Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Queen's University Belfast
Purchasing Office, University Road
Belfast
BT7 1NN
Telephone
+44 2890973026
Fax
+44 2890971390
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKN06 - Belfast
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
QUB/2307/22 Learning and Development Framework
Reference number
QUB/2307/22
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80570000 - Personal development training services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Organisational Development team within the People and Culture Directorate at Queen's University Belfast delivers a range of learning and development events and other resources for staff to build organisational capability. This includes events, courses and workshops which are co-ordinated and offered on an annual basis. Some aspects utilise internal expertise, some elements require delivery from external providers.The Organisational Development team has a requirement to augment existing internal expertise/programmes which they manage. They are therefore seeking to establish a framework of suitable providers under the following Lots:- • Lot 1: Personal/professional skills development• Lot 2: Leadership and Management Development The scope of this framework solely relates to central Organisational Development budgeted learning and development.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £500,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Personal/professional skills development
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80570000 - Personal development training services
- 80521000 - Training programme services
- 79632000 - Personnel-training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN06 - Belfast
Main site or place of performance
Queen's University Belfast
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1 covers Personal/Professional Skills development which is appropriate for the full range of staff categories and grades in the University. The appointed Framework Providers must be able to provide skills/capability development to promote the following indicative topics, which is not exhaustive:-• Communicating effectively• Time management/managing your workload/working smarter• Skills for Effective Mentoring• Effective Project Working, Project Management Skills • Preparing for Management/Leadership Roles• Responding to change• Individual Career Development• Interviewee Skills • Personal Development Review Skills (Reviewers and Reviewees)
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 70%
Price - Weighting: 30%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The contract is for a period of 12 months inititally with options to extend by up to a further 48 months.
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
Management and Leadership Development
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80532000 - Management training services
- 80570000 - Personal development training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN06 - Belfast
Main site or place of performance
Queen's University Belfast
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot covers the design and delivery of learning and development inititatives for senior levels of staff in the UniversityExamples of topics and development tools which may be required are listed below. This list is not exhaustive:• Leading effective teams• Managing people • Managing performance effectively• Conducting effective performance and development reviews• Difficult conversations• Facilitation, managing group discussions and chairing meetings• Developing a business case• Emotional Intelligence/self-awareness as a leader/manager• Personal resilience and enabling resilience in others• Adapting your leadership style• Coaching skills for managers• Critical thinking/decision making• Strategic thinking/developing strategy• Leading change effectively in an agile environment• External awareness/working with stakeholders• Leadership development at senior strategic level• Coach development/supervision• Executive coaching (1:1 for senior leaders, where offered as an inherent part of Programme)• Development support methods and tools e.g. Action Learning, 360 degree feedback and other psychometric or development tools
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 70%
Price - Weighting: 30%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The contract is for a period of 12 months inititally with options to extend by up to a further 48 months.
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 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 000-031074
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
QUB/2307/22
Lot No
1
Title
Personal / professional skills development
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
30 January 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Think People Consulting Ltd
12th Floor, Causeway Tower, James Street Sotuh
Belfast
BT2 8DN
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKN06 - Belfast
Internet address
https://www.thinkpeople.co.uk/
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £300,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £300,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
QUB/2307/22
Lot No
2
Title
Management and Leadership Development
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
13 January 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Elementa Leadership
GL10 3UT
Gloucestershire
GL10 3UT
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKK1 - Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
Internet address
https://www.elementaleadership.co.uk/
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £300,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £300,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
QUB/2307/22
Lot No
2
Title
Management and Leadership Development
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
13 January 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Advance HE
IC 2.12 Innovation Centre, Innovation Way, York Science Park
York
YO10 5BR
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE21 - York
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £300,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £300,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Queen's University Belfast
Belfast
Country
United Kingdom