Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Greater London Authority
City Hall, The Queens Walk
London
SE1 2AA
UK
Contact person: Mr Nazir Fard
E-mail: AEBProcurement@tfl.gov.uk
NUTS: UKI
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://tfl.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://tfl.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
GLA Contracts for Adult Education Services in London
Reference number: DN363350
II.1.2) Main CPV code
80000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
From the 2019/20 academic year, the Adult Education Budget (AEB) for London residents will be delegated from the Department for Education (DFE) to the Mayor of London. The Greater London Authority has allocated a proportion of the AEB to this procurement and this will result in a total procured AEB programme of 130 000 000 GBP over 4 years (32 500 000 GBP per year). Successful suppliers will deliver a range of education and training services to London residents aged 19 or older.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
130 000 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Adult Education Provision to Out of Work Londoners
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80400000
80500000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot relates to adult education and training services providing support to unemployed and economically inactive Londoners aged 19 years and above, who are disadvantaged in the labour market, including young people (19-24) who are not in education, employment or training (NEET). The successful providers will be required to deliver education and training services to equip Londoners with the skills and knowledge they need to gain qualifications, progress into further education and access work. Multiple service contracts will be awarded within this lot, which will constitute 75 % of the total value set out in Section II.1.5). Further details, including the specification for these services, are set out in the procurement documents. Contracts awarded though this procurement process will be for a 4-year duration (2019-2023) but with 2 break clauses at the end of year 2 and year 3 at which point the GLA may choose to end a contract.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Part 1 Bidder information
/ Weighting: 0
Quality criterion: Part 2 Delivery methodology
/ Weighting: 50
Quality criterion: Part 3 Cross-cutting themes and policies
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Lot 1 Specific questions
/ Weighting: 45
Price
/ 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:
Yes
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Adult Education Provision to In-Work Londoners
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot relates to adult education and training services providing support to in-work London residents aged 19 and above, particularly those in low pay or with low skills, to improve their skills and meet the needs of the local economy. The successful providers will be required to deliver education and training services to equip Londoners with the skills and knowledge they need to gain qualifications, and achieve career progression. Multiple service contracts will be awarded within this lot, which will constitute 25 % of the total value set out in Section II.1.5). Further details, including the specification for these services, are set out in the procurement documents. Contracts awarded though this procurement process will be for a 4-year duration (2019-2023) but with 2 break clauses at the end of year 2 and year 3 at which point the GLA may choose to end a contract.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Part 1 Bidder information
/ Weighting: 0
Quality criterion: Part 2 Delivery methodology
/ Weighting: 50
Quality criterion: Part 3 Cross-cutting themes and policies
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Part 5 Lot 2 specific questions
/ Weighting: 45
Price
/ 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:
Yes
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
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:
2018/S 208-475016
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/08/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 183
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: 183
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Gloucestershire College
Gloucestershire
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
London Vocational College
London
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Reed in Partnership Ltd
London
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
London Skills and Development Network
London
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Rapid Improvement Ltd
London
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
London Learning Consortium Community Interest Company
London
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Martinex Ltd t/a Burleigh College
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Poplar Housing and Regeneration Community Association
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Waltham International College Ltd
London
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Big Creative Training Ltd
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Step Ahead Social Enterprise Community Interest Company
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Simply One Stop Ltd t/a Learn Plus Us
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Newham College of Further Education
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Back 2 Work Complete Training Ltd
Manchester
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Strive Training
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Vocational Skills Solutions
Manchester
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
5E Ltd
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
United Colleges Group (City of Westminster College and College of North West London)
London
UK
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: www.cwc.ac.uk
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Maximus People Services
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
East London Advanced Technology Training
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Free to Learn Ltd
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The London Hairdressing Apprenticeship Academy Ltd
London
UK
NUTS: UK
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:
573 000.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
8 331 112.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/08/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 153
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Pathway First Ltd
Birmingham
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Go Train Ltd
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
JGA Ltd t/a The JGA Group
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Dynamic Training UK Ltd
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
London Borough of Lambeth (Adult Learning Service)
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Morley College Ltd
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
London Vocational College
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Free to Learn
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
East London Advanced Technology Training
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Maximus People Services
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
5E Ltd
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Rapid Improvement Ltd
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
London Skills and Development Network
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Poplar Housing and Regeneration Community Association
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Consultancy Home Counties Ltd t/a TCHC
London
UK
NUTS: UK
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:
518 518.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
6 165 800.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Greater London Authority
Greater London Authority
London
SE1 2AA
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
04/09/2019