Tender

Learning and Development Council Wide Training

  • Telford & Wrekin Council

F02: Contract notice

Notice identifier: 2022/S 000-015280

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-034256

Published 31 May 2022, 7:05pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Telford & Wrekin Council

Darby House, Lawn Central

Telford

TF3 4JA

Contact

Rebecca Hirst

Email

rebecca.hirst@telford.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 1952383919

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKG21 - Telford and Wrekin

Internet address(es)

Main address

www.telford.gov.uk

one.3) Communication

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

https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Telford:-Education-and-training-services./36J62645P5

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

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

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

Learning and Development Council Wide Training

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 80000000 - Education and training services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

Telford & Wrekin Council wants to develop a pool of Approved Providers capable of delivering high quality training for our workforce, whilst also demonstrating exceptional value for money to us as the employer. By selecting a mixture of local, regional and national providers, we have ensured that our DPS provides the flexibility required, without compromising on the high quality Learning and Development Council Wide Training on offer.

The DPS opens on 31 May 2022 and will run until 30 May 2025 (unless this date is revised). Applications can be

received to join the DPS at any time during its lifetime.

The DPS is a 2-stage process:

Stage 1 - All providers who meet the selection criteria within the online Questionnaire and are not excluded will be

admitted to the DPS.

Stage 2 - Contracts are awarded during the second stage. A Mini Competition will be held inviting each Approved

Provider on the DPS list relating to the particular Lot to bid for work.

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £2,000,000

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

Lot No

Lot 1 Adult Services

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80000000 - Education and training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKG21 - Telford and Wrekin
Main site or place of performance

Telford and Wrekin

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Delivery of Adults Services Training.

Please note, the value stated at II.2.6 is an estimate based on the potential whole life cost of call-off contracts

awarded under this DPS. It is approximate and there is no guarantee of the volume of work, or if any call-off contracts

will be awarded for this Lot, during the lifetime of the DPS.

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: £2,000,000

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

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The DPS is set up initially for 3 years however the Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice Addendum to indicate it’s intentions.

two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged minimum number: 1

Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:

There will be no limit on the number of providers that may join the DPS for each Lot. New providers can also apply to join the DPS at any point during its lifetime. However providers should note that admission onto the DPS is not a guarantee of being awarded any contracts and there is also no guarantee of the volume or value of spend to be let via this DPS.

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

To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/36J62645P5

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot No

Lot 2 Children Services

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80000000 - Education and training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKG21 - Telford and Wrekin
Main site or place of performance

Telford and Wrekin

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Delivery of Childrens Services Training.

Please note, the value stated at II.2.6 is an estimate based on the potential whole life cost of call-off contracts

awarded under this DPS. It is approximate and there is no guarantee of the volume of work, or if any call-off contracts

will be awarded for this Lot, during the lifetime of the DPS.

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: £2,000,000

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

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The DPS is set up initially for 3 years however the Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice Addendum to indicate it’s intentions.

two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged minimum number: 1

Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:

There will be no limit on the number of providers that may join the DPS for each Lot. New providers can also apply to join the DPS at any point during its lifetime. However providers should note that admission onto the DPS is not a guarantee of being awarded any contracts and there is also no guarantee of the volume or value of spend to be let via this DPS.

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) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot No

Lot 3 Communication

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80000000 - Education and training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKG21 - Telford and Wrekin
Main site or place of performance

Telford and Wrekin

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Delivery of Communication Training.

Please note, the value stated at II.2.6 is an estimate based on the potential whole life cost of call-off contracts

awarded under this DPS. It is approximate and there is no guarantee of the volume of work, or if any call-off contracts

will be awarded for this Lot, during the lifetime of the DPS.

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: £2,000,000

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

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The DPS is set up initially for 3 years however the Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice Addendum to indicate it’s intentions.

two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged minimum number: 1

Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:

There will be no limit on the number of providers that may join the DPS for each Lot. New providers can also apply to join the DPS at any point during its lifetime. However providers should note that admission onto the DPS is not a guarantee of being awarded any contracts and there is also no guarantee of the volume or value of spend to be let via this DPS.

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) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot No

Lot 4 Commercial Skills

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80000000 - Education and training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKG21 - Telford and Wrekin
Main site or place of performance

Telford and Wrekin

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Delivery of Commercial Skills Training.

Please note, the value stated at II.2.6 is an estimate based on the potential whole life cost of call-off contracts

awarded under this DPS. It is approximate and there is no guarantee of the volume of work, or if any call-off contracts

will be awarded for this Lot, during the lifetime of the DPS.

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: £2,000,000

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

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The DPS is set up initially for 3 years however the Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice Addendum to indicate it’s intentions.

two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged minimum number: 1

Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:

There will be no limit on the number of providers that may join the DPS for each Lot. New providers can also apply to join the DPS at any point during its lifetime. However providers should note that admission onto the DPS is not a guarantee of being awarded any contracts and there is also no guarantee of the volume or value of spend to be let via this DPS.

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) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot No

Lot 5 Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80000000 - Education and training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKG21 - Telford and Wrekin
Main site or place of performance

Telford and Wrekin

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Delivery of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Training.

Please note, the value stated at II.2.6 is an estimate based on the potential whole life cost of call-off contracts

awarded under this DPS. It is approximate and there is no guarantee of the volume of work, or if any call-off contracts

will be awarded for this Lot, during the lifetime of the DPS.

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: £2,000,000

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

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The DPS is set up initially for 3 years however the Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice Addendum to indicate it’s intentions.

two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged minimum number: 1

Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:

There will be no limit on the number of providers that may join the DPS for each Lot. New providers can also apply to join the DPS at any point during its lifetime. However providers should note that admission onto the DPS is not a guarantee of being awarded any contracts and there is also no guarantee of the volume or value of spend to be let via this DPS.

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) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot No

Lot 6 Financial and Procurement

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80000000 - Education and training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKG21 - Telford and Wrekin
Main site or place of performance

Telford and Wrekin

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Delivery of Financial and Procurement Training.

Please note, the value stated at II.2.6 is an estimate based on the potential whole life cost of call-off contracts

awarded under this DPS. It is approximate and there is no guarantee of the volume of work, or if any call-off contracts

will be awarded for this Lot, during the lifetime of the DPS.

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: £2,000,000

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

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The DPS is set up initially for 3 years however the Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice Addendum to indicate it’s intentions.

two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged minimum number: 1

Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:

There will be no limit on the number of providers that may join the DPS for each Lot. New providers can also apply to join the DPS at any point during its lifetime. However providers should note that admission onto the DPS is not a guarantee of being awarded any contracts and there is also no guarantee of the volume or value of spend to be let via this DPS.

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) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot No

Lot 7 Health & Safety

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80000000 - Education and training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKG21 - Telford and Wrekin
Main site or place of performance

Telford and Wrekin

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Delivery of Health & Safety Training.

Please note, the value stated at II.2.6 is an estimate based on the potential whole life cost of call-off contracts

awarded under this DPS. It is approximate and there is no guarantee of the volume of work, or if any call-off contracts

will be awarded for this Lot, during the lifetime of the DPS.

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: £2,000,000

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

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The DPS is set up initially for 3 years however the Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice Addendum to indicate it’s intentions.

two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged minimum number: 1

Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:

There will be no limit on the number of providers that may join the DPS for each Lot. New providers can also apply to join the DPS at any point during its lifetime. However providers should note that admission onto the DPS is not a guarantee of being awarded any contracts and there is also no guarantee of the volume or value of spend to be let via this DPS.

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) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot No

Lot 8 ICT Systems and Skills

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80000000 - Education and training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKG21 - Telford and Wrekin
Main site or place of performance

Telford and Wrekin

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Delivery of ICT Systems and Skills Training.

Please note, the value stated at II.2.6 is an estimate based on the potential whole life cost of call-off contracts

awarded under this DPS. It is approximate and there is no guarantee of the volume of work, or if any call-off contracts

will be awarded for this Lot, during the lifetime of the DPS.

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: £2,000,000

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

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The DPS is set up initially for 3 years however the Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice Addendum to indicate it’s intentions.

two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged minimum number: 1

Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:

There will be no limit on the number of providers that may join the DPS for each Lot. New providers can also apply to join the DPS at any point during its lifetime. However providers should note that admission onto the DPS is not a guarantee of being awarded any contracts and there is also no guarantee of the volume or value of spend to be let via this DPS.

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) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot No

Lot 9 Legal, Governance and Political Awareness

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80000000 - Education and training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKG21 - Telford and Wrekin
Main site or place of performance

Telford and Wrekin

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Delivery of Legal, Governance and Political Awareness Training.

Please note, the value stated at II.2.6 is an estimate based on the potential whole life cost of call-off contracts

awarded under this DPS. It is approximate and there is no guarantee of the volume of work, or if any call-off contracts

will be awarded for this Lot, during the lifetime of the DPS.

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: £2,000,000

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

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The DPS is set up initially for 3 years however the Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice Addendum to indicate it’s intentions.

two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged minimum number: 1

Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:

There will be no limit on the number of providers that may join the DPS for each Lot. New providers can also apply to join the DPS at any point during its lifetime. However providers should note that admission onto the DPS is not a guarantee of being awarded any contracts and there is also no guarantee of the volume or value of spend to be let via this DPS.

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) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot No

Lot 10 Management and Leadership

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80000000 - Education and training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKG21 - Telford and Wrekin
Main site or place of performance

Telford and Wrekin

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Delivery of Management and Leadership Training.

Please note, the value stated at II.2.6 is an estimate based on the potential whole life cost of call-off contracts

awarded under this DPS. It is approximate and there is no guarantee of the volume of work, or if any call-off contracts

will be awarded for this Lot, during the lifetime of the DPS.

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: £2,000,000

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

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The DPS is set up initially for 3 years however the Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice Addendum to indicate it’s intentions.

two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged minimum number: 1

Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:

There will be no limit on the number of providers that may join the DPS for each Lot. New providers can also apply to join the DPS at any point during its lifetime. However providers should note that admission onto the DPS is not a guarantee of being awarded any contracts and there is also no guarantee of the volume or value of spend to be let via this DPS.

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) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot No

Lot 11 Personal Development

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80000000 - Education and training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKG21 - Telford and Wrekin
Main site or place of performance

Telford and Wrekin

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Delivery of Personal Development Training.

Please note, the value stated at II.2.6 is an estimate based on the potential whole life cost of call-off contracts

awarded under this DPS. It is approximate and there is no guarantee of the volume of work, or if any call-off contracts

will be awarded for this Lot, during the lifetime of the DPS.

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: £2,000,000

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

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The DPS is set up initially for 3 years however the Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice Addendum to indicate it’s intentions.

two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged minimum number: 1

Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:

There will be no limit on the number of providers that may join the DPS for each Lot. New providers can also apply to join the DPS at any point during its lifetime. However providers should note that admission onto the DPS is not a guarantee of being awarded any contracts and there is also no guarantee of the volume or value of spend to be let via this DPS.

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) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot No

Lot 12 Wellbeing

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80000000 - Education and training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKG21 - Telford and Wrekin
Main site or place of performance

Telford and Wrekin

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Delivery of Wellbeing Training.

Please note, the value stated at II.2.6 is an estimate based on the potential whole life cost of call-off contracts

awarded under this DPS. It is approximate and there is no guarantee of the volume of work, or if any call-off contracts

will be awarded for this Lot, during the lifetime of the DPS.

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: £2,000,000

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

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The DPS is set up initially for 3 years however the Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice Addendum to indicate it’s intentions.

two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged minimum number: 1

Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:

There will be no limit on the number of providers that may join the DPS for each Lot. New providers can also apply to join the DPS at any point during its lifetime. However providers should note that admission onto the DPS is not a guarantee of being awarded any contracts and there is also no guarantee of the volume or value of spend to be let via this DPS.

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 four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Restricted procedure

four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the setting up of a dynamic purchasing system

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

30 June 2022

Local time

12:00pm

four.2.3) Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates

1 July 2022

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)


Section six. Complementary information

six.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: Yes

Estimated timing for further notices to be published: The DPS is set up initially for 3 years however the Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration

six.3) Additional information

The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Please note this is a Dynamic Purchasing System which opens on 31 May 2022 and will run until 30 May 2025 (unless

this date is revised). Applications can be received to join the DPS at any time

For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:

https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Telford:-Education-and-training-services./36J62645P5

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:

https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/36J62645P5

GO Reference: GO-2022531-PRO-20235265

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

Telford & Wrekin Council

Darby House, Lawn Central

Telford

TF3 4JA

Telephone

+44 1952383998

Country

United Kingdom

six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures

Telford & Wrekin Council

Darby House, Lawn Central

Telford

TF3 4JA

Telephone

+44 1952383998

Country

United Kingdom

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

Telford & Wrekin Council

Civic Offices

Telford

TF3 4LF

Telephone

+44 1952383998

Country

United Kingdom