Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Scottish Enterprise
Atrium Court, 50 Waterloo Street
Glasgow
G2 6HQ
UK
Contact person: Alison McManus
Telephone: +44 1414685025
E-mail: alison.mcmanus@scotent.co.uk
NUTS: UKM82
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00398
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local agency/office
I.5) Main activity
Economic and financial affairs
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
P24-0040 Managing People for Growth Framework
Reference number: P24-0040
II.1.2) Main CPV code
79411100
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The purpose of this Invitation to Tender is to appoint three suppliers operating under a Framework Agreement to deliver management development programmes to Scottish Enterprise. The framework will comprise of 3 geographical lots as outlined below, each operating as a single supplier lot:
Lot 1 – North East of Scotland
Lot 2 – East of Scotland
Lot 3 – West of Scotland
Bidders may submit responses for as many lots as they wish but can only be awarded one lot. However, if there are no other acceptable bids for a certain lot, then more than one lot may be awarded.
It is anticipated that the Framework will start in January 2024 for a period of 24 months. After this period, Scottish Enterprise will have the option to extend the contract for up to two further periods of 12 months each (24 months).
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
486 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 1
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
North East of Scotland
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79411100
79400000
73220000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM5
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Scottish Enterprise wishes to appoint three suppliers via separate geographical lots to deliver the Managing People for Growth programme under a Framework Agreement. The programme will be delivered across Scottish Enterprise’s entire operational areas making this a national programme available to companies across Scotland, so capacity to deliver is essential.
Managing People for Growth is a series of workshops that provides knowledge and skills to people managers about the key aspects and importance of good people management practice in achieving their company’s growth plan. Further detail is provided in the Invitation to Tender.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Prompt Payment (only relevant where sub-contractors are proposed)
/ Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion: Project Team Structure including CVs and roles and responsibilities of the proposed team
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Methodology and Approach
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Innovation (delivery and content)
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Fair Work First
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Information Security
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Communication and Engagement Skills (to be assessed via presentation)
/ Weighting: 15
Price
/ Weighting:
0
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
105 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The initial duration of the Framework is 24 months. After this time Scottish Enterprise has the option to extend the Framework for up to two 12 month periods (24 months in total). The maximum duration of the Framework is 48 months.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
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
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
East of Scotland
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79411100
79400000
73220000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM7
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Scottish Enterprise wishes to appoint three suppliers via separate geographical lots to deliver the Managing People for Growth programme under a Framework Agreement. The programme will be delivered across Scottish Enterprise’s entire operational areas making this a national programme available to companies across Scotland, so capacity to deliver is essential.
Managing People for Growth is a series of workshops that provides knowledge and skills to people managers about the key aspects and importance of good people management practice in achieving their company’s growth plan. Further detail is provided in the Invitation to Tender.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Prompt Payment (only relevant where sub-contractors are proposed)
/ Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion: Project Team Structure including CVs and roles and responsibilities of the proposed team
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Methodology and Approach
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Innovation (delivery and content)
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Fair Work First
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Information Security
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Communication and Engagement Skills (to be assessed via presentation)
/ Weighting: 15
Price
/ Weighting:
0
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
190 500.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The initial duration of the Framework is 24 months. After this time Scottish Enterprise has the option to extend the Framework for up to two 12 month periods (24 months in total). The maximum duration of the Framework is 48 months.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
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
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
West of Scotland
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79411100
79400000
73220000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM8
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Scottish Enterprise wishes to appoint three suppliers via separate geographical lots to deliver the Managing People for Growth programme under a Framework Agreement. The programme will be delivered across Scottish Enterprise’s entire operational areas making this a national programme available to companies across Scotland, so capacity to deliver is essential.
Managing People for Growth is a series of workshops that provides knowledge and skills to people managers about the key aspects and importance of good people management practice in achieving their company’s growth plan. Further detail is provided in the Invitation to Tender.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Prompt Payment (only relevant where sub-contractors are proposed)
/ Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion: Project Team Structure including CVs and roles and responsibilities of the proposed team
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Methodology and Approach
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Innovation (delivery and content)
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Fair Work First
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Information Security
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Communication and Engagement Skills (to be assessed via presentation)
/ Weighting: 15
Price
/ Weighting:
0
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
190 500.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The initial duration of the Framework is 24 months. After this time Scottish Enterprise has the option to extend the Framework for up to two 12 month periods (24 months in total). The maximum duration of the Framework is 48 months.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
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
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria:
The relevant selection criteria will be included in the SPD Scotland online module.
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria:
The relevant selection criteria will be included in the SPD Scotland online module.
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
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 with several operators.
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 3
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
01/11/2023
Local time: 11:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
01/11/2023
Local time: 11:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3) Additional information
This is a relevant climate change contract, bidders are required to complete and return the attached Climate Change Plan template.
SPD Statement for 2A.17 – Form of Participation (Notably as part of a group, consortium, joint venture or similar).
Any contract will be entered into with the nominated lead organisation and all members of the consortium, who will in these circumstances each be required to execute said contract together with all ancillary documentation, evidencing their joint and several liability in respect of the obligations and liabilities of the contract. It will be for members of the consortium to sort out their respective duties and liabilities amongst each other. For administrative purposes, any associated documentation will be sent to the nominated lead organisation.
SPD Statement for 2C.1 - Where the main bidder relies on the capacities of other entities in order to meet the selection criteria, the bidder must provide a separate SPD response setting out the information required under SPD (Scotland): Part II (sections A and B); Part III exclusion grounds; the relevant part of Section IV selection criteria; and Part V (if applicable) for each of the entities concerned.
SPD Statement for 2D.1.2 – If the bidder proposes to subcontract any part(s) of the service and those sub-contractors are not relied upon, they should arrange for a separate SPD response from each potential subcontractor. The subcontractors must complete the relevant parts of the SPD (Scotland) (Sections A and B of Part II and Part III only) to self-declare whether there are grounds for their exclusion.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=745807.
The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.
Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.
(SC Ref:745807)
Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=745807
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Glasgow Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Sheiff Clerk's Office, PO Box 23, 1 Carlton Place
Glasgow
G5 9DA
UK
Telephone: +44 1414298888
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/glasgow-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Scottish Government
5 Atlantic Quay, 150 Broomielaw
Glasgow
G2 8LU
UK
Telephone: +44 1412425466
E-mail: SPOEprocurement@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
Internet address(es)
URL: http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement/Selling/supplier-enquiries
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
In the first instance, contact the Head of Facilities Management and Procurement at Scottish Enterprise, with any concerns or enquiries. Email: https://www.scottish-enterprise.com/help/contact-us. An economic operator that suffers, or risks suffering, loss or damage attributable to a breach of duty under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, may bring proceedings that will be started in the High Court.
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Scottish Government
5 Atlantic Quay, 150 Broomielaw
Glasgow
G2 8LU
UK
Telephone: +44 1412425466
E-mail: SPOEprocurement@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
Internet address(es)
URL: http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement/Selling/supplier-enquiries
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
29/09/2023