Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Staffordshire County Council
Number 2 Staffordshire Place, Tipping Street
Stafford
ST16 2LP
UK
Contact person: Caroline Clarke
Telephone: +44 1785854653
E-mail: caroline.clarke@staffordshire.gov.uk
NUTS: UKG24
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/business/procurement
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
Framework for the Provision of Community Learning Lots 1 and 2
Reference number: IA1616
II.1.2) Main CPV code
80000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Staffordshire County Council wishes to engage a group of suppliers to deliver a range of community learning services throughout the 8 districts of Staffordshire. Funding for the Community Learning provision is sourced from a contract awarded to Staffordshire County Council from the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA).
The community learning service currently works with schools, colleges, third sector organisations, independent training providers and local community groups to secure and deliver a range of learning opportunities for adults and families across Staffordshire.
Staffordshire County Council wishes to procure its contracted provision in order to source high quality responsive and innovative community learning provision. The County Council is subject to accountability and scrutiny of the ESFA and Ofsted. All contracted provision must comply with ESFA and County Council regulations and related statutory requirements.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
4 800 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Leisure, Health and Well-Being
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
80400000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKG24
Main site or place of performance:
Staffordshire.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This procurement is for a Framework Agreement between the appointed supplier(s) and Staffordshire County Council, to supply services on an annual call-off basis. This framework will be for a 4-year period from 1.8.2019 to 31.7.2023, on an annual call-off basis. In the event the agreement is extended the extension shall be on the same terms and conditions of contract as the original agreement period and will ultimately be at the County Council's sole discretion. The County Council makes no guarantee as to the volume of business on offer and any funding values given are indicative only and intended as a general guide. These will be subject to annual allocations made to the County Council by the ESFA.
Lot 1: Aims to develop a skill, acquire knowledge or pursue an interest for the purpose of cultural enrichment, intellectual or creative stimulation or to improve health and well-being. Courses may come from the following subject sector areas:
— agriculture, horticulture, animal care,
— hospitality and catering leisure, travel and tourism including sport,
— arts, media and publishing,
— social sciences and history,
— languages, literature and culture.
Courses should also give learners the opportunity to develop their learning skills, e.g. memory, reflection, independence in learning and also give the opportunity to develop their personal, social and employability skills.
This lot is non-accredited.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Generic quality questions
/ Weighting: 50
Quality criterion: Lot specific quality questions
/ Weighting: 50
Price
/ Weighting:
0
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
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
Supported Learning
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
80400000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKG24
Main site or place of performance:
Staffordshire.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This procurement is for a Framework Agreement between the appointed supplier(s) and Staffordshire County Council, to supply Services on an annual call-off basis. This framework will be for a four year period from 1.8.2019 to 31.7.2023, on an annual call-off basis. In the event the agreement is extended the extension shall be on the same terms and Conditions of Contract as the original Agreement period and will ultimately be at the County Council's sole discretion. The County Council makes no guarantee as to the volume of business on offer and any funding values given are indicative only and intended as a general guide. These will be subject to annual allocations made to the County Council by the ESFA.
Lot 2: this area targets adults who are furthest from learning and employment, and these individuals will sometimes require additional support to be successful in their learning and to maximise the chances of them having positive progression outcomes. The programmes in this area are aimed at adults who have learning difficulties and/or disabilities, adults who have had long-term mental ill health, and adults who in other situations/in targeted groups mean that more bespoke and supported delivery is more appropriate.
This lot is non-accredited.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Generic quality questions
/ Weighting: 50
Quality criterion: Lot specific quality questions
/ Weighting: 50
Price
/ Weighting:
0
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
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:
2019/S 038-086010
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: IA1616
Title: Leisure, Health and Well-Being
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28/06/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
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: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Buxton and Leek College
Stockwell Street
Leek
ST13 6DP
UK
NUTS: UKG24
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Codsall Community High School
Elliots Lane
Codsall
WV8 1PQ
UK
NUTS: UKG24
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Community Forest Services Ltd
St Giles Grove, Haughton
Stafford
ST18 9HP
UK
NUTS: UKG24
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
East GB Ltd
1A Parker Street
Burnley
BB10 2JF
UK
NUTS: UKG24
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Forest of Mercia CIC
Hilton Green, Hilton Lane
Essington
WV11 2BG
UK
NUTS: UKG24
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Gartmore Riding School
Hall Lane, Hammerwich
Burntwood
WS7 0JT
UK
NUTS: UKG24
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
South Staffordshire College
Rodbaston Campus
Penkridge
ST19 5PH
UK
NUTS: UKG24
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Staffordshire County Council Families First
Staffordshire Place 1, Tipping Street
Stafford
St16 2DH
UK
NUTS: UKG24
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 800 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: IA1616
Title: Supported Learning
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28/06/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 12
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 12
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Acorn Training Ltd
140 Brownhills Road, Tunstall
Stoke-on-Trent
ST6 4JU
UK
NUTS: UKG24
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Buxton and Leek College
Stockwell Street
Leek
ST13 6DP
UK
NUTS: UKG24
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Cerebral Palsy Mid Staffordshire
Greenhall School Complex, Second avenue, Holmcroft
Stafford
ST16 1PS
UK
NUTS: UKG24
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Chase Aqua Rural Enterprise CIC
6 Keswick Grove
Stafford
ST17 9QX
UK
NUTS: UKG24
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
East GB Ltd
1A Parker Street
Burnley
BB10 2JF
UK
NUTS: UKG24
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Gartmore Riding School
Hall Lane, Hammerwich
Burntwood
WS7 0JT
UK
NUTS: UKG24
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Genius Within
The Lewes Stand, Plumpton Racecourse
Plumpton Green
BN7 3AL
UK
NUTS: UKG24
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
South Staffordshire College
Rodbaston Campus
Penkridge
ST19 5PH
UK
NUTS: UKG24
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Staffordshire Care Farming CIC
New Media House, Davidson Road
Lichfield
WS14 9DZ
UK
NUTS: UKG24
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Upper Moreton Rural Activities
Upper Moreton Farm, Bishton Lane, Wolsely Bridge
Stafford
ST18 0XD
UK
NUTS: UKG24
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Walsall College
Wisemore Campus, Littleton Street West
Walsall
WS2 8ES
UK
NUTS: UKG24
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
WEA
4 St Luke Street
London
EC2A 4XW
UK
NUTS: UKG24
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Staffordshire County Council
Staffordshire Place 2, Tipping Street
Stafford
ST16 2DH
UK
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
The Contracting Authority will incorporate a minimum 10 calendar day standstill period (or 15 days where non-electronic or fax methods are used) at the point that an award decision notice is communicated to tenderers.
The award decision process will specify the criteria for the award of the contract/Framework Agreement, the reasons for the decision, including the characteristics and relative advantages, the name and score of the successful tender(s), and will specify when the standstill period is expected to end or the date before which the Contracting Authority will not conclude the contract/Framework Agreement.
If an appeal regarding the award of a contract/Framework Agreement has not been successfully resolved, the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of a breach of the rules to take action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland).
Any such action must be brought promptly (generally within 3 months). The court may order the setting aside of the award decision or may order the Contracting Authority to amend any document and may award damages.
If an agreement has been entered into the court may make a declaration of ineffectiveness or may order that the duration of any relevant specific contract be shortened and additionally may award damages.
The time limit for seeking such a declaration is generally 30 days from notification of the award (either by award decision notification or contract award notice depending upon the circumstances) or otherwise 6 months
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
15/07/2019