Contract award notice – utilities
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Northern Ireland Electricity Networks
120 Malone Road,
Belfast,
BT9 5HT
UK
E-mail: Anna.McWhirter@nienetworks.co.uk
NUTS: UKN
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.nienetworks.co.uk
I.6) Main activity
Electricity
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
CA289 (2022) Safety Culture Transformation
Reference number: CA289 (2022)
II.1.2) Main CPV code
79400000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
NIE Networks has recognised the need to, and has made a commitment to positively
transform its safety culture.
Some of the key points of these interventions are as follows:
• The Safety Culture Assessment, associated feedback and communication to the wider organisation were all carried out using methodologies derived from the Integral Model as proposed originally by American philosopher Ken Wilber. As an organisation we have become familiar with the language around this, hence the strong requirement that potential suppliers would also have experience in safety culture transformation using this approach.
• The hiring and training of NIE Networks coaches should enable NIE Networks to become self sufficient, to a degree, in this space over the longer term. It is envisaged that these coaches will help to deliver significant elements of the plan in due course.
• It is recognised by the business that a transformation in safety culture is required, however it has also been recognised that significant other delivery pressures already exist. Therefore any proposed delivery plan should be both transformational and sustainable.
• The tender opportunity has been divided into two lots; Lot 1 will be the larger lot which will primarily focus on the the setup of the teams required to make a transformation, while Lot 2 will be focused on the creation and delivery of the two elements of leadership training identified.
Potential suppliers had the opportunity to submit bids for one or both lots.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
4 300 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Safety Culture Transformation Partner
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79400000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
Main site or place of performance:
Northern Ireland
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1 will primarily focus on the the setup of the teams required to make a transformation. A team coaches are to be appointed to aid delivery of all of the subsequent elements of work. The coaches will receive training and will ultimately allow NIE Networks to reduce our external commitment in the medium to long term.
The successful supplier will assist with the process of identifying and recruiting new coaches, and then take responsibility for training and developing this team to work as part of the delivery team. The staff identified should be people with a passion for people, safety and the future of NIE Networks. As part of the training and development package offered, coaches should have the option of attaining professionally recognised coaching qualifications.
Business Leadership Team is to be established to provide and ensure ongoing focus, support and direction in bringing the aligned commitment statement and associated values to life for the whole company and in delivering the associated elements of this programme.
The successful supplier will setup, launch and support a Business Leadership Team consisting of, as a minimum, our Executive Directors. This team should meet monthly and should provide appropriate leadership to enable the safety culture transformation generally, and specifically to the proposed Senior Management and Local Leadership Teams, as well as the Adaptive Challenge teams.
Senior Manager Leadership Teams are to be established to provide and ensure ongoing focus, support and direction in bringing the aligned commitment statement and associated values to life within each of our five Directorates and in delivering the associated elements of this programme.
Adaptive Leadership Teams are to be established to initially review the three negative underlying conditions highlighted in the integral assessment.
Local Leadership Teams are to be established to provide an effective forum for engaging staff to identify and address local technical and adaptive challenges.
Introductory training session to be prepared, and delivered to all employees.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
This contract shall be for a period of 3 years, with the option to extend for up to a further 2 years (entirely at the discretion of NIE Networks).
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
Leadership Development
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80532000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
Main site or place of performance:
Northern Ireland
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Leadership training is to be provided to all front line industrial and operational staff.
The successful supplier will develop and deliver (with the assistance of NIE
Networks Coaches) a leadership course aimed at NIE Networks’ industrial and operational staff. The aim of this course will be to instil within this group of staff the confidence, will and skills to ensure that they and their colleagues go home safely every day.
Leadership training to be provided to all first line and senior management staff.
The successful supplier will develop and deliver (with the assistance of NIE
Networks Coaches) a leadership course aimed at NIE Networks’ management. The aim of this course will be to instil within this group of staff transformational skills that managers require in order to be highly functional, influential and engaging.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
This contract is for 3 years with the option to extend for up to a further 2 years (entirely at the discretion of NIE Networks).
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
Negotiated with call for competition
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement with a single operator.
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:
2022/S 000-010849
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: CA289
Title: Safety Culture Transformation Partner
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
03/01/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
WhyNot Partnering Limited
264 Banbury Road
Oxford
OX2 7DY
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: CA289 (2022)
Title: Leadership Development
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
03/01/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Proclaim Consulting Limited
164 North Road
Belfast
BT4 3DJ
UK
NUTS: UKN
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
NIE Networks Limited
120 Malone Road
Belfast
BT9 5HT
UK
Internet address(es)
URL: www.nienetworks.co.uk
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
High Court of Justice in Northern Ireland
Royal Courts of Justice, Chichester Street
Belfast
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
19/01/2023