Contract

Bradford Cold Spot Responsiveness

  • West Yorkshire Combined Authority

F03: Contract award notice

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-003343

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-03cf35

Published 31 January 2025, 3:46pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Wellington House, 40-50 Wellington Street

Leeds

LS1 2DE

Contact

Sukhninder Kaur

Email

sukhninder.kaur@westyorks-ca.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 1133481770

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UK - United Kingdom

National registration number

8876556

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk

Buyer's address

https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/103257

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

Bradford Cold Spot Responsiveness

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 80000000 - Education and training services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

The Combined Authority is seeking potential providers who will build on local local insight and knowledge, to create a project proposal(s) that:

• Aligns with the long-term strategic plans for local growth.

• Targets people most in need, supports community engagement and builds capacity.

• Focuses on individuals who find it difficult to engage with mainstream provision, for

example, (but not exclusively), individuals who have not achieved success in

mainstream educational settings, those who may not be aware of the skills they

possess.

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: £650,000

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 1 - First Steps in Engagement and Numeracy

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80000000 - Education and training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Through the Combined Authority, this Bradford Cold Spot Responsiveness requests innovative provision that is effective in supporting those furthest away from the labour market and may not engage in traditional mainstream learning. The funding supports people most disengaged and vulnerable in the identified Bradford wards (see Geographical location) and who may have particular barriers to engagement and learning, the delivery should respond to local need and emerging priorities.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Q1. Methodology & Readiness to Deliver / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion - Name: Q2. Funding Compliance & Performance Management / Weighting: 15

Quality criterion - Name: Q3. Quality Assurance / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion - Name: Q4. Meeting Learner Needs / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion - Name: Q5. Delivery Plan, Meeting Local Needs, Strategic Partnerships and Labour Market Links / Weighting: 15

Quality criterion - Name: Q6. Social Value / Weighting: 10

Price - Weighting: 10

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 - Numeracy Skills to Support Primary School Children

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80000000 - Education and training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Through the Combined Authority, the Bradford Cold Spot Responsiveness requests provision that provides support for parents or legal guardians of primary school age children by delivering short intensive courses enabling them to support their children with maths.

In particular the offer should focus on:

• Developing and delivering creative activity at a hyper local/community level

• How maths is taught in primary schools to enable understanding of the current ways of teaching in order to support their children with homework and maths attainment.

• How maths applies to everyday life and how parents can embed maths into everyday life, tasks and games to support their children’s understanding of maths and removal of barriers.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Q1. Methodology & Readiness to Deliver / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion - Name: Q2. Funding Compliance & Performance Management / Weighting: 15

Quality criterion - Name: Q3. Quality Assurance / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion - Name: Q4. Meeting Learner Needs / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion - Name: Q5. Delivery Plan, Meeting Local Needs, Strategic Partnerships and Labour Market Links / Weighting: 15

Quality criterion - Name: Q6. Social Value / Weighting: 10

Price - Weighting: 10

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 four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Restricted 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: 2023/S 000-029455


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

1

Lot No

1 - First Steps in Engagement and Numeracy

Title

Bradford Cold Spot Responsiveness

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

17 December 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 3

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

dip (Batley) Ltd.

Bankfoot Square, Bankfoot Street

BATLEY

WF17 5LH

Telephone

+44 1924470786

Fax

+44 1924474747

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £480,385


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

2

Lot No

2 - Numeracy Skills to Support Primary School Children

Title

Bradford Cold Spot Responsiveness

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

17 December 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 2

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Realise Learning and Employment Limited

12 Europa View

Sheffield

S9 1XH

Telephone

+44 0333444505

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £150,000


Section six. Complementary information

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

High Court of England and Wales

London

Country

United Kingdom