Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
COUNTY HALL
CHELMSFORD
CM1 1QH
Contact
Andrew Beaver
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKH3 - Essex
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.proactisplaza.com/
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
SELEP COVID-19 Recovery Skills Training
Reference number
CO0043
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Essex County Council is managing this procurement process on behalf of SELEP. It is proposed that a framework will be established to allow access for SELEP, and those public sector organisations associated with SELEP, to the services being provided. Ordering and payment processes will be established at the commencement of this agreement. It is proposed that the framework would be procured on terms which would provide access to the local authorities within the SELEP area including but not limited to; Essex County Council, East Sussex Council, Kent County Council, Southend Council, Thurrock Council and Medway Council. District, borough and city authorities within this geography. These Contracting Bodies will be responsible for ordering of, and
payment for, their own services through this agreement.
The key outcome of this tender is to ensure a co-ordinated, effective response to COVID-19.
As such, we are seeking organisations that can support us through the delivery of services as set out in the Lots below.
Interested Bidders are required to highlight which Lot(s) of work they are bidding for and is clearly marked when completing the Bidder questionnaire.
Lots
Lot 1 - Pathway to jobs in SELEP growth and recruiting sectors. Training specifically to get recently unemployment / redundant individuals into key sectors and illustrating a collaborative approach with employers. Key sectors include construction, logistics, healthcare, IT, food production, engineering and the coastal and rural economies are to be supported across all. . There is the ability to be flexible if new government funding is issued
which addresses shortages in these sectors.
Lot 2 - Maximising jobs arising through the digital revolution. Training specifically to support people into digital roles across all sectors
Lot 3 - Digital skills for all - kit, connectivity and access to training
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: £5,000,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Pathway to jobs in SELEP growth and recruiting sectors
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80531000 - Industrial and technical training services
- 80570000 - Personal development training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH3 - Essex
- UKJ2 - Surrey, East and West Sussex
- UKJ4 - Kent
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Training specifically to get recently unemployed / redundant adults into identified jobs in key sectors - collaborative approach with employers.
Ensure no duplication with existing government programmes and target cohorts accordingly.
Targeting construction, health, care, rural economy, logistics, engineering, in that order of priority and with the ability to adapt if government sector support funding is launched.
To include wrap around support tailored to the individual.
To include awareness raising of the sectors and increasing their attractiveness.
Ability to agree change of sector focus according to government responses and changing market needs Retraining for key sectors - 300 people supported into jobs
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality evaluation / Weighting: 60
Cost criterion - Name: Price Evaluation / Weighting: 40
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The agreements have the option to extend for 12 months
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Maximising jobs arising through the digital revolution
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80533000 - Computer-user familiarisation and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH3 - Essex
- UKJ2 - Surrey, East and West Sussex
- UKJ4 - Kent
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
• As digital jobs are cross cutting, this would offer training for digital roles across all sectors and for jobs such as coding, software development, web design and video production. Increased focus and demand due to COVID-19.
• To include element of raising awareness of the sector and increasing diversity.
• Collaborative approach with employers.
• Potential to work with National Retraining Scheme team at DfE who are piloting digital boot-camps in other areas and to build on experiences of similar programme in Lancashire.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality Evaluation / Weighting: 60
Cost criterion - Name: Price Evaluation / Weighting: 40
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The agreement maybe extended for a further period of up to 12 months.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Digital skills for all
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 30213000 - Personal computers
- 80533100 - Computer training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH3 - Essex
- UKJ2 - Surrey, East and West Sussex
- UKJ4 - Kent
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Getting kit and connectivity to those without it and where this is a barrier to training or employment (with conditions and checks on kit and connectivity for a minimum period). A loan scheme model for the kit will be explored.
High quality training to address the now universal requirement for basic digital skills, in virtually all roles. Such training could be offered to quite large cohorts and include collaborations with corporates to ensure maximum impact.
Package to include training for those with no, some and developing digital skills.
Given evidence shows access likely to be lower in deprived areas, ensure districts with lower skills rates / higher unemployment are targeted as well as BAME groups and individuals with disabilities.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality evaluation / Weighting: 60
Cost criterion - Name: Price evaluation / Weighting: 40
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The agreement maybe extended for a further period of up to 12 months.
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: 2021/S 000-000111
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18 March 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 10
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Shaw Trust ltd
Black Country House Rounds Green Road
Oldbury
B69 2DG
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,045,000
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18 March 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
TECHTALENT ACADEMY LTD
Suite 2, 3rd Floor,St Bartholomews House
BRISTOL
BS1 2NH
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKK1 - Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £280,000
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18 March 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
WE ARE DIGITAL TRAINING LTD
Friars House, Manor House Drive
Coventry
CV1 2TE
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £300,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court, Royal Courts of Justice
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom