Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Cornwall College Further Education Corporation
Corporate Headquarters
ST AUSTELL
PL254DJ
Contact
Vincent Onakpome
vincent.onakpome@cornwall.ac.uk
Telephone
+44 7818450189
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKK3 - Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cornwall
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cornwall
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
Subcontract requirement for the delivery of Apprenticeship, Adult Education Budget, Adult Community Learning and 16-19 Study Programme provision on behalf of The Cornwall College Group
Reference number
Proc_001_ESFA_ITT_CCG_06042021
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80530000 - Vocational training services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Cornwall College Further Education Corporation (hereinafter referred to as the College) wish to invite you (the potential supplier) to provide a Tender Submission for the requirement detailed in Schedule C of this invitation to tender (hereinafter referred to as the Tender)
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £1,100,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 4
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:
All (1-4)
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Apprenticeships
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 80531100 - Industrial training services
- 80531200 - Technical training services
- 80532000 - Management training services
- 80533000 - Computer-user familiarisation and training services
- 80540000 - Environmental training services
- 80550000 - Safety training services
- 80570000 - Personal development training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK - South West (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
An apprenticeship is a job with training. Through an apprenticeship, an apprentice will gain the technical knowledge, practical experience and wider skills and behaviours that they need for their immediate job and future career. The apprentice gains this through formal off-the-job training and the opportunity to practise these new skills in a real work environment (on-the-job training).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £100,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Subject to renewal if the ESFA Rules permits/allows
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Adult Education Budget (AEB)
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 80500000 - Training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK - South West (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The purpose of the subcontract is to deliver AEB provision for adults aged 19 and over. This provision aims to engage adults in learning which provides the skills and knowledge they need for work, progression in work, an Apprenticeship or further learning.
This will include the following Services:
1. Statutory entitlements:
• English and maths, up to and including Level 2, for individuals aged 19 and over, who have not previously attained a GCSE grade A* - C or grade 4, or higher, and/or
• First full qualification at Level 2 for individuals aged 19 to 23, and/or
• First full qualification at Level 3 for individuals aged 19 to 23.
• Information technology ('digital') skills, up to and including Level 1, for individuals aged 19+, who have digital skills assessed at below Level 1.
2. Local Flexibility which supports the delivery of flexible tailored provision for adults, including qualifications and components of these and/or non-regulated learning, up to Level 2, including ESOL and SWAP.
Expansion of DWP's SWAP: there is a need to focus on measures that support the unemployed into work. SWAP does this directly through Job Centres and their work coaches. SWAP helps employers with immediate and future job needs by upskilling job seekers to fill locally identified vacancies. A SWAP placement has three main components: pre-employment training, work experience placements and a guaranteed job interview. The AEB funds the pre-employment training component.
3. Supporting funding: Individuals who are furthest from learning and/or work may need extra support to address certain barriers that prevent them engaging or continuing learning. This support is funded through the AEB as follows:
• Learning support - available to providers to meet the cost of making reasonable adjustments, as part of the Equality Act 2010, for learners who have an identified learning difficulty or disability, to achieve their learning goal, and/or
• Learner support - available to providers to support learners with a specific financial hardship, such as childcare or residential costs associated with learning.
4. In addition to the provision set out above, the Contract Services will also support post Covid-19 recovery through the National Skills Fund Level 3 Adult Offer. From April 2021, any adult aged 24 and over who wants to achieve their first full Level 3 qualification, which is equivalent to a technical certificate or diploma, or 2 full A levels, will be able to access hundreds of fully funded courses.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £400,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
As the ESFA Funding Rules allows
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Adult Community Learning
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80430000 - Adult-education services at university level
- 80510000 - Specialist training services
- 80520000 - Training facilities
- 80531000 - Industrial and technical training services
- 80532000 - Management training services
- 80533000 - Computer-user familiarisation and training services
- 80540000 - Environmental 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
- UKK - South West (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The purpose of Community Learning is to develop the skills, confidence, motivation and resilience of adults of different ages and backgrounds in order to:
• Progress towards formal learning or employment and/or
• Improve their health and well-being, including mental health and/or
• Develop stronger communities.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £75,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
As the ESFA Funding Rules allows
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
16-19 Study Programmes
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80310000 - Youth education services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 80530000 - Vocational training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK - South West (England)
Main site or place of performance
Lot 4 is restricted to SSA 8.1 - Sport, leisure and recreation and must be delivered in part or totality from Cornwall College, Camborne Campus, TR15 3RD.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The purpose of Study Programmes is to offer breadth and depth to 16-19 year olds without limiting their options for future Study or work.
All 16 to 19 study programmes should be designed to provide students with a structured and challenging learning programme that supports their development and progression in line with their career plans. Study programmes should be individually tailored but will typically combine the elements below:
1. substantial qualifications that stretch students and prepare them for education at the next level or for employment, although this is not a requirement for the T Level Transition Programme
2. English and maths where students have not yet achieved a GCSE grade 4
3. work experience to give students the opportunity to develop their career choices and to apply their skills in real working conditions
4. other non-qualification activity to develop students' character, broader skills, attitudes and confidence, and to support progression
The subcontractor can apply to tender for contract for all funding streams available.
The subcontractor shall deliver the services in accordance with the contract and as set out in the ESFA Funding Rules
The subcontractor must be ready to recruit eligible learners onto this service from the contract start date of 1 August 2021.
The subcontractor shall support eligible Learners as set out in the ESFA Funding Rules.
The only provision fundable under this agreement will be those qualifications/programmes eligible for funding under the college funding contracts for Adult Education Budget, Apprenticeships or Adult Community Learning and compatible with the College's curriculum strategy.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £85,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
As the ESFA Funding Rules allows
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
The overall total maximum contract value across all Lots to be awarded to a single subcontractor is £400k.
Contract awards are subject to agreement with the ESFA.
The contract specifically requires delivery of provision predominantly in Cornwall & Isles of Scilly, with some delivery in Devon.
All suppliers are to register their interest via the Cornwall College tendering platform at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cornwall
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
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: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
11 May 2021
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Cornwall College Procurement Board
Camborne
Country
United Kingdom