Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
II.1.1) Title
T Level Technical Qualification-Wave 4
II.1.2) Main CPV code
80000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Call for competition. The Institute will be the contracting authority, subject to commencement of the relevant provisions of the Technical and Further Education Act 2017. The purpose of the procurement is to select and appoint an Awarding Organisation (AO) (or AOs) to be responsible for developing and delivering each of the wave 4 T Level technical qualifications, under an exclusive licensing approach. The expected scope of the role of the AO(s) is that it it/they would be responsible for:
— designing the content of the qualification,
— upskilling providers (further education schools and colleges),
— providing of learning and teaching materials,
— updating content, and
— delivering qualification assessment services.
This procurement is divided into 8 lots. See the Information about the lots and the procurement documents for further details of the contract and services to be delivered.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
44 708 971.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Hair and Beauty: Hair, Beauty and Aesthetics
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 hair and beauty: hair, beauty and aesthetics 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. Further details are set out in the procurement documents which are available via the Authority's e-Sourcing Portal (https://procontract.due-north.com/Login). See section VI.3 for further details about the e-Sourcing Portal.
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
6 800 784.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement, dynamic purchasing system or concession
Duration in months: 108
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
Following contract award (anticipated to be in August 2021), the appointed Supplier will have a period to develop the Technical Qualification (TQ) and to prepare providers in readiness for teaching the TQ from September 2022, for T Levels to be taught from September 2023. The total contract term is expected to be from August 2021 until 31 August 2030 (or, if extended, 31 August 2031).
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Creative and Design: Craft and Design
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 creative and design: craft and design 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. Further details are set out in the procurement documents which are available via the Authority's e-Sourcing Portal (https://procontract.due-north.com/Login). See section VI.3) for further details about the e-Sourcing Portal.
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
4 195 362.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement, dynamic purchasing system or concession
Duration in months: 108
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
Following contract award (anticipated to be in August 2021), the appointed supplier will have a period to develop the Technical Qualification (TQ) and to prepare providers in readiness for teaching the TQ from September 2022, for T Levels to be taught from September 2023. The total contract term is expected to be from August 2021 until 31 August 2030 (or, if extended, 31 August 2031).
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Creative and Design: Media, Broadcast and Production
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 creative and design: media, broadcast and production 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. Further details are set out in the procurement documents which are available via the Authority's e-Sourcing Portal (https://procontract.due-north.com/Login). See section VI.3) for further details about the e-Sourcing Portal.
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
10 972 108.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement, dynamic purchasing system or concession
Duration in months: 108
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
Following contract award (anticipated to be in August 2021), the appointed supplier will have a period to develop the Technical Qualification (TQ) and to prepare providers in readiness for teaching the TQ from September 2022, for T Levels to be taught from September 2023. The total contract term is expected to be from August 2021 until 31 August 2030 (or, if extended, 31 August 2031).
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Catering and Hospitality: Catering
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 catering and hospitality: catering 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. Further details are set out in the procurement documents which are available via the Authority's e-Sourcing Portal (https://procontract.due-north.com/Login). See section VI.3) for further details about the e-Sourcing Portal.
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
2 961 392.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement, dynamic purchasing system or concession
Duration in months: 108
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
Following contract award (anticipated to be in August 2021), the appointed Supplier will have a period to develop the Technical Qualification (TQ) and to prepare providers in readiness for teaching the TQ from September 2022, for T Levels to be taught from September 2023. The total contract term is expected to be from August 2021 until 31 August 2030 (or, if extended, 31 August 2031).
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Agriculture, Environment and Animal Care: Animal Care and Management
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 agriculture, environment and animal care: animal care and management 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. Further details are set out in the procurement documents which are available via the Authority's e-Sourcing Portal (https://procontract.due-north.com/Login). See section VI.3 for further details about the e-Sourcing Portal.
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
7 409 844.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement, dynamic purchasing system or concession
Duration in months: 108
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
Following contract award (anticipated to be in August 2021), the appointed supplier will have a period to develop the Technical Qualification (TQ) and to prepare providers in readiness for teaching the TQ from September 2022, for T Levels to be taught from September 2023. The total contract term is expected to be from August 2021 until 31 August 2030 (or, if extended, 31 August 2031).
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Agriculture, Environment and Animal Care: Agriculture, Land Management and Production
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 agriculture, environment and animal care: agriculture, land management and production 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. Further details are set out in the procurement documents which are available via the Authority's e-Sourcing Portal (https://procontract.due-north.com/Login). See section VI.3 for further details about the e-Sourcing Portal.
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
3 823 288.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement, dynamic purchasing system or concession
Duration in months: 108
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
Following contract award (anticipated to be in August 2021), the appointed supplier will have a period to develop the Technical Qualification (TQ) and to prepare providers in readiness for teaching the TQ from September 2022, for T Levels to be taught from September 2023. The total contract term is expected to be from August 2021 until 31 August 2030 (or, if extended, 31 August 2031).
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
Legal, Finance and Accounting: Legal 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 legal, finance and accounting: legal services 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. Further details are set out in the procurement documents which are available via the Authority's e-Sourcing Portal (https://procontract.due-north.com/Login). See section VI.3 for further details about the e-Sourcing Portal.
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
4 312 845.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement, dynamic purchasing system or concession
Duration in months: 108
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
Following Contract award (anticipated to be in August 2021), the appointed Supplier will have a period to develop the Technical Qualification (TQ) and to prepare providers in readiness for teaching the TQ from September 2022, for T Levels to be taught from September 2023. The total contract term is expected to be from August 2021 until 31 August 2030 (or, if extended, 31 August 2031).
Lot No: 8
II.2.1) Title
Business and Administration: Human Resources
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 business and administration: human resources 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. Further details are set out in the procurement documents which are available via the Authority's e-Sourcing Portal (https://procontract.due-north.com/Login). See section VI.3 for further details about the e-Sourcing Portal.
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
4 233 348.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement, dynamic purchasing system or concession
Duration in months: 108
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
Following contract award (anticipated to be in August 2021), the appointed Supplier will have a period to develop the Technical Qualification (TQ) and to prepare providers in readiness for teaching the TQ from September 2022, for T Levels to be taught from September 2023. The total contract term is expected to be from August 2021 until 31 August 2030 (or, if extended, 31 August 2031).
This procurement process is being run by the Institute for apprenticeships and technical education. For the purpose of this notice the ‘Authority’ means the Institute. The Authority administers procurement electronically via the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education e-Sourcing Portal. No hard copy documents will be issued and all communications with the Authority (including submission of tender responses) must be conducted via the e-Sourcing Portal. The Portal can be accessed via your web browser (https://procontract.duenorth.com/Login). To ensure all communication relating to this procurement is received, potential suppliers must ensure that the point of contact nominated in the e-Sourcing Portal is accurate at all times. Access to the Portal is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days a year and anywhere in the world via the internet unless notified otherwise by the Portal. This procurement is being conducted under Directive 2014/23/EU and the Concession Contracts Regulations 2016 (Directive and Regulations respectively). As the services which are the subject of the procurement 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. Accordingly, whilst the authority intends to conduct this procurement as a form of open procedure, it shall only be bound by those
Obligations referred to in Article 19 and Regulation 19. The estimated total contract values outlined above are based on delivery of the services in respect of 4 cohorts together with an optional contract extension of one additional cohort. Any contract extension is at the sole discretion of the Authority. Variant bids should not be made and will not be accepted. The publication of this notice does not constitute a commitment by the Authority to award any contract or contracts as a result of this procurement process. This T Levels Wave 4 procurement will comprise of 2 stages. The selection questionnaire (SQ) will need to be completed as part of stage 1, and the SQ response as defined in the procurement documents must be submitted through the e-Sourcing Portal by 23.59 on 17 November 2020. Those potential suppliers that pass the selection questionnaire stage will progress on to stage 2 Award Questionnaire (AQ) technical and price evaluation. Stage 2 AQ Tender(s) as defined in the procurement documents must be submitted by those
Potential suppliers through the e-Sourcing Portal by 23.59 on 23 February 2021. For Lot 2 Creative and Design: Craft and Design stage 2 AQ responses to Lot specific AQ questions must be submitted by potential suppliers through the e-Sourcing Portal by 23.59 on 26 March 2021. A detailed procurement timetable can be found within the procurement documents on the Authority's eSourcing Portal.