Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
MET OFFICE
Fitzroy Road
EXETER
EX13PB
Contact
Su Matthews
susan.matthews@metoffice.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 3709000100
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKK4 - Devon
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at
https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?v=2
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?v=2
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Learning Services
Reference number
DN519544
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80510000 - Specialist training services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Met Office require a learning services supplier, who can develop an interactive learning module that as a minimum includes the significance and consequence of :-
• Discrimination law;
• Types of discrimination;
• Protected characteristics;
• Where the Equality Act does not apply;
• When positive action can be applied;
• Understanding the difference between diversity and inclusion;
• What an Equality policy should include;
• Good practice for recruitment processes;
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £200,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK4 - Devon
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The full suite of tender documents can be found on the Pro-contract portal
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 April 2021
End date
31 March 2025
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 three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
Information is included in the full suite of tender documents which can be accessed via the Pro-Contract portal
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria
Information is included in the full suite of tender documents which can be accessed via the Pro-Contract portal
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required
Information is included in the full suite of tender documents which can be accessed via the Pro-Contract portal
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
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
9 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: 12 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
9 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
The Met Office
Fitzroy Road
Exeter
EX1 3PB
susan.matthews@metoffice.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Legal Services at The Met Office
Fitzroy Road
Exeter
EX1 3PB
Country
United Kingdom