Social and other specific services – public contracts
Contract award notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Coventry City Council
Earl Street
Coventry
CV1 5RR
UK
Contact person: Alex Marsden
E-mail: procurement.services@coventry.gov.uk
NUTS: UKG33
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.coventry.gov.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
Alternative Learning Opportunities
Reference number: COV - 7231
II.1.2) Main CPV code
80000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The Council requires a range of programmes which will support independent learning and small target groups. Pre-designed Programmes (Lots 1-4) — these predetermined programmes will be for young people that need support for particular areas of development. These programmes will be available all year round, to allow schools to request accessibility at any given time and ‘call-off’ a place for their young people.
Lot 1: Core Curriculum Areas — Literacy, Numeracy and Science;
Lot 2: Three (3) Day Engagement Programme;
Lot 3: Transition — Year 6 into Secondary Education;
Lot 4: Transition — Year 11 into Positive Pathways Post 16.
Bespoke programmes — mini competitions (Lot 5) — these will be bespoke, purpose built programmes to be requested by schools at any given time. The mini competition will provide details of the service requirement and ask providers to complete a mini competition and submit their service proposal and pricing structure for the bespoke programme delivery.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
660 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Core Curriculum Areas — Literacy, Numeracy and Science
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKG33
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
These are predetermined programmes that will be for young people that need support for particular areas of development. The WRL Service will advertise the providers programme details all year round, to allow schools to request accessibility at any given time, and if determined available, ‘call-off’ and place their young people onto the programme.
Pricing per pupil, per programme, will be established as part of this tender exercise and fixed for the 2-year contract duration.
This flexible framework agreement is designed to have no limit to the number of providers to be awarded onto the framework. This has been designed to ensure; continued competition, a basis of flexibility and also support the creation of sustainable business opportunities for new market entrants, into the City of Coventry.
Each call-off would be for the delivery of alternative learning opportunities. All parties participating in this tender exercise including those preferred bidders awarded a place on the framework should at all times note that the Council provides no guarantee (express or implied) as to the minimum level of work offered to framework partners pursuant to the contract.
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 is being run pursuant to Regulations 74, 75 and 76 of Chapter 3 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Three (3) Day Engagement Programme
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKG33
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
These are predetermined programmes that will be for young people that need support for particular areas of development. The WRL Service will advertise the providers programme details all year round, to allow schools to request accessibility at any given time, and if determined available, ‘call-off’ and place their young people onto the programme.
Pricing per pupil, per programme, will be established as part of this tender exercise and fixed for the 2- year contract duration.
This flexible framework agreement is designed to have no limit to the number of providers to be awarded onto the framework. This has been designed to ensure; continued competition, a basis of flexibility and also support the creation of sustainable business opportunities for new market entrants, into the City of Coventry.
Each call-off would be for the delivery of alternative learning opportunities. All parties participating in this tender exercise including those preferred bidders awarded a place on the framework should at all times note that the Council provides no guarantee (express or implied) as to the minimum level of work offered to framework partners pursuant to the contract.
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 is being run pursuant to Regulations 74, 75 and 76 of Chapter 3 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015.
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Transition Programme — Year 6 into Secondary Education
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKG33
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
These are predetermined programmes that will be for young people that need support for particular areas of development. The WRL Service will advertise the providers programme details all year round, to allow schools to request accessibility at any given time, and if determined available, ‘call-off’ and place their young people onto the programme.
Pricing per pupil, per programme, will be established as part of this tender exercise and fixed for the 2-year contract duration.
This flexible framework agreement is designed to have no limit to the number of providers to be awarded onto the framework. This has been designed to ensure; continued competition, a basis of flexibility and also support the creation of sustainable business opportunities for new market entrants, into the City of Coventry.
Each call-off would be for the delivery of alternative learning opportunities. All parties participating in this tender exercise including those preferred bidders awarded a place on the framework should at all times note that the Council provides no guarantee (express or implied) as to the minimum level of work offered to framework partners pursuant to the contract.
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 is being run pursuant to Regulations 74, 75 and 76 of Chapter 3 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015.
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Transition Programme — Year 11 into Positive Pathways Post 16
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKG33
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
These are predetermined programmes that will be for young people that need support for particular areas of development. The WRL Service will advertise the providers programme details all year round, to allow schools to request accessibility at any given time, and if determined available, ‘call-off’ and place their young people onto the programme.
Pricing per pupil, per programme, will be established as part of this tender exercise and fixed for the 2-year contract duration.
This flexible framework agreement is designed to have no limit to the number of providers to be awarded onto the framework. This has been designed to ensure; continued competition, a basis of flexibility and also support the creation of sustainable business opportunities for new market entrants, into the City of Coventry.
Each call-off would be for the delivery of alternative learning opportunities. All parties participating in this tender exercise including those preferred bidders awarded a place on the framework should at all times note that the Council provides no guarantee (express or implied) as to the minimum level of work offered to framework partners pursuant to the contract.
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 is being run pursuant to Regulations 74, 75 and 76 of Chapter 3 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015.
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Bespoke Programmes — Mini Competitions
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKG33
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
These will be bespoke, purpose built programmes that may be requested by schools at any given time. The mini competition/tender circulated will provide the explicit details of the service requirement and ask providers who are interested in delivering, to complete a mini competition and submit their service proposal and pricing structure for the bespoke programme delivery. Schools will then choose from the submitted providers proposals which one they wish to access for their young people.
This list is not exhaustive; however, we have identified the following range of immediately required service delivery:
— 1 to 1 support and development,
— mentoring,
— provision for newly arrived young people and the traveling community,
— tailored programmes to address cultural challenges (knife crime, drugs, and alcohol etc.).
This lot will allow providers the opportunity to cost their bespoke provision based upon the information provided at the point of referral/mini competition, as the Council recognises the nature of the work and expertise involved.
This flexible framework agreement is designed to have no limit to the number of providers to be awarded onto the framework. This has been designed to ensure; continued competition, a basis of flexibility and also support the creation of sustainable business opportunities for new market entrants, into the City of Coventry.
Each call-off would be for the delivery of alternative learning opportunities. All parties participating in this tender exercise including those preferred bidders awarded a place on the framework should at all times note that the Council provides no guarantee (express or implied) as to the minimum level of work offered to framework partners pursuant to the contract.
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 is being run pursuant to Regulations 74, 75 and 76 of Chapter 3 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015.
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.1.11) Main features of the award procedure:
As stipulated within the tender documentation.
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2019/S 131-322724
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: 1
Title: Core Curriculum Areas — Literacy, Numeracy and Science
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
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V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Educ8 Coventry and Warwickshire Ltd
Bagworth
LE67 1HL
UK
NUTS: UKF2
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Progressive Consultancy and Training Ltd
Waterlooville
PO8 0BT
UK
NUTS: UKJ3
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Tute Education Ltd
Wrexham
LL13 7YT
UK
NUTS: UKL23
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:
: 660 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: 2
Title: Three (3) Day Engagement Programme
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
//
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
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
Educ8 Coventry and Warwickshire Ltd
Bagworth
LE671HL
UK
NUTS: UKF2
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Intuitive Thinking Skills
Manchester
M12 4JD
UK
NUTS: UKD33
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Progressive Consultancy and Training Ltd
Waterlooville
PO8 0BT
UK
NUTS: UKJ3
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:
: 660 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Contract No: 3
Title: Transition Programme — Year 6 into Secondary Education
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
//
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Educ8 Coventry and Warwickshire Ltd
Bagworth
LE67 1HL
UK
NUTS: UKF2
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Progressive Consultancy and Training Ltd
Waterlooville
PO8 0BT
UK
NUTS: UKJ3
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Tute Education Ltd
Wrexham
TR
NUTS: UKL23
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:
: 660 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Contract No: 4
Title: Transition Programme — Year 11 into Positive Pathways Post 16
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
//
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Educ8 Coventry and Warwickshire Ltd
Bagworth
UK
NUTS: UKF2
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Progressive Consultancy and Training Ltd
Waterlooville
PO8 0BT
UK
NUTS: UKJ3
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Tute Education Ltd
Wrexham
LL13 7YT
UK
NUTS: UKL23
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:
: 660 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
Contract No: 5
Title: Bespoke Programmes — Mini Competitions
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
//
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 9
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 9
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Educ8 Coventry and Warwickshire Ltd
Bagworth
LE67 1HL
UK
NUTS: UKF2
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Fresh Start in Education Ltd
Folkestone
CT20 2TQ
UK
NUTS: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Horizon Care and Education Ltd
Cannock
WS11 0LG
UK
NUTS: UKG2
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Intuitive Thinking Skills
Manchester
M12 4JD
UK
NUTS: UKD33
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Progressive Consultancy and Training Ltd
Waterlooville
PO8 0BT
UK
NUTS: UKJ3
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Tute Education Ltd
Wrexham
LL13 7YT
UK
NUTS: UKL23
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:
: 660 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
This procurement is for education and training services which are considered Light Touch Regime services under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, as specified in Schedule 3 of the Regulations (‘Regulations’).
The agreement is based upon the basic principles of a framework agreement, and although there are some similar aspects, it does not fully operate in the same way as outlined in regulation 33 of the Public Contracts Regulations (2015).
The local authority will create a ‘pseudo framework agreement’ (based on CCS guidance) and have set out clearly how we intend to operate the framework agreement from the outset through the OJEU notice, tender document and call-off schedule, which also details the timeline for when it will be reopened. This meets the duty of transparency and equal treatment, which are the main guidelines to follow when setting up an LTR contract.
If a provider fails to be admitted onto the framework, they may reapply for re-consideration during the designated framework reopening term(s) to demonstrate that contract requirements can be met.
The Council makes no guarantee as to the volume of business on offer, and any volumes given are indicative only and intended as a general guide. All parties participating in this tender exercise including those preferred bidders awarded a place on the framework should at all times note that the Council provides no guarantee (express or implied) as to the minimum level of work offered to framework partners pursuant to the contract.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Coventry City Council
Coventry
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
11/11/2019