Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Welsh Government
Rhydycar Business Park
Merthyr Tydfil
CF48 1UZ
UK
E-mail: Rebecca.Langdon-Jones@gov.wales
NUTS: UKL
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://wales.gov.uk/?skip=1&lang=en
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0007
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
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
Progress for Success – Early Years to Playwork
Reference number: C109/2020/2021
II.1.2) Main CPV code
80000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The intention is to provide opportunities for the existing workforce to understand fully how children learn and develop, and for practitioners to gain the skills and experience they need to progress in their careers and potentially access more employment opportunities.
There are a proportion of existing practitioners across Wales who are currently qualified in Children’s Care Learning and Development (CCLD) Level 3 who require targeting to complete the ‘Level 3 Award in Transition to Playwork (from Early Years)’ to meet the requirements of the NMS.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
1 399 350.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1: West Wales and the Valleys – North Wales
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80500000
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Progress for Success – Early Years to Playwork will deliver to individuals the skills necessary to enhance their skill to meet the current and future needs of their businesses and the Welsh economy.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 70
Price
/ Weighting:
30
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:
Yes
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Lot 2: West Wales and the Valleys – Mid wales
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
80500000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Progress for Success – Early Years to Playwork will deliver to individuals the skills necessary to enhance their skill to meet the current and future needs of their businesses and the Welsh economy.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 70
Price
/ Weighting:
30
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:
Yes
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Lot 3: West Wales and the Valleys – South West Wales
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
80500000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Progress for Success – Early Years to Playwork will deliver to individuals the skills necessary to enhance their skill to meet the current and future needs of their businesses and the Welsh economy.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 70
Price
/ Weighting:
30
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:
Yes
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Lot 4: West Wales and the Valleys – South East Wales
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
80500000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Progress for Success – Early Years to Playwork will deliver to individuals the skills necessary to enhance their skill to meet the current and future needs of their businesses and the Welsh economy.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 70
Price
/ Weighting:
30
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:
Yes
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Lot 5: East Wales – North Wales
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
80500000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Progress for Success – Early Years to Playwork will deliver to individuals the skills necessary to enhance their skill to meet the current and future needs of their businesses and the Welsh economy.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 70
Price
/ Weighting:
30
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:
Yes
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Lot 6: East Wales – Mid Wales
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
80500000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Progress for Success – Early Years to Playwork will deliver to individuals the skills necessary to enhance their skill to meet the current and future needs of their businesses and the Welsh economy.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 70
Price
/ Weighting:
30
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:
Yes
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
Lot 7: East Wales – South East Wales
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
80500000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Progress for Success – Early Years to Playwork will deliver to individuals the skills necessary to enhance their skill to meet the current and future needs of their businesses and the Welsh economy.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 70
Price
/ Weighting:
30
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:
Yes
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:
2020/S 205-500600
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Lot 1: West Wales and the Valleys – North Wales
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
09/02/2021
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: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
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
ACT Ltd
Ocean Park House, East Tyndall Street Splott
Cardiff
CF245ET
UK
Telephone: +44 2920464727
NUTS: UKL
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Clybiau Plant Cymru Kids' Clubs
Bridge House, Station Road Llanishen
Cardiff
CF145UW
UK
NUTS: UKL
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:
: 191 585.52
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Lot 2: West Wales and the Valleys – Mid wales
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
09/02/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Clybiau Plant Cymru Kids' Clubs
Bridge House, Station Road Llanishen
Cardiff
CF145UW
UK
NUTS: UKL
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:
: 30 166.08
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Title: Lot 3: West Wales and the Valleys – South West Wales
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
09/02/2021
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: 0
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
Aspiration Training
Building 2, The Eastern Business Park, Wern Fawr Lane
Cardiff
CF35EA
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Clybiau Plant Cymru Kids' Clubs
Bridge House, Station Road Llanishen
Cardiff
CF145UW
UK
NUTS: UKL
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ACT Ltd
Ocean Park House, East Tyndall Street Splott
Cardiff
CF245ET
UK
NUTS: UKL
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:
: 240 325.60
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Title: Lot 4: West Wales and the Valleys – South East Wales
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
09/02/2021
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: 0
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
Aspiration Training
Building 2, The Eastern Business Park, Wern Fawr Lane
Cardiff
CF35EA
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Clybiau Plant Cymru Kids' Clubs
Bridge House, Station Road Llanishen
Cardiff
CF145UW
UK
NUTS: UKL
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:
: 184 919.96
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
Title: Lot 5: East Wales – North Wales
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
09/02/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Clybiau Plant Cymru Kids' Clubs
Bridge House, Station Road Llanishen
Cardiff
CF145UW
UK
NUTS: UKL
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ACT Ltd
Ocean Park House, East Tyndall Street Splott
Cardiff
CF245ET
UK
NUTS: UKL
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:
: 182 462.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 6
Title: Lot 6: East Wales – Mid Wales
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
09/02/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Aspiration Training
Building 2, The Eastern Business Park, Wern Fawr Lane
Cardiff
CF35EA
UK
NUTS: UK
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:
: 28 400.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 7
Title: Lot 7: East Wales – South East Wales
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
09/02/2021
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: 0
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
Aspiration Training
Building 2, The Eastern Business Park, Wern Fawr Lane
Cardiff
CF35EA
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Clybiau Plant Cymru Kids' Clubs
Bridge House, Station Road Llanishen
Cardiff
CF145UW
UK
NUTS: UKL
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:
: 183 042.60
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
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_45657 and itt_83967
- 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.
Please note that the Client may utilise EU finding in respect of the Contract. As a result, the successful Bidder will be required to manage finances and records so as to comply with EU audit requirements.
(WA Ref:109485)
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
31/03/2021