- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 1: West Wales and the Valleys – North Wales
- Lot 2: West Wales and the Valleys – Mid wales
- Lot 3: West Wales and the Valleys – South West Wales
- Lot 4: West Wales and the Valleys – South East Wales
- Lot 5: East Wales – North Wales
- Lot 6: East Wales – Mid Wales
- Lot 7: East Wales – South East Wales
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Welsh Government
Rhydycar Business Park
Merthyr Tydfil
CF48 1UZ
Rebecca.Langdon-Jones@gov.wales
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKL - Wales
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://wales.gov.uk/?skip=1&lang=en
Buyer's address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0007
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Progress for Success – Early Years to Playwork
Reference number
C109/2020/2021
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The intention is to provide opportunities for the existing workforce to understand fully how children learn and develop, and for practitioners to gain the skills and experience they need to progress in their careers and potentially access more employment opportunities.
There are a proportion of existing practitioners across Wales who are currently qualified in Children’s Care Learning and Development (CCLD) Level 3 who require targeting to complete the ‘Level 3 Award in Transition to Playwork (from Early Years)’ to meet the requirements of the NMS.
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: £1,399,350
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 1: West Wales and the Valleys – North Wales
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL - Wales
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Progress for Success – Early Years to Playwork will deliver to individuals the skills necessary to enhance their skill to meet the current and future needs of their businesses and the Welsh economy.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
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
1
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 2: West Wales and the Valleys – Mid wales
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80500000 - Training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL - Wales
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Progress for Success – Early Years to Playwork will deliver to individuals the skills necessary to enhance their skill to meet the current and future needs of their businesses and the Welsh economy.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
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
European Social Fund (ESF); Progress for Success (PfS) programme
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 3: West Wales and the Valleys – South West Wales
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80500000 - Training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL - Wales
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Progress for Success – Early Years to Playwork will deliver to individuals the skills necessary to enhance their skill to meet the current and future needs of their businesses and the Welsh economy.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
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
European Social Fund (ESF); Progress for Success (PfS) programme
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 4: West Wales and the Valleys – South East Wales
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80500000 - Training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL - Wales
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Progress for Success – Early Years to Playwork will deliver to individuals the skills necessary to enhance their skill to meet the current and future needs of their businesses and the Welsh economy.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
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
European Social Fund (ESF); Progress for Success (PfS) programme
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 5: East Wales – North Wales
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80500000 - Training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL - Wales
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Progress for Success – Early Years to Playwork will deliver to individuals the skills necessary to enhance their skill to meet the current and future needs of their businesses and the Welsh economy.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
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
European Social Fund (ESF); Progress for Success (PfS) programme
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 6: East Wales – Mid Wales
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80500000 - Training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL - Wales
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Progress for Success – Early Years to Playwork will deliver to individuals the skills necessary to enhance their skill to meet the current and future needs of their businesses and the Welsh economy.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
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
European Social Fund (ESF); Progress for Success (PfS) programme
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 7: East Wales – South East Wales
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80500000 - Training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL - Wales
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Progress for Success – Early Years to Playwork will deliver to individuals the skills necessary to enhance their skill to meet the current and future needs of their businesses and the Welsh economy.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
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
European Social Fund (ESF); Progress for Success (PfS) programme
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: 2020/S 205-500600
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
Title
Lot 2: West Wales and the Valleys – Mid wales
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
9 February 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
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: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Clybiau Plant Cymru Kids' Clubs
Bridge House, Station Road Llanishen
Cardiff
CF145UW
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKL - Wales
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £36,400
Total value of the contract/lot: £30,166.08
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
3
Title
Lot 3: West Wales and the Valleys – South West Wales
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
9 February 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
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: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Aspiration Training
Building 2, The Eastern Business Park, Wern Fawr Lane
Cardiff
CF35EA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Clybiau Plant Cymru Kids' Clubs
Bridge House, Station Road Llanishen
Cardiff
CF145UW
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKL - Wales
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ACT Ltd
Ocean Park House, East Tyndall Street Splott
Cardiff
CF245ET
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKL - Wales
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £3,331,500
Total value of the contract/lot: £240,325.60
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
4
Title
Lot 4: West Wales and the Valleys – South East Wales
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
9 February 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
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: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Aspiration Training
Building 2, The Eastern Business Park, Wern Fawr Lane
Cardiff
CF35EA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Clybiau Plant Cymru Kids' Clubs
Bridge House, Station Road Llanishen
Cardiff
CF145UW
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKL - Wales
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £252,100
Total value of the contract/lot: £184,919.96
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
5
Title
Lot 5: East Wales – North Wales
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
9 February 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
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: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Clybiau Plant Cymru Kids' Clubs
Bridge House, Station Road Llanishen
Cardiff
CF145UW
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKL - Wales
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ACT Ltd
Ocean Park House, East Tyndall Street Splott
Cardiff
CF245ET
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKL - Wales
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £234,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £182,462
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
6
Title
Lot 6: East Wales – Mid Wales
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
9 February 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
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: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Aspiration Training
Building 2, The Eastern Business Park, Wern Fawr Lane
Cardiff
CF35EA
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)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £46,150
Total value of the contract/lot: £28,400
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
7
Title
Lot 7: East Wales – South East Wales
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
9 February 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
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: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Aspiration Training
Building 2, The Eastern Business Park, Wern Fawr Lane
Cardiff
CF35EA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Clybiau Plant Cymru Kids' Clubs
Bridge House, Station Road Llanishen
Cardiff
CF145UW
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKL - Wales
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £253,500
Total value of the contract/lot: £183,042.60
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
Title
Lot 1: West Wales and the Valleys – North Wales
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
9 February 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
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: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ACT Ltd
Ocean Park House, East Tyndall Street Splott
Cardiff
CF245ET
Telephone
+44 2920464727
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKL - Wales
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Clybiau Plant Cymru Kids' Clubs
Bridge House, Station Road Llanishen
Cardiff
CF145UW
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKL - Wales
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £245,700
Total value of the contract/lot: £191,585.52
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
E-Tender Information:
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
- The first person from your Organisation to use the Platform will be required to register on behalf of the Organisation.
- Registration involves accepting a User Agreement, and providing basic information about your Organisation and about the User performing the Registration.
- On registering on the Platform the Super User will select a Username and will receive a password.
- The Password will be sent by e-mail to the email address that was specified in the User Details section of the Registration page.
- In order to log-in to the Platform please enter your Username and Password.
- Note: If you forget your Password then visit the homepage and click “Forgot your password?”
- Registration should only be performed once for each Organisation.
- If you think that someone in your Organisation may have already registered on this Platform then you must not register again.
- Please contact the person who Registered (i.e. the Super User) in order to arrange access to the Platform.
- Contact the Helpdesk immediately if you are unable to contact the Super User (for example if they have left your Organisation).
- Note: If your Organisation is already registered on the Platform then you must not make any additional registration. Please contact the
Helpdesk to gain access to the Platform.
- Tenders must be uploaded to the BravoSolution portal by 14:00. Late bids will not be accepted.
How To Find The ITT:
- Once logged in you must click on ‘ITT’s Open to all Suppliers’
- The e-tender references for this contract are: project_45657 and itt_83967
- Click on the title to access summary details of the contract. If you are still interested in submitting a tender, click the 'Express an Interest' button. This will move the ITT from the ‘Open to all Suppliers’ area to the ‘My ITT’s’ on the home page.
- You will then see the full details of the ITT in the qualification and technical envelopes along with any relevant documents in the‘Attachments’ area.
- Any questions on the ITT, please use the ‘Messages’ area to contact the buyer directly – Please do not contact the named person at the top of this notice.
Please note that the Client may utilise EU finding in respect of the Contract. As a result, the successful Bidder will be required to manage finances and records so as to comply with EU audit requirements.
(WA Ref:109485)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Telephone
+44 2079477501
Country
United Kingdom