Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
University Of Edinburgh
Charles Stewart House, 9-16 Chambers Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1HT
Contact
Elliot Freeman
Telephone
+44 1316502508
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00107
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
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Digital Coaching
Reference number
EC1027
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79998000 - Coaching services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Coaching is an important development tool for the University of Edinburgh and one which fully supports our managers and leaders to increase their leadership capability and develop their potential. In order to deliver a seamless service to colleagues, one of the most important aspects for us is taking a partnership approach with the successful supplier. This involves having someone readily available to speak with the coachee or manager at any point before or during the coaching relationship, and who can manage sensitive or challenging issues quickly should they arise.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £270,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Coaching is an important development tool for the University of Edinburgh and one which fully supports our managers and leaders to increase their leadership capability and develop their potential. In order to deliver a seamless service to colleagues, one of the most important aspects for us is taking a partnership approach with the successful supplier. This involves having someone readily available to speak with the coachee or manager at any point before or during the coaching relationship, and who can manage sensitive or challenging issues quickly should they arise.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
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
The initial contract period will be 24-months. This will be followed by two further periods of 24-months each, meaning the full contract duration could be up to 72-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.1.2) 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.2.3) 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.1.8) 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
3 June 2024
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
3 June 2024
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
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 26649. 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:
The University of Edinburgh’s Strategy 2030 sets out our vision to make the world a better place, and a key focus is our Social and Civic Responsibility. We contribute positively to society through our research, innovation and education. We also recognise that as a large organisation, how we do things can have both positive and negative impacts on people, communities, and the natural environment near and far. This plan shows how we will deliver on our commitments to Social & Civic Responsibility as part of the University’s Strategy 2030 and our commitments to the global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We would like to know how the work of your organisation can contribute and help us towards achieving our strategic objectives, and/or the SDGs more broadly. Please detail any areas where your organisation can (and pledge to, if successful in winning this contract) work with UoE to achieve positive CB outcomes.
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six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Edinburgh Sheriff Court
27 Chambers Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1LB
Country
United Kingdom