Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Carmarthenshire County Council
County Hall
Carmarthen
SA31 1JP
UK
Telephone: +44 1267234567
E-mail: chddavies@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
NUTS: UKL14
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.carmarthenshire.gov.wales
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0281
I.1) Name and addresses
Pembrokeshire County Council
County Hall, Haverfordwest
Pembrokeshire
SA61 1TP
UK
Telephone: +44 1267234567
E-mail: chddavies@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
NUTS: UKL14
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0255
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement
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
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
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
DPS for Delivery of qualification training to local authority Social Care staff
II.1.2) Main CPV code
80000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Social Care Wales expects that all employers of social care staff will ensure that their workforce will attain appropriate qualifications and have consistent access to relevant qualifying training whilst working in the sector. Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire local authorities are seeking to set up a framework of providers for the delivery of qualifying training to staff employed in adult and children’s social care services across the West Wales region. Utilising a Dynamic Purchasing System for the establishment of such a Framework will permit the provision of services by a wider range of suitable suppliers, ensuring high quality delivery of statutory training to local authority staff.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
250 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:
Lot 1: Delivery within the county of Carmarthenshire (only)
Lot 2: Delivery within the county of Pembrokeshire (only)
Lot 3: Delivery within both counties, Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire.
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Delivery within the county of Carmarthenshire (only)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL14
Main site or place of performance:
Carmarthenshire
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Social Care Wales expects that all employers of social care staff will ensure that their workforce will attain appropriate qualifications and have consistent access to relevant qualifying training whilst working in the sector. Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire local authorities are seeking to set up a framework of providers for the delivery of qualifying training to staff employed in adult and children’s social care services across the West Wales region. Utilising a Dynamic Purchasing System for the establishment of such a Framework will permit the provision of services by a wider range of suitable suppliers, ensuring high quality delivery of statutory training to local authority staff.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 120
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Any extensions to the original term of the DPS will be considered by the authority throughout the duration of the arrangement.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates: 5
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
Delivery within the county of Pembrokeshire (only)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL14
Main site or place of performance:
Pembrokeshire
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Social Care Wales expects that all employers of social care staff will ensure that their workforce will attain appropriate qualifications and have consistent access to relevant qualifying training whilst working in the sector. Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire local authorities are seeking to set up a framework of providers for the delivery of qualifying training to staff employed in adult and children’s social care services across the West Wales region. Utilising a Dynamic Purchasing System for the establishment of such a Framework will permit the provision of services by a wider range of suitable suppliers, ensuring high quality delivery of statutory training to local authority staff.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 120
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Any extensions to the original term of the DPS will be considered by the authority throughout the duration of the arrangement.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates: 5
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
Delivery within both counties, Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL14
Main site or place of performance:
Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Social Care Wales expects that all employers of social care staff will ensure that their workforce will attain appropriate qualifications and have consistent access to relevant qualifying training whilst working in the sector. Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire local authorities are seeking to set up a framework of providers for the delivery of qualifying training to staff employed in adult and children’s social care services across the West Wales region. Utilising a Dynamic Purchasing System for the establishment of such a Framework will permit the provision of services by a wider range of suitable suppliers, ensuring high quality delivery of statutory training to local authority staff.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 120
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Any extensions to the original term of the DPS will be considered by the authority throughout the duration of the arrangement.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates: 5
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
Restricted procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the setting up of a dynamic purchasing system
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:
24/04/2019
Local time: 14:00
IV.2.3) Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates
Date:
01/05/2019
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)
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published:
The DPS will be in place for 10 years and the further competitions will be undertaken as and when a training requirement has been identified.
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3) Additional information
To assist you in locating these opportunities on the BRAVO E Procurement System the project code is: project_41374
Applicants must ensure that all PQQ questions are fully responded to. The following PQQ Project codes may further assist you in locating the opportunities:
PQQ code: pqq_32716
Please also ensure you check the Attachments area for any documents/ information which may assist you with your submission or you are required to upload as part of your submission as per information contained within the tender pack.
Suppliers Instructions How to express interest in this Tender:
1. Register your company on the etenderwales portal (this is only required once)
- Browse to the eSourcing Portal: www.etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
- Click the "Suppliers register here" link
- Enter your correct business and user details
- Note the username you chose and click "Save" when complete
- You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure)
- Agree to the terms and conditions and click "continue"
2. Express an Interest in the Project
- Login to the portal with the username/password
- Click the "PQQs Open to All Suppliers" link.
- Click on the relevant PQQ to access the content.
- Click the "Express Interest" button at the top of the screen
- This will move the PQQ into your "My PQQs" page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only)
- Click on the PQQ code, you can now access any attachments by clicking the ''Buyer Attachments" on the left hand side of the screen
3. Responding to the tender
- At the top of the screen you can choose to Create Response or Decline to Respond (please give a reason if declining)
- You can now use the Messages function on to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification
- Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ
- There may be a mixture of online & offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available)
If you require any further assistance use the online help, or the BravoSolution help desk is available Mon - Fri (8am - 6pm) on:
- email: help@bravosolution.co.uk
- Phone: 0800 368 4850/ Fax: 020 7080 0480
Tenders or Requests to Participate must be sent to:
Official name:
www.etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
Postal Address:
Carmarthenshire County Council will be conducting this procurement exercise through the Value Wales e-Tendering portal. This can be found at www.etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk , all information may be downloaded and returned though this channel.
There will be a live tender workshop on Wednesday 3rd April 2019 between 10.00am – 1.00pm at The Beacon Enterprise Centre, Dafen, Llanelli, SA14 8LQ. Registration is essential in order to reserve your place at the workshop. Please contact Kim Baker by email at:
kbaker@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
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=90747
(WA Ref:90747)
The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Carmarthenshire County Council
County Hall
Carmarthen
SA31 1JP
UK
Telephone: +44 1267234567
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.carmarthenshire.gov.wales
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
20/03/2019