Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Cheshire East Borough Council
Westfields, Middlewich Road
Sandbach
CW11 1HZ
UK
Contact person: Mrs Victoria Adjekum
Telephone: +44 1270686440
E-mail: Victoria.adjekum@cheshireeast.gov.uk
NUTS: UKD
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: http://www.cheshireeast.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
15 006 Lifelong Learning — Adult Education Budget.
Reference number: DN125012
II.1.2) Main CPV code
80000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Cheshire East Lifelong Learning (CE LL) is commissioning an approved supplier list for the procurement of Adult Education Budget Provision and completed the 1st round on 7.7.2016. This award notice relates to the round 2 and the appointing of new suppliers to the list.
CE LL is funded as the lead body for Adult Education Budget provision and will be sub-contracting work under this funding stream. Providers need to meet the eligibility criteria outlined in the service specification to be considered for the list. Lots include:
Lot 1 Adult Education Budget Provision: Accredited Learning;
Lot 2 Adult Education Budget Provision: Health and Wellbeing Programmes (Non-accredited learning);
Lot 3 Adult Education Budget Provision: Taster/Engagement Programmes (Non-accredited learning);
Lot 4 Adult Education Budget Provision: Longer programmes leading to Employment Outcomes (Non-accredited learning);
Lot 5 Additional lots may be added throughout the life of the approved supplier list.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Lowest offer:
1.00
GBP/ Highest offer:
990 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Adult Education Budget Provision: Accredited Learning
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
75121000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD22
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Accredited learning commissioned via CE LL (Cheshire East Lifelong Learning) (Lot 1) will be focused on unemployed Cheshire East residents who are eligible for full funding (see SFA Funding Rules). CE LL may be in a position to commission a small amount of non-regulated provision where a regulated alternative is not available and where the provision meets funding and eligibility requirements. All commissioned provision will be aimed at entry level to level 2 and must meet the eligibility requirements set out by the Skills Funding Agency.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality — Pass/Fail
/ Weighting: 0
Cost criterion: Pricing for Information Only and Subject to Further Negotiations if Successful at Call Off
/ Weighting: 0
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:
Yes
Identification of the project:
SFA Funded — Adult Education Budget Accredited and Non-Accredited Learning.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Health and Wellbeing programmes (Non-accredited)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD22
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Health and Well-being Programmes use learning as a means of improving the health and well-being of individuals. There is no requirement to progress learners onto employment, although the progression onto further learning and/or employment, if appropriate, would be a desired outcome. A positive impact on the health and well-being of learners should be demonstrated by the end of the course.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality — Pass/Fail
/ Weighting: 0
Cost criterion: Pricing for Information Only and Subject to Further Negotiations if Successful at Call Off
/ Weighting: 0
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:
Yes
Identification of the project:
SFA Funded — Adult Education Budget Accredited and Non-Accredited Learning.
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Taster/Engagement programmes (Non-accredited)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
75121000
75200000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD22
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Taster/engagement programmes use creative and innovative approaches to engaging individuals who may normally experience barriers to learning. The desired outcome is that learners will progress onto further learning that will lead to further learning and/or employment outcomes.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality — Pass/Fail
/ Weighting: 0
Cost criterion: Pricing for Information Only and Subject to Further Negotiations if Successful at Call Off
/ Weighting: 0
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:
Yes
Identification of the project:
SFA Funded — Adult Education Budget Accredited and Non-Accredited Learning.
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Longer programmes leading to Employment Outcomes (Non-accredited)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85323000
98130000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD22
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Longer programmes leading to employment outcomes are intended to equip individuals with the skills and confidence needed to be able to access work or accredited learning. The desired outcome is that learners will progress onto employment or accredited learning that will lead to employment.
These programmes must be focused on the unemployed, aligned to the Skills Funding Agency funding requirements, the priorities set by CE LL and the needs of local people, communities and, where appropriate, local employers.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality — Pass/Fail
/ Weighting: 0
Cost criterion: Pricing for Information Only and Subject to Further Negotiations if Successful at Call Off
/ Weighting: 0
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:
Yes
Identification of the project:
SFA Funded — Adult Education Budget Accredited and Non-Accredited Learning.
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:
2016/S 088-155343
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Adult Education Budget Provision: Accredited Learning
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
12/12/2016
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
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
Kickstart2employment Ltd
07536541
2 Hilliards Court, Chester Business Park
Chester
CH4 9PX
UK
NUTS: UKD22
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
1.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
990 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Adult Education Budget Provision: Accredited Learning
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
12/12/2016
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
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
Vita Skills Limited
09171354
Barton Airport, Liverpool Road
Eccles
M30 7SA
UK
NUTS: UKD31
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
1.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
990 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Adult Education Budget Provision: Health and Well-being Programmes (Non-accredited learning)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
12/12/2016
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Vita Skills Limited
09171354
Barton Airport, Liverpool Road
Eccles
M30 7SA
UK
NUTS: UKD31
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
1.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
990 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Adult Education Budget Provision: Health and Well-being Programmes (Non-accredited learning)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
12/12/2016
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Workers' Educational Association
2806910
4 Luke Street
London
EC2A 4XW
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
1.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
990 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Adult Education Budget Provision: Health and Well-being Programmes (Non-accredited learning)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
12/12/2016
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
London Road Collective
8285919
5 Sandy Lane, Whitegate, Cheshire
Northwich
CW8 2BX
UK
NUTS: UKD22
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
1.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
990 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Title: Adult Education Budget Provision: Taster/Engagement Programmes (Non-accredited learning)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
12/12/2016
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
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
London Road Collective
8285919
5 Sandy Lane, Whitegate, Cheshire
Northwich
CW8 2BX
UK
NUTS: UKD22
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
1.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
990 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Title: Adult Education Budget Provision: Taster/Engagement Programmes (Non-accredited learning)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
12/12/2016
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
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
Workers' Educational Association
2806910
4 Luke Street
London
EC2A 4XW
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
1.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
990 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Title: Adult Education Budget Provision: Taster/Engagement Programmes (Non-accredited learning)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
12/12/2016
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
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
Kickstart2employment Ltd
07536541
2 Hilliards Court, Chester Business Park
Chester
CH4 9PX
UK
NUTS: UKD22
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
1.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
990 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Title: Adult Education Budget Provision: Longer programmes leading to Employment Outcomes (Non-accredited learning)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
12/12/2016
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
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
Kickstart2employment Ltd
07536541
2 Hilliards Court, Chester Business Park
Chester
CH4 9PX
UK
NUTS: UKD22
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
1.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
990 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Title: Adult Education Budget Provision: Longer programmes leading to Employment Outcomes (Non-accredited learning)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
12/12/2016
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
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
Cheshire Fire Authority
Headquarters, Sadler Road
Winsford
CW7 2FQ
UK
NUTS: UKD22
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
1.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
990 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
CE LL encourages applications from a range of skills providers, recognising that individuals require different approaches to learning, achievement and progression and that different providers offer different approaches to suit learners.
For Lot 1, the funding rates information forms part of the information pack. CE LL will retain 20 % of the published funding rate of the learning aim for contract management and support. Lot 1 applicants must demonstrate knowledge of the local area, needs of the local business communities, employers and learners and evidence how this knowledge has informed the programme of accredited learning aims and delivery format.
The list will be opened via The Chest a minimum of 3 times per year to accept new providers. Being accepted onto the list is no guarantee of any volume of work. Potential Provider's who fail to get onto the list may re-apply to join up to 3 times.
CE LL reserves the right to negotiate aspects of a bid post acceptance and prior to contract award.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Royal Courts of Justice
Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
Telephone: +44 2079476000
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
09/01/2017