Tender

Employment, Skills and Economic Development Dynamic Purchasing System

  • Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council

F02: Contract notice

Notice identifier: 2022/S 000-002230

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-030f4f

Published 25 January 2022, 5:39pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council

Town Hall

Barnsley, South Yorkshire

S70 2TA

Contact

Mira Hope

Email

procurement@barnsley.gov.uk

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UK - United Kingdom

National registration number

N/A

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.barnsley.gov.uk

Buyer's address

https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/103835

one.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=42728&B=UK

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=42728&B=UK

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address

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

Employment, Skills and Economic Development Dynamic Purchasing System

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 80500000 - Training services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

Investing funds from multiple sources throughout the life of this DPS including the European Social Fund, ERDF European Regional Development Fund, this project will help to deliver employability support (age 16+), adult skills and community learning and offer support to employed individuals who wish to progress in work, move into new sectors or are at risk of redundancy along with supporting Careers Information Advice and Guidance to all age groups. This will also include Consultancy services required to facilitate the delivery of the above requirements.

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 - Community based introductory & entry level skills and employability training

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
  • 80000000 - Education and training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 1 - Community based introductory & entry level skills and employability training

Further information in the tender docs

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

Duration in months

60

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

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes

Identification of the project

This project will have multiple funding sources throughout the lifetime of the contract; current funding sources include:

European Social Fund (ESF)

European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 2 - Careers Education Information, advice and guidance to children, young people and adults

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
  • 80000000 - Education and training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 2 - Careers Education Information, advice and guidance to children, young people and adults

Further information in the tender docs

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

Duration in months

60

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

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes

Identification of the project

This project will have multiple funding sources throughout the lifetime of the contract; current funding sources include:

European Social Fund (ESF)

European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 3 - Consultancy to increase productivity through the innovative & imaginative application

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
  • 80000000 - Education and training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 3 - Consultancy to increase productivity through the innovative & imaginative application

Further information in tenders docs

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

Duration in months

60

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

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes

Identification of the project

This project will have multiple funding sources throughout the lifetime of the contract; current funding sources include:

European Social Fund (ESF)

European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 4 - Workforce wellbeing, consultancy & training

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
  • 80000000 - Education and training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 4 - Workforce wellbeing, consultancy & training

Further information in the tender docs

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

Duration in months

60

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

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes

Identification of the project

This project will have multiple funding sources throughout the lifetime of the contract; current funding sources include:

European Social Fund (ESF)

European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 5 - Specialist consultancy support to residents into self-employment

Lot No

5

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
  • 80000000 - Education and training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 5 - Specialist consultancy support to residents into self-employment

Further information in the tender docs

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

Duration in months

60

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

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes

Identification of the project

This project will have multiple funding sources throughout the lifetime of the contract; current funding sources include:

European Social Fund (ESF)

European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 6 - Community Development

Lot No

6

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
  • 80000000 - Education and training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 6 - Community Development

Further information in the tender docs

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

Duration in months

60

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

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes

Identification of the project

This project will have multiple funding sources throughout the lifetime of the contract; current funding sources include:

European Social Fund (ESF)

European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 7 - Specialist Consultancy Employment & Skills

Lot No

7

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
  • 80000000 - Education and training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 7 - Specialist Consultancy Employment & Skills

Further information in the tender docs

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

Duration in months

60

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

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes

Identification of the project

This project will have multiple funding sources throughout the lifetime of the contract; current funding sources include:

European Social Fund (ESF)

European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)


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

All within the tender docs

three.1.2) Economic and financial standing

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

three.1.3) Technical and professional ability

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

three.2) Conditions related to the contract

three.2.2) Contract performance conditions

All within the tender docs


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

1 August 2025

Local time

12:00pm

four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English

four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date

1 August 2025

Local time

12:00pm

Place

All within the tender docs

Information about authorised persons and opening procedure

All within the tender docs


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 High Court of Justice

The Strand

London

WC2A 2LL

Country

United Kingdom

six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures

High Court of Justice

The Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand,

London

WC2A 2LL

Country

United Kingdom

six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained

The High Court of Justice

The Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand,

London

WC2A 2LL

Country

United Kingdom