning and Employment Limited
12 Europa View
Sheffield
S9 1XH
UK
Telephone: +44 0333444505
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 150 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
High Court of England and Wales
London
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
31/01/2025