Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Durham County Council
Corporate Procurement, County Hall
Durham
DH1 5UL
UK
Contact person: Kay Duthie
E-mail: Kay.duthie@durham.gov.uk
NUTS: UKC14
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.durham.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: www.nepo.org
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
Provider Panel for Adult Learning and Skills Provision
Reference number: DN421200
II.1.2) Main CPV code
80000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Durham County Council’s adult learning and skills service (ALSS) are looking to set up a panel of providers who can deliver learning and education opportunities for adults aged 19+ within County Durham.
The provider panel will be a flexible agreement where, at the sole discretion of the Council, it may re-open the panel to allow additional providers to be added to its membership. This provider panel offers no form of exclusivity and the Council is not guaranteeing any level of spend.
The provider panel is divided into 2 lots which categorise service requirements.
Lot 1: Community Learning;
Lot 2: Accredited Learning.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Lowest offer:
1.00
GBP/ Highest offer:
6 420 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1: Community Learning
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC14
Main site or place of performance:
County Durham for Durham County Council.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1: Community Learning which will require providers who are able to provide cost appropriate, innovative Community Learning programmes (both non-accredited and eligible accredited) to support outcomes for adults aged 19+.
Please note that the invitation to tender documentation will be issued and available for free via the Council's e-tendering system. Organisations can register electronically for the documents via the NEPO portal http://
www.nepoportal.org. Then access the suppliers' area, select Durham to review the current tender opportunities and access the tender reference DN421200.
Please note on this initial opening, the Council is also issuing a call-off with further competition for contracts for community learning.
The Council reserves the right to re-open the provider panel to allow any additional bidder(s) to apply to join the provider panel at a future date as and when required at the Council’s sole discretion provided that they fully
Meet all the requirements of the invitation to tender and specification.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Relevant knowledge and experience
/ Weighting: 50
Quality criterion: Quality and monitoring
/ Weighting: 50
Cost criterion: Funding criteria
/ Weighting: 0
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
Prior information notice reference 2019-097473
Please access NEPO portal www.neportal.org and tender reference DN421200 for free for full details of requirements. If you have problems accessing the NEPO portal tendering system or downloading documents
Please contact the supplier technical support Proactis Helpdesk Ticketing System http://proactis.kayco.com Email: ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Lot 2: Accredited Learning
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC14
Main site or place of performance:
County Durham for Durham County Council.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 2: Accredited Learning which will require providers who are able to deliver regulated funded qualifications listed for approval under the Adult Education Budget (AEB)
Please note that the Invitation to Tender documentation will be issued and available for free via the Council's e-tendering system. Organisations can register electronically for the documents via the NEPO portal http://
www.nepoportal.org. Then access the suppliers' area, select Durham to review the current tender opportunities and access the tender reference DN421200.
The Council reserves the right to re-open the provider panel to allow any additional bidder(s) to apply to join the provider panel at a future date as and when required at the Council’s sole discretion provided that they fully meet all the requirements of the invitation to tender and specification.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Relevant knowledge and experience
/ Weighting: 50
Quality criterion: Quality and monitoring
/ Weighting: 50
Cost criterion: Funding criteria
/ Weighting: 0
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
Prior information notice reference 2019-097473
Please access NEPO portal www.neportal.org and tender reference DN421200 for free for full details of requirements. If you have problems accessing the NEPO portal tendering system or downloading documents
Please contact the supplier technical support Proactis Helpdesk ticketing system http://proactis.kayco.com Email: ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com
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.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2019/S 135-332769
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Lot 1: Community Learning
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
02/10/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 23
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 18
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 23
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Academy 3-13
The Oakwood Centre, Cleasby Way, Eaglescliffe, Stockton-on-Tees, TS16 0RD
Stockton-on-Tees
UK
NUTS: UKC1
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bishop Auckland College
Woodhouse Lane, Bishop Auckland, Co Durham, DL14 6JZ
Bishop Auckland
UK
NUTS: UKC14
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Citizens Advice County Durham
Armstrong House, Abbeywoods Business Park DH1 5GH
Durham
UK
NUTS: UKC14
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Communicators Training Associates ltd
8 Stoneleigh Court, Newton Aycliffe County Durham, DL5 4TL
Newton Aycliffe
UK
NUTS: UKC14
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Cool Blue Consultancy Ltd
Glenroyd House, Medomsley Road, County Durham, DH8 5HL
Consett
UK
NUTS: UKC14
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
East Durham Community Development Trust Ltd
Community House, Yoden Road, County Durham, SR8 5DP
Peterlee
UK
NUTS: UKC14
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ever Tree Training Ltd
Bridge House, Picktree Lane, DH3 3SR
Chester Le Street
UK
NUTS: UKC14
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Fane Ltd
Unit 13 Derwentside Business Centre, Co Durham, DH8 6BP
Consett
UK
NUTS: UKC14
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Finchale Training College
Richard Annand VC House, Unit 18 Mandale Park, Belmont Industrial Estate, DH1 1TH
Durham
UK
NUTS: UKC14
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Foundation of Light
Beacon of Light, Stadium Park, SR5 1SN
Sunderland
UK
NUTS: UKC23
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Groundwork North East (trading as Groundwork NE and Cumbria)
Grosvenor House, 29 Market Place, Co Durham, DL14 7NP
Bishop Auckland
UK
NUTS: UKC14
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
I.M.P.A.C.T Northeast
2ND Floor, The Connect Building, 1 Moor Terrace, SR1 2JH
Sunderland
UK
NUTS: UKC23
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Nigel Brough - Bespoke Training Solutions Ltd
7 Heaviside Place, Gilesgate, DH1 1JG
Durham
UK
NUTS: UKC14
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Aspire, Learning, Support and Well-being CIC
Aspire House, Rear of Front Street, Co. Durham, DH3 3AW
Chester-le-Street
UK
NUTS: UKC14
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
North East Dance Community Interest Company
126 Church Street North, SR6 0DT
Sunderland
UK
NUTS: UKC23
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SMARTT North East Ltd
4 Ettrick Street South, Craghead, Co Durham, DH9 6BG
Stanley
UK
NUTS: UKC14
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Stanley Events Ltd (Consortium)
Stanley Community Football Centre, Tyne Road, County Durham, DH9 6PZ
Stanley
UK
NUTS: UKC14
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Cornforth Partnership
Cornforth House, 66-70 High St, Durham, DL17 9HS
Cornforth
UK
NUTS: UKC14
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:
1.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
4 800 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: 2
Title: Lot 2 Accredited Learning
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
02/10/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 18
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 15
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Communicators Training Associates ltd
8 Stoneleigh Court, County Durham, DL5 4TL
Newton Aycliffe
UK
NUTS: UKC14
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ever Tree Training Ltd
Bridge House, Picktree Lane, DH3 3SR
Chester Le Street
UK
NUTS: UKC14
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Finchale Training College
Richard Annand VC House, Unit 18 Mandale Park, Belmont Industrial Estate, DH1 1TH
Durham
UK
NUTS: UKC14
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Foundation of Light
Beacon of Light, Stadium Park, SR5 1SN
Sunderland
UK
NUTS: UKC23
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Groundwork North East (trading as Groundwork NE and Cumbria)
Grosvenor House, 29 Market Place, Co Durham, DL14 7NP
Bishop Auckland
UK
NUTS: UKC14
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SMARTT North East Ltd
4 Ettrick Street South, Craghead, Co Durham, DH9 6BG
Stanley
UK
NUTS: UKC14
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Stanley Events Ltd (Consortium)
Stanley Community Football Centre, Tyne Road, County Durham, DH9 6PZ
Stanley
UK
NUTS: UKC14
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Absolute Care Training
75 Darrowby Drive, DL3 0GZ
Darlington
UK
NUTS: UKC13
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Optimum Skills Limited
Block 1 Bede House, St Cuthberts Way, DL5 6DX
Newton Aycliffe
UK
NUTS: UKC14
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Vortex Education Solutions Ltd
One Trinity Green, NE33 1SA
South Shields
UK
NUTS: UKC2
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Back 2 Work Complete Training Ltd
Floor 4, Building 4, Universal Square, Devonshire St, M12 6JH
Manchester
UK
NUTS: UKD33
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Blue Apple Training Ltd
4 Greenfield Rd, HD9 2JT
Holmfirth
UK
NUTS: UKE42
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Learning Curve Group Ltd
1 - 10 Dunelm Rise, Durhamgate, DL16 6FS
Spennymoor
UK
NUTS: UKC14
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Zenith Training Ltd
10 Merchant Court, Monkton Business Park South, Tyne and Wear, NE31 2EX
Hebburn
UK
NUTS: UKC2
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:
1.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
1 620 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
Please access NEPO portal www.neportal.org and tender reference DN421200 for free for full details of requirements. If you have problems accessing the NEPO portal tendering system or downloading documents
Please contact the supplier technical support Proactis Helpdesk Ticketing System http://proactis.kayco.com Email: ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com/Tel. 0330 005 0352
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
The High Court of England and Wales
7 Rolls Buildings, Fetter Lane
London
EC4A 1NL
UK
E-mail: tcc.issue@hmcts.gsi.gov.uk
Internet address(es)
URL: www.judiciary.gov.uk
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
03/10/2019