Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Invest Northern Ireland
Bedford Square, 1 Bedford St
Belfast
BT2 7ES
UK
E-mail: SSDAdmin.CPD@finance-ni.gov.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
Address of the buyer profile: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
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
DfE Invest NI — Export Skills Workshops Framework
Reference number: ID 1590021
II.1.2) Main CPV code
80500000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Invest NI’s International Trade Division seeks to appoint a framework of suitably experienced Contractors to deliver its Export Workshops Programme. The Export Workshops Programme is a capability development service comprising a series of training workshops aimed primarily but not exclusively at Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) who are either selling outside NI for the first time, entering new markets or growing export sales in GB and/or RoI and/or international markets. Through participation in the Export Workshops Programme companies are provided with practical training in export planning and exporting processes in order to develop their export knowledge, skills, confidence and capability and ultimately to increase export sales. Invest NI is seeking to appoint a maximum of 3 Contractors in each of 8 Lots comprising Lot 1 Essential Exporting FTE Programme and Lots 2-8 Essential Export Skills Workshops.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
800 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Essential Exporting First Time Exporter Programme
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80522000
80532000
79400000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Invest NI’s International Trade Division seeks to appoint a framework of suitably experienced Contractors to deliver its Export Workshops Programme. The Export Workshops Programme is a capability development service comprising a series of training workshops aimed primarily but not exclusively at Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) who are either selling outside NI for the first time, entering new markets or growing export sales in GB and/or RoI and/or international markets. Through participation in the Export Workshops Programme companies are provided with practical training in export planning and exporting processes in order to develop their export knowledge, skills, confidence and capability and ultimately to increase export sales. Invest NI is seeking to appoint a maximum of 3 Contractors in each of 8 Lots comprising Lot 1 Essential Exporting FTE Programme and Lots 2-8 Essential Export Skills Workshops.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Qualitative Criteria
/ Weighting: 75
Cost criterion: Quantiative Criteria
/ Weighting: 25
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Client may, at its sole discretion, extend the duration of this Framework Agreement for any Extension Period up to and including 24 months commencing from the expiry date of the original Framework Term by giving the Contractor no less than one 1 Month’s written notice prior to the end of the Initial Term.
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 figure in II.2.6 is the maximum estimated Framework value which ranges from: £300,000 - £800,000. The range reflects the potential scale of the Framework and takes into account changes to the scope/and or scale. The pricing strategy applied and the setting of cost/profit margins are a commercial decision for economic operators when submitting a bid.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Developing a Compelling Sales Value Proposition and Pitch Optimisation
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80522000
80532000
79400000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Invest NI’s International Trade Division seeks to appoint a framework of suitably experienced Contractors to deliver its Export Workshops Programme. The Export Workshops Programme is a capability development service comprising a series of training workshops aimed primarily but not exclusively at Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) who are either selling outside NI for the first time, entering new markets or growing export sales in GB and/or RoI and/or international markets. Through participation in the Export Workshops Programme companies are provided with practical training in export planning and exporting processes in order to develop their export knowledge, skills, confidence and capability and ultimately to increase export sales. Invest NI is seeking to appoint a maximum of 3 Contractors in each of 8 Lots comprising Lot 1 Essential Exporting FTE Programme and Lots 2-8 Essential Export Skills Workshops.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Qualitative Criteria
/ Weighting: 75
Cost criterion: Quantiative Criteria
/ Weighting: 25
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Client may, at its sole discretion, extend the duration of this Framework Agreement for any Extension Period up to and including 24 months commencing from the expiry date of the original Framework Term by giving the Contractor no less than one 1 Month’s written notice prior to the end of the Initial Term.
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 figure in II.2.6 is the maximum estimated Framework value which ranges from: £300,000 - £800,000. The range reflects the potential scale of the Framework and takes into account changes to the scope/and or scale. The pricing strategy applied and the setting of cost/profit margins are a commercial decision for economic operators when submitting a bid.
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
The Selling and Marketing Process
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80522000
80532000
79400000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Invest NI’s International Trade Division seeks to appoint a framework of suitably experienced Contractors to deliver its Export Workshops Programme. The Export Workshops Programme is a capability development service comprising a series of training workshops aimed primarily but not exclusively at Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) who are either selling outside NI for the first time, entering new markets or growing export sales in GB and/or RoI and/or international markets. Through participation in the Export Workshops Programme companies are provided with practical training in export planning and exporting processes in order to develop their export knowledge, skills, confidence and capability and ultimately to increase export sales. Invest NI is seeking to appoint a maximum of 3 Contractors in each of 8 Lots comprising Lot 1 Essential Exporting FTE Programme and Lots 2-8 Essential Export Skills Workshops.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Qualitative Criteria
/ Weighting: 75
Cost criterion: Quantitative Criteria
/ Weighting: 25
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Client may, at its sole discretion, extend the duration of this Framework Agreement for any Extension Period up to and including 24 months commencing from the expiry date of the original Framework Term by giving the Contractor no less than one 1 Month’s written notice prior to the end of the Initial Term.
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 figure in II.2.6 is the maximum estimated Framework value which ranges from: £300,000 - £800,000. The range reflects the potential scale of the Framework and takes into account changes to the scope/and or scale. The pricing strategy applied and the setting of cost/profit margins are a commercial decision for economic operators when submitting a bid.
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Sales Prospecting, Telesales Successful Networking
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80522000
80532000
79400000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Invest NI’s International Trade Division seeks to appoint a framework of suitably experienced Contractors to deliver its Export Workshops Programme. The Export Workshops Programme is a capability development service comprising a series of training workshops aimed primarily but not exclusively at Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) who are either selling outside NI for the first time, entering new markets or growing export sales in GB and/or RoI and/or international markets. Through participation in the Export Workshops Programme companies are provided with practical training in export planning and exporting processes in order to develop their export knowledge, skills, confidence and capability and ultimately to increase export sales. Invest NI is seeking to appoint a maximum of 3 Contractors in each of 8 Lots comprising Lot 1 Essential Exporting FTE Programme and Lots 2-8 Essential Export Skills Workshops.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Qualitative Criteria
/ Weighting: 75
Cost criterion: Quantitative Criteria
/ Weighting: 25
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Client may, at its sole discretion, extend the duration of this Framework Agreement for any Extension Period up to and including 24 months commencing from the expiry date of the original Framework Term by giving the Contractor no less than one 1 Month’s written notice prior to the end of the Initial Term.
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 figure in II.2.6 is the maximum estimated Framework value which ranges from: £300,000 - £800,000. The range reflects the potential scale of the Framework and takes into account changes to the scope/and or scale. The pricing strategy applied and the setting of cost/profit margins are a commercial decision for economic operators when submitting a bid.
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Social Media for Sales Optimisation
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80522000
80532000
79400000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Invest NI’s International Trade Division seeks to appoint a framework of suitably experienced Contractors to deliver its Export Workshops Programme. The Export Workshops Programme is a capability development service comprising a series of training workshops aimed primarily but not exclusively at Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) who are either selling outside NI for the first time, entering new markets or growing export sales in GB and/or RoI and/or international markets. Through participation in the Export Workshops Programme companies are provided with practical training in export planning and exporting processes in order to develop their export knowledge, skills, confidence and capability and ultimately to increase export sales. Invest NI is seeking to appoint a maximum of 3 Contractors in each of 8 Lots comprising Lot 1 Essential Exporting FTE Programme and Lots 2-8 Essential Export Skills Workshops.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Qualitative Criteria
/ Weighting: 75
Cost criterion: Quantitative Critera
/ Weighting: 25
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Client may, at its sole discretion, extend the duration of this Framework Agreement for any Extension Period up to and including 24 months commencing from the expiry date of the original Framework Term by giving the Contractor no less than one 1 Month’s written notice prior to the end of the Initial Term.
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 figure in II.2.6 is the maximum estimated Framework value which ranges from: £300,000 -£800,000. The range reflects the potential scale of the Framework and takes into account changes to the scope/and or scale. The pricing strategy applied and the setting of cost/profit margins are a commercial decision for economic operators when submitting a bid.
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Exhibiting with Impact
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80522000
80532000
79400000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Invest NI’s International Trade Division seeks to appoint a framework of suitably experienced Contractors to deliver its Export Workshops Programme. The Export Workshops Programme is a capability development service comprising a series of training workshops aimed primarily but not exclusively at Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) who are either selling outside NI for the first time, entering new markets or growing export sales in GB and/or RoI and/or international markets. Through participation in the Export Workshops Programme companies are provided with practical training in export planning and exporting processes in order to develop their export knowledge, skills, confidence and capability and ultimately to increase export sales. Invest NI is seeking to appoint a maximum of 3 Contractors in each of 8 Lots comprising Lot 1 Essential Exporting FTE Programme and Lots 2-8 Essential Export Skills Workshops.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Qualitative Criteria
/ Weighting: 75
Cost criterion: Quantitative Criteria
/ Weighting: 25
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Client may, at its sole discretion, extend the duration of this Framework Agreement for any Extension Period up to and including 24 months commencing from the expiry date of the original Framework Term by giving the Contractor no less than one 1 Month’s written notice prior to the end of the Initial Term.
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 figure in II.2.6 is the maximum estimated Framework value which ranges from: £300,000 - £800,000. The range reflects the potential scale of the Framework and takes into account changes to the scope/and or scale. The pricing strategy applied and the setting of cost/profit margins are a commercial decision for economic operators when submitting a bid.
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
Export Documentation Logistics-An Introduction
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80522000
80532000
79400000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Invest NI’s International Trade Division seeks to appoint a framework of suitably experienced Contractors to deliver its Export Workshops Programme. The Export Workshops Programme is a capability development service comprising a series of training workshops aimed primarily but not exclusively at Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) who are either selling outside NI for the first time, entering new markets or growing export sales in GB and/or RoI and/or international markets. Through participation in the Export Workshops Programme companies are provided with practical training in export planning and exporting processes in order to develop their export knowledge, skills, confidence and capability and ultimately to increase export sales. Invest NI is seeking to appoint a maximum of 3 Contractors in each of 8 Lots comprising Lot 1 Essential Exporting FTE Programme and Lots 2-8 Essential Export Skills Workshops.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Qualitative Criteria
/ Weighting: 75
Cost criterion: Quantitative Criteria
/ Weighting: 25
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Client may, at its sole discretion, extend the duration of this Framework Agreement for any Extension Period up to and including 24 months commencing from the expiry date of the original Framework Term by giving the Contractor no less than one 1 Month’s written notice prior to the end of the Initial Term.
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 figure in II.2.6 is the maximum estimated Framework value which ranges from: £300,000 - £800,000. The range reflects the potential scale of the Framework and takes into account changes to the scope/and or scale. The pricing strategy applied and the setting of cost/profit margins are a commercial decision for economic operators when submitting a bid.
Lot No: 8
II.2.1) Title
Getting Paid and Sources of Export Finance
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80522000
80532000
79400000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Invest NI’s International Trade Division seeks to appoint a framework of suitably experienced Contractors to deliver its Export Workshops Programme. The Export Workshops Programme is a capability development service comprising a series of training workshops aimed primarily but not exclusively at Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) who are either selling outside NI for the first time, entering new markets or growing export sales in GB and/or RoI and/or international markets. Through participation in the Export Workshops Programme companies are provided with practical training in export planning and exporting processes in order to develop their export knowledge, skills, confidence and capability and ultimately to increase export sales. Invest NI is seeking to appoint a maximum of 3 Contractors in each of 8 Lots comprising Lot 1 Essential Exporting FTE Programme and Lots 2-8 Essential Export Skills Workshops.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Qualitative Criteria
/ Weighting: 75
Cost criterion: Quantiative Criteria
/ Weighting: 25
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Client may, at its sole discretion, extend the duration of this Framework Agreement for any Extension Period up to and including 24 months commencing from the expiry date of the original Framework Term by giving the Contractor no less than one 1 Month’s written notice prior to the end of the Initial Term.
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 figure in II.2.6 is the maximum estimated Framework value which ranges from: £300,000 - £800,000. The range reflects the potential scale of the Framework and takes into account changes to the scope/and or scale. The pricing strategy applied and the setting of cost/profit margins are a commercial decision for economic operators when submitting a bid.
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:
2018/S 161-368548
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: 1
Title: Essential Exporting First Time Exporter Programme
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10/01/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 9
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Envision Management Consultants Ltd
Building 4 Hillsborough Business Park
Belfast
BT6 9DT
UK
Telephone: +44 2890452777
E-mail: elaine@envision-ni.co.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Core Consulting Business Growth Advisors Ltd
39a Main Street
Bangor
BT20 5AF
UK
Telephone: +44 2891464649
E-mail: dave@consultcore.co.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 100 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: 2
Title: Developing a Compelling Sales and Value Proposition and Pitch Optimisation
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10/01/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 9
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Marcomm Ltd
762 Saintfield Road, Carryduff
Belfast
BT8 8AT
UK
Telephone: +44 2890817067
E-mail: una@marcommcfs.co.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 100 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Contract No: 3
Title: The Selling and Marketing Process
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10/01/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 9
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Cormack Consultancy Ltd
Edinburgh Quay
Edinburgh
EH3 9BA
UK
Telephone: +44 7825992426
E-mail: barbara@consultcormack.com
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Core Consulting Business Growth Advisors Ltd
39a Main Street
Bangor
BT20 5AF
UK
Telephone: +44 2891464649
E-mail: dave@consultcore.co.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Sales Practice Ireland Ltd
Crobane Enterprise Park 25 Hilltown Road
Newry
BT34 2LJ
UK
Telephone: +44 7840120931
E-mail: michael@thesalespractice.co.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 100 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Contract No: 4
Title: Sales Prospecting, Telesales and Successful Networking
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10/01/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 9
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Core Consulting Business Growth Advisors Ltd
39a Main Street
Bangor
BT20 5AF
UK
Telephone: +44 2891464649
E-mail: dave@consultcore.co.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Sales Practice Ireland Ltd
Crobane Enterprise Park 25 Hilltown Road
Newry
BT34 2LJ
UK
Telephone: +44 7840120931
E-mail: michael@thesalespractice.co.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 100 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
Contract No: 5
Title: Social Media for Sales Optimisation
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10/01/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 9
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Brilliant Red Ltd
12 Carrickrovaddy Road
Newry
BT34 1SN
UK
Telephone: +44 2830821100
E-mail: shane@brilliantred.co.uk
Fax: +44 2830821857
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 100 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 6
Contract No: 6
Title: Exhibiting with Impact
A contract/lot is awarded:
No
V.1 Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 7
Contract No: 7
Title: Export Documentation and Logistics-An Introduction
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10/01/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 9
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce Industry
4-5 Donegall Square South
Belfast
BT1 5JA
UK
Telephone: +44 2890244113
E-mail: sandra.scannell@northernirelandchamber.com
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 100 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 8
Contract No: 8
Title: Getting Paid and Sources of Export Finance
A contract/lot is awarded:
No
V.1 Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
The successful Contractor’s performance on the contract will be regularly monitored. Contractors not delivering on contract requirements is a serious matter. It means the public purse is not getting what it is paying for. If a contractor fails to reach satisfactory levels of contract performance they will be given a specified time to improve. If, after the specified time, they still fail to reach satisfactory levels of contract performance, the matter will be escalated to senior management in CPD for further action. If this occurs and their performance still does not improve to satisfactory levels within the specified period, it may be regarded as an act of grave professional misconduct and they may. be issued with a Certificate of Unsatisfactory Performance and the contract may be terminated. The issue of a Certificate of Unsatisfactory. Performance will result in the contractor being excluded from all procurement competitions being undertaken by Centres of Procurement. Expertise on behalf of bodies covered by the Northern Ireland Procurement Policy for a period of 12 months from the date of issue of the certificate. The Authority expressly reserves the rights:
(I) not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice;
(II) to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the tendering. Competition;
(III) to award (a) contract(s) in respect of any part(s) of the [services] covered by this notice; and
(IV) to award contract(s) in stages and in no circumstances will the Authority be liable for any costs incurred by candidates.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
The UK does not have any such bodies with responsibility for appeal/mediation procedures.
N/A
UK
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
The UK does not have any such bodies with responsibility for appeal/mediation procedures.
N/A
UK
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
CPD will comply with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and, where appropriate, will incorporate a standstill period (i.e. a minimum of 10 calendar days) at the point information on the award of contract is communicated to tenderers. That notification will provide full information on the award decision. This provides time for the unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the award decision before the contract is entered into.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
14/01/2019