Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Welsh Government
Corporate Procurement Services, Cathays Park
Cardiff
CF10 3NQ
UK
Telephone: +44 3000257095
E-mail: catherine.evans@gov.wales
NUTS: UKL
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://wales.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0007
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Suite of Diversity and Inclusion Training
Reference number: C261/2020/2021
II.1.2) Main CPV code
80570000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The contract relates to the appointment of supplier(s) to design and/or deliver diversity and inclusion training for Board members, all those involved in public appointment recruitment campaigns and for individuals from under-represented groups who are interested in obtaining a public appointment. There are 5 lots, and each lot listed below will be appointed to a single supplier (or main supplier from a successful consortium bid) to deliver the work outlined within this specification.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
152 500.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for maximum 5 lots
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Near Ready Leadership Programme
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80420000
80521000
80522000
80570000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
A Near Ready Leadership Programme for disabled people and individuals from Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic communities. This will be aimed at people from these groups who already have leadership experience and would like to become a board member on a public body in Wales. The client will invite people from these groups to apply for a place on this course.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 70
Cost criterion: Commercial
/ Weighting: 30
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 12
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Optional extension of twelve 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
Fair Recruitment Practices
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80420000
80521000
80522000
80570000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Training for all those involved in public appointment recruitment campaigns, including, but not limited to Chairs, Board Members, Senior Independent Panel Members and some members of the Senior Civil Service.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 70
Cost criterion: Commercial
/ Weighting: 30
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 12
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Option of extension for 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
Public Leaders of the Future Programme
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80420000
80521000
80522000
80570000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
A Public Leaders of the Future Programme for disabled and ethnic minority individuals. The intention is to include other under-represented groups, such as LGBT+ in the future. The programme will focus on helping people to develop the skills and experience needed to move towards the goal of achieving a public appointment. The client will invite people from these groups to apply for a place on this programme.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 70
Cost criterion: Commercial
/ Weighting: 30
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 12
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Option of extension for 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
Board Member Induction Training
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80420000
80521000
80522000
80570000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Induction Training for new Board Members of non-health public bodies (there is a separate induction programme for health appointees), which will include a section on diversity & inclusion.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 70
Cost criterion: Commercial
/ Weighting: 30
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 12
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Option of extension for 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
Diversity and Inclusion Training
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80420000
80521000
80522000
80570000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Training for all those involved in public appointment recruitment campaigns, including, but not limited to Chairs, Board Members, Senior Independent Panel Members and some members of the Senior Civil Service
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 70
Cost criterion: Commercial
/ Weighting: 30
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 12
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Option of extension for 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.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2) Conditions related to 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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2021/S 000-009224
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
02/08/2021
Local time: 14:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
CY
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
02/08/2021
Local time: 14:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.3) Additional information
E-Tender Information:
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
- The first person from your Organisation to use the Platform will be required to register on behalf of the Organisation.
- Registration involves accepting a User Agreement, and providing basic information about your Organisation and about the User
performing the Registration.
- On registering on the Platform the Super User will select a Username and will receive a password.
- The Password will be sent by e-mail to the email address that was specified in the User Details section of the Registration page.
- In order to log-in to the Platform please enter your Username and Password.
- Note: If you forget your Password then visit the homepage and click “Forgot your password?”
- Registration should only be performed once for each Organisation.
- If you think that someone in your Organisation may have already registered on this Platform then you must not register again.
- Please contact the person who Registered (i.e. the Super User) in order to arrange access to the Platform.
- Contact the Helpdesk immediately if you are unable to contact the Super User (for example if they have left your Organisation).
- Note: If your Organisation is already registered on the Platform then you must not make any additional registration. Please contact the
Helpdesk to gain access to the Platform.
- Tenders must be uploaded to the BravoSolution portal by 14:00. Late bids will not be accepted.
How To Find The ITT:
- Once logged in you must click on ‘ITT’s Open to all Suppliers’
- The e-tender references for this contract are: project_47410 and itt_87713
- Click on the title to access summary details of the contract. If you are still interested in submitting a tender, click the 'Express an Interest'button. This will move the ITT from the ‘Open to all Suppliers’ area to the ‘My ITT’s’ on the home page.
- You will then see the full details of the ITT in the qualification and technical envelopes along with any relevant documents in the
‘Attachments’ area.
- Any questions on the ITT, please use the ‘Messages’ area to contact the buyer directly – Please do not contact the named person at the top
of this notice.
NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on
Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=105095
NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=107985
Under the terms of this contract the successful supplier(s) will be required to deliver Community Benefits in support of the authority’s
economic and social objectives. Accordingly, contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental
considerations. The Community Benefits included in this contract are:
The Client has decided to take a non-core approach to Community Benefits , this means that the Community Benefits proposal that a
Bidder returns as part of this tender process will not be evaluated and scored but will form part of the framework at call off stage.
The Community Benefits Policy is designed to support a number of strategic priorities in other policy areas.
NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=110983
(WA Ref:110983)
The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
Telephone: +44 2079477501
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
18/06/2021