Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Department for Work and Pensions
Quarry House, Quarry Hill
Leeds
LS2 7UA
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-work-pensions
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Mid-Life MOT
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Buyer intends to procure contracts for the provision of the Mid-Life MOT through its Dynamic Purchasing System for Employment and Health Related Test and Learn Provision (“Test and Learn DPS”). The procurement documents will be made available to eligible suppliers on the Test and Learn DPS.
Specification will be released via Contracts Finder on 6 January 2023 https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/330a00c1-1d0c-4229-b135-74c4c5fb7ffe?origin=SearchResults&p=1
The Mid-life MOT encourages and enables people to stay in work longer and enjoy a more secure retirement through helping them take stock of their Work, Wealth, and Wellbeing.
The Buyer wishes to encourage and enable individuals to engage with later life planning through a holistic assessment of their Work, Wealth, and Wellbeing. The Buyer is seeking to procure delivery of the Mid-life MOT through employers and direct to individuals within the three pilot areas:
North East of England,
East Anglia and
Cornwall and Devon.
The Buyer intends to issue a draft specification in relation to this procurement via Contracts Finder shortly following this Prior Information Notice. Please note that the draft specification is a draft only and the Buyer may amend the specification prior to issuing the procurement documents to eligible suppliers on the Test and Learn DPS.
Specification Release 6 January 2023
Deadline to register on Test and Learn DPS 9am 10 January 2023
Invitation to tender released on Test and Learn DPS 13 January 2023
Q&A Log opens 16 January 2023
Q&A Log close 13 February 2023
Tender response deadline 10am 20 February 2023
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £5,500,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Mid-Life MOT North East of England
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Mid-life MOT encourages and enables people to stay in work longer and enjoy a more secure retirement through helping them take stock of their Work, Wealth, and Wellbeing.
The Buyer wishes to encourage and enable individuals to engage with later life planning through a holistic assessment of their Work, Wealth, and Wellbeing. For further information please see specification that has been released
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Mid-Life MOT East Anglia
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Mid-life MOT encourages and enables people to stay in work longer and enjoy a more secure retirement through helping them take stock of their Work, Wealth, and Wellbeing.
The Buyer wishes to encourage and enable individuals to engage with later life planning through a holistic assessment of their Work, Wealth, and Wellbeing. For further information please see specification that has been released
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Mid-Life MOT Cornwall and Devon
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Mid-life MOT encourages and enables people to stay in work longer and enjoy a more secure retirement through helping them take stock of their Work, Wealth, and Wellbeing.
The Buyer wishes to encourage and enable individuals to engage with later life planning through a holistic assessment of their Work, Wealth, and Wellbeing. For further information please see specification that has been released
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
6 January 2023
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
As this competition is a call-off from the Test & Learn Dynamic Purchasing System, it is not anticipated that a contract notice will be required.
Please note – In order to bid for Mid Life MOT Private Sector Pilots, you need to be registered on the Test and Learn DPS.
If you have not registered already you need to have submitted your application by 9am Tuesday 10 of January 2023
• You will find all information on Contracts Finder - Dynamic Purchasing System for Employment and Health Related Test and Learn Provision - Contracts Finder
• Or search for ‘Dynamic Purchasing System for Employment and Health Related Test and Learn Provision’ also known as the Test & Learn DPS.
• All contract documents are available to view using this link and you will find useful information about how to apply, competitions, Consortia and Sub-Contracting arrangements.
• Please see DWP Test and Learn Dynamic Purchasing System: guidance for businesses - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) for all instructions
• The Application Guide and the Instructions to Potential Suppliers are attached and also available on the above link.
•The Mid-Life MOT will be let via the Advice and Information service line.
Specification Reference: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/330a00c1-1d0c-4229-b135-74c4c5fb7ffe?origin=SearchResults&p=1