Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
capitalEsourcing
.
London
.
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKI32 - Westminster
Internet address(es)
Main 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
WAES Distance Learning Subcontracted provision 24/25
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The project sought to procure two suitably placed providers to deliver education and training on behalf WAES for its Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) contract in a distance learning with capacity to achieve high outcomes for learners and strong positive destinations.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £960,000
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI32 - Westminster
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Open Tender, project was to procure two suitably placed providers to deliver education and training on behalf WAES for its Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) contract in a distance learning with capacity to achieve high outcomes for learners and strong positive destinations. WAES opted to procure two contracts for this service. Each provider has different courses in their offerings and will therefore result in further and wider reach, increasing volume input across a number of different sectors. Thus, ensuring that they meet their targets and in turn WAES targets are also met. WAES require to deliver distance Learning courses within the Health and Social Care, Childcare and Business Sectors to meet their grant allocation.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 100%
Cost criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 100%
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
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2024/S 000-020930
Section five. Award of contract
Title
WAES Distance Learning Subcontracted provision 24/25
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
13 December 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 7
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 7
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 7
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Learning Curve Group Ltd
1-10 Dunelm Rise Group, Durham, Spennymoor
County Durham
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKC14 - Durham CC
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £480,000
Section five. Award of contract
Title
WAES Distance Learning Subcontracted provision 24/25
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
13 December 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 7
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 7
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 7
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Skills Network Ltd
Unit 16, Abbey Court, Benedict Drive, Selby, North Yorkshire
Yorkshire
YO8 8RY
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE2 - North Yorkshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £480,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Royal Courts of Justice
London
Country
United Kingdom