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Contract Award Notice

BSP-22-008 – HR and Business Advisory Framework

  • First published: 03 June 2023
  • Last modified: 03 June 2023

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Contents

Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-038d52
Published by:
Education Authority NI
Authority ID:
AA57427
Publication date:
03 June 2023
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
Contract Award Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

The scope of this Framework Agreement is to procure Support and Advisory Services across Human Resources, Organisational Development and Learning and Business Management. The main objective of the Framework is to provide a professional resource which can be flexibly deployed across the full remit of services provided by EA’s HR and Corporate Services Directorate. The Framework will be used to provide extra capacity to enable the Directorate to fulfil its normal business functions, respond to customer needs and flexibly deal with peaks in workload. They may also be used to provide specialist skills and experience for larger one-off projects as and when require. There are 11 Lots in this framework and tenderers can submit bids for one or more Lots.

Full notice text

Contract award notice

Results of the procurement procedure

Section I: Contracting entity

I.1) Name and addresses

Education Authority NI

40 Academy Street

Belfast

BT1 2NQ

UK

E-mail: business.procure@eani.org.uk

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

Main address: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

Address of the buyer profile: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

I.1) Name and addresses

FE Northern Regional College

Antrim Campus, Fountain Street

Antrim

BT41 4AL

UK

E-mail: business.procure@eani.org.uk

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

Main address: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

Address of the buyer profile: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

I.1) Name and addresses

Armagh Observatory

College Hill

Armagh

BT61 9DG

UK

E-mail: business.procure@eani.org.uk

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

Main address: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

Address of the buyer profile: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

I.1) Name and addresses

Armagh Planetarium

College Hill

Armagh

BT61 9DB

UK

E-mail: business.procure@eani.org.uk

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

Main address: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

Address of the buyer profile: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

I.1) Name and addresses

Comhairle na Gaelscolaiochta

Westgate House, 4 Queen Street

Belfast

BT1 6ED

UK

E-mail: business.procure@eani.org.uk

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

Main address: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

Address of the buyer profile: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

I.1) Name and addresses

Council for Catholic Maintained Schools

160 High Street

Holywood

BT18 9HT

UK

E-mail: business.procure@eani.org.uk

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

Main address: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

Address of the buyer profile: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

I.1) Name and addresses

Council for the Curriculum Examinations and Assessment

29 Clarendon Rd, Clarendon Dock

Belfast

BT1 3BG

UK

E-mail: business.procure@eani.org.uk

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

Main address: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

Address of the buyer profile: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

I.1) Name and addresses

Department of Education NI

Rathgael House

Bangor

BT19 7PR

UK

E-mail: business.procure@eani.org.uk

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

Main address: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

Address of the buyer profile: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

I.1) Name and addresses

FE Belfast Metropolitan College

Titanic Quarter Campus, 7 Queens Road

Belfast

BT3 9DT

UK

E-mail: business.procure@eani.org.uk

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

Main address: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

Address of the buyer profile: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

I.1) Name and addresses

FE Northern Regional College

Antrim Campus, Fountain Street

Antrim

BT41 4AL

UK

E-mail: business.procure@eani.org.uk

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

Main address: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

Address of the buyer profile: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

I.1) Name and addresses

FE North West Regional College

Strand Road

Londonderry

BT48 7AL

UK

E-mail: business.procure@eani.org.uk

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

Main address: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

Address of the buyer profile: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

I.1) Name and addresses

FE South Eastern Regional College

Victoria Avenue

Newtownards

BT23 7EH

UK

E-mail: business.procure@eani.org.uk

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

Main address: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

Address of the buyer profile: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

I.1) Name and addresses

FE Southern Regional College

Patrick Street

Newry

BT35 8DN

UK

E-mail: business.procure@eani.org.uk

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

Main address: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

Address of the buyer profile: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

I.1) Name and addresses

FE South West College

2 Mountjoy Road

Omagh

BT79 7AH

UK

E-mail: business.procure@eani.org.uk

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

Main address: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

Address of the buyer profile: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

I.1) Name and addresses

Libraries NI

Lisburn City Library 23 Linenhall Street

Lisburn

BT28 1FJ

UK

E-mail: business.procure@eani.org.uk

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

Main address: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

Address of the buyer profile: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

I.1) Name and addresses

Middletown Centre for Autism

35 Rathtrillick Park

Middletown

BT60 4HZ

UK

E-mail: business.procure@eani.org.uk

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

Main address: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

Address of the buyer profile: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

I.1) Name and addresses

NI Council For Integrated Education

25 College Gardens

Belfast

BT9 6BS

UK

E-mail: business.procure@eani.org.uk

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

Main address: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

Address of the buyer profile: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

I.2) Joint procurement

The contract involves joint procurement

I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

I.5) Main activity

Education

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

BSP-22-008 – HR and Business Advisory Framework

Reference number: BSP-22-008

II.1.2) Main CPV code

79000000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

The scope of this Framework Agreement is to procure Support and Advisory Services across Human Resources, Organisational Development and Learning and Business Management. The main objective of the Framework is to provide a professional resource which can be flexibly deployed across the full remit of services provided by EA’s HR and Corporate Services Directorate. The Framework will be used to provide extra capacity to enable the Directorate to fulfil its normal business functions, respond to customer needs and flexibly deal with peaks in workload. They may also be used to provide specialist skills and experience for larger one-off projects as and when require. There are 11 Lots in this framework and tenderers can submit bids for one or more 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: 2 000 000.00  GBP

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1

II.2.1) Title

Transformational, Change and Business Management

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79400000

79600000

80000000

80500000

80511000

80521000

80532000

80570000

79414000

79411100

79411000

79430000

79610000

79620000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKN

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The scope of this Framework Agreement is to procure Support and Advisory Services across Human Resources, Organisational Development and Learning and Business Management. The main objective of the Framework is to provide a professional resource which can be flexibly deployed across the full remit of services provided by EA’s HR and Corporate Services Directorate. The Framework will be used to provide extra capacity to enable the Directorate to fulfil its normal business functions, respond to customer needs and flexibly deal with peaks in workload. They may also be used to provide specialist skills and experience for larger one-off projects as and when require. There are 11 Lots in this framework and tenderers can submit bids for one or more Lots.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: AC1 Proposed Team Experience / Weighting: 30

Quality criterion: AC2 Methodology / Weighting: 19.8

Quality criterion: AC3 Social Value / Weighting: 10.2

Cost criterion: AC4 Rate Card Pricing / Weighting: 40

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

The framework will be established for an initial period of 36 months 3 years with the option to extend by up to 1 further period of 12 months possible 4 years in total. It should be noted that the extension option may or may not be exercised.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

There is no commitment given as to the usage, volume, or value of services required under this Framework Agreement. EA also has the right to move values from and between lots but however the overarching value of the Framework Agreement of £2m will not be exceeded.

Lot No: 2

II.2.1) Title

Leadership

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79400000

79600000

80000000

80500000

80511000

80521000

80532000

80570000

79414000

79411100

79411000

79430000

79610000

79620000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKN

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The scope of this Framework Agreement is to procure Support and Advisory Services across Human Resources, Organisational Development and Learning and Business Management. The main objective of the Framework is to provide a professional resource which can be flexibly deployed across the full remit of services provided by EA’s HR and Corporate Services Directorate. The Framework will be used to provide extra capacity to enable the Directorate to fulfil its normal business functions, respond to customer needs and flexibly deal with peaks in workload. They may also be used to provide specialist skills and experience for larger one-off projects as and when require. There are 11 Lots in this framework and tenderers can submit bids for one or more Lots.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: AC1 Proposed Team Experience / Weighting: 30

Quality criterion: AC2 Methodology / Weighting: 19.8

Quality criterion: AC3 Social Value / Weighting: 10.2

Cost criterion: AC4 Rate Card Pricing / Weighting: 40

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

The framework will be established for an initial period of 36 months 3 years with the option to extend by up to 1 further period of 12 months possible 4 years in total. It should be noted that the extension option may or may not be exercised.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

There is no commitment given as to the usage, volume, or value of services required under this Framework Agreement. EA also has the right to move values from and between lots but however the overarching value of the Framework Agreement of £2m will not be exceeded.

Lot No: 3

II.2.1) Title

Employee Relations

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79400000

79600000

80000000

80500000

80511000

80521000

80532000

80570000

79414000

79411100

79411000

79430000

79610000

79620000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKN

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The scope of this Framework Agreement is to procure Support and Advisory Services across Human Resources, Organisational Development and Learning and Business Management. The main objective of the Framework is to provide a professional resource which can be flexibly deployed across the full remit of services provided by EA’s HR and Corporate Services Directorate. The Framework will be used to provide extra capacity to enable the Directorate to fulfil its normal business functions, respond to customer needs and flexibly deal with peaks in workload. They may also be used to provide specialist skills and experience for larger one-off projects as and when require. There are 11 Lots in this framework and tenderers can submit bids for one or more Lots.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: AC1 Proposed Team Experience / Weighting: 30

Quality criterion: AC2 Methodology / Weighting: 19.8

Quality criterion: AC3 Social Value / Weighting: 10.2

Cost criterion: AC4 Rate Card Pricing / Weighting: 40

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

The framework will be established for an initial period of 36 months 3 years with the option to extend by up to 1 further period of 12 months possible 4 years in total. It should be noted that the extension option may or may not be exercised.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

There is no commitment given as to the usage, volume, or value of services required under this Framework Agreement. EA also has the right to move values from and between lots but however the overarching value of the Framework Agreement of £2m will not be exceeded.

Lot No: 4

II.2.1) Title

Recruitment

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79400000

79600000

80000000

80500000

80511000

80521000

80532000

80570000

79414000

79411100

79411000

79430000

79610000

79620000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKN

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The scope of this Framework Agreement is to procure Support and Advisory Services across Human Resources, Organisational Development and Learning and Business Management. The main objective of the Framework is to provide a professional resource which can be flexibly deployed across the full remit of services provided by EA’s HR and Corporate Services Directorate. The Framework will be used to provide extra capacity to enable the Directorate to fulfil its normal business functions, respond to customer needs and flexibly deal with peaks in workload. They may also be used to provide specialist skills and experience for larger one-off projects as and when require. There are 11 Lots in this framework and tenderers can submit bids for one or more Lots.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: AC1 Proposed Team Experience / Weighting: 30

Quality criterion: AC2 Methodology / Weighting: 19.8

Quality criterion: AC3 Social Value / Weighting: 10.2

Cost criterion: AC4 Rate Card Pricing / Weighting: 40

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

The framework will be established for an initial period of 36 months 3 years with the option to extend by up to 1 further period of 12 months possible 4 years in total. It should be noted that the extension option may or may not be exercised.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

There is no commitment given as to the usage, volume, or value of services required under this Framework Agreement. EA also has the right to move values from and between lots but however the overarching value of the Framework Agreement of £2m will not be exceeded.

Lot No: 5

II.2.1) Title

Business Analysis, Strategic Planning, and Data Analytics

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79400000

79600000

80000000

80500000

80511000

80521000

80532000

80570000

79414000

79411100

79411000

79430000

79610000

79620000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKN

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The scope of this Framework Agreement is to procure Support and Advisory Services across Human Resources, Organisational Development and Learning and Business Management. The main objective of the Framework is to provide a professional resource which can be flexibly deployed across the full remit of services provided by EA’s HR and Corporate Services Directorate. The Framework will be used to provide extra capacity to enable the Directorate to fulfil its normal business functions, respond to customer needs and flexibly deal with peaks in workload. They may also be used to provide specialist skills and experience for larger one-off projects as and when require. There are 11 Lots in this framework and tenderers can submit bids for one or more Lots.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: AC1 Proposed Team Experience / Weighting: 30

Quality criterion: AC2 Methodology / Weighting: 19.8

Quality criterion: AC3 Social Value / Weighting: 10.2

Cost criterion: AC4 Rate Card Pricing / Weighting: 40

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

The framework will be established for an initial period of 36 months 3 years with the option to extend by up to 1 further period of 12 months possible 4 years in total. It should be noted that the extension option may or may not be exercised.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

There is no commitment given as to the usage, volume, or value of services required under this Framework Agreement. EA also has the right to move values from and between lots but however the overarching value of the Framework Agreement of £2m will not be exceeded

Lot No: 6

II.2.1) Title

Culture, Vision and Values

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79400000

79600000

80000000

80500000

80511000

80521000

80532000

80570000

79414000

79411100

79411000

79430000

79610000

79620000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKN

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The scope of this Framework Agreement is to procure Support and Advisory Services across Human Resources, Organisational Development and Learning and Business Management. The main objective of the Framework is to provide a professional resource which can be flexibly deployed across the full remit of services provided by EA’s HR and Corporate Services Directorate. The Framework will be used to provide extra capacity to enable the Directorate to fulfil its normal business functions, respond to customer needs and flexibly deal with peaks in workload. They may also be used to provide specialist skills and experience for larger one-off projects as and when require. There are 11 Lots in this framework and tenderers can submit bids for one or more Lots.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: AC1 Proposed Team Experience / Weighting: 30

Quality criterion: AC2 Methodology / Weighting: 19.8

Quality criterion: AC3 Social Value / Weighting: 10.2

Cost criterion: AC4 Rate Card Pricing / Weighting: 40

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

The framework will be established for an initial period of 36 months 3 years with the option to extend by up to 1 further period of 12 months possible 4 years in total. It should be noted that the extension option may or may not be exercised.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

There is no commitment given as to the usage, volume, or value of services required under this Framework Agreement. EA also has the right to move values from and between lots but however the overarching value of the Framework Agreement of £2m will not be exceeded.

Lot No: 7

II.2.1) Title

Employee Engagement

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79400000

79600000

80000000

80500000

80511000

80521000

80532000

80570000

79414000

79411100

79411000

79430000

79610000

79620000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKN

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The scope of this Framework Agreement is to procure Support and Advisory Services across Human Resources, Organisational Development and Learning and Business Management. The main objective of the Framework is to provide a professional resource which can be flexibly deployed across the full remit of services provided by EA’s HR and Corporate Services Directorate. The Framework will be used to provide extra capacity to enable the Directorate to fulfil its normal business functions, respond to customer needs and flexibly deal with peaks in workload. They may also be used to provide specialist skills and experience for larger one-off projects as and when require. There are 11 Lots in this framework and tenderers can submit bids for one or more Lots.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: AC1 Proposed Team Experience / Weighting: 30

Quality criterion: AC2 Methodology / Weighting: 19.8

Quality criterion: AC3 Social Value / Weighting: 10.2

Cost criterion: AC4 Rate Card Pricing / Weighting: 40

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

The framework will be established for an initial period of 36 months 3 years with the option to extend by up to 1 further period of 12 months possible 4 years in total. It should be noted that the extension option may or may not be exercised.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

There is no commitment given as to the usage, volume, or value of services required under this Framework Agreement. EA also has the right to move values from and between lots but however the overarching value of the Framework Agreement of £2m will not be exceeded.

Lot No: 8

II.2.1) Title

Coaching and Mentoring

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79400000

79600000

80000000

80500000

80511000

80521000

80532000

80570000

79414000

79411100

79411000

79430000

79610000

79620000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKN

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The scope of this Framework Agreement is to procure Support and Advisory Services across Human Resources, Organisational Development and Learning and Business Management. The main objective of the Framework is to provide a professional resource which can be flexibly deployed across the full remit of services provided by EA’s HR and Corporate Services Directorate. The Framework will be used to provide extra capacity to enable the Directorate to fulfil its normal business functions, respond to customer needs and flexibly deal with peaks in workload. They may also be used to provide specialist skills and experience for larger one-off projects as and when require. There are 11 Lots in this framework and tenderers can submit bids for one or more Lots.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: AC1 Proposed Team Experience / Weighting: 30

Quality criterion: AC2 Methodology / Weighting: 19.8

Quality criterion: AC3 Social Value / Weighting: 10.2

Cost criterion: AC4 Rate Card Pricing / Weighting: 40

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

The framework will be established for an initial period of 36 months 3 years with the option to extend by up to 1 further period of 12 months possible 4 years in total. It should be noted that the extension option may or may not be exercised.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

There is no commitment given as to the usage, volume, or value of services required under this Framework Agreement. EA also has the right to move values from and between lots but however the overarching value of the Framework Agreement of £2m will not be exceeded.

Lot No: 9

II.2.1) Title

Equality and Human Rights

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79400000

79600000

80000000

80500000

80511000

80521000

80532000

80570000

79414000

79411100

79411000

79430000

79610000

79620000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKN

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The scope of this Framework Agreement is to procure Support and Advisory Services across Human Resources, Organisational Development and Learning and Business Management. The main objective of the Framework is to provide a professional resource which can be flexibly deployed across the full remit of services provided by EA’s HR and Corporate Services Directorate. The Framework will be used to provide extra capacity to enable the Directorate to fulfil its normal business functions, respond to customer needs and flexibly deal with peaks in workload. They may also be used to provide specialist skills and experience for larger one-off projects as and when require. There are 11 Lots in this framework and tenderers can submit bids for one or more Lots.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: AC1 Proposed Team Experience / Weighting: 30

Quality criterion: AC2 Methodology / Weighting: 19.8

Quality criterion: AC3 Social Value / Weighting: 10.2

Cost criterion: AC4 Rate Card Pricing / Weighting: 40

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

The framework will be established for an initial period of 36 months 3 years with the option to extend by up to 1 further period of 12 months possible 4 years in total. It should be noted that the extension option may or may not be exercised

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

There is no commitment given as to the usage, volume, or value of services required under this Framework Agreement. EA also has the right to move values from and between lots but however the overarching value of the Framework Agreement of £2m will not be exceeded.

Lot No: 10

II.2.1) Title

Complaints Handling and Management

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79400000

79600000

80000000

80500000

80511000

80521000

80532000

80570000

79414000

79411100

79411000

79430000

79610000

79620000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKN

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The scope of this Framework Agreement is to procure Support and Advisory Services across Human Resources, Organisational Development and Learning and Business Management. The main objective of the Framework is to provide a professional resource which can be flexibly deployed across the full remit of services provided by EA’s HR and Corporate Services Directorate. The Framework will be used to provide extra capacity to enable the Directorate to fulfil its normal business functions, respond to customer needs and flexibly deal with peaks in workload. They may also be used to provide specialist skills and experience for larger one-off projects as and when require. There are 11 Lots in this framework and tenderers can submit bids for one or more Lots.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: AC1 Proposed Team Experience / Weighting: 30

Quality criterion: AC2 Methodology / Weighting: 19.8

Quality criterion: AC3 Social Value / Weighting: 10.2

Cost criterion: AC4 Rate Card Pricing / Weighting: 40

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

The framework will be established for an initial period of 36 months 3 years with the option to extend by up to 1 further period of 12 months possible 4 years in total. It should be noted that the extension option may or may not be exercised.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

There is no commitment given as to the usage, volume, or value of services required under this Framework Agreement. EA also has the right to move values from and between lots but however the overarching value of the Framework Agreement of £2m will not be exceeded.

Lot No: 11

II.2.1) Title

Performance and Reward

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79400000

79600000

80000000

80500000

80511000

80521000

80532000

80570000

79414000

79411100

79411000

79430000

79610000

79620000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKN

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The scope of this Framework Agreement is to procure Support and Advisory Services across Human Resources, Organisational Development and Learning and Business Management. The main objective of the Framework is to provide a professional resource which can be flexibly deployed across the full remit of services provided by EA’s HR and Corporate Services Directorate. The Framework will be used to provide extra capacity to enable the Directorate to fulfil its normal business functions, respond to customer needs and flexibly deal with peaks in workload. They may also be used to provide specialist skills and experience for larger one-off projects as and when require. There are 11 Lots in this framework and tenderers can submit bids for one or more Lots.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: AC1 Proposed Team Experience / Weighting: 30

Quality criterion: AC2 Methodology / Weighting: 19.8

Quality criterion: AC3 Social Value / Weighting: 10.2

Cost criterion: AC4 Rate Card Pricing / Weighting: 40

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

The framework will be established for an initial period of 36 months 3 years with the option to extend by up to 1 further period of 12 months possible 4 years in total. It should be noted that the extension option may or may not be exercised.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

There is no commitment given as to the usage, volume, or value of services required under this Framework Agreement. EA also has the right to move values from and between lots but however the overarching value of the Framework Agreement of £2m will not be exceeded.

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 000-035343

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 1

Contract No: 1

Title: Transformational, Change and Business Management

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

09/05/2023

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 6

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3

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: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

CATHERINE KANE ASSOCIATES

6 DRUMAVOLEY ROAD

BALLYCASTLE

BT54 6PG

UK

Telephone: +44 2820768183

E-mail: info@catherinekaneassociates.co.uk

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Baker Tilly Mooney Moore

17 Clarendon Road

BELFAST

BT1 3BG

UK

Telephone: +44 2890323466

E-mail: accountants@bakertillymm.co.uk

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

ERNST YOUNG LLP

1 More Place

LONDON

SE1 7EU

UK

Telephone: +44 2079512000

E-mail: jkilliner@uk.ey.com

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

KPMG

The Soloist Building, 1 Lanyon Place

Belfast

BT1 3LP

UK

Telephone: +44 2890243377

E-mail: ie-fm-belfasttenders@kpmg.ie

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

GRANT THORNTON NI LLP

12 to 15 Donegall Square West

Belfast

BT16JH

UK

Telephone: +44 2896871050

E-mail: aidan.gibney@ie.gt.com

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

The contractor is an SME: Yes

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: : 600 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 2

Contract No: 2

Title: Leadership

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

09/05/2023

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 8

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: 8

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

THINK PEOPLE CONSULTING LTD

12th Floor Causeway Tower

BELFAST

BT2 8DN

UK

Telephone: +44 2890310450

E-mail: anne.dougan@thinkpeople.co.uk

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

AKU TRAINING LTD

CLOVALLEY HOUSE, 6 Cyprus Avenue

BELFAST

BT5 5NT

UK

Telephone: +44 7729025349

E-mail: alyson@aku.training.com

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Baker Tilly Mooney Moore

17 Clarendon Road

BELFAST

BT1 3BG

UK

Telephone: +44 2890323466

E-mail: accountants@bakertillymm.co.uk

Fax: +44 2890438827

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

HEADSTOGETHER CONSULTING LTD

2-4 Grays Lane

HOLYWOOD

BT18 9AU

UK

Telephone: +44 2890424030

E-mail: office@headstogether.com

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

GRANT THORNTON NI LLP

12 to 15 Donegall Square West

Belfast

BT16JH

UK

Telephone: +44 2896871050

E-mail: aidan.gibney@ie.gt.com

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

The contractor is an SME: Yes

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: : 500 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 3

Contract No: 3

Title: Employee Relations

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

09/05/2023

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 5

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 5

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

THINK PEOPLE CONSULTING LTD

12th Floor Causeway Tower

BELFAST

BT2 8DN

UK

Telephone: +44 2890310450

E-mail: anne.dougan@thinkpeople.co.uk

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

CATHERINE WILLIAMSON ASSOCIATES HR EMPLOYMENT LAW

2 Harberton Lane

BELFAST

BT9 6WQ

UK

Telephone: +44 7841027528

E-mail: catherine.cwa@btinternet.com

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

HEADSTOGETHER CONSULTING LTD

2-4 Grays Lane

HOLYWOOD

BT18 9AU

UK

Telephone: +44 2890424030

E-mail: office@headstogether.com

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

The contractor is an SME: Yes

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: : 250 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 4

Contract No: 4

Title: Recruitment

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

09/05/2023

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 5

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: 5

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

HEADSTOGETHER CONSULTING LTD

2-4 Grays Lane

HOLYWOOD

BT18 9AU

UK

Telephone: +44 2890424030

E-mail: office@headstogether.com

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

ERNST YOUNG LLP

1 More Place

LONDON

SE1 7EU

UK

Telephone: +44 2079512000

E-mail: jkilliner@uk.ey.com

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

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: : 200 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 5

Contract No: 5

Title: Business Analysis, Strategic Planning, and Data Analytics

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

09/05/2023

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 2

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

ERNST YOUNG LLP

1 More Place

LONDON

SE1 7EU

UK

Telephone: +44 2079512000

E-mail: jkilliner@uk.ey.com

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

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: : 100 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 6

Contract No: 6

Title: Culture, Vision and Values

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

09/05/2023

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 5

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 1

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 4

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

HEADSTOGETHER CONSULTING LTD

2-4 Grays Lane

HOLYWOOD

BT18 9AU

UK

Telephone: +44 2890424030

E-mail: office@headstogether.com

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

ERNST YOUNG LLP

1 More Place

LONDON

SE1 7EU

UK

Telephone: +44 2079512000

E-mail: jkilliner@uk.ey.com

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

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: : 100 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 7

Contract No: 7

Title: Employee Engagement

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

09/05/2023

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

ERNST YOUNG LLP

1 More Place

LONDON

SE1 7EU

UK

Telephone: +44 2079512000

E-mail: jkilliner@uk.ey.com

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

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: : 100 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 8

Contract No: 8

Title: Coaching and Mentoring

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

09/05/2023

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 6

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5

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: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

HEADSTOGETHER CONSULTING LTD

2-4 Grays Lane

HOLYWOOD

BT18 9AU

UK

Telephone: +44 2890424030

E-mail: office@headstogether.com

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

LEONEDU LTD

14 Beechgrove Crescent, Belfast

Belfast

BT6 0NG

UK

Telephone: +44 7525916505

E-mail: nicholalynagh@weareleonedu.com

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Baker Tilly Mooney Moore

17 Clarendon Road

BELFAST

BT1 3BG

UK

Telephone: +44 2890323466

E-mail: accountants@bakertillymm.co.uk

Fax: +44 2890438827

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

ERNST YOUNG LLP

1 More Place

LONDON

SE1 7EU

UK

Telephone: +44 2079512000

E-mail: jkilliner@uk.ey.com

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

THINK PEOPLE CONSULTING LTD

12th Floor Causeway Tower

BELFAST

BT2 8DN

UK

Telephone: +44 2890310450

E-mail: anne.dougan@thinkpeople.co.uk

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

The contractor is an SME: Yes

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: : 100 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 9

Contract No: 9

Title: Equality and Human Rights

A contract/lot is awarded: No

V.1 Information on non-award

The contract/lot is not awarded

No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 10

Contract No: 10

Title: Complaints Handling and Management

A contract/lot is awarded: No

V.1 Information on non-award

The contract/lot is not awarded

No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 11

Contract No: 11

Title: Performance and Reward

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

09/05/2023

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 2

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: 2

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

HEADSTOGETHER CONSULTING LTD

2-4 Grays Lane

HOLYWOOD

BT18 9AU

UK

Telephone: +44 2890424030

E-mail: office@headstogether.com

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Baker Tilly Mooney Moore

17 Clarendon Road

BELFAST

BT1 3BG

UK

Telephone: +44 2890323466

E-mail: accountants@bakertillymm.co.uk

Fax: +44 2890438827

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

The contractor is an SME: Yes

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: : 50 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3) Additional information

There is no commitment given as to the usage, volume, or value of services required under this Framework Agreement. EA also has. the right to move values from and between lots but however the overarching value of the Framework Agreement of £2m will not be. exceeded. This framework is let by the Northern Ireland Education Authority (“EA”) and is open to the EA, including NI educational bodies. as follows and at some point during the life of the Framework these bodies may wish to utilise the agreement and should have access,. at any point, with the permission of EA. This agreement is not intended to replace any current agreements that participating or non participating institutions may already have in place. Should any of these bodies opt to use the framework, they must be able to avail of. the services on the same terms as EA. The Contractor will be required to agree the detailed arrangements with any such participants. and set up and maintain separate accounts for each. Primary and Post Primary. schools under the control of the EA, Catholic Maintained Schools, Independent Schools in NI, Irish Medium Schools in NI, both Controlled. and, Voluntary Grammar Schools, Nursery School for NI (both controlled and Catholic Maintained), school meals kitchens on-site at all. of these schools, and Controlled Youth Centres. Further Education. Colleges in NI. Grant Controlled Integrated Education Schools in NI.. Independent School in NI. Libraries NI: . EA Teachers’ and Educational. Centres. Council for the Curriculum, Examination and Assessment NI (CCEA) . Armagh Observatory and Planetarium. Middletown Centre. for Autism. Controlled Schools Support Council (CSSC). Northern Ireland Council for Integrated Education (NICIE).

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

The UK does not currently have any such bodies with responsibilities for appeal/mediation procedures.

Belfast

UK

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

02/06/2023

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
79400000 Business and management consultancy and related services Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
79411100 Business development consultancy services General management consultancy services
79000000 Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security Other Services
79430000 Crisis management services Business and management consultancy and related services
80000000 Education and training services Education
79411000 General management consultancy services Business and management consultancy services
79414000 Human resources management consultancy services Business and management consultancy services
80532000 Management training services Vocational training services
80570000 Personal development training services Training services
79610000 Placement services of personnel Recruitment services
79600000 Recruitment services Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
80511000 Staff training services Specialist training services
79620000 Supply services of personnel including temporary staff Recruitment services
80521000 Training programme services Training facilities
80500000 Training services Education and training services

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100 UK - All

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Main contact:
business.procure@eani.org.uk
Admin contact:
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Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
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