Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
East Renfrewshire Council
Eastwood HQ, Eastwood Park,
Giffnock
G46 6UG
may.harvey-welsh@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1415773669
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00183
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
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
Ranked Framework East Renfrewshire Council Employability Support Services Five Stage Pipeline Approach
Reference number
ERC000016
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Work EastRen, as part of the Council’s Economic Development and Inclusive Growth team, are Council’s employability service, wishes to engage and establish a framework with external service providers who will provide a wide range of pre/vocational training interventions that will assist residents of East Renfrewshire (aged 16+) to overcome barriers to employment, training and learning opportunities and assist them to achieve their training, employment and career and job aspirations.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Engagement and Barrier Removal Services
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire
Main site or place of performance
East Renfrewshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Working in partnership, we are seeking a range of diverse interventions to effectively engage with those furthest from the labour market, supporting individuals with multiple and often complex support needs.
Services being procured will include support to address personal attributes that prevent people from considering work as an option. This includes motivation, confidence, personal development, one to one support, mentoring, group work, core skills, health, wellbeing and financial support interventions. It is envisaged that some structured, accredited and project based activities will also be required.
This Lot covers the spectrum of activities at Stages 1 and 2 of the Employability Pipeline the table below provides a more detailed overview of Lot 1 explaining the types of services required.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Community Benefits / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Working Practices / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Roles and Responsibilities / Weighting: 25
Quality criterion - Name: Management Approach / Weighting: 12
Quality criterion - Name: Value For Money Added Value / Weighting: 12
Quality criterion - Name: Continuous Improvement / Weighting: 6
Quality criterion - Name: Procedure / Weighting: 6
Quality criterion - Name: Regional Approaches / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Employability Case Study / Weighting: 8
Quality criterion - Name: Equality Diversity and Inclusion / Weighting: 4
Quality criterion - Name: Environment Sustainability / Weighting: 2
Price - Weighting: 40
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
Quality weighting above are sub weighting and the overall weighting for quality is 60.
As per the procurement regulations from 1 January 2022 there is a need to include VAT where applicable when calculating the estimated value of contracts please refer to tender information pack on PCSt for all values including and excluding VAT
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Vocational Training and Work Related Skills
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire
Main site or place of performance
East Renfrewshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The focus of this Lot will be to improve the core, functional and vocational skills of individuals and presentation of skills for those seeking to enter employment. The activities within this lot will be based on client demand to provide a structured approach to training and work experience enabling individuals to gain employability competencies and where relevant occupationally focused certification. This Lot covers the spectrum of activities at Stages 3 and 4 of the Employability Pipeline and will enable a tailored pathway to local labour market opportunities.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Community Benefits / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Working Practices / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Roles and Responsibilities / Weighting: 25
Quality criterion - Name: Management Approach / Weighting: 12
Quality criterion - Name: Value For Money Added Value / Weighting: 12
Quality criterion - Name: Continuous Improvement / Weighting: 6
Quality criterion - Name: Procedures / Weighting: 6
Quality criterion - Name: Regional Approaches / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Employability Case Study / Weighting: 8
Quality criterion - Name: Equality Diversity and Inclusion / Weighting: 4
Quality criterion - Name: Environment Sustainability / Weighting: 2
Price - Weighting: 40
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
Quality weighting above are sub weighting and the overall weighting for quality is 60.
As per the procurement regulations from 1 January 2022 there is a need to include VAT where applicable when calculating the estimated value of contracts please refer to tender information pack on PCSt for all values including and excluding VAT
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Job Brokerage Workbased Qualifications and Progression
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire
Main site or place of performance
East Renfrewshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot reflects the increased need for in-work support to help enable previously unemployed people to sustain and progress in employment once the initial transition has been made. It is also important to recognise that many individuals will enter this activity at Stage 5 of the Employability Pipeline having progressed from previous activities delivered at Lots 1 and 2 of the framework.
This lot includes the delivery of Vocational Qualifications, Modern Apprenticeships and other industry recognised training. The provision of employer support job carving, job coaching, health and safety risk assessments after care and other related assistance may also form part of the in work support package to ensure the sustainability of progressions into employment.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Community Benefits / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Working Practices / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Roles and Responsibilities / Weighting: 25
Quality criterion - Name: Management Approach / Weighting: 12
Quality criterion - Name: Value For Money Added Value / Weighting: 12
Quality criterion - Name: Continuous Improvement / Weighting: 6
Quality criterion - Name: Procedures / Weighting: 6
Quality criterion - Name: Regional Approaches / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Employability Case Study / Weighting: 8
Quality criterion - Name: Equality Diversity and Inclusion / Weighting: 4
Quality criterion - Name: Environment Sustainability / Weighting: 2
Price - Weighting: 40
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
Quality weighting above are sub weighting and the overall weighting for quality is 60
As per the procurement regulations from 1 January 2022 there is a need to include VAT where applicable when calculating the estimated value of contracts please refer to tender information pack on PCSt for all values including and excluding VAT
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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2022/S 000-001209
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
ERC000016
Lot No
1
Title
Engagement and Barrier Removal Services
A contract/lot is awarded: No
five.1) Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
Other reasons (discontinuation of procedure)
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
ERC000016
Lot No
2
Title
Vocational Training and Work Related Skills
A contract/lot is awarded: No
five.1) Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
Other reasons (discontinuation of procedure)
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
ERC000016
Lot No
3
Title
Job Brokerage Workbased Qualifications and Progression
A contract/lot is awarded: No
five.1) Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
Other reasons (discontinuation of procedure)
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Bidders should note that all questions relevant to this exercise should be posted using the Message Board facility for this project.
Please ensure that all documentation is read thoroughly.
Please note that the dates on this notice are indicative and subject to change.
All values indicated are indicative figure only and no guarantee is given with regard to the Council’s overall uptake of any resulting
contract.
Bidders are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing
time and date to avoid any last minute problems.
East Renfrewshire Council reserves the right inline with Regulation 72 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, to modified
any awarded contract without a new procurement procedure.
This is a ranked framework A maximum of 4 contractors will be appointed to lots 1 2 3. The contractor ranked 1st will be given the opportunity to provide the service required. Where the contractor ranked 1st is unable to meet the requirements then the opportunity will be offered to the 2nd ranked supplier and so on. There will be no guarantee given with regard to the Council’s overall uptake of any resulting Framework.
(SC Ref:680639)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Paisley Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
St James Street
Paisley
PA3 2HW
Telephone
+44 1418875291
Country
United Kingdom