Social and other specific services – public contracts
Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Scottish Government
Atlantic Quay, 150 Broomielaw
Glasgow
G2 8LU
UK
Contact person: Julia Kerr
Telephone: +44 1312443126
E-mail: julia.kerr@gov.scot
NUTS: UKM
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.scotland.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
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
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://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Online Learning Modules for Early Learning and Childcare
Reference number: Case 436997
II.1.2) Main CPV code
80420000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Case 436997 Online Learning Modules for Early Learning and Childcare for the period 1.4.2019 to 31.3.2022 with the option to extend for a period of 12 months.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Modules 1 to 3
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
72212931
79632000
79633000
80000000
80400000
80500000
80510000
80521000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1:
Module 1. Understanding the social determinants of children’s outcomes in the early years.
Module 2. Supporting parents to further engage in their children’s development.
Module 3. Supporting the development and progression of children’s early language and literacy.
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/04/2019
End:
31/03/2022
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
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.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Modules 4 and 5
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
72212931
79632000
79633000
80000000
80400000
80500000
80510000
80521000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 2:
Module 4 — Developing an understanding of curriculum rationale.
Module 5 — Tracking and monitoring of children’s learning to ensure continuity and progression, including during key transition stages.
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/04/2019
End:
31/03/2022
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
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.
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Module 6
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
72212931
79632000
79633000
80000000
80400000
80500000
80510000
80521000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 3:
Module 6 — Building confidence in identifying and responding to additional support needs.
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/04/2019
End:
31/03/2022
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
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.
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Module 7
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
72212931
79632000
79633000
80000000
80400000
80500000
80510000
80521000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 4:
Module 7 — Staff skills, knowledge and confidence in delivering learning in STEM subjects.
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/04/2019
End:
31/03/2022
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
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.
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Module 8
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
72212931
79632000
79633000
80400000
80000000
80500000
80510000
80521000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 5:
Module 8 — Mentoring and competency-based coaching to help with the induction of staff.
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/04/2019
End:
31/03/2022
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
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.
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Module 9
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
72212931
79632000
79633000
80000000
80400000
80500000
80510000
80521000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 6:
Module 9 — Skills in delivering learning in an outdoor environment.
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/04/2019
End:
31/03/2022
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
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.
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.4) Objective rules and criteria for participation
Statement for 4B.4
Bidders must demonstrate a Current Ratio of no less than 1.0.
Current Ratio will be calculated as follows: net current assets divided by net current liabilities.
There must be no qualification or contra-indication from any evidence provided in support of the bidders economic and financial standing.
Statement for 4C.1.2: Bidders will be required to demonstrate that they have the relevant experience to deliver the services with examples relevant to the module(s) being tendered for, experience in designing and delivering training with at least some online content.
Please note: In PCS-T, responses to 4C.1.2 should be given as a clearly labelled attachment to this question.
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
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.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.11) Main features of the award procedure:
Open procedure
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
12/02/2019
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
ESPD will be scored on a pass/fail basis.
The contract award criteria will be Price 30%/Quality 70 %.
Question Scoring Methodology for Award Criteria outlined in invitation to tender:
0 — Unacceptable. Nil or inadequate response. Fails to demonstrate an ability to meet the requirement.
1 — Poor. Response is partially relevant but generally poor. The response addresses some elements of the requirement but contains insufficient/limited detail or explanation to demonstrate how the requirement will be fulfilled.
2 — Acceptable. Response is relevant and acceptable. The response addresses a broad understanding of the requirement but may lack details on how the requirement will be fulfilled in certain areas.
3 — Good. Response is relevant and good. The response is sufficiently detailed to demonstrate a good understanding and provides details on how the requirements will be fulfilled.
4 — Excellent. Response is completely relevant and excellent overall.
Bidders must complete the ESPD (Scotland) to demonstrate adherence to the Exclusion and Selection Criteria for this procurement.
Statement for 4B.5
It is a requirement of this contract that bidders hold or can commit to obtain prior to the commencement of any contract, the following:
Employer's (Compulsory) Liability Insurance = 5 000 000 GBP
Public Liability Insurance = 1 000 000 GBP
Professional Indemnity Insurance = 500 000 GBP
If there are named subcontractors/technicians upon which the bidder will rely to meet the selection criteria, these named parties must complete and reattach the ESPD Supplier Response Form attached to ESPD questions 2C.1.1 (Technicians) and 2D.1.2 (Subcontractors) on PCS-T. These parties must complete the first three sections of the ESPD form, as well as any part of the section 4 selection criteria that the main bidder will rely upon the parties to fulfil. If parties have not yet been identified, this information may be required at a later date. Scottish Government reserves the right to request this information from relevant parties upon whom the main bidder will not rely to fulfil selection criteria.
4C.10 Bidders will be required to confirm whether they intend to sub-contract and if so, for what proportion of the contract.
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 12627. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
(SC Ref:568088)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Scottish Government
Victoria Quay, Leith
Edinburgh
EH6 6QQ
UK
Telephone: +44 1312447556
Internet address(es)
URL: http://www.scotland.gov.uk
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
08/01/2019