Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Endeavour House , Russell Road
IPSWICH
IP1 2BX
UK
E-mail: Suffolk.sourcing@suffolk.gov.uk
NUTS: UKH14
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.suffolksourcing.uk
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
www.suffolksourcing.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
www.suffolksourcing.uk
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address
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
Extension of existing Dynamic Purchasing System of Suffolk Adult and Community Learning Services
Reference number: CD1281
II.1.2) Main CPV code
80400000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Suffolk County Council are inviting applicants to join a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Adult and Community Learning Services. Contracts will be for the delivery of learning against the funding the Council receives from the Department for Education (DFE) for the Adult Skills Fund (ASF) for learners aged 19 years and over. Delivery must meet the regulations outlined in the DFE Funding Rules:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/adult-skills-fund-funding-rules-for-2024-to-2025/adult-skills-fund-funding-rules-2024-to-2025
We reserve the right to award places within this DPS to an unlimited number of suppliers. New applicants can join the DPS during the course of the duration. Please note should performance not be compliant with the DPS Tender Terms and Conditions, applicants may be removed from the DPS.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
7 290 000.00
GBP
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
Adult and Community Learning
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80400000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH14
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Please see short description above
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
4 790 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The DPS will remain open until 31 March 2027.
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
II.2.14) Additional information
This DPS has been extended for a further 24 months to 31 March 2027. The duration given in II.2.7) is the duration of the extension period.
The extension will allow Suffolk County Council and potential bidders time to plan a suitable replacement under the Procurement Act 2023 that also takes into consideration the objectives of the National Procurement Policy Statement.
We reserve the right to extend, shorten or terminate, in part or whole, any Lot or the entire DPS at any time giving 6 months' notice.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Skills Development
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80400000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH14
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Please see short description above.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
2 500 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The DPS will remain open until 31 March 2027
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
II.2.14) Additional information
This DPS has been extended for a further 24 months to 31 March 2027. The duration given in II.2.7) is the duration of the extension period.
The extension will allow Suffolk County Council and potential bidders time to plan a suitable replacement under the Procurement Act 2023 that also takes into consideration the objectives of the National Procurement Policy Statement.
We reserve the right to extend, shorten or terminate, in part or whole, any Lot or the entire DPS at any time giving 6 months' notice.
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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2019/S 068-159908
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
31/03/2027
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
Yes
VI.3) Additional information
This DPS has been extended for a further 24 months to 31 March 2027. The duration given in II.2.7) is the duration of the extension period.
This opportunity was previously advertised on the Official Journal of the European Union.
The extension will allow Suffolk County Council and potential bidders time to plan a suitable replacement under the Procurement Act 2023 that also takes into consideration the objectives of the National Procurement Policy Statement.
We reserve the right to extend, shorten or terminate, in part or whole, any Lot or the entire DPS at any time giving 6 months' notice.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Suffolk County Council
Ipswich
UK
Internet address(es)
URL: www.suffolksourcing.uk
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
12/02/2025