Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
West Yorkshire Combined Authority
8876556
Wellington House, 40-50 Wellington Street
Leeds
LS1 2DE
UK
E-mail: commercialteam@westyorks-ca.gov.uk
NUTS: UKE4
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://yortender.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/103257
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
Digital Skills Framework
Reference number: 53161
II.1.2) Main CPV code
80000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
We want to let you know that the Combined Authorities’ Commercial team will be holding a market engagement event regarding the development of a multi-supplier framework that will deliver a range of digital training under the Skills Connect programme.
The aims of the Multi-Supplier Framework will be;
· To deliver non-accredited, employer endorsed digital training across the West Yorkshire region.
· To address the skills gaps and needs of employers within the region and, in doing so, secure robust career progression for course participants.
· To ensure that the training is fully inclusive and accessible and champions equality and diversity within the region.
The market engagement event will take place at 1pm on Friday 13th May via Teams Live and will provide an overview of the tendering process and information on the scope of delivery.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
30 000 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Specific Digital Courses
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80510000
80500000
80521000
80531000
80531200
80533000
80533100
80533200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE4
Main site or place of performance:
West Yorkshire
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1 – Specific Digital Courses
These courses will be aimed at providing participants with a clear pathway to a specific career within the Digital sector. High level, specific and technical digital skills remain crucial to the West Yorkshire economy. Within this lot the CA is looking to procure specialist providers who can deliver training for specific skills within the digital sector, including complex analytical skills, advanced IT skills and job specific skills and knowledge. The skills that employers find most difficult to obtain from applicants are principally specialist, job-specific digital skills which hinder firm level productivity and wider economic growth.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 80%
Quality criterion: Social Value
/ Weighting: 10%
Price
/ Weighting:
10%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Supplier were able to bid for either or both lots.
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
Broad Digital Courses
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80500000
80510000
80521000
80531000
80531200
80533000
80533100
80533200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE4
Main site or place of performance:
West Yorkshire
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 2 – Broad Digital Courses
These courses have the aim of providing participants with an introduction to digital courses and / or applying digital skills to different sectors.
Digital roles and roles with a digital focus are featured among those in greatest current demand in 2021/22 according to available job postings. Software development roles enjoyed strong recruitment demand throughout and following the pandemic period. The high requirement for software development skills reflects a widespread need for programming skills in related roles and other sectors.
Looking beyond conventional digital specialists, digital skills are now central to a number of functional areas including marketing, social media, design and analysis. Across this spectrum, social media, CRM and data analytics exhibit the strongest demand from employers. Digital skills are continuing to be important to the economy and to individual employability. The need for digital skills for the workplace and to support sectors outside of the traditional digital sector, is becoming an almost universal requirement.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 80%
Quality criterion: Social Value
/ Weighting: 10%
Price
/ Weighting:
10%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Supplier were able to bid for either or both lots.
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
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:
2022/S 000-012194
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: 1
Title: Lot 1 - Specific Digital Courses
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
19/10/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
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: 6
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Skills Network
06445363
Abbey Court 6-16 Benedict Drive YO8 8RY Selby United Kingdom
Selby
YO8 8RY
UK
NUTS: UKE4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 15 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: 2
Title: Lot 1 - Specific Digital Courses
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
19/10/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
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: 6
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Backstage Academy (Training) Ltd
GB117112067
53 Lidgate Crescent, Langthwaite Grange Ind Estate WF9 3NR Wakefield United Kingdom
Wakefield
WF9 3NR
UK
NUTS: UKE4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 15 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: 3
Title: Lot 1 - Specific Digital Courses
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
19/10/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
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: 6
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Generation: You Employed, UK
319334505
One, High Street, Egham, Surrey, England, TW20 9HJ Egham United Kingdom
Egham
TW20 9HJ
UK
NUTS: UKE4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 15 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: 4
Title: Lot 1 - Specific Digital Courses
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
19/10/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
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: 6
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
COGRAMMAR LTD
10493520
20-22 Wenlock Road N1 7GU London
London
N1 7GU
UK
NUTS: UKE4
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 15 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: 1
Title: Lot 2 - Broad Digital Courses
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
19/10/2022
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: 3
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
Apprentify Ltd
10286725
Glasshouse, Alderley Park SK10 4TG Nether Alderley United Kingdom
Nether Alderley
SK10 4TG
UK
NUTS: UKE4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 15 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
High Court of England and Wales
London
UK
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
West Yorkshire Combined Authority
Wellington House
Leeds
LS1 2DE
UK
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
West Yorkshire Combined Authority
Wellington House
Leeds
LS1 2DE
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
25/01/2023