Opportunity

Employee Development Services

  • North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative (NOE CPC) (hosted by and acting through Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.)

F02: Contract notice

Notice reference: 2021/S 000-008104

Published 16 April 2021, 4:45pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative (NOE CPC) (hosted by and acting through Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.)

Savile Street East,

Sheffield,

S4 7UQ

Contact

Michelle Walker

Email

procurement@noecpc.nhs.uk

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UK - United Kingdom

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/noecpc

one.2) Information about joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

one.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/noecpc

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/noecpc

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

one.5) Main activity

Health


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Employee Development Services

Reference number

CPC 03828

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 80000000 - Education and training services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

NOE CPC wishes to award a framework agreement for the provision of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and Educational Services, including Apprenticeships. The intention is that this framework agreement will provide a flexible vehicle to contract with providers for a range of services, which will reflect over time the needs of Participating Authorities. In addition to the obligations contained within this document, all providers to all Lots are advised, that, upon request by a Participating Authority, they may be required to share their educational quality assurance processes and inspection reports (such as OfSTED) and any actions in place as a result of inspections, and are required to support this request. Full details of the Authority's requirements are set out in Schedule A - Tender Specification of this ITT.

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £100,000,000

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

Continuing Professional Development

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80000000 - Education and training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance

United Kingdom and any of the crown dependencies (including but not limited to, the Isle of Man).

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

See ITT

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: £45,000,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

24

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

4 years

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: Yes

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

Listings of entities eligible to utilise any resulting agreement(s), subject to the approval of NOE CPC include any other NHS/Public Sector bodies located in England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, including any of the Crown Dependencies and NHS Collaborative Procurement Organisations:The NHS in England (National Health Service for the United Kingdom) including but not limited toFoundation Trusts, Acute (Hospital) Trusts, Ambulance Trusts, Mental Health Trusts, Care Trusts listed at:https://www.nhs.uk/servicedirectories/pages/nhstrustlisting.aspxClinical Commissioning Groups: https://www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/CCGListing.aspxArea Teams:https://www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/AreaTeamListing.aspxSpecial Health Authorities: http://www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/SpecialHealthAuthorityListing.aspxNHS Improvement:https://improvement.nhs.uk/Department of Health:https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-healthArm’s Length Bodies:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/how-to-contact-department-of-health-arms-length-bodies/department-of-healths-agencies-and-partner-organisationsSustainability and Transformation Partnerships (STPs) and their individual constituent organisations:https://www.england.nhs.uk/stps/view-stps/NHS England: https://www.england.nhs.uk/ and other organisations involved in commissioning primary care services via Clinical Commissioning Groups supported by Commissioning Support Units which are responsible for commissioning most aspects of NHS care (or equivalent body established pursuant to legislation enacted as a result of, or in connection with, the White Paper, Equity and Excellence: Liberating the NHS published July 2010.CCG: https://www.england.nhs.uk/resources/ccg-directory/CSU: https://www.england.nhs.uk/commissioning/comm-supp/csu/The Clinical Commissioning Board, Area Teams:https://www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/AreaTeamListing.aspx and other organisations involved in commissioning and/or overseeing General Practitioner services, GP consortia, GP Practices and any other provider of primary medical services:a) who are a party to any of the following contracts:- General Medical Services (GMS)- Personal Medical Services (PMS)- Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS) and/orb) Commissioned by NHS England or other organisations involved in commissioning or overseeing General Practitioner services, as described above.The NHS in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland including but not limited to Primary care services - GPs, pharmacies, dentists and optometrists, Hospital services, and community services, including those provided through community health centres and mental health services at: NHS Wales (National Health Service for Wales): including but not limited to Welsh Health Boards, NHS Trusts and Public Health Wales:http://www.wales.nhs.uk/nhswalesaboutus/structureNHS Scotland (National Health Service for Scotland) including but not limited to Regional NHS Boards, Special NHS Boards and public health body at:http://www.scot.nhs.uk/organisations/Health and Social Care Services in Northern Ireland: (National Health Service for Northern Ireland) including but not limited to Health Trusts, Social Care Board and other HSC Agencies:http://online.hscni.net/Social Enterprise UK: https://www.socialenterprise.org.ukLocal Authority Councils in England, Scotland and Wales: county, unitary, district, borough, and metropolitan councils (parish/community councils) Local Councils in England, Scotland and Wales:https://www.gov.uk/find-local-councilLocal Authority Councils in Northern Ireland:https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/local-councils-in-northern-irelandContinued at Section VI.3 Additional Information.

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.2.14) Additional information

This procurement exercise will be conducted on the In-tend e-Tendering portal at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/noecpc/aspx/Home For any support in submitting your response please contact In-tend Support team at support@in-tend.co.uk (or call 0845 557 8079/+44 (0)114 4070056

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Apprenticeships

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80000000 - Education and training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance

See lot 1

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

see ITT

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: £35,000,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

24

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

See lot 1.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: Yes

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

See lot 1

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.2.14) Additional information

See lot 1

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Functional Skills Training

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80000000 - Education and training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance

See lot 1

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Providers must comply with the requirements for the delivery of Functional Skills Training (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/awarding-organisations-understanding-our-regulatory-requirements#requirements-for-all-awarding-organisations-and-all-regulated-qualifications) It is a requirement that Awarding Bodies are regulated by one of the public regulators governing qualifications in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.Full details of the Authority's requirements are set out in Schedule A - Tender Specification of this ITT.

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: £20,000,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

24

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

See lot 1

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: Yes

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

See lot 1

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.2.14) Additional information

See lot 1


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

See SQ/ITT

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

three.2) Conditions related to the contract

three.2.2) Contract performance conditions

See SQ/ITT


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

Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 999

In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 4 years:

N/A

four.1.6) Information about electronic auction

An electronic auction will be used

Additional information about electronic auction

Participating Authorities reserve the right to undertake electronic auctions in the awarding of call-offs under 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

17 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: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)

four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date

17 May 2021

Local time

12:00pm


Section six. Complementary information

six.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

six.2) Information about electronic workflows

Electronic invoicing will be accepted

six.3) Additional information

Isle of Man (IoM) Government and associated IoM based public bodies, including all IoM Government Departments and Cabinet Office, including but not limited to: Department of Health & Social Care: https://www.gov.im/about-the-government/departments/health-and-social-care/The States of Jersey Government and administration including all Government Departments including but not limited to: Health & Social Services:https://www.gov.je/Government/Departments/HealthSocialServices/Pages/index.aspxThe States of Guernsey (Parliament and government) including but not limited to the Committee for Health & Social Care:https://www.gov.gg/article/152954/Health-and-Social-Services-DepartmentEducational Establishments in England including schools and colleges:https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/ Schools in Wales:http://gov.wales/statistics-and-research/address-list-of-schools/?lang=enFurther Education and 6th Form Colleges in the UK:http://findfe.com/Higher Education Recognised or listed bodies in the UK offering degree-level courses:https://www.gov.uk/check-a-university-is-officially-recognised Schools in Scotland including primary, secondary and special schools:https://education.gov.scot/parentzone/Educational Establishments in Scotland:http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Statistics/ScotXed/SchoolEducation/SchoolEstablishmentsSchools and Educational Establishments in Northern Ireland:https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plusHigher Education Universities and Colleges in Northern Ireland: https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/universities-and-colleges-northern-irelandUK Police Forces in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales including National Special Police Forces.https://www.police.uk/forces/England Fire and Rescue Serviceshttp://www.fire.org.uk/fire-brigades.htmlScottish Fire & Rescue Serviceshttp://www.firescotland.gov.uk/your-area.aspxWelsh Fire & Rescue Serviceshttp://gov.wales/topics/people-and-communities/communities/safety/fire/localservices/?lang=enNorthern Ireland Fire & Rescue Servicehttps://www.nifrs.org/areas-districts/UK Maritime & Coastguard Agencyhttps://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/maritime-and-coastguard-agency/about/access-and-openingRegistered charities in England and Wales:https://www.gov.uk/find-charity-informationRegistered charities in Scotland:https://www.oscr.org.uk/charitiesRegistered charities in Northern Ireland:http://www.charitycommissionni.org.uk/charity-search/Ministry of Defence (MOD):https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defenceRegistered social landlords, government funded, not-for-profit organisations that provide affordable housing, including housing associations, trusts and cooperatives. England:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/current-registered-providers-of-social-housingScotland: http://directory.scottishhousingregulator.gov.uk/pages/default.aspxWales:http://gov.wales/topics/housing-and-regeneration/publications/registered-social-landlords-in-wales/?lang=en Northern Ireland:https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/housing-associations Bidders should note that the NOECPC retain absolute discretion as to whether to accept any offer following evaluation. The NOE CPC is not bound in any way to accept any and reserves the right to make no further contract award under this procurement process. The NOE CPC shall not be held liable for any liability or cost or expense incurred by any bidder in relation to this project whatsoever, including, without limitations, in relation to the preparation of their tender and any subsequent clarification or any legal or other expenses.

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative (NOE CPC) (hosted by and acting through Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.)

Savile Street East,

Sheffield

S4 7UQ

Email

procurement@noecpc.nhs.uk

Country

United Kingdom

Internet address

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/noecpc

six.4.3) Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures

NOE CPC will incorporate a minimum 10 calendar standstill period at the point information on the award of contract is communicated to tenderers, in accordance with Regulation 87 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015.Any tenderer wishing to appeal the decision to award the contract, or after the award of the contract appeal the award of the contract, shall have the rights set out in Part 3 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015.

six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained

North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative (NOE CPC) (hosted by and acting through Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.)

Savile Street East

Sheffield,

S4 7UQ

Email

procurement@noecpc.nhs.uk

Country

United Kingdom