Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
County Hall, Market Road
CHELMSFORD
CM1 1QH
Contact
Andrew Beaver
Telephone
+44 3330136253
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKH3 - Essex
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
CO0043 SELEP COVID-19 Recovery Skills Training
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Essex County Council is managing this procurement process on behalf of SELEP. It is proposed that a framework will be established to allow access for SELEP, and those public sector organisations associated with SELEP, to the services being provided. Ordering and payment processes will be established at the commencement of this agreement.
It is proposed that the framework would be procured on terms which would provide access to the local authorities within the SELEP area including but not limited to; Essex County Council, East Sussex Council, Kent County Council, Southend Council, Thurrock Council and Medway Council. District, borough and city authorities
within this geography. These Contracting Bodies will be responsible for ordering of, and payment for, their own services through this agreement.
The key outcome of this tender is to ensure a co-ordinated, effective response to COVID-19. As such, we are seeking organisations that can support us through the delivery of services as set out in the Lots below.
Interested Bidders are required to highlight which Lot(s) of work they are bidding for and is clearly marked when completing the Bidder questionnaire.
Lots
Lot 1 - Pathway to jobs in SELEP growth and recruiting sectors. Training specifically to get recently unemployment / redundant individuals into key sectors and illustrating a collaborative approach with employers. Key sectors include construction, logistics, health, care, IT, food production, engineering and the coastal and rural economies are to be supported across all. . There is the ability to be flexible if new government funding is issued which addresses shortages in these sectors.
Lot 2 - Maximising jobs arising through the digital revolution. Training specifically to support people into digital roles across all sectors
Lot 3 - Digital skills for all - kit, connectivity and access to training
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £5,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 2
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Pathway to jobs in SELEP growth and recruiting sectors
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80531000 - Industrial and technical training services
- 80570000 - Personal development training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH3 - Essex
- UKJ2 - Surrey, East and West Sussex
- UKJ4 - Kent
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Training specifically to get recently unemployed / redundant adults into identified jobs in key sectors - collaborative approach with employers
Ensure no duplication with existing government programmes and target cohorts accordingly
Targeting construction, health, care, rural economy, logistics, engineering, in that order of priority and with the ability to adapt if government sector support funding is launched
To include wrap around support tailored to the individual
To include awareness raising of the sectors and increasing their attractiveness
Ability to agree change of sector focus according to government responses and changing market needs Retraining for key sectors - 300 people supported into jobs
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £945,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Maximising jobs arising through the digital revolution
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80533000 - Computer-user familiarisation and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH3 - Essex
- UKJ2 - Surrey, East and West Sussex
- UKJ4 - Kent
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
• As digital jobs are cross cutting, this would offer training for digital roles across all sectors and for jobs such as coding, software development, web design and video production. Increased focus and demand due to COVID-19.
• To include element of raising awareness of the sector and increasing diversity.
• Collaborative approach with employers.
• Potential to work with National Retraining Scheme team at DfE who are piloting digital boot-camps in other areas and to build on experiences of similar programme in Lancashire
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £300,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Digital skills for all
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 30213000 - Personal computers
- 80533100 - Computer training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH3 - Essex
- UKJ2 - Surrey, East and West Sussex
- UKJ4 - Kent
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Getting kit and connectivity to those without it and where this is a barrier to training or employment (with conditions and checks on kit and connectivity for a minimum period). A loan scheme model for the kit will be explored.
High quality training to address the now universal requirement for basic digital skills, in virtually all roles. Such training could be offered to quite large cohorts and include collaborations with corporates to ensure maximum impact.
Package to include training for those with no, some and developing digital skills.
Given evidence shows access likely to be lower in deprived areas, ensure districts with lower skills rates / higher unemployment are targeted as well as BAME groups and individuals with disabilities.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £3,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 3
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
5 February 2021
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 9 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
5 February 2021
Local time
1:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court, Royal Courts of Justice
The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom