Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Scottish Police Authority
1 Pacific Quay, 2nd Floor
Glasgow
G51 1DZ
UK
Contact person: Martin McVey
Telephone: +44 1786895668
E-mail: martin.mcvey@scotland.police.uk
NUTS: UKM82
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.spa.police.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA19762
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/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html
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/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Public order and safety
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Police Scotland Cyber Training and Capability
Reference number: PROC-23-2197
II.1.2) Main CPV code
72222300
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The Scottish Police Authority (the Authority) has a requirement for the provision of cyber training for its Officers and staff for policing purposes.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Foundation
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80510000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Cyber Training and Capability; Foundation: Gamified Learning Platform
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Technical (Quality)
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Option at the Authority’s discretion to extend for an additional two (2) periods of 12-months
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
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
Cryptocurrency
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80510000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Cyber Training and Capability; Cryptocurrency
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Technical (Quality)
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Option at the Authority’s discretion to extend for an additional two (2) periods of twelve (12) months
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
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: 3
II.2.1) Title
Dark Web – Intermediate and Advanced
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80510000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Cyber Training and Capability; Dark Web – Intermediate and Advanced
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Technical (Quality)
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Option at the Authority’s discretion to extend for an additional two (2) periods of twelve (12) months.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
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: 4
II.2.1) Title
Economic Crime
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80510000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Cyber Training and Capability; Economic Crime
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Technical (Quality)
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Option at the Authority’s discretion to extend for an additional two (2) periods of twelve (12) months.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
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: 5
II.2.1) Title
Ethical Hacking
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80510000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Cyber Training and Capability; Ethical Hacking
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Technical (Quality)
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Option at the Authority’s discretion to extend for an additional two (2) periods of twelve (12) months
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
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: 6
II.2.1) Title
Incident Handling – Intermediate and Advanced
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80510000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Cyber Training and Capability; Incident Handling – Intermediate and Advanced
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Technical (Quality)
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Option at the Authority’s discretion to extend for an additional two (2) periods of twelve (12) months
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
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: 7
II.2.1) Title
Malware
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80510000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Cyber Training and Capability; Malware
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Technical (Quality)
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Option at the Authority’s discretion to extend for an additional two (2) periods of twelve (12) months.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
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: 8
II.2.1) Title
Neurodiversity
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80510000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Cyber Training and Capability; Neurodiversity
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Technical (Quality)
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Option at the Authority’s discretion to extend for an additional two (2) periods of twelve (12) months.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
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 III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
SPD Question 4A.1 Trade Registers
It is a requirement of this tender that if the Tenderer is UK based they must hold a valid registration with Companies House. Where the Tenderer is UK based but not registered at Companies House they must be able to verify to the Authority’s satisfaction that they are trading from the address provided in the tender and under the company name given.
Tenderers within the UK must confirm if they are registered under Companies House within this question.
If the Tenderer is based out-with the UK they must be enrolled in the relevant professional or trade register appropriate to their country as described in Schedule 5 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
SPD Question 4A.2 Authorisation/Membership
Where it is required, within a Tenderer’s country of establishment, they must confirm which authorisation or memberships of the relevant organisation(s) are required in order to perform this service.
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria:
It is a requirement of this Contract that Tenderers hold, or can commit to obtain prior to the commence of any subsequently awarded Contract, the items indicated below:
SPD Question 4B5 Insurances
Employers (Compulsory) Liability Insurance = 10 million GBP in respect of each claim without limit to the number of claims. Tenderers may be required to provide their current Employers Liability Insurance certificate which should include name of the insurers, policy numbers, expiry date and limits for any one incident and annual aggregate caps and the excesses under the policies.
Public Liability Insurance = 5 million GBP in respect of each claim without limit to the number of claims. Tenderers may be required to provide a copy of their current Public Liability Insurance certificate.
Product Liability Insurance = 5 million GBP in respect of each claim and in the aggregate. Tenderers may be required to provide a copy of their current Professional Indemnity Insurance certificate.
Motor Vehicle Insurance = Minimum Third Party Motor Vehicle Liability in respect of any motor vehicle or plated plant used.
Professional Indemnity Insurance = 5 million GBP in respect of each claim without limit to the number of claims. Tenderers may be required to provide a copy of their current Professional Indemnity Insurance certificate.
Cyber Liability Insurance = 5 million GBP (where applicable) in respect of each claim without limit to the number of claims. Tenderers may be required to provide a copy of their current Professional Indemnity Insurance certificate.
Documentation requested for the above insurances should include name of insurers, policy numbers, expiry date and limits of any one incident and annual aggregate caps and the excesses under the policies.
SPD Question 4B6 Financial Standing:
The Authority will access a Creditsafe report for a Tenderers organisation and use the information contained within to assist with the assessment of the Tenderer’s economic and financial standing. Tenders are asked to provide their company number within the SPD to allow the Authority to access a Credit Safe Report.
Within such reports, the risk of business failure is expressed as a score of less than 30 (high risk of business failure). In the event that a company is determined to have a risk failure rating of 30 and below i.e. that the company is considered to have a high risk of business failure, the submission will not be considered further.
If you are successful in the award of this contract and your risk failure rating falls below 30 then the Authority reserve the right to remove you from this contract. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure that the information held by Credit Safe is accurate and up to date.
For the avoidance of doubt, the Authority will request a report from Credit Safe following the closing date for the receipt of the Tenders to ensure that the most up to date information is used. Where you are not registered on credit safe e.g. charitable organisations or new start companies/ Sole Traders with less than 3 years trading history, discretionary powers are available to the Director of Finance to consider abbreviated accounts along with bankers references etc.
Tenderers should be aware that any outstanding County Court Judgements will have a detrimental effect on the rating held by Credit Safe and it is your responsibility to ensure that the information held by Credit Safe is accurate and up to date - failure to do so will result in rejection of your submission.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This requirement is not applicable to Sole Traders/ Charities. Sole Traders/ Charities may be required to provide a banker’s reference if successful.
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Tenderer`s will be required to provide evidence of having the necessary capacity and capability to deliver the requirements stated within the tender documents.
The below requirements will be requested during the tender process:
SPD Question 4C.1.2 Technical and Professional Ability
Tenderers will be required to provide examples of services carried out in the past four years that demonstrate that they have the relevant experience, be that with law enforcement or similar organisations or similar in size and structure to the Authority, to deliver the requirement as described within the published Invitation to Tender.
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.2.2) Contract performance conditions
During the Contract Agreement, the Contractor shall monitor and measure their performance against the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) detailed below:
Quality – Category Weight (40%)
Contract Outcome -80%
Continual Improvement/ Innovation – 20%
Service – Category Weight (40%)
Communication – 80%
Management Information – 20%
Cost – Category Weight (10%)
Invoice Accuracy – 100%
Sustainability – Category Weight (10%)
Sustainability (Sustainable Processes - KPI/1508-002) – 80%
Community Benefits (KPI/1601-001) – 20%
The above KPIs shall make up the Balanced Scorecard and will be used to score the Contractor`s performance. The Contract Administrator and other relevant stakeholder shall score the Contractor against the expected results using the following scores.
4 - Exceeding Expectations (100)
3 - Meeting Expectations (75)
2 - Minor Concerns (50)
1 - Major Concerns (25)
0 - Not Performing (0)
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.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
30/08/2023
Local time: 14:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Tender must be valid until:
14/02/2024
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
30/08/2023
Local time: 14:00
Place:
Electronically via Public Contracts Scotland Tender.
Information about authorised persons and opening procedure:
Electronically via Public Contracts Scotland Tender by Authorised Procurement Specialist after the Tender deadline.
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3) Additional information
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 24731. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:
It has become clear that there is scope within the EU legal framework which applies to public Contracts, to use Contracts to deliver wider social benefits such as:
- Targeted recruitment and training (providing employment and training
opportunities/apprenticeships);
- SME and social enterprise development; and,
- Community engagement.
As part of the Technical Criteria, Tenders are required to provide an outline of all Community Benefits that can be offered in relation to the Contract.
Please note any Community Benefits offered shall be monitored throughout the Contract period to ensure delivery.
(SC Ref:738915)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Glasgow Sheriff Court
1 Carlton Place
Glasgow
G5 9DA
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
21/07/2023