Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED
1100 Century Way Thorpe Park
LEEDS
LS158TU
Contact
Rebecca Rowley
Telephone
+44 7935077342
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKE42 - Leeds
Internet address(es)
Main address
www.northerngasnetworks.co.uk/procurement
one.6) Main activity
Production, transport and distribution of gas and heat
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Operational Training Framework Extension
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80500000 - Training services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Northern Gas Networks require to put in place a short term extension to cover the period from the contract expiry to when the current live tender event should be completed which is estimated to be October 2021.
Under the Operational Training contracts, suppliers are expected to deliver Operational Training predominantly and to provide the services in the entire NGN region.
Essential Criteria (as outlined in the contract)
- Feed back forms to be completed during the training and managed by the training provider. Completed forms to be issued to NGNs nominated representative 40 hours after completion.
- Full joining instructions are to be sent to NGNs nominated representative at least 14 days prior to the commencement of the course.
- Registers of attendance must be scanned and emailed no later than 48 hours after each course to NGNs nominated contact.
- Certificates must be applied for by Suppliers as soon as course is completed.
- Certificates are to be issued to NGNs nominated contact agreed timescales. Certificates should contain a breakdown of content on each element of training completed to achieve the overall certification.
-Suppliers are to supply all equipment/plant for both Technical and Non-Technical including stationary, NGN Operatives will supply their own PPE.
- Most current and up to date training materials must be used.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE42 - Leeds
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
A full above threshold tender is currently being conducted with the intention of awarding a new framework contract in October 2021, this extension is to cover the period while the tender is being run and the new framework contracts will come into force when this extension ends.
The purpose of this Framework contract is to provide operational training courses as required by NGN across the whole of NGN's Network.
Management of the Contract
The Supplier will manage and operate this contract with the necessary dedicated staff and other support services that can be provided.
It is essential there is a full time dedicated Suppliers Representative who will be responsible for operating the Contract and developing improvements to the management for the mutual benefits of both parties, particularly the liaising and communicating of training renewals, expiration dates of certificates and re assessments. All monthly reporting formats shall be agreed with NGN's Representative.
Northern Gas Networks will appoint an Employer's Representative to monitor and manage the contract on its behalf and liaise with the Suppliers Representative. Attendance would be required by the Supplier at initially monthly meetings then quarterly meetings either at NGN's premises or the Suppliers premises.
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Negotiated without a prior call for competition
- Additional deliveries by the original supplier
Explanation:
Northern Gas Networks (NGN) intend to extend the current framework agreement with the 6 contracts suppliers for a further 6 month period to ensure their is no break in service requirement, as curently there is a full above threshold tender being conducted with the intention of awarding a new framework contract in October 2021, this extension is to cover the period while the tender is being run and the new framework contracts will come into force when this extension ends.
NGN cannot risk disruption to operational training services delivery and requires contract assurance whilst the new tender comes to completion. Extending provides NGN with security and supply of this critical training.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
Section five. Award of contract/concession
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26 April 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Expedient Training Services Limited
N/A
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE4 - West Yorkshire
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £291,371.91
Section five. Award of contract/concession
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26 April 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Advanced Industrial Solutions
N/A
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £291,371.91
Section five. Award of contract/concession
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26 April 2021
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £291,371.91
Section five. Award of contract/concession
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26 April 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Develop Training Limited
N/A
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £291,371.91
Section five. Award of contract/concession
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26 April 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Kielder Newport West Limited
N/A
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £291,371.91
Section five. Award of contract/concession
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26 April 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Lomax Training Services Limited
N/A
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £291,371.91
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Becky Rowley
Leeds
Country
United Kingdom