Concession award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
authority/entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education
Level 1, 151 Buckingham Palace Road
London
SW1W 9SZ
UK
E-mail: ifa.tlevelprocurement@education.gov.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/
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
Education
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
T Levels – Wave 2
II.1.2) Main CPV code
80000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Award of contract(s) to design, implement and deliver the technical qualification (TQ) component for each of the 7 T Levels of the UK Government's Wave 2 — T Level programme. T Levels are a new classroom-based technical study programme forming part of the UK Government's Post-16 skills plan. They will be available to young people alongside apprenticeships as one half of a high quality technical education offer. T Levels will be primarily studied at an education or training provider. Students will study a broad occupational area before specialising, and will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills on a substantial industry placement. This is divided into 6 lots, with 5 lots representing the TQ component of a T Level, and 1 lot (construction) representing 2 TQs. See the Information about lots for further details of the contract and services to be delivered.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
20 470 670.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
20 470 670.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Construction: Building Services Engineering and Construction: Onsite Construction
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80210000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot covers the selection of a supplier (awarding organisation) for the award of the contract to design, implement and deliver the technical qualification component for each of 2 T Level pathways: construction: building services engineering and construction: onsite construction. T Levels are a new classroom-based technical study programme forming part of the UK Government's Post-16 skills plan. They will be available to young people alongside apprenticeships as one half of a high quality technical education offer. T Levels will be primarily studied at an education or training provider. Students will study a broad occupational area before specialising, and will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills on a substantial industry placement.
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement, dynamic purchasing system or concession
Duration in months: 118
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
Contract duration: an initial development phase (approx 24 months between contract award (anticipated September 2019) and readiness for teaching (September 2021), delivery of the services for 5 or 6 years (for 4 or 5 student cohorts) depending on whether the option to extend by one cohort is exercised, post qualification services for 2 years from the end of teaching of the final cohort.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Digital: Digital Business Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80210000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot covers the selection of a supplier (awarding organisation) for the award of the contract to design, implement and deliver the technical qualification component for the digital: digital business services pathway T Level. T Levels are a new classroom-based technical study programme forming part of the UK Government's Post-16 skills plan. They will be available to young people alongside apprenticeships as one half of a high quality technical education offer. T Levels will be primarily studied at an education or training provider. Students will study a broad occupational area before specialising, and will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills on a substantial industry placement.
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement, dynamic purchasing system or concession
Duration in months: 118
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
Contract duration: an initial development phase (approx 24 months between contract award (anticipated September 2019) and readiness for teaching (September 2021), delivery of the services for 5 or 6 years (for 4 or 5 student cohorts) depending on whether the option to extend by one cohort is exercised, post qualification services for 2 years from the end of teaching of the final cohort.
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Digital: Digital Support Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80210000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot covers the selection of a supplier (awarding organisation) for the award of the contract to design, implement and deliver the technical qualification component for the digital: digital support services pathway T Level. T Levels are a new classroom-based technical study programme forming part of the UK Government's Post-16 Skills Plan. They will be available to young people alongside apprenticeships as one half of a high quality technical education offer. T Levels will be primarily studied at an education or training provider. Students will study a broad occupational area before specialising, and will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills on a substantial industry placement.
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement, dynamic purchasing system or concession
Duration in months: 118
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
Contract duration: an initial development phase (approx 24 months between contract award (anticipated September 2019) and readiness for teaching (September 2021), delivery of the services for 5 or 6 years (for 4 or 5 student cohorts) depending on whether the option to extend by one cohort is exercised, post qualification services for 2 years from the end of teaching of the final cohort.
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Health and Science: Health
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80210000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot covers the selection of a supplier (awarding organisation) for the award of the contract to design, implement and deliver the technical qualification component for the health and science: health pathway T Level. T Levels are a new classroom-based technical study programme forming part of the UK Government's Post-16 Skills Plan. They will be available to young people alongside apprenticeships as one half of a high quality technical education offer. T Levels will be primarily studied at an education or training provider. Students will study a broad occupational area before specialising, and will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills on a substantial industry placement.
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement, dynamic purchasing system or concession
Duration in months: 118
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
Contract duration: an initial development phase (approx 24 months between contract award (anticipated September 2019) and readiness for teaching (September 2021), delivery of the services for 5 or 6 years (for 4 or 5 student cohorts) depending on whether the option to extend by one cohort is exercised, post qualification services for 2 years from the end of teaching of the final cohort.
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Health and Science: Health
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80210000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot covers the selection of a supplier (awarding organisation) for the award of the contract to design, implement and deliver the technical qualification component for the health and science: health pathway T Level. T Levels are a new classroom-based technical study programme forming part of the UK Government's Post-16 Skills Plan. They will be available to young people alongside apprenticeships as one half of a high quality technical education offer. T Levels will be primarily studied at an education or training provider. Students will study a broad occupational area before specialising, and will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills on a substantial industry placement.
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement, dynamic purchasing system or concession
Duration in months: 118
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
Contract duration: an initial development phase (approx 24 months between contract award (anticipated September 2019) and readiness for teaching (September 2021), delivery of the services for 5 or 6 years (for 4 or 5 student cohorts) depending on whether the option to extend by one cohort is exercised, post qualification services for 2 years from the end of teaching of the final cohort.
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Health and Science: Science
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80210000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot covers the selection of a supplier (awarding organisation) for the award of the contract to design, implement and deliver the Technical qualification component for the health and science: Science pathway T Level. T Levels are a new classroom-based technical study programme forming part of the UK Government's Post-16 Skills Plan. They will be available to young people alongside apprenticeships as one half of a high quality technical education offer. T Levels will be primarily studied at an education or training provider. Students will study a broad occupational area before specialising, and will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills on a substantial industry placement.
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement, dynamic purchasing system or concession
Duration in months: 118
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
Contract duration: an initial development phase (approx 24 months between contract award (anticipated September 2019) and readiness for teaching (September 2021), delivery of the services for 5 or 6 years (for 4 or 5 student cohorts) depending on whether the option to extend by one cohort is exercised, post qualification services for 2 years from the end of teaching of the final cohort.
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Form of procedure
Award procedure with prior publication of a concession notice
IV.1.11) Main features of the award procedure:
Conducted under Directive 2014/23/EU and the Concession Contracts Regulations 2016 (Directive and Regulations respectively). The services within fall within Annex IV of the Directive and Schedule 3 of the Regulations, the Procurement is subject to lighter regulation in accordance with Article 19 and Regulation 19. The procurement was conducted in the form of an open procedure, awarding on the most economically advantageous tender basis.
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2019/S 058-135320
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Construction: Building Services Engineering and Construction: Onsite Construction
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
24/09/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
City and Guilds of London Institute
RC000117
1 Giltspur Street
London
EC1A 9DD
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the concession and main financing terms (excluding VAT)
Total value of the concession/lot:
3 778 244.00
GBP
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Digital: Digital Business Services
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
24/09/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
NCFE
02896700
Q6 Quorum Business Park
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE12 8BT
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the concession and main financing terms (excluding VAT)
Total value of the concession/lot:
3 442 317.00
GBP
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Title: Digital: Digital Support Services
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
24/09/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
NCFE
02896700
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE12 8BT
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the concession and main financing terms (excluding VAT)
Total value of the concession/lot:
3 086 022.00
GBP
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Title: Health and Science: Health
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
24/09/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
NCFE
02896700
Q6 Quorum Business Park
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE12 8BT
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the concession and main financing terms (excluding VAT)
Total value of the concession/lot:
4 020 526.00
GBP
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
Title: Health and Science: Healthcare Science
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
24/09/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
NCFE
02896700
Q6 Quorum Business Park
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE12 8BT
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the concession and main financing terms (excluding VAT)
Total value of the concession/lot:
3 010 368.00
GBP
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 6
Title: Health and Science: Science
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
24/09/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
NCFE
02896700
Q6 Quorum Business Park
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE12 8BT
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the concession and main financing terms (excluding VAT)
Total value of the concession/lot:
3 133 193.00
GBP
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education
Level 1, 151 Buckingham Palace Road
London
SW1W 9SZ
UK
E-mail: ifa.tlevelprocurement@education.gov.uk
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education
Level 1, 151 Buckingham Palace Road
London
SW1W 9SZ
UK
E-mail: ifa.tlevelprocurement@education.gov.uk
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education
Level 1, 151 Buckingham Palace Road
London
SW1W 9SZ
UK
E-mail: ifa.tlevelprocurement@education.gov.uk
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
01/11/2019