- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 1. Client Management Services
- Lot 2. Vocational & Accredited Activity
- Lot 3. Job Brokerage
- Lot 4. Employer Engagement Advice & Support
- Lot 5. Family Firm Care Experienced Young People
- Lot 6. Additional Support Needs Employability
- Lot 8. Health Barriers
- Lot 9. Modern Apprenticeships Programme
- Lot 7. Employability Support to Young People
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
East Renfrewshire Council
Eastwood HQ, Eastwood Park,
Giffnock
G46 6UG
Contact
May Harvey-Welsh
may.harvey-welsh@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1415773669
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00183
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://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
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
Employability Support Services Ranked Framework East Renfrewshire Council
Reference number
ERC000020
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
East Renfrewshire Council is inviting tenders from suitably qualified companies to support individuals from disadvantaged groups and assist them to move towards and into employment. This has to start with greater focus on early engagement, assessment of support needs and effective action planning to more effectively tackle barriers that are preventing individuals from participating in the labour market.
Services being sought will include support to address personal attributes that prevent people from considering work as an option. This includes motivation, confidence personal development, one to one support, mentoring, group work core skills health wellbeing and financial support interventions. It is envisaged that some structured, accredited and project based activities will also be required.
Suppliers will be appointed across 9 lots Ranked Framework with 4 suppliers appointed to each lot.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £2,860,000
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
Client Management Services
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire
Main site or place of performance
East Renfrewshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot covers the spectrum of activities at Stages 1 to 5 of the Employability Pipeline including engagement assessment action planning, case management and progression into employment including end to end Key Worker Support. Ranked Framework with 4 suppliers appointed to each lot.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Community Benefits / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Working Practices / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Roles & Responsibilities Overview / Weighting: 25
Quality criterion - Name: Management Approach / Weighting: 12
Quality criterion - Name: Value For Money Added Value / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Continuous Improvement / Weighting: 6
Quality criterion - Name: Procedures / Weighting: 6
Quality criterion - Name: Regional Approaches / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Employability Case Study / Weighting: 8
Quality criterion - Name: Environmental & Sustainability / Weighting: 2
Quality criterion - Name: Equality Diversity & Inclusion / Weighting: 4
Quality criterion - Name: Exit Strategy / Weighting: 2
Price - Weighting: 40
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £620,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
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.2.14) Additional information
Quality weighting above are sub weighting and the overall weighting for quality is 60.
As per the procurement regulations from 1 January 2022 there is a need to include VAT where applicable when calculating the estimated value of contracts please refer to tender information pack on PCSt for all values including and excluding VAT
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Vocational & Accredited Activity
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire
Main site or place of performance
East Renfrewshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The focus of this Lot will be to improve the core, functional and vocational skills of individuals and presentation of skills for those seeking to enter employment. The activities within this lot will be based on client demand to provide a structured approach to training and work experience enabling individuals to gain employability competencies and where relevant occupationally focused certification. This Lot covers the spectrum of activities at Stages 3 and 4 of the Employability Pipeline and will enable a tailored pathway to local labour market opportunities. Ranked Framework with 4 suppliers appointed to each lot.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Community Benefits / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Working Practices / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Roles & Responsibilities Overview / Weighting: 25
Quality criterion - Name: Management Approach / Weighting: 12
Quality criterion - Name: Value For Money Added Value / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Continuous Improvement / Weighting: 6
Quality criterion - Name: Procedures / Weighting: 6
Quality criterion - Name: Regional Approaches / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Employability Case Study / Weighting: 8
Quality criterion - Name: Environmental & Sustainability / Weighting: 2
Quality criterion - Name: Equality Diversity & Inclusion / Weighting: 4
Quality criterion - Name: Exit Strategy / Weighting: 2
Price - Weighting: 40
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
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
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.2.14) Additional information
Quality weighting above are sub weighting and the overall weighting for quality is 60.
As per the procurement regulations from 1 January 2022 there is a need to include VAT where applicable when calculating the estimated value of contracts please refer to tender information pack on PCSt for all values including and excluding VAT
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Job Brokerage
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire
Main site or place of performance
East Renfrewshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot reflects the increased need for in-work support to help enable previously unemployed people to sustain and progress in employment once the initial transition has been made. It is also important to recognise that many individuals will enter this activity at Stage 4 of the Employability Pipeline having progressed from previous activities delivered at Lots of the framework.
Contractors will be required to demonstrate continuous improvement and evaluation of quality and effectiveness and impact of their service. Depending of the subject area some formal measurement tools can be used. Contractors are required to undertake participant evaluation and provide results to East Renfrewshire Council. Ranked Framework with 4 suppliers appointed to each lot.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Community Benefits / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Working Practices / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Roles & Responsibilities Overview / Weighting: 25
Quality criterion - Name: Management Approach / Weighting: 12
Quality criterion - Name: Value For Money Added Value / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Continuous Improvement / Weighting: 6
Quality criterion - Name: Procedures / Weighting: 6
Quality criterion - Name: Regional Approaches / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Employability Case Study / Weighting: 8
Quality criterion - Name: Environmental & Sustainability / Weighting: 2
Quality criterion - Name: Equality Diversity & Inclusion / Weighting: 4
Quality criterion - Name: Exit Strategy / Weighting: 2
Price - Weighting: 40
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £200,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
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.2.14) Additional information
Quality weighting above are sub weighting and the overall weighting for quality is 60.
As per the procurement regulations from 1 January 2022 there is a need to include VAT where applicable when calculating the estimated value of contracts please refer to tender information pack on PCSt for all values including and excluding VAT
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Employer Engagement Advice & Support
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire
Main site or place of performance
East Renfrewshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot reflects the increased need for working closely with local employers providing advice that helps them invest in existing skills fill their vacancies and support our clients into sustainable employment. Ranked Framework with 4 suppliers appointed to each lot.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Community Benefits / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Working Practices / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Roles & Responsibilities Overview / Weighting: 25
Quality criterion - Name: Management Approach / Weighting: 12
Quality criterion - Name: Value For Money Added Value / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Continuous Improvement / Weighting: 6
Quality criterion - Name: Procedures / Weighting: 6
Quality criterion - Name: Regional Approaches / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Employability Case Study / Weighting: 8
Quality criterion - Name: Environmental & Sustainability / Weighting: 2
Quality criterion - Name: Equality Diversity & Inclusion / Weighting: 4
Quality criterion - Name: Exit Strategy 2 / Weighting: 2
Price - Weighting: 40
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £200,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
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.2.14) Additional information
Quality weighting above are sub weighting and the overall weighting for quality is 60.
As per the procurement regulations from 1 January 2022 there is a need to include VAT where applicable when calculating the estimated value of contracts please refer to tender information pack on PCSt for all values including and excluding VAT
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Family Firm Care Experienced Young People
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire
Main site or place of performance
East Renfrewshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Family Firm works with some of our most vulnerable and hard to reach groups of young people aged 16 to 24. As a result of their experience in care, long term outcomes for these young people tend to be below their peers nationally. Various circumstances can lead to them leaving school early or with low qualifications. This can have an impact on their long term employment opportunities and job prospects. Through Family Firm we are working to change this, providing relationship based support to our young people with the goal of improving job prospects and helping them into long term employment. Ranked Framework with 4 suppliers appointed to each lot.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Community Benefits / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Working Practices / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Roles & Responsibilities Overview / Weighting: 25
Quality criterion - Name: Management Approach / Weighting: 12
Quality criterion - Name: Value For Money Added Value / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Continuous Improvement / Weighting: 6
Quality criterion - Name: Procedures / Weighting: 6
Quality criterion - Name: Regional Approaches / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Employability Case Study / Weighting: 8
Quality criterion - Name: Environmental & Sustainability / Weighting: 2
Quality criterion - Name: Equality Diversity & Inclusion / Weighting: 4
Quality criterion - Name: Exit Strategy / Weighting: 2
Price - Weighting: 40
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £220,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
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.2.14) Additional information
Quality weighting above are sub weighting and the overall weighting for quality is 60.
As per the procurement regulations from 1 January 2022 there is a need to include VAT where applicable when calculating the estimated value of contracts please refer to tender information pack on PCSt for all values including and excluding VAT
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Additional Support Needs Employability
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire
Main site or place of performance
East Renfrewshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot covers stages 1 to 5 Of the of Employability Pipeline.
The framework recognises the need to support individuals with additional support needs and assist them to move towards and into employment. This has to start with greater focus on early engagement, assessment of support needs and effective action planning to more effectively tackle barriers that are preventing individuals from participating in the labour market Ranked Framework with 4 suppliers appointed to each lot.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Community Benefits / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Working Practices / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Roles & Responsibilities Overview / Weighting: 25
Quality criterion - Name: Management Approach / Weighting: 12
Quality criterion - Name: Value For Money Added Value / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Continuous Improvement / Weighting: 6
Quality criterion - Name: Procedures / Weighting: 6
Quality criterion - Name: Regional Approaches / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Employability Case Study / Weighting: 8
Quality criterion - Name: Environmental & Sustainability / Weighting: 2
Quality criterion - Name: Equality Diversity & Inclusion / Weighting: 4
Quality criterion - Name: Exit Strategy / Weighting: 2
Price - Weighting: 40
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £220,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
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.2.14) Additional information
Quality weighting above are sub weighting and the overall weighting for quality is 60.
As per the procurement regulations from 1 January 2022 there is a need to include VAT where applicable when calculating the estimated value of contracts please refer to tender information pack on PCSt for all values including and excluding VAT
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Health Barriers
Lot No
8
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire
Main site or place of performance
East Renfrewshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The service will be targeted at supporting individuals with a range of health conditions, including physical mental sensory or learning difficulty or disability, to enable them to actively participate in the labour market. Ranked Framework with 4 suppliers appointed to each lot.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Community Benefits / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Working Practices / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Roles & Responsibilities Overview / Weighting: 25
Quality criterion - Name: Management Approach / Weighting: 12
Quality criterion - Name: Value For Money Added Value / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Continuous Improvement / Weighting: 6
Quality criterion - Name: Procedures / Weighting: 6
Quality criterion - Name: Regional Approaches / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Employability Case Study / Weighting: 8
Quality criterion - Name: Environmental & Sustainability / Weighting: 2
Quality criterion - Name: Equality Diversity & Inclusion / Weighting: 4
Quality criterion - Name: Exit Strategy / Weighting: 2
Price - Weighting: 40
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £620,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
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.2.14) Additional information
Quality weighting above are sub weighting and the overall weighting for quality is 60.
As per the procurement regulations from 1 January 2022 there is a need to include VAT where applicable when calculating the estimated value of contracts please refer to tender information pack on PCSt for all values including and excluding VAT
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Modern Apprenticeships Programme
Lot No
9
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire
Main site or place of performance
East Renfrewshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
East Renfrewshire Council manages a highly successful Modern Apprenticeship Programme on behalf of Skills Development Scotland. At any one point in time the council will employ approximately 30 Modern Apprentices across a variety of disciplines including Business Administration, Social Services Children and Young People, Facilities Services and Management and Hospitality Services. Ranked Framework with 4 suppliers appointed to each lot.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Community Benefits / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Working Practices / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Roles & Responsibilities Overview / Weighting: 25
Quality criterion - Name: Management Approach / Weighting: 12
Quality criterion - Name: Value For Money Added Value / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Continuous Improvement / Weighting: 6
Quality criterion - Name: Procedures / Weighting: 6
Quality criterion - Name: Regional Approaches / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Employability Case Study / Weighting: 8
Quality criterion - Name: Environmental & Sustainability / Weighting: 2
Quality criterion - Name: Equality Diversity & Inclusion / Weighting: 4
Quality criterion - Name: Exit Strategy / Weighting: 2
Price - Weighting: 40
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £160,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
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.2.14) Additional information
Quality weighting above are sub weighting and the overall weighting for quality is 60.
As per the procurement regulations from 1 January 2022 there is a need to include VAT where applicable when calculating the estimated value of contracts please refer to tender information pack on PCSt for all values including and excluding VAT
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Employability Support to Young People
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire
Main site or place of performance
East Renfrewshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot covers stages 1 to 5 of the Employability Pipeline which is specifically aimed at young people aged 16 to 24 and who are risk of becoming pre NEET. The main focus of this lot is to assist individuals with multiple barriers to employment and who are furthest away from the labour market to progress into or through employment. Ranked Framework with 4 suppliers appointed to each lot.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Community Benefits / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Working Practices / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Roles & Responsibilities Overview / Weighting: 25
Quality criterion - Name: Management Approach / Weighting: 12
Quality criterion - Name: Value For Money Added Value / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Continuous Improvement / Weighting: 6
Quality criterion - Name: Procedures / Weighting: 6
Quality criterion - Name: Regional Approaches / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Employability Case Study / Weighting: 8
Quality criterion - Name: Environmental & Sustainability / Weighting: 2
Quality criterion - Name: Equality Diversity & Inclusion / Weighting: 4
Quality criterion - Name: Exit Strategy / Weighting: 2
Price - Weighting: 40
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £220,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
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.2.14) Additional information
Quality weighting above are sub weighting and the overall weighting for quality is 60.
As per the procurement regulations from 1 January 2022 there is a need to include VAT where applicable when calculating the estimated value of contracts please refer to tender information pack on PCSt for all values including and excluding VAT
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria
1 insurance
Minimum Levels required
1 Public Liability and Employers Liability 5m GBP
Professional Indemnity/ Contractors all risk 2m GBP
2.Credit Check
The Council reserves the right at its own discretion to seek such other information from the Applicant in accordance with Regulation61(7) or Regulation 61(8) of the Public Contracts Scotland Regulations 2015 to determine the Applicant’s economic and financial standing.
3. Turnover 2 x annual turnover each lot bidding for
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required
To establish the financial standing of a bidder, the Council will:
Take into account a risk report provided independently by Creditsafe. Within such reports, the risk of business failure is expressed as a
score ranging from 1 to 100. In the event that a company is determined to have a risk failure rating of below 30 i.e. that the company is
considered to have a high risk of business failure, the submission will not be considered further. Where the score is 30+ the Council will
consider all information available from the report.
Where you are not registered on credit safe e.g. charitable organisations, new start companies and Sole Traders you are to submit 2 years
financial accounts, including Profit & Loss Statement and Balance Sheet for consideration.
It should be noted that in addition to the above checks the Council reserves the right at its own discretion to seek such other information
from the Applicant in accordance with Regulation 61(7) or Regulation 61(8) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 to
determine the Applicant’s economic and financial standing. The final decision on bidder inclusion rests with the Council.
The successful tender will be expected to maintain a Creditsafe level of 30+ throughout the contract period. The offer of any extension to the contract will be dependent on an acceptable crediting rating of 30+. The council reserve the right to terminate the contract should the
financial standing decline to an unacceptable level.
Tenderers should be aware that any outstanding County Court Judgements will have a detrimental effect on the rating held by Credit Safe and it is your responsibility to ensure that the information held by Credit Safe is accurate and up to date - failure to do so will result in rejection of your submission.
The Council also may use the SPD (Scotland) questions under Part IV. Section B to assess bidders’ financial standing. If used, further information can be found in the Contract Notice.
Tenderers should be aware that any outstanding County Court Judgements will have a detrimental effect on the rating held by Credit Safe and it is your responsibility to ensure that the information held by Credit Safe is accurate and up to date - failure to do so will result in rejection of your submission.
The Council also may use the SPD (Scotland) questions under Part IV. Section B to assess bidders’ financial standing. If used, further information can be found in the Contract Notice.
It should be noted that the maximum business that can be passed to a sub-contractor or members of a consortia under this contract cannot be more than 50% of their annual turnover. The council reserves the right to request evidence of the other SPD areas in relation to the selection criteria of suitability, economic and financial standing and quality assurance schemes and environmental management standards.
For the avoidance of doubt where a subcontractor or participants of a group who meet the compulsory exclusions grounds shall be replaced at the request of the Council and the Council may request the replacement where the discretionary exclusion grounds are met.
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria
Previous Experience
Minimum levels of standards required:
Bidders will be required to provide 2 examples of similar services carried out in the past three years that demonstrate that they have the relevant experience to deliver the work as described in part II.2.4 of this Contract Notice and within all tender documents. The examples provided must be of a similar value, size and scope.
Lot 2 only Industry Recognised Certificated Training
Delivery of industry recognised certificated training in a variety of approaches and settings. This may range from short bite size interventions, one day courses or longer interventions linked to a programme.
Industry certification is delivered primarily off the job, although some on site assessment may be required.
Lot 2 Vocational Accredited Training Industry Certification For example
First Aid
Food Hygiene (REHIS)
Health and Safety
Manual Handling
Fork Lift Truck
CSCS
Use of Plant and Power Tools
Etc…
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
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: 36
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
5 May 2022
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
5 May 2022
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 ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
Bidders should note that all questions relevant to this exercise should be posted using the Message Board facility for this project.
Please ensure that all documentation is read thoroughly.
Please note that the dates on this notice are indicative and subject to change.
All values indicated are indicative figure only and no guarantee is given with regard to the Council’s overall uptake of any resulting
contract.
Bidders are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time and date of 5TH May 2022 to avoid any last minute problems.
East Renfrewshire Council reserves the right inline with Regulation 72 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, to modified any awarded contract without a new procurement procedure.
This is a ranked framework A maximum of 4 contractors will be appointed to lots 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 . The contractor ranked 1st will be given the opportunity to provide the service required. Where the contractor ranked 1st is unable to meet the requirements then the opportunity will be offered to the 2nd ranked supplier and so on. There will be no guarantee given with regard to the Council’s overall uptake of any resulting Framework.
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 20904. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:
Bidders responding to this opportunity will be required to confirm their compliance with the following in order for their bid to be considered further. Should you advise that you are unwilling to confirm compliance your bid will be removed from this exercise without further consultation.
East Renfrewshire Council is committed to maximising community benefits, Community benefits improve the economic, social or environmental wellbeing of the area. Under this contract the successful supplier will be requested to support East Renfrewshire Council’s economic, environmental and social regeneration objectives to achieve benefits for our identified beneficiary hierarchy.
Tier 1. Targeted recruitment and training for priority employability groups.
Tier 2. Work experience placements for the same target groups.
Tier 3. Curriculum support for schools and those on employability pathways.
Tier 4. Community Enhancement for community groups and projects.
Tier 5. Small and Medium Enterprises and Social Enterprise Organisations supply chain support.
If you are successful in the award of this contract you will be required to communicate / meet with East Renfrewshire Council to finalise the delivery of the benefits that you are offering under this contract.
Community Benefits will apply where a supplier has been successfully awarded contracts that have an accumulated annual value of 50,000 GBP and over. At the end of each financial year a review of the level of work commissioned to each supplier will be conducted. The number of community benefits points will be determined and the supplier contacted to agree the community benefit outcomes and delivery method. There is no limit to the Community Benefit that a tenderer may offer and the total Community Benefit Points may exceed the stated expectation. Bidders should be aware that failure to agree outcomes and delivery method may impact on the work commissioned through the framework for the following years. If you are successful in the award of this contract you will be required to communicate / meet with East Renfrewshire Council to finalise the delivery of the benefits that you are offering under this framework.
(SC Ref:688836)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Paisley Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
St James Street
Paisley
PA3 2HW
Telephone
+44 1418875291
Country
United Kingdom