- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 1. Social Care
- Lot 2. Schools (Non-Teaching)
- Lot 3. Business Administration
- Lot 4. Leadership and Management
- Lot 5. Senior Leadership and Management
- Lot 6. Facilities
- Lot 7. Finance
- Lot 8. Construction and Engineering
- Lot 9. Electrical
- Lot 10. Cultural/Library Services
- Lot 11. IT
- Lot 12. Project Management
- Lot 13. Outdoor Activity
- Lot 14. Schools Admin
- Lot 15. Schools Sport
- Lot 16. Youth
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Lancashire County Council
PO Box 100 County Hall
Preston
PR1 0LD
Contact
Sarah Goodwill
contractscorporate@lancashire.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1772538207
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKD4 - Lancashire
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/isupplier/
Buyer's address
https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/isupplier/
one.3) Communication
Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at
https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-procurement/tenders/
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/isupplier/
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
CORP - Provision of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment Providers
Reference number
SG/CORP/LCC/21/1070
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
LCC is inviting tenders on the terms set out in the ITT for the provision of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment Providers. The Invitation to Tender stage is restricted to those organisations listed on the ESFA (Education and Skills Funding Agency) RoATP (Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers) as a Main Provider.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £6,500,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for maximum number of lots
5
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 5
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:
The framework will be split into 16 main lots. Bidders are invited to bid for one or more main lots as detailed within the tender documentation, up to a maximum of 5 lots.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Social Care
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD4 - Lancashire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Social Care.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. At either the end of the initial term or extended/maximum term, there may be a requirement for the services to continue, in this instance the services may be re-procured.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Schools (Non-Teaching)
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD4 - Lancashire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Schools (Non-Teaching).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. At either the end of the initial term or extended/maximum term, there may be a requirement for the services to continue, in this instance the services may be re-procured.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Business Administration
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD4 - Lancashire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Business Administration.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. At either the end of the initial term or extended/maximum term, there may be a requirement for the services to continue, in this instance the services may be re-procured.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Leadership and Management
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD4 - Lancashire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Leadership and Management.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. At either the end of the initial term or extended/maximum term, there may be a requirement for the services to continue, in this instance the services may be re-procured.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Senior Leadership and Management
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD4 - Lancashire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Senior Leadership and Management.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. At either the end of the initial term or extended/maximum term, there may be a requirement for the services to continue, in this instance the services may be re-procured.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Facilities
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD4 - Lancashire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Facilities Management and Operations.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. At either the end of the initial term or extended/maximum term, there may be a requirement for the services to continue, in this instance the services may be re-procured.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Finance
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD4 - Lancashire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Finance.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. At either the end of the initial term or extended/maximum term, there may be a requirement for the services to continue, in this instance the services may be re-procured.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Construction and Engineering
Lot No
8
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD4 - Lancashire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Construction and Engineering.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. At either the end of the initial term or extended/maximum term, there may be a requirement for the services to continue, in this instance the services may be re-procured.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Electrical
Lot No
9
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD4 - Lancashire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Electrical services.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. At either the end of the initial term or extended/maximum term, there may be a requirement for the services to continue, in this instance the services may be re-procured.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Cultural/Library Services
Lot No
10
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD4 - Lancashire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Cultural/Library Services.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. At either the end of the initial term or extended/maximum term, there may be a requirement for the services to continue, in this instance the services may be re-procured.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
IT
Lot No
11
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD4 - Lancashire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to IT services.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. At either the end of the initial term or extended/maximum term, there may be a requirement for the services to continue, in this instance the services may be re-procured.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Project Management
Lot No
12
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD4 - Lancashire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Project Management.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. At either the end of the initial term or extended/maximum term, there may be a requirement for the services to continue, in this instance the services may be re-procured.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Outdoor Activity
Lot No
13
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD4 - Lancashire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Outdoor Activity.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. At either the end of the initial term or extended/maximum term, there may be a requirement for the services to continue, in this instance the services may be re-procured.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Schools Admin
Lot No
14
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD4 - Lancashire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Schools Admin.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. At either the end of the initial term or extended/maximum term, there may be a requirement for the services to continue, in this instance the services may be re-procured.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Schools Sport
Lot No
15
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD4 - Lancashire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Schools Sport
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. At either the end of the initial term or extended/maximum term, there may be a requirement for the services to continue, in this instance the services may be re-procured.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Youth
Lot No
16
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD4 - Lancashire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Youth Support.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. At either the end of the initial term or extended/maximum term, there may be a requirement for the services to continue, in this instance the services may be re-procured.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years.
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 Invitation to Tender stage is restricted to those organisations listed on the ESFA (Education and Skills Funding Agency) RoATP (Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers) as a Main Provider.
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: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
18 May 2021
Local time
10:00am
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: Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. At either the end of the initial term or extended/maximum term, there may be a requirement for the services to continue, in this instance the services may be re-procured.
six.3) Additional information
The tender documents are available on Lancashire County Council's electronic tendering site.www.lancashire.gov.uk/isupplier
Use of this system does not require high specification IT equipment or connections, nor high level personal IT skills/capabilities. Access to the system/software and advice is free of charge. Registration is necessary in order to view the tender details and obtain tender documentation. Tenderers are advised to allow plenty of time for registration and to do this as early as possible during the tender period.
Please see https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-procurement/tenders/ for further information.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Royal Courts of Justice - The High Court
London
London
WC2A 2LL
Telephone
+44 2079476000
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
https://courttribunalfinder.service.gov.uk/courts/royal-courts-of-justice
six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Lancashire County Council
County Hall
Preston
PR1 0LD
Country
United Kingdom