Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Aberdeenshire Council
Woodhill House, Westburn Road
Aberdeen
AB16 5GB
foundationapprenticeadmin@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1467530600
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM50 - Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00232
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
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Dynamic Purchasing System for Foundation Apprenticeships
Reference number
000-JPQJ1774
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
This DPS is being run by Aberdeenshire Council to procure the services of suitable providers to deliver Foundation Apprenticeships at Level 6 and Level 4/5, Pathways Apprenticeships and any other related projects.
The Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) will be up to 5-year duration to provide timetabled delivery of Foundation Apprenticeships in our academies, utilising a combination of existing school staff and sub-contracted external providers. Lots will be established for the delivery of each framework (subject) area. Within each, these may be subdivided to cover separate schools (or groups of schools) within Aberdeenshire, depending on geography and pupil take-up.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £7,500,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 1 - Level 6 - Foundation Apprenticeships
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM50 - Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Main site or place of performance
Aberdeenshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The DPS is split into 4 lots. Lot 1 is for Level 6 Foundation Apprenticeships
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Principles of Equity and Equality of Opportunity / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Capacity Building and Provision Gaps in the Area / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainable Partnership Development / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Experience and Track Record / Weighting: 20
Price - Weighting: 50
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
60
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 1
Maximum number: 100
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
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) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 3 - Pathway Apprenticeships
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM50 - Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Main site or place of performance
Aberdeenshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The DPS will consist of 4 Lots, and Lot 3 will cover Pathway Apprenticeships.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Principles of Equity and Equality of Opportunity / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Capacity Building and Provision Gaps in the Area / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainable Partnership Development / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Experience and Track Record / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Innovation and Flexibility including any Options for Virtual Delivery / Weighting: 20
Price - Weighting: 50
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £7,500,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
60
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 1
Maximum number: 100
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
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) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 4 - Any Other Related Projects
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM50 - Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Main site or place of performance
Aberdeenshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The DPS will consist of 4 Lots, and Lot 4 will cover the Council’s requirement for any additional requirements associated with new projects. We would encourage all suppliers to submit for this Lot
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Principles of Equity and Equality of Opportunity / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Capacity Building and Provision Gaps in the Area / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainable Partnership Development / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Experience and Track Record / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Innovation and Flexibility including any Options for Virtual Delivery / Weighting: 20
Price - Weighting: 50
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £7,500,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
60
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 1
Maximum number: 100
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
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) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 2 - Level 4 & 5 Foundation Apprenticeships
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM50 - Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Main site or place of performance
Aberdeenshire Council
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The DPS will consist of 4 Lots, and Lot 2 will cover Level 4 & 5 Foundation Apprenticeships.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Principles of Equity and Equality of Opportunity / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Capacity Building and Provision Gaps in the Area / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainable Partnership Development / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Experience and Track Record / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Innovation and Flexibility including any Options for Virtual Delivery / Weighting: 20
Price - Weighting: 50
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £7,500,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
60
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 1
Maximum number: 100
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
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
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria
4B.1.1 The bidder should provide its (“general”) yearly turnover for the past 3 financial years.
4B.3 Where turnover information is not available for the time period requested, the bidder will be required to state the date which they were set up or started trading and the reason why turnover information is not available.
4B.5 It is a requirement of this contract that bidders hold, or can commit to obtain prior to the commencement of any subsequently awarded contract, the types and levels of insurance indicated below:
Employer’s (Compulsory) Liability Insurance = 5000000 GBP
Public Liability Insurance = 5000000 GBP
Professional Liability = 2000000 GBP
http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf
4B.6 The Council will use the independent credit scoring organisation, Creditsafe, to check the financial status of the Bidders and may involve further detailed financial checking/assessment.
The Council’s decision on financial suitability will be final.
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria
4C.6 Bidders will be required to confirm that they and/or the service provider have the following relevant educational and professional qualifications:
Degree or equivalent for delivery of Level 6 NPA (National Progression Award) and L&D (Learning & Development) 9DI for Level 6 SVQ (Scottish Vocational Qualification).
Degree or suitable equivalent experience for delivery of Level 4/5 Foundation Apprenticeships.
Where there is equivalent experience, please submit a statement detailing this relevant experience.
The Council’s decision on Technical and Professional Ability will be final.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the setting up of a dynamic purchasing system
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
4 March 2021
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.3) Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates
29 March 2021
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)
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
six.3) Additional information
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this PQQ exercise. The Project code is 17832, and the PQQ code is 5168. For more information see
Mini-competitions will be conducted and contracts will be awarded during the lifetime of this DPS.
The DPS does not guarantee any business as the contracts are demand-led.
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this PQQ exercise. The Project code is 17832. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361
A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:
See tender documentation.
(SC Ref:642912)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Aberdeen Sheriff Court
53 Castle St.
Aberdeen
AB11 5BB
Country
United Kingdom