Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Northumberland County Council
County Hall
Morpeth
NE61 2EF
UK
Contact person: Mrs Leanne Stewart
Telephone: +44 7500065690
E-mail: leanne.stewart@northumberland.gov.uk
NUTS: UKC21
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.northumberland.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: http://www.northumberland.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
NCC1101 Alternative Education Provision
Reference number: DN670250
II.1.2) Main CPV code
80000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The objective of the Service is to provide Alternative Provision for pupils who, because of exclusion, illness or other reasons, would not otherwise receive suitable education; education arranged by schools for pupils on a fixed period exclusion; and pupils being directed by schools to off-site provision to improve their behaviour.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
15 000 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1: Ofsted Registered Provision - Full Time or Part Time Places offered On Site
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80100000
80200000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC21
Main site or place of performance:
Northumberland
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Ofsted Registered Provision - Full Time or Part Time Places offered On Site
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 80
Price
/ Weighting:
20
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
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Lot 2: Unregistered Providers – Part Time Placements (In line with Statutory School Obligations)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80100000
80200000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC21
Main site or place of performance:
Northumberland
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Unregistered Providers – Part Time Placements (In line with Statutory School Obligations)
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 80
Price
/ Weighting:
20
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
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Lot 3: Unregistered Providers – Part Time Enrichment (Usual Maximum 2 Full Days)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80100000
80200000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC21
Main site or place of performance:
Northumberland
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Unregistered Providers – Part Time Enrichment (Usual Maximum 2 Full Days)
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 80
Price
/ Weighting:
20
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
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Unregistered Providers – Tuition (Part Time/Part Days)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80100000
80200000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC21
Main site or place of performance:
Northumberland
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Unregistered Providers – Tuition (Part Time/Part Days)
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 50
Price
/ Weighting:
50
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
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Lot 5: Ofsted Registered and Unregistered Providers – Virtual Learning (Part Days)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80100000
80200000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC21
Main site or place of performance:
Northumberland
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Ofsted Registered and Unregistered Providers – Virtual Learning (Part Days)
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 50
Price
/ Weighting:
50
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
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Lot 6: Unregistered Providers – Part Time Placements for Post 16 Students
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80100000
80200000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC21
Main site or place of performance:
Northumberland
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Unregistered Providers – Part Time Placements for Post 16 Students
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 50
Price
/ Weighting:
50
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
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:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2023/S 000-014298
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: 2
Title: Unregistered Providers – Part Time Placements (In line with Statutory School Obligations)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/07/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 7
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 7
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Choysez
Bedlington
UK
NUTS: UKC21
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Educ8
Ashington
UK
NUTS: UKC21
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Educla
Hexham
UK
NUTS: UKC21
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ENGAGE
Blyth
UK
NUTS: UKC21
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Head Start Education
Cramlington
UK
NUTS: UKC21
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Hexham Youth Initative
Hexham
UK
NUTS: UKC21
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Oak Training
Morpeth
UK
NUTS: UKC21
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
15 000 000.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
15 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Contract No: 3 Unregistered Providers – Part Time Enrichment (Usual Maximum 2 Full Days)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/07/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Hexham Youth Initiative
Hexham
UK
NUTS: UKC21
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Oak Training
Morpeth
UK
NUTS: UKC21
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Stomping Grounds
Prudhoe
UK
NUTS: UKC21
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
300 000.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
300 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Contract No: 4
Title: 4 Unregistered Providers – Tuition (Part Time/Part Days)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/07/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Equal Education
London
UK
NUTS: UKC21
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Head Start Education
Cramlington
UK
NUTS: UKC21
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Hexham Youth Initiative
Hexham
UK
NUTS: UKC21
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Targeted Provision
London
UK
NUTS: UKC21
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Teaching Personnel
Newcastle upon Tyne
UK
NUTS: UKC21
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Tutor Doctor
Hexham
UK
NUTS: UKC21
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
50 000.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
50 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 6
Contract No: 6
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/07/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Barnardos
Ilford
UK
NUTS: UKC21
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Educla
Hexham
UK
NUTS: UKC21
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
50 000.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
50 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Royal Courts of Justice
Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
02/10/2023