Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, trading as North of England NHS Commercial Procurement Collaborative ("NOE CPC")
Don Valley House, Savile Street East
Sheffield
S4 7UQ
UK
Contact person: David Willis
E-mail: procurement@noecpc.nhs.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.noecpc.nhs.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.noecpc.nhs.uk
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Employee Development Services
Reference number: NOEJ.0529
II.1.2) Main CPV code
80000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
NOE CP reopened the framework agreement for the provision of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and Educational Services, including Apprenticeships.<br/><br/>The intention is that this framework agreement will provide a flexible vehicle to contract with providers for a range of services, which will reflect over time the needs of Participating Authorities.<br/><br/>In addition to the obligations contained within this document, all providers to all Lots are advised, that, upon request by a Participating Authority, they may be required to share their educational quality assurance processes and inspection reports (such as OfSTED) and any actions in place as a result of inspections, and are required to support this request.<br/><br/>Please note that suppliers already appointed to this Framework Agreement under ref: C47023 are not required to re-apply. Should an appointed supplier wish to bid for a Lot that they are not already appointed to, please express interest in this project - C95027.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
100 000 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1 - Continuing Professional Development
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
NOE CPC re-opened the framework agreement for the provision of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and Educational Services, including Apprenticeships. The intention is that this framework agreement will provide a flexible vehicle to contract with providers for a range of services, which will reflect over time the needs of Participating Authorities.<br/><br/><br/>The below-listed Authorities (plus those entities listed at Section II.2.11 and Section VI.3) are eligible to access the resulting framework – subject to NOE CPC approval.<br/>BARNSLEY FACILITIES SERVICES LIMITED<br/>BARNSLEY HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST<br/>BRADFORD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST<br/>CALDERDALE AND HUDDERSFIELD NHS FOUNDATION TRUST<br/>CALDERDALE AND HUDDERSFIELD SOLUTIONS LIMITED<br/>CHESTERFIELD ROYAL HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST<br/>DERBYSHIRE COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES NHS FOUNDATION TRUST<br/>DERBYSHIRE SUPPORT AND FACILITIES SERVICES LIMITED<br/>DONCASTER AND BASSETLAW TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST<br/>HARROGATE AND DISTRICT NHS FOUNDATION TRUST<br/>HARROGATE HEALTHCARE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT Ltd T/A HARROGATE INTEGRATED FACILITIES LTD<br/>HUMBER TEACHING NHS FOUNDATION TRUST<br/>ISLE OF MAN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH<br/>LEEDS AND YORK PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST<br/>LEEDS COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST<br/>LEEDS TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST<br/>LEICESTERSHIRE PARTNERSHIP NHS TRUST<br/>LINCOLNSHIRE COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES NHS TRUST<br/>LINCOLNSHIRE PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST<br/>LOCALA COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS CIC<br/>MID YORKSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST<br/>NORTHERN LINCOLNSHIRE AND GOOLE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST<br/>SHEFFIELD CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST<br/>SHEFFIELD HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST<br/>SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST<br/>SHERWOOD FOREST HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST<br/>THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST<br/>THE ROTHERHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST<br/>UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST<br/>UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF DERBY AND BURTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST<br/>UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST<br/>YORK AND SCARBOROUGH TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST<br/>YORK TEACHING HOSPITAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT<br/>YORKSHIRE AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST<br/><br/>NOE CPC member bodies as listed at: http://www.noecpc.nhs.uk/current-members<br/>and any additional new NOE CPC members including wholly owned companies and subsidiaries, may utilise this framework agreement during the contract term.<br/><br/>See Section II.2.11 and VI.3 for list of entities eligible to utilise any resulting framework, subject to the approval of NOE CPC.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The entities eligible to utilise this framework agreement, subject to approval of NOE CPC, includes but will not be limited to Acute; Foundation; Ambulance; Community; Care; Primary Care; Clinical Commissioning Groups, Mental Health Trusts, Integrated Care Systems (ICS’s), Community Interest Companies (CIC), associated wholly owned companies and subsidiaries and successor bodies.<br/>Acute Trusts:<br/>http://www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/AcuteTrustListing.aspx<br/>Clinical commissioning groups (CCGs):<br/>http://www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/CCGListing.aspx<br/>Mental Health Trusts:<br/>http://www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/MentalHealthTrustListing.aspx<br/>Ambulance Trusts:<br/>http://www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/AmbulanceTrustListing.aspx<br/>Care Trusts:<br/>http://www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/CareTrustListing.aspx<br/>NHS Trust Development Authority (TDA):<br/>http://www.ntda.nhs.uk/<br/>Special Health Authorities:<br/>http://www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/SpecialHealthAuthorityListing.aspx<br/>Integrated Care Systems (ICS’s) and the contracting authorities which make up those ICS’s, a listing of which can be found at; NHS England » Integrated care in your area<br/>Arms Length Bodies:<br/>https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/arms-length-bodies/our-arms-length-bodies<br/>Sustainability and Transformation Partnerships (STPs) and their individual constituent organisations, as identified at:<br/>https://www.england.nhs.uk/south/info-professional/stps/<br/>NHS England:<br/>http://www.england.nhs.uk/ourwork/d-com/ and other organisations involved in commissioning of primary care services via Clinical Commissioning Groups – CCGs supported by the Commissioning Support Units – CSU’s which will be responsible for commissioning most aspects of NHS care (or equivalent body/bodies established pursuant to legislation enacted as a result of, or in connection with, the White Paper, Equity and Excellence: Liberating the NHS published July 2010.<br/>CCG: https://www.england.nhs.uk/resources/ccg-directory<br/>CSU:https://www.england.nhs.uk/commissioning/supporting-commissioners/<br/>The Clinical Commissioning Board, Area Teams:<br/>http://www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/AreaTeamListing.aspx and other organisations involved in commissioning and/or overseeing General Practitioner services and GP consortia and GP Practices:<br/>and any other provider of primary medical services:<br/>a) who are a party to any of the following contracts:<br/>- General Medical Services (GMS),<br/>- Personal Medical Services (PMS),<br/>- Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS) and/or<br/>b) Commissioned by NHS England or other organisations involved in commissioning or overseeing General Practitioner services, as described above.<br/>Social Enterprises:<br/>http://www.socialenterprise.org.uk/<br/>Local Authority Councils in England, Scotland and Wales: county, unitary, district, borough, and metropolitan councils (parish and community councils)<br/>Local Councils in England, Scotland and Wales:<br/>https://www.gov.uk/find-local-council<br/>Local Authority Councils in Northern Ireland:<br/>https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/local-councils-in-northern-ireland<br/>NHS Wales (National Health Service for Wales) including but not limited to: Welsh Health Boards, Primary care services - GPs, pharmacies, dentists and optometrists, Hospital services, and community services, including those provided through community health centres and mental health services:<br/>https://www.wales.nhs.uk/ourservices/directory/LocalHealthBoards<br/>NHS Scotland (National Health Service for Scotland) including but not limited to: NHS Boards, Hospitals, Primary care Services GPs, pharmacies, dentists and optometrists, Hospital services, and community services, including those provided through community health centres and mental health services:<br/>http://www.healthscotland.com/about/index.aspx<br/><br/>Continued at Section VI.3 Additional Information
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 procurement exercise was conducted on the Atamis Health Family Single eCommercial System at: https://health-family.force.com/login
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Lot 2 - Apprenticeships
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
NOE CPC re-opened the framework agreement for the provision of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and Educational Services, including Apprenticeships. The intention is that this framework agreement will provide a flexible vehicle to contract with providers for a range of services, which will reflect over time the needs of Participating Authorities.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
See Section(s) II.2.4, II.2.11 (within Lot 1) and VI.3 for list of entities eligible to utilise any resulting framework, subject to the approval of NOE CPC.
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
Lot 3 - Functional Skills
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
NOE CPC re-opened the framework agreement for the provision of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and Educational Services, including Apprenticeships. The intention is that this framework agreement will provide a flexible vehicle to contract with providers for a range of services, which will reflect over time the needs of Participating Authorities.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
See Section(s) II.2.4, II.2.11 (within Lot 1) and VI.3 for list of entities eligible to utilise any resulting framework, subject to the approval of NOE CPC.
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 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.1.6) Information about electronic auction
An electronic auction will be used
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 000-008104
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
06/10/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
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: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Medics.Academy
Exmouth
EX8 2SG
UK
NUTS: UK
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:
Lowest offer:
.01
GBP
/ Highest offer:
45 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
06/10/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
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: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Workforce Development Trust
Bristol
BS2 0JJ
UK
NUTS: UK
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:
Lowest offer:
.01
GBP
/ Highest offer:
45 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
06/10/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
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: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Cambridge Spark
Cambridge
CB1 2LA
UK
NUTS: UK
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:
Lowest offer:
.01
GBP
/ Highest offer:
35 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
06/10/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
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: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
University of Central Lancashire
Preston
PR1 2HE
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:
Lowest offer:
.01
GBP
/ Highest offer:
35 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
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 VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
NHS Northern Ireland (National Health Service for Northern Ireland) including but not limited to: Health and Social Care Trusts, Primary care Services GPs, pharmacies, dentists and optometrists, Hospital services, social care services and community services, including those provided through community health centres and mental health services:<br/>http://www.hscni.net/<br/>Isle of Man (IoM) Government and associated IoM based public bodies, including all IoM Government Departments and Cabinet Office, including but not limited to: Department of Health & Social Care, as listed at:<br/>https://www.gov.im/about-the-government/departments<br/>Educational Establishments in England & Wales listed on the Department for Education’s Register EduBase (to be superseded by GIAS (Get Information about Schools) including establishments providing compulsory, higher and further education:<br/>https://www.get-information-schools.service.gov.uk<br/>https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/open-academies-and-academy-projects-in-development<br/>Schools in England<br/>https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/schools-in-england<br/>Education Trusts<br/>https://www.gov.uk/types-of-school/academies<br/>Schools in Wales<br/>https://gov.wales/address-list-schools<br/>Further Education and 6th Form Colleges in the UK<br/>http://findfe.com/<br/>Higher Education Recognised or listed bodies in the UK offering degree-level courses:<br/>https://www.gov.uk/check-a-university-is-officially-recognised<br/>Schools in Scotland including primary, secondary and special schools:<br/>https://education.gov.scot/parentzone/<br/>Educational Establishments in Scotland:<br/>http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Statistics/ScotXed/SchoolEducation/SchoolEstablishments<br/>Schools and Educational Establishments in Northern Ireland:<br/>https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus<br/>Higher Education Universities and Colleges in Northern Ireland:<br/>https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/universities-and-colleges-northern-ireland<br/>UK Police Forces in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales including National Special Police Forces.<br/>https://www.police.uk/forces/<br/>England Fire and Rescue Services<br/>https://www.nationalfirechiefs.org.uk/Fire-and-Rescue-Services<br/>Scottish Fire & Rescue Services<br/>http://www.firescotland.gov.uk/your-area.aspx<br/>Welsh Fire & Rescue Services<br/>https://gov.wales/fire-rescue<br/>Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service<br/>https://www.nifrs.org/<br/>UK Maritime & Coastguard Agency<br/>https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/maritime-and-coastguard-agency/about/access-and-opening<br/>Registered charities in England and Wales:<br/>https://www.gov.uk/find-charity-information<br/>Registered charities in Scotland:<br/>http://www.oscr.org.uk/charities<br/>Registered charities in Northern Ireland:<br/>http://www.charitycommissionni.org.uk/charity-search/<br/>Ministry of Defence (MOD):<br/>https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence<br/>Royal Navy - https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/<br/>British Army - http://www.army.mod.uk/<br/>Royal Air Force - https://www.raf.mod.uk/<br/>Registered social landlords: government funded not-for-profit organisations that provide affordable housing. They include housing associations, trusts and cooperatives.<br/>England<br/>https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/current-registered-providers-of-social-housing<br/>Scotland<br/>http://directory.scottishhousingregulator.gov.uk/pages/default.aspx<br/>Wales<br/>http://gov.wales/topics/housing-and-regeneration/publications/registered-social-landlords-in-wales/?lang=en<br/>Northern Ireland<br/>https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/housing-associations<br/>Any other public sector and government organisations, including, but not limited to, those listed at; Departments, agencies and public bodies<br/>https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
The High Court
The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.judiciary.uk/courts-and-tribunals/high-court/
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
NOE CPC will incorporate a minimum 10 calendar standstill period at the point information on the award of contract is communicated to tenderers, in accordance with Regulation 87 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015.<br/><br/><br/><br/>Any tenderer wishing to appeal the decision to award the contract, or after the award of the contract appeal the award of the contract, shall have the rights set out in Part 3 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015.<br/><br/><br/><br/>Bidders should note that the NOECPC retain absolute discretion as to whether to accept any offer following evaluation. The NOE CPC is not bound in any way to accept any and reserves the right to make no further contract award under this procurement process. The NOE CPC shall not be held liable for any liability or cost or expense incurred by any bidder in relation to this project whatsoever, including, without limitations, in relation to the preparation of their tender and any subsequent clarification or any legal or other expenses.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
27/02/2025