Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Cabinet Office with Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA) acting on their behalf
1 Horse Guards Road
London
SW1A 2HQ
supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 3150103503
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/infrastructure-and-projects-authority
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://crowncommercialservice.bravosolution.co.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://crowncommercialservice.bravosolution.co.uk
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Major Projects Leadership Academy (MPLA), Orchestrating Major Projects (OMP) & Optional Services
Reference number
RM6223
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80500000 - Training services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Cabinet Office, represented by the Infrastructure and Projects Authority IPA (the “Authority”), is seeking to establish a contract for the continued provision of the Major Projects Leadership Academy (the “MPLA”) and Orchestrating Major Projects (“OMP”) programmes and other services. The Supplier will be required to refresh the design, format and curriculum of the MPLA and OMP and to deliver the programmes and any other services as directed by the Authority, throughout the duration of the Contract.
Acting on behalf of IPA, Crown Commercial Service (CCS) is acting as IPA’s Agent.
This procurement is being conducted under the Light Touch Regime (‘LTR’) and is therefore subject to limited regulation. It will be conducted in accordance with regulations 74 to 76 of PCR 2015, and relates to the education and training services which are listed in Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR) 2015 as a specific service.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £31,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80420000 - E-learning services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80510000 - Specialist training services
- 80511000 - Staff training services
- 80520000 - Training facilities
- 80521000 - Training programme services
- 80522000 - Training seminars
- 80530000 - Vocational training services
- 80531000 - Industrial and technical training services
- 80531200 - Technical training services
- 80570000 - Personal development training services
- 80590000 - Tutorial services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
MPLA was launched in 2012. It is aimed at leaders who hold the most senior delivery roles on projects in the Government’s Major Project Portfolio (GMPP). The programme since inception has enrolled over 840 leaders from across government departments and launched 28 cohorts. The MPLA is based on 4 leadership competencies: leadership of self, leadership of major projects, commercial leadership and technical leadership. Its content combines expert academic theory with insights from experienced practitioners. Its format currently includes 3 residential modules, master classes, an assurance review of a major project, assignments and online tools such as bespoke 360 °C feedback and a dedicated programme portal.
The OMP was launched in 2016 and is for government’s most senior leaders, such as Directors General, who influence the wider operating environment to enable project success. The programme examines how the major projects operating environment is shaped to enable project success. Currently it is delivered over 6 months and includes an orientation event, a residential week, 2 masterclasses, group tutorials and a capstone day. It has launched, up to June 2021, 4 cohorts and enrolled over 50 leaders.
Other related programmes, workshops and activities on major project delivery are delivered for senior government officials and leaders over the duration of the contract.
The Supplier will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in Contract Schedule 2.1 Services Description, Annex 1 Specification of Services.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 80
Price - Weighting: 20
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
84
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
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
Candidates will be assessed on the basis of information provided in response to the invitation to tender (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
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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2019/S 247-609378
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
10 August 2021
Local time
3:00pm
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: 12 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
10 August 2021
Local time
3:01pm
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
IV.1.1) This competition is being conducted under the light touch regime, the procedure is akin to an open procedure but is further described in the ITT so references to the open procedure in this notice should be construed accordingly.
II.2.7) The initial term of the Contract will be 48 months with the option to extend by up to a maximum of 36 months upon the Authority giving 60 Working Days’ notice. Refer to the Model Services Agreement RM6223, paragraph 4.1
II.1.5) The value provided in section II.1.5 is the estimated maximum value of the Contract including extension options and Optional Services.
On 2.4.2014 Government introduced its Government Security Classifications (GSC) scheme which replaced Government Protective Marking Scheme (GPMS). A key aspect is the reduction in the number of security classifications used. All bidders should make themselves aware of the changes as it may impact this requirement. This link provides information on the GSC at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications
The Supplier is required to submit prior to the Contract Award date all the due ‘certificates, statements and other means of proof’ requested in the ITT.
Registering for access:
This procurement will be managed electronically via the eSourcing suite. This will be the route for sharing all information and communicating with bidders. If you have recently registered on the eSourcing suite for another CCS procurement you can use the same account for this new procurement. If not, you will first need to register your organisation on the portal.
Use the following link for information on how register and use the eSourcing tool: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/esourcing-tool-guidance-for-suppliers
For assistance please contact the eSourcing Help desk at eEnablement@crowncommercial.gov.uk or call 0345 410 2222.
Transparency Information - Bidders should note that, in accordance with the UK Government's policies on transparency, the Agent intends to publish the Invitation to Tender (ITT) documents and the text of any Contract awarded, subject to possible redactions at the discretion of the Authority.
For further information on procurement and contracting transparency requirements please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/procurement-and-contracting-transparency-requirements-guidance
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA) and Crown Commercial Services (CCS) acting as it’s Agent
1 Horse Guards
London
SW1A 2HQ
Country
United Kingdom