Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Walsall Council
Civic Centre, Darwall Street
Walsall
WS1 1TP
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKG38 - Walsall
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/walsallcouncil
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/walsallcouncil
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned 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
WP3645 - Alternative Education
Reference number
WP3645
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80210000 - Technical and vocational secondary education services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Walsall Council is looking to commission the provision of Alternative Education to young people up to age 16 and a small number post 16 under a framework contract. The service deliver a range of alternative approaches to providing access to education for young people who are excluded or at risk of exclusion, at risk of disengaging from mainstream school provision or otherwise require alternative education provision to meet their educational entitlement. The duration of the framework will be for 4 years with the option to extend up to 48 months.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £16,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Academic
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80210000 - Technical and vocational secondary education services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80100000 - Primary education services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG38 - Walsall
Main site or place of performance
Walsall
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
WP3645 Walsall Council invites applications from suppliers for the provision of alternative education. Applications to the framework is via an electronic process using the council’s e-tendering system. The duration of the framework will be 4 years with the option to extend up to 48 months. The procurement process being used is an open tender process under the Light Touch Regime (PCR 2015 74-77). The framework is split into 10 LOTS. Lot 1 Academic, Lot 2 Hair and Beauty, Lot 3 Sport, Lot 4 Catering, Lot 5 Construction, Lot 6 Retail, Lot 7 Animal Care, Lot 8 Health and Social Care, Lot 9 Media and Lot 10 Any other course. The procedure the Council has designed is that during the term of this framework agreement, the Council reserves the right to reopen the framework agreement for applications from new providers. This will be exercised where appropriate, for example, if additional capacity is required to meet the alternative education needs.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Non-Price / Weighting: 60
Price - Weighting: 40
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £16,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 August 2021
End date
31 July 2025
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
option to extend the contract up to 48 months
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
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
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Hair and Beauty
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80210000 - Technical and vocational secondary education services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80100000 - Primary education services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG38 - Walsall
Main site or place of performance
Walsall
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
WP3645 Walsall Council invites applications from suppliers for the provision of alternative education. Applications to the framework is via an electronic process using the council’s e-tendering system. The duration of the framework will be 4 years with the option to extend up to 48 months. The procurement process being used is an open tender process under the Light Touch Regime (PCR 2015 74-77). The framework is split into 10 LOTS. Lot 1 Academic, Lot 2 Hair and Beauty, Lot 3 Sport, Lot 4 Catering, Lot 5 Construction, Lot 6 Retail, Lot 7 Animal Care, Lot 8 Health and Social Care, Lot 9 Media and Lot 10 Any other course. The procedure the Council has designed is that during the term of this framework agreement, the Council reserves the right to reopen the framework agreement for applications from new providers. This will be exercised where appropriate, for example, if additional capacity is required to meet the alternative education needs.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Non-Price / Weighting: 60
Price - Weighting: 40
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £16,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 August 2021
End date
31 July 2025
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Option to extend the contract up to 48 months
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
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
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Sport
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80210000 - Technical and vocational secondary education services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80100000 - Primary education services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG38 - Walsall
Main site or place of performance
Walsall
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
WP3645 Walsall Council invites applications from suppliers for the provision of alternative education. Applications to the framework is via an electronic process using the council’s e-tendering system. The duration of the framework will be 4 years with the option to extend up to 48 months. The procurement process being used is an open tender process under the Light Touch Regime (PCR 2015 74-77). The framework is split into 10 LOTS. Lot 1 Academic, Lot 2 Hair and Beauty, Lot 3 Sport, Lot 4 Catering, Lot 5 Construction, Lot 6 Retail, Lot 7 Animal Care, Lot 8 Health and Social Care, Lot 9 Media and Lot 10 Any other course. The procedure the Council has designed is that during the term of this framework agreement, the Council reserves the right to reopen the framework agreement for applications from new providers. This will be exercised where appropriate, for example, if additional capacity is required to meet the alternative education needs.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Non Price / Weighting: 60
Price - Weighting: 40
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 August 2021
End date
31 July 2025
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Option to extend the contract up to 48 months
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
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
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Catering
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80210000 - Technical and vocational secondary education services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80100000 - Primary education services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG38 - Walsall
Main site or place of performance
Walsall
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
WP3645 Walsall Council invites applications from suppliers for the provision of alternative education. Applications to the framework is via an electronic process using the council’s e-tendering system. The duration of the framework will be 4 years with the option to extend up to 48 months. The procurement process being used is an open tender process under the Light Touch Regime (PCR 2015 74-77). The framework is split into 10 LOTS. Lot 1 Academic, Lot 2 Hair and Beauty, Lot 3 Sport, Lot 4 Catering, Lot 5 Construction, Lot 6 Retail, Lot 7 Animal Care, Lot 8 Health and Social Care, Lot 9 Media and Lot 10 Any other course. The procedure the Council has designed is that during the term of this framework agreement, the Council reserves the right to reopen the framework agreement for applications from new providers. This will be exercised where appropriate, for example, if additional capacity is required to meet the alternative education needs.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Non Price / Weighting: 60
Price - Weighting: 40
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £16,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 August 2021
End date
31 July 2025
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
option to extend the contract up to 48 months
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
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
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Construction
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80210000 - Technical and vocational secondary education services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80100000 - Primary education services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG38 - Walsall
Main site or place of performance
Walsall
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
WP3645 Walsall Council invites applications from suppliers for the provision of alternative education. Applications to the framework is via an electronic process using the council’s e-tendering system. The duration of the framework will be 4 years with the option to extend up to 48 months. The procurement process being used is an open tender process under the Light Touch Regime (PCR 2015 74-77). The framework is split into 10 LOTS. Lot 1 Academic, Lot 2 Hair and Beauty, Lot 3 Sport, Lot 4 Catering, Lot 5 Construction, Lot 6 Retail, Lot 7 Animal Care, Lot 8 Health and Social Care, Lot 9 Media and Lot 10 Any other course. The procedure the Council has designed is that during the term of this framework agreement, the Council reserves the right to reopen the framework agreement for applications from new providers. This will be exercised where appropriate, for example, if additional capacity is required to meet the alternative education needs.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Non Price / Weighting: 60
Price - Weighting: 40
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £16,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 August 2021
End date
31 July 2025
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
option to extend the contract up to 48 months
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
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
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Retail
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80210000 - Technical and vocational secondary education services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80100000 - Primary education services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG38 - Walsall
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
WP3645 Walsall Council invites applications from suppliers for the provision of alternative education. Applications to the framework is via an electronic process using the council’s e-tendering system. The duration of the framework will be 4 years with the option to extend up to 48 months. The procurement process being used is an open tender process under the Light Touch Regime (PCR 2015 74-77). The framework is split into 10 LOTS. Lot 1 Academic, Lot 2 Hair and Beauty, Lot 3 Sport, Lot 4 Catering, Lot 5 Construction, Lot 6 Retail, Lot 7 Animal Care, Lot 8 Health and Social Care, Lot 9 Media and Lot 10 Any other course. The procedure the Council has designed is that during the term of this framework agreement, the Council reserves the right to reopen the framework agreement for applications from new providers. This will be exercised where appropriate, for example, if additional capacity is required to meet the alternative education needs.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Non Price / Weighting: 60
Price - Weighting: 40
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £16,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
9 April 2021
End date
31 July 2025
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
option to extend the contract up to 48 months
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
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
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Animal Care
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80210000 - Technical and vocational secondary education services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80200000 - Secondary education services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG38 - Walsall
Main site or place of performance
Walsall
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
WP3645 Walsall Council invites applications from suppliers for the provision of alternative education. Applications to the framework is via an electronic process using the council’s e-tendering system. The duration of the framework will be 4 years with the option to extend up to 48 months. The procurement process being used is an open tender process under the Light Touch Regime (PCR 2015 74-77). The framework is split into 10 LOTS. Lot 1 Academic, Lot 2 Hair and Beauty, Lot 3 Sport, Lot 4 Catering, Lot 5 Construction, Lot 6 Retail, Lot 7 Animal Care, Lot 8 Health and Social Care, Lot 9 Media and Lot 10 Any other course. The procedure the Council has designed is that during the term of this framework agreement, the Council reserves the right to reopen the framework agreement for applications from new providers. This will be exercised where appropriate, for example, if additional capacity is required to meet the alternative education needs.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Non Price / Weighting: 60
Price - Weighting: 40
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £16,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 August 2021
End date
31 July 2025
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
option to extend the contract up to 48 months
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
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
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Health and Social Care
Lot No
8
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80210000 - Technical and vocational secondary education services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80100000 - Primary education services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG38 - Walsall
Main site or place of performance
Walsall
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
WP3645 Walsall Council invites applications from suppliers for the provision of alternative education. Applications to the framework is via an electronic process using the council’s e-tendering system. The duration of the framework will be 4 years with the option to extend up to 48 months. The procurement process being used is an open tender process under the Light Touch Regime (PCR 2015 74-77). The framework is split into 10 LOTS. Lot 1 Academic, Lot 2 Hair and Beauty, Lot 3 Sport, Lot 4 Catering, Lot 5 Construction, Lot 6 Retail, Lot 7 Animal Care, Lot 8 Health and Social Care, Lot 9 Media and Lot 10 Any other course. The procedure the Council has designed is that during the term of this framework agreement, the Council reserves the right to reopen the framework agreement for applications from new providers. This will be exercised where appropriate, for example, if additional capacity is required to meet the alternative education needs.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Non Price / Weighting: 60
Price - Weighting: 40
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £16,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 August 2021
End date
31 July 2025
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
option to extend the contract up to 48 months
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
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
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Media
Lot No
9
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80210000 - Technical and vocational secondary education services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80100000 - Primary education services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG38 - Walsall
Main site or place of performance
Walsall
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
WP3645 Walsall Council invites applications from suppliers for the provision of alternative education. Applications to the framework is via an electronic process using the council’s e-tendering system. The duration of the framework will be 4 years with the option to extend up to 48 months. The procurement process being used is an open tender process under the Light Touch Regime (PCR 2015 74-77). The framework is split into 10 LOTS. Lot 1 Academic, Lot 2 Hair and Beauty, Lot 3 Sport, Lot 4 Catering, Lot 5 Construction, Lot 6 Retail, Lot 7 Animal Care, Lot 8 Health and Social Care, Lot 9 Media and Lot 10 Any other course. The procedure the Council has designed is that during the term of this framework agreement, the Council reserves the right to reopen the framework agreement for applications from new providers. This will be exercised where appropriate, for example, if additional capacity is required to meet the alternative education needs.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Non Price / Weighting: 60
Price - Weighting: 40
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £16,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 August 2021
End date
31 July 2025
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
option to extend the contract up to 48 months
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
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
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Any other course
Lot No
10
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80210000 - Technical and vocational secondary education services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80100000 - Primary education services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG38 - Walsall
Main site or place of performance
Walsall
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
WP3645 Walsall Council invites applications from suppliers for the provision of alternative education. Applications to the framework is via an electronic process using the council’s e-tendering system. The duration of the framework will be 4 years with the option to extend up to 48 months. The procurement process being used is an open tender process under the Light Touch Regime (PCR 2015 74-77). The framework is split into 10 LOTS. Lot 1 Academic, Lot 2 Hair and Beauty, Lot 3 Sport, Lot 4 Catering, Lot 5 Construction, Lot 6 Retail, Lot 7 Animal Care, Lot 8 Health and Social Care, Lot 9 Media and Lot 9 Any other course. The procedure the Council has designed is that during the term of this framework agreement, the Council reserves the right to reopen the framework agreement for applications from new providers. This will be exercised where appropriate, for example, if additional capacity is required to meet the alternative education needs.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Non Price / Weighting: 100
Price - Weighting: 0
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £16,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 August 2021
End date
31 July 2025
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
option to extend the contract up to 48 months
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
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 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
As set out in the tender documents
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
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 4 years:
In accordance to Regulation 74-77 the Council has designed an agreement with a longer term than a traditional framework agreement. The longer term of this ‘pseudo’ framework agreement which is required to enable the Council to gain best value from the investment in terms of time, money and resources in setting up this 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.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
10 May 2021
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 4 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
10 May 2021
Local time
12:00pm
Place
Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: 4 months
six.3) Additional information
Interest in this contract process should be expressed via the Council’s e-Tendering Portal – https://in-tendhost.co.uk/walsallcouncil The Council reserves the right to cancel the procurement and not to proceed with the contract. The Council will not, under any circumstances, reimburse any expense incurred by bidders in preparing their SSQ or tender submissions.In line with Regulation 76 of Public Contract Regulations for ‘Social and Other Specific Services’ the Council, as a contracting authority can determine the procedures that are to be applied in connection with the award of contracts as long as they ensure that they comply with the principles of transparency and equal treatment of economic operators. The procedure the Council has designed is that during the term of this framework agreement, the Council reserves the right to reopen the framework agreement for applications from new providers. This will be exercised where appropriate, for example, if additional capacity is required to meet the alternative education needs. This would not be a new procurement process; the terms and conditions and award criteria under the framework agreement will remain in place. The estimated value of £16,000,000 under section II.1.5) is based on an annual value of £2,000,000 multiplied by the maximum 8 year term (four year initial term plus 48 months extension options). Tenderers should note that if the council wish to carry out new services at the end of the contract, which are a repetition of the services detailed in this notice, then those additional services may be procured using the negotiated procedure without publication of a notice in accordance with regulation 32 (9-12) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. If this procedure is utilised then the maximum value of this framework agreement could be £22,000,000 (8 year maximum contract value + 3 years continuation contract under Regulation 32 (9-12))
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
The High Court of Justice
The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
The Council will incorporate a standstill period at the point when information on the proposed award of the contract(s) is communicated to applicants. The standstill period, which will be for a minimum of ten calendar days, provides time for unsuccessful applicants to challenge the award decision before the contract is entered into. Aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by any breach of the Council’s obligations may take action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland).
six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council
Civic Centre, Darwall Street
Walsall
WS1 1TP
Country
United Kingdom