Contract

Ranked Framework East Renfrewshire Council Employability Support Services Five Stage Pipeline Approach

  • East Renfrewshire Council

F03: Contract award notice

Notice identifier: 2022/S 000-002005

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-030b52

Published 24 January 2022, 12:35pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

East Renfrewshire Council

Eastwood HQ, Eastwood Park,

Giffnock

G46 6UG

Email

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

Email

paisley@scotcourts.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 1418875291

Country

United Kingdom

Internet address

www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/paisley-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court