Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Norfolk County Council
Martineau Lane
NORWICH
NR12DH
Contact
Claire Dawson
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKH15 - Norwich and East Norfolk
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
Early Years and Childcare Training Framework Agreement
Reference number
NCCT42323
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Norfolk County Council retendered its expiring Early Years and Childcare Training framework agreement.
Norfolk County Council has appointed providers to its framework who will provide high quality, well-planned learning experiences for all learners and provide the necessary information, advice, guidance and support to learners for the duration of the course to ensure the learning outcomes are met.
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: £2,400,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Early Years Training 0-5 years
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80511000 - Staff training services
- 80531000 - Industrial and technical training services
- 80532000 - Management training services
- 80550000 - Safety training services
- 80560000 - Health and first-aid training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH15 - Norwich and East Norfolk
- UKH16 - North and West Norfolk
- UKH17 - Breckland and South Norfolk
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Training that is relevant for early years and childcare practitioners that work with children aged 0-5 years, covering areas in the Early Years Foundation Stage.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality and Standards / Weighting: 40
Quality criterion - Name: Public Services (Social Value Act) / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Staffing structure and key personnel / Weighting: 50
Price - Weighting: 0
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.14) Additional information
Price was not evaluated for appointment to the framework agreement.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Playwork Training
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80511000 - Staff training services
- 80531000 - Industrial and technical training services
- 80532000 - Management training services
- 80550000 - Safety training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH15 - Norwich and East Norfolk
- UKH16 - North and West Norfolk
- UKH17 - Breckland and South Norfolk
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Training that is relevant for Playwork practitioners working with children aged 4 and above, covering areas such as, but not limited to, Playwork Principles, Early Years Foundation Stage, Child Development, Partnerships with Parents, The Learning Environment, Behaviour training, Understanding Play Types, Outdoor Play, Creative play, Play and Playwork, Inclusive and Challenging Play Environments, Risk and Challenge, Self-regulation, Health and Safety.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality and Standards / Weighting: 40
Quality criterion - Name: Public Services (Social Value Act) / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Staffing structure and key personnel / Weighting: 50
Price - Weighting: 0
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.14) Additional information
Price was not evaluated for appointment to the framework agreement.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Early Years Foundation Stage Statutory Requirements/Leadership and Management
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80511000 - Staff training services
- 80531000 - Industrial and technical training services
- 80532000 - Management training services
- 80550000 - Safety training services
- 80560000 - Health and first-aid training services
- 80570000 - Personal development training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH15 - Norwich and East Norfolk
- UKH16 - North and West Norfolk
- UKH17 - Breckland and South Norfolk
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Training that covers the Statutory Framework requirements of the EYFS
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality and Standards / Weighting: 40
Quality criterion - Name: Public Services (Socail Value Act) / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Staffing Structure and key personnel / Weighting: 50
Price - Weighting: 0
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.14) Additional information
Price was not evaluated for appointment to the framework agreement
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Inclusion / SEND
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80511000 - Staff training services
- 80531000 - Industrial and technical training services
- 80532000 - Management training services
- 80570000 - Personal development training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH15 - Norwich and East Norfolk
- UKH16 - North and West Norfolk
- UKH17 - Breckland and South Norfolk
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Training that covers areas of inclusion / SEND in early years and childcare settings.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality and Standards / Weighting: 40
Quality criterion - Name: Public Services (Social Value Act) / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Staffing structure and key personnel / Weighting: 50
Price - Weighting: 0
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.14) Additional information
Price was not evaluated for appointment to the framework agreement.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Qualifications
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80430000 - Adult-education services at university level
- 80511000 - Staff training services
- 80531000 - Industrial and technical training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH15 - Norwich and East Norfolk
- UKH16 - North and West Norfolk
- UKH17 - Breckland and South Norfolk
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Level 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 qualifications in early years and playwork.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality and standards / Weighting: 40
Quality criterion - Name: Public Services (Social Value Act) / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Staffing structure and key personnel / Weighting: 50
Price - Weighting: 0
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.14) Additional information
Price was not evaluated for appointment to the framework agreement.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Childminder training
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80511000 - Staff training services
- 80531000 - Industrial and technical training services
- 80532000 - Management training services
- 80560000 - Health and first-aid training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH15 - Norwich and East Norfolk
- UKH16 - North and West Norfolk
- UKH17 - Breckland and South Norfolk
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Training that is specific to Childminders, covering areas such as, but not limited to Pre-registration training, Business training, Marketing, EYFS Training, Preparing for Ofsted for Childminders.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality and standards / Weighting: 40
Quality criterion - Name: Public Services (Social Value Act) / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Staffing structure and key personnel / Weighting: 50
Price - Weighting: 0
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.14) Additional information
Price was not evaluated for appointment to the framework agreement.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
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: 2021/S 000-025682
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
Title
Early Years Training 0-5 years
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18 January 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
British Association for Early Childhood Education t/a Early Education
St Albans
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH23 - Hertfordshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Edseco Limited t/a The Education People
Maidstone
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ4 - Kent
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Pen Green Centre
Corby
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKF25 - North Northamptonshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £900,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
Title
Playwork Training
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18 January 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Edseco Limited t/a The Education People
Maidstone
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ4 - Kent
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £60,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
3
Title
EYFS Statutory Requirements, Leadership and Management
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18 January 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CR Safety Management
Great Yarmouth
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH15 - Norwich and East Norfolk
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
British Association for Early Childhood Education t/a Early Education
St Albans
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH23 - Hertfordshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Edseco Limited t/a The Education People
Maidstone
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ4 - Kent
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Pen Green Centre
Corby
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKF25 - North Northamptonshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
We Can Do Business Limited
Warwick
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG13 - Warwickshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £250,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
4
Title
Inclusion / SEND
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18 January 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 7
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Hamlet Centre Trust
Norwich
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH15 - Norwich and East Norfolk
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Respectrum Advisory Services
Great Yarmouth
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH15 - Norwich and East Norfolk
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Edseco Limited t/a The Education People
Maidstone
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ4 - Kent
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Communicate & Care Ltd
Stowmarket
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH14 - Suffolk
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Christine Elsby
Colby
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH16 - North and West Norfolk
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Pen Green Centre
Corby
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKF25 - North Northamptonshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £400,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
5
Title
Qualifications
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18 January 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Christine Elsby
Colby
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH16 - North and West Norfolk
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Pen Green Centre
Corby
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKF25 - North Northamptonshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
HIT Training Ltd t/a C2C Training
Shoreham-by-sea
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ2 - Surrey, East and West Sussex
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Jarvis Training Management Limited
Speke
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD72 - Liverpool
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Simply One Stop Ltd t/a Learn Plus Us
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI7 - Outer London – West and North West
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £700,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
6
Title
Childminder Training
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18 January 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Edseco Limited t/a The Education People
Maidstone
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ4 - Kent
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Pen Green Centre
Corby
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKF25 - North Northamptonshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Childcare Company (Old Windsor) Limited
Slough
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ11 - Berkshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £90,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
This is a framework agreement, and as such there is no guarantee of work.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Norfolk County Council
Norwich
Country
United Kingdom