Social and other specific services – public contracts
Contract award notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
East Ayrshire Council
Headquarters, London Road
Kilmarnock
KA3 7BU
UK
Contact person: Zoe Wilson
E-mail: zoe.wilson@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
NUTS: UKM93
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00223
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local agency/office
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
External Training and Workforce Skills Framework
Reference number: PS/23/138
II.1.2) Main CPV code
80500000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
This is a re-opening of an existing framework. Current providers need not reapply.
The Council seek procure a Framework of training providers which will incorporate the requirements of East Ayrshire Works with the needs of the Workforce and Future Skills team. The Framework will be split into two lots with the needs of each individual service.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
1 800 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
External Training
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80500000
80510000
80520000
80530000
80531000
80521000
80550000
80533100
80540000
80533000
80560000
80562000
80570000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM93
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Council seek procure a Framework of training providers which will incorporate the requirements of East Ayrshire Works with the needs of the Workforce and Future Skills team. The Framework will be split into two lots with the needs of each individual service are detailed within the Lot descriptions below
This framework will be an open framework under the parameters of Light Touch Regime and will be open to new entrants up to once per annum.
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
Workforce Skills
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80500000
80510000
80530000
80531000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM93
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Council seek procure a Framework of training providers which will incorporate the requirements of East Ayrshire Works with the needs of the Workforce and Future Skills team. The Framework will be split into two lots with the needs of each individual service are detailed within the Lot descriptions below
This will be an open framework under the parameters of the Light Touch Regime and be open to new entrants once per annum.
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
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2024/S 000-010175
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: External Training
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10/07/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 11
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 11
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
360 Safety & Training Limited
42 Whitfield Drive
Ayr
KA8 9RX
UK
NUTS: UKM94
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
AHB Training and Consultancy
39 Oswald Place
Ayr
KA8 8PL
UK
NUTS: UKM
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Andrea Kelly t/a Andreas Beauty Box
39 High Glencairn Street
Kilmarnock
KA1 4AE
UK
NUTS: UKM93
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Eternal Balance LLP
clockwise offices , 77 Renfrew Street
Glasgow
G2 3BZ
UK
NUTS: UKM
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GCVS
The Albany, 44 Ashley Street
Glasgow
G3 6DS
UK
NUTS: UKM82
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GTG Training LTD
1A queen Anne Drive
Edinburgh
EH288PL
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Lowland Training Services Ltd
Mosspark, Barrachan
Newton Stewart
DG8 9NF
UK
NUTS: UKM
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Makaton Marvels and Creative Communications
11 Scott Crescent Greenfaulds, Cumbernauld
GLASGOW
G67 4lf
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
RCR Safety & Training Ltd
Block 7, Caponacre Industrial Estate
Cumnock
KA18 1SH
UK
NUTS: UKM93
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sports Academy of Scotland Ltd
3 Croftweit, Strathearn Terrace
Crieff
PH7 3AQ
UK
NUTS: UKM77
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 800 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Workforce Skills
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10/07/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 9
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 9
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 9
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 9
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Claymore Training Limited
Claymore Training Centre, 29 Alexander Street
Airdrie
ML6 0BA
UK
NUTS: UKM84
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Elite Training & Consultancy
1 Blythswood Square
Glasgow
G2 4AD
UK
NUTS: UKM82
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GCVS
The Albany, 44 Ashley Street
Glasgow
G3 6DS
UK
NUTS: UKM82
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GTG Training LTD
1A queen Anne Drive
Edinburgh
EH288PL
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Microcom Training Ltd.
2nd Floor, Cambridge House, 8 Cambridge St
Glasgow
G2 3DZ
UK
NUTS: UKM
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
RCR Safety & Training Ltd
Block 7, Caponacre Industrial Estate
Cumnock
KA18 1SH
UK
NUTS: UKM93
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Share Learning Limited
2F Willow House
Kestrel View
ML4 3PB
UK
NUTS: UKM84
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sports Academy of Scotland Ltd
3 Croftweit, Strathearn Terrace
Crieff
PH7 3AQ
UK
NUTS: UKM77
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Zone Initiative
10 High Main Street
Dalmellington
KA6 7QN
UK
NUTS: UKM93
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 800 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
This is a re-opening of an existing Framework to new entrants. The Framework began on 1st April 2024 for a period of 4 years. Successful new entrants will be included for the remaining duration of the Framework (approx. 45 months from estimated award date)
Companies currently included in this framework do NOT need to reapply.
(SC Ref:773497)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Kilmarnock Sheriff Court
St Marnock Street
Kilmarnock
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
27/08/2024