Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Dumfries and Galloway Council
Procurement Team, Carruthers House
Dumfries
DG1 2HP
UK
Contact person: Keith Munn
E-mail: Procurement.EducationCorporate@dumgal.gov.uk
NUTS: UKM92
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.dumgal.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00219
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
Education
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Multiply Programme (UK Shared Prosperity Fund) Flexible Framework
Reference number: DGCPE-0021
II.1.2) Main CPV code
80400000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Multiply is an adult numeracy programme, which will support people with no or low-level maths skills get back into work. The scheme will offer free personal tutoring, digital training, and flexible courses to improve adults’ numeracy skills.
Under the UK Shared Prosperity Fund predefined interventions, outputs and outcomes for the Multiply Programme, Dumfries and Galloway Council is looking to put in place a multi-Lot flexible framework.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Intervention S42
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
80200000
80210000
80400000
80300000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM92
Main site or place of performance:
At locations across Dumfries and Galloway
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Courses designed to increase confidence with numbers for those needing the first steps towards formal qualifications.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The contract is for an initial 24 Months with an optional extension of a further 12 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
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Intervention S43
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
80200000
80210000
80400000
80300000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM92
Main site or place of performance:
At locations across Dumfries and Galloway
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Courses for parents wanting to increase their numeracy skills in order to help their children and help with their own progression.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The contract is for an initial 24 Months with an optional extension of a further 12 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
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Intervention S44
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
80200000
80210000
80400000
80300000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM92
Main site or place of performance:
At locations across Dumfries and Galloway
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Courses aimed at prisoners, those recently released from prison or on temporary licence.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The contract is for an initial 24 Months with an optional extension of a further 12 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
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Intervention S45
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
80200000
80210000
80400000
80300000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM92
Main site or place of performance:
Locations across Dumfries and Galloway
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Courses aimed at people who cannot apply for certain jobs because of lack of numeracy skills and/or to encourage people to upskill in order to access a certain job/career.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The contract is for an initial 24 Months with an optional extension of a further 12 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
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Intervention S46
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
80200000
80210000
80400000
80300000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM92
Main site or place of performance:
Locations across Dumfries and Galloway
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Additional relevant maths modules embedded into other vocational courses.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The contract is for an initial 24 Months with an optional extension of a further 12 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
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Intervention S47
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
80200000
80210000
80400000
80300000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM92
Main site or place of performance:
Locations across Dumfries and Galloway
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Innovative programmes delivered together with employers, including courses designed to cover specific numeracy skills required in the workplace.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The contract is for an initial 24 Months with an optional extension of a further 12 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
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
Intervention S48
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
80200000
80210000
80400000
80300000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM92
Main site or place of performance:
Locations across Dumfries and Galloway
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
New intensive and flexible courses targeted at people without Level 2 maths in Scotland, leading to an equivalent qualification.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The contract is for an initial 24 Months with an optional extension of a further 12 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
Lot No: 8
II.2.1) Title
Intervention S49
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
80200000
80210000
80300000
80400000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM92
Main site or place of performance:
Locations across Dumfries and Galloway
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Courses designed to help people use numeracy to manage their money
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The contract is for an initial 24 Months with an optional extension of a further 12 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
Lot No: 9
II.2.1) Title
Intervention S50
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
80200000
80210000
80300000
80400000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM92
Main site or place of performance:
Locations across Dumfries and Galloway
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Courses aimed at those 19 or over that are leaving, or have just left, the care system.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The contract is for an initial 24 Months with an optional extension of a further 12 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
Lot No: 10
II.2.1) Title
Intervention S51
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
80200000
80210000
80300000
80400000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM92
Main site or place of performance:
Locations across Dumfries and Galloway
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Activities, courses or provision developed in partnership with community organisations and other partners aimed at engaging the hardest to reach learners
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The contract is for an initial 24 Months with an optional extension of a further 12 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
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
As detailed in the SPD
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2) Conditions related to 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: 100
Justification for any framework agreement duration exceeding 4 years: Being awarded under the Light Touch regime (LTR)
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 000-019286
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
27/11/2023
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
27/11/2023
Local time: 13:00
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
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=739104.
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.
Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:
Community benefits will be realised with this framework
(SC Ref:739104)
Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=739104
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Dumfries Sherriff Court
Buccleuch Street
Dumfries
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
25/10/2023