Prior information notice
This notice aims at reducing time limits for receipt of tenders
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
National Procurement Service
Cathays Park
Cardiff
CF10 3NQ
UK
Telephone: +44 3007900170
E-mail: NPSICTCategoryTeam@Wales.GSI.GOV.UK
NUTS: UKL
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://npswales.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA27760
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Other: Central Purchasing Body
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Framework for the Supply of Education Related Information Management Systems
II.1.2) Main CPV code
48810000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
The NPS would like to establish a framework for the supply of education elated information management systems for schools. This will be a pan Wales Framework Agreement for the Local Education Authorities and Education establishments within Wales.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
20 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
48810000
48000000
72222300
75121000
48600000
48610000
48611000
72212610
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Framework for the supply of Education related information management systems to Welsh Local Education Authorities and Education Establishments.
Supplier engagement in the form of a workshop will be held on 15th February 2017 at 10:30 at the Waterton Conference Centre, Bridgend, CF31 3WT. http://www.waterton.co.uk/Downloads/WatertonMap2008.pdf
This workshop will enable the NPS to:
- Understand the current supply market,
- test its procurement strategy with suppliers,
- understand supplier commercial models (confidentiality agreements will be signed by NPS where required),
- understand supplier barriers to signing up to Government Terms and Conditions.
To register a place at the workshop, please send an email to NPSICTCategoryTeam@wales.gsi.gov.uk with the names and email addresses for up to 2 attendees. Registration deadline is 12:00 13th February.
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
The scope of this requirement is currently under consultation with potential users and as such may vary to that stated within any subsequent OJEU notice.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
01/05/2017
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
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement with several operators.
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 5
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.5) Scheduled date for start of award procedures
01/06/2017
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
Over 73 public sector organisations in Wales have committed to the NPS in principle, including all Local Authorities, NHS Bodies, Welsh Government and Welsh Government Sponsored bodies, the Police and Fire services and Higher and Further Education.
In accordance with Regulation 33(5) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, these procedures [i.e. the procedures for awarding call-off contracts under the framework] may be applied only between the contracting authorities clearly identified in the link below and the tender documentation.
http://gov.wales/docs/nps/Named-NPS-customers-OJEU-6th-September-2016.pdf
A copy of this list has been recorded at the time that this notice was published to ensure compliance with the requirements of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=55828.
(WA Ref:55828)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
National Procurement Service
Cathays Park
Cardiff
CF10 3NQ
UK
Telephone: +44 3007900170
E-mail: NPSICTCategoryTeam@wales.gsi.gov.uk
Internet address(es)
URL: http://npswales.gov.uk
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
10/01/2017