Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Somerset Council
County Hall
Taunton
TA1 4DY
UK
Contact person: Mr Iain Copeland
Telephone: +44 0
E-mail: iain.copeland@somerset.gov.uk
NUTS: UKK23
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.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
Framework Agreement for the Provision of Apprenticeship Services for Somerset Council
Reference number: DN642265
II.1.2) Main CPV code
80000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The purpose of this procurement is to contract with multiple providers to deliver an Apprenticeship Service to eligible people.
The Authority requires a service provider, or providers, to manage the delivery of its Apprenticeship programme. The Apprenticeships to be provided via this procurement exercise are funded via the Authority’s Apprenticeship Levy.
Applicants must be able to access Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) levy funding for apprentices and listed on the Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers throughout this contract.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
4 000 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Legal, Finance and Accounting
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKK23
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1 - Legal, Finance and Accounting
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 100
Cost criterion: Pricing Submission – Compliance with funding (Pass/Fail)
/ 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
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Sales, Marketing and Procurement
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKK23
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 2 - Sales, Marketing and Procurement
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 100
Cost criterion: Pricing Submission – Compliance with funding (Pass/Fail)
/ 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
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Business and Administration
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKK23
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 3 - Business and Administration
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 100
Cost criterion: Pricing Submission – Compliance with funding (Pass/Fail)
/ 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
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Catering, Hospitality and Facilities Management
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKK23
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 4 - Catering, Hospitality and Facilities Management
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 100
Cost criterion: Pricing Submission – Compliance with funding (Pass/Fail)
/ 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
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Childcare and Education
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKK23
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 5 - Childcare and Education
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 100
Cost criterion: Pricing Submission – Compliance with funding (Pass/Fail)
/ 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
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Construction, Engineering, Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKK23
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 6 - Construction, Engineering, Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 100
Cost criterion: Pricing Submission – Compliance with funding (Pass/Fail)
/ 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
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
Digital, Creative and Design
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKK23
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 7 - Digital, Creative and Design
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 100
Cost criterion: Pricing Submission – Compliance with funding (Pass/Fail)
/ 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
Lot No: 8
II.2.1) Title
Health, Social Care, Science and Protective Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKK23
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 8 - Health, Social Care, Science and Protective Services
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 100
Cost criterion: Pricing Submission – Compliance with funding (Pass/Fail)
/ 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
Lot No: 9
II.2.1) Title
Agriculture, Environmental and Animal Care
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKK23
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 9 - Agriculture, Environmental and Animal Care
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 100
Cost criterion: Pricing Submission – Compliance with funding (Pass/Fail)
/ 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
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:
2022/S 000-033177
Section V: Award of contract
Title: Award to Lot 1
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15/08/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 27
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 12
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: 27
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Accountancy Learning Ltd
Southernhay Lodge, Barnfield Crescent,
Exeter, Devon,
EX1 1QT
UK
NUTS: UKK43
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:
1.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
4 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Title: Award to lots 1, 2, 3 and 7
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15/08/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 27
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 12
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: 27
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Babington Business College Ltd
55 Colmore Row,
Birmingham
B3 2AA
UK
NUTS: UKG31
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
1.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
4 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Title: Award to Lots 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 9
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
29/08/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 27
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 12
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: 27
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bridgwater and Taunton College
Bath Road
Bridgwater
TA6 4PZ
UK
NUTS: UKK23
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
1.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
4 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Title: Award to lot 7
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15/08/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 27
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 12
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: 27
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Cambridge Spark Limited
Salisbury House, Station Road,
Cambridge,
CB1 2LA
UK
NUTS: UKH12
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:
1.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
4 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Title: Award to lots 1, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
16/08/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 27
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 12
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: 27
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Exeter College
Hele Road
Exeter
EX4 4JS
UK
NUTS: UKK43
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
1.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
4 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Title: Award to Lots 2 and 3
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
16/08/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 27
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 12
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: 27
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Firebrand Training Limited
27, Old Gloucester Street,
London
WC1N 3AX
UK
NUTS: UKI
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:
1.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
4 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Title: Award to Lot 8
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
23/08/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 27
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 12
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: 27
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Marr Corporation Limited (T/A T2 Group Limited)
Melrose Hall Cypress Drive St Mellons
Cardiff South Glamorgan
CF3 0EG
UK
NUTS: UKL22
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:
1.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
4 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Title: Award to Lot 7
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15/08/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 27
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 12
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: 27
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
QA Limited
International House, 1 St Katharine's Way
London
E1W 1UN
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
1.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
4 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Title: Award to Lot 5
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
22/08/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 27
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 12
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: 27
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Richard Huish Trust
South Road,
Taunton
Somerset
UK
NUTS: UKK23
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
1.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
4 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Title: Award to Lots 2, 3 and 5
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15/08/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 27
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 12
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: 27
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Somerset Skills and Learning CIC
Courtenay House, Blackbrook Park Ave
Taunton
TA1 2PX
UK
NUTS: UKK23
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:
1.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
4 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Title: Award to Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 and 8
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15/08/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 27
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 12
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: 27
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
South West Association of Training Providers
Goodwood House, Blackbrook Park Avenue
Taunton
TA1 2PX
UK
NUTS: UKK23
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
1.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
4 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Title: Award to Lot 4
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
12/09/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 27
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 12
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: 27
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Strode College
Church Road
Street
BA16 0AB
UK
NUTS: UKK23
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
1.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
4 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Title: Award to Lots 2, 3, 5 and 8
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15/08/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 27
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 12
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: 27
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Support Services for Education (Somerset Centre for Integrated Learning)
Dillington House
Ilminster
TA19 9DT
UK
NUTS: UKK23
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
1.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
4 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Title: Award to Lot 8
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
24/10/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 27
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 12
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: 27
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Open University
Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA
UK
NUTS: UKJ12
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
1.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
4 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Title: Award to Lot 6
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
17/08/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 27
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 12
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: 27
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
University of Exeter
Northcote House, the Queen's Drive
Exeter
EX4 4QJ
UK
NUTS: UKK4
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
1.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
4 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Title: Award to Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15/08/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 27
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 12
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: 27
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
University of Gloucestershire
Fullwood House University of Gloucestershire, The Park
Cheltenham
GL50 2RH
UK
NUTS: UKK13
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
1.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
4 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Title: Award to Lot 9
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18/08/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 27
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 12
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: 27
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
University of the West of England
Frenchay Campus, Coldharbour Lane,
Bristol
BS16 1QY
UK
NUTS: UKK11
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
1.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
4 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Title: Award to Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 and 9
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15/08/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 27
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 12
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: 27
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Weston College for Further and Higher Education
Knightstone Road
Weston Super Mare
BS23 2AL
UK
NUTS: UKK23
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
1.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
4 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Title: Award to Lots 4 and 6
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15/08/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 27
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 12
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: 27
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Yeovil College
Mudford Road
Yeovil
BA21 4DR
UK
NUTS: UKK23
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
1.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
4 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Public Procurement Review Service
Cabinet Office
London
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
24/10/2023