Contract

BSP-22-008 – HR and Business Advisory Framework

  • Education Authority NI
  • FE Northern Regional College
  • Armagh Observatory
  • Armagh Planetarium
  • Comhairle na Gaelscolaiochta
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  • Council for Catholic Maintained Schools
  • Council for the Curriculum Examinations and Assessment
  • Department of Education NI
  • FE Belfast Metropolitan College
  • FE Northern Regional College
  • FE North West Regional College
  • FE South Eastern Regional College
  • FE Southern Regional College
  • FE South West College
  • Libraries NI
  • Middletown Centre for Autism
  • NI Council For Integrated Education

F03: Contract award notice

Notice identifier: 2023/S 000-015640

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-038d52

Published 2 June 2023, 9:23am



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Education Authority NI

40 Academy Street

Belfast

BT1 2NQ

Email

business.procure@eani.org.uk

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UK - United Kingdom

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

Buyer's address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

one.1) Name and addresses

FE Northern Regional College

Antrim Campus, Fountain Street

Antrim

BT41 4AL

Email

business.procure@eani.org.uk

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UK - United Kingdom

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

Buyer's address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

one.1) Name and addresses

Armagh Observatory

College Hill

Armagh

BT61 9DG

Email

business.procure@eani.org.uk

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UK - United Kingdom

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

Buyer's address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

one.1) Name and addresses

Armagh Planetarium

College Hill

Armagh

BT61 9DB

Email

business.procure@eani.org.uk

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UK - United Kingdom

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

Buyer's address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

one.1) Name and addresses

Comhairle na Gaelscolaiochta

Westgate House, 4 Queen Street

Belfast

BT1 6ED

Email

business.procure@eani.org.uk

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UK - United Kingdom

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

Buyer's address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

one.1) Name and addresses

Council for Catholic Maintained Schools

160 High Street

Holywood

BT18 9HT

Email

business.procure@eani.org.uk

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UK - United Kingdom

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

Buyer's address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

one.1) Name and addresses

Council for the Curriculum Examinations and Assessment

29 Clarendon Rd, Clarendon Dock

Belfast

BT1 3BG

Email

business.procure@eani.org.uk

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UK - United Kingdom

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

Buyer's address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

one.1) Name and addresses

Department of Education NI

Rathgael House

Bangor

BT19 7PR

Email

business.procure@eani.org.uk

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UK - United Kingdom

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

Buyer's address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

one.1) Name and addresses

FE Belfast Metropolitan College

Titanic Quarter Campus, 7 Queens Road

Belfast

BT3 9DT

Email

business.procure@eani.org.uk

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UK - United Kingdom

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

Buyer's address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

one.1) Name and addresses

FE Northern Regional College

Antrim Campus, Fountain Street

Antrim

BT41 4AL

Email

business.procure@eani.org.uk

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UK - United Kingdom

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

Buyer's address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

one.1) Name and addresses

FE North West Regional College

Strand Road

Londonderry

BT48 7AL

Email

business.procure@eani.org.uk

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UK - United Kingdom

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

Buyer's address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

one.1) Name and addresses

FE South Eastern Regional College

Victoria Avenue

Newtownards

BT23 7EH

Email

business.procure@eani.org.uk

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UK - United Kingdom

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

Buyer's address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

one.1) Name and addresses

FE Southern Regional College

Patrick Street

Newry

BT35 8DN

Email

business.procure@eani.org.uk

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UK - United Kingdom

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

Buyer's address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

one.1) Name and addresses

FE South West College

2 Mountjoy Road

Omagh

BT79 7AH

Email

business.procure@eani.org.uk

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UK - United Kingdom

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

Buyer's address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

one.1) Name and addresses

Libraries NI

Lisburn City Library 23 Linenhall Street

Lisburn

BT28 1FJ

Email

business.procure@eani.org.uk

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UK - United Kingdom

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

Buyer's address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

one.1) Name and addresses

Middletown Centre for Autism

35 Rathtrillick Park

Middletown

BT60 4HZ

Email

business.procure@eani.org.uk

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UK - United Kingdom

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

Buyer's address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

one.1) Name and addresses

NI Council For Integrated Education

25 College Gardens

Belfast

BT9 6BS

Email

business.procure@eani.org.uk

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UK - United Kingdom

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

Buyer's address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

one.2) Information about joint procurement

The contract involves joint procurement

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

BSP-22-008 – HR and Business Advisory Framework

Reference number

BSP-22-008

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

The scope of this Framework Agreement is to procure Support and Advisory Services across Human Resources, Organisational Development and Learning and Business Management. The main objective of the Framework is to provide a professional resource which can be flexibly deployed across the full remit of services provided by EA’s HR and Corporate Services Directorate. The Framework will be used to provide extra capacity to enable the Directorate to fulfil its normal business functions, respond to customer needs and flexibly deal with peaks in workload. They may also be used to provide specialist skills and experience for larger one-off projects as and when require. There are 11 Lots in this framework and tenderers can submit bids for one or more Lots.

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)

Value excluding VAT: £2,000,000

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Transformational, Change and Business Management

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
  • 79600000 - Recruitment services
  • 80000000 - Education and training services
  • 80500000 - Training services
  • 80511000 - Staff training services
  • 80521000 - Training programme services
  • 80532000 - Management training services
  • 80570000 - Personal development training services
  • 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services
  • 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
  • 79411000 - General management consultancy services
  • 79430000 - Crisis management services
  • 79610000 - Placement services of personnel
  • 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKN - Northern Ireland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The scope of this Framework Agreement is to procure Support and Advisory Services across Human Resources, Organisational Development and Learning and Business Management. The main objective of the Framework is to provide a professional resource which can be flexibly deployed across the full remit of services provided by EA’s HR and Corporate Services Directorate. The Framework will be used to provide extra capacity to enable the Directorate to fulfil its normal business functions, respond to customer needs and flexibly deal with peaks in workload. They may also be used to provide specialist skills and experience for larger one-off projects as and when require. There are 11 Lots in this framework and tenderers can submit bids for one or more Lots.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: AC1 Proposed Team Experience / Weighting: 30

Quality criterion - Name: AC2 Methodology / Weighting: 19.8

Quality criterion - Name: AC3 Social Value / Weighting: 10.2

Cost criterion - Name: AC4 Rate Card Pricing / Weighting: 40

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

The framework will be established for an initial period of 36 months 3 years with the option to extend by up to 1 further period of 12 months possible 4 years in total. It should be noted that the extension option may or may not be exercised.

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

There is no commitment given as to the usage, volume, or value of services required under this Framework Agreement. EA also has the right to move values from and between lots but however the overarching value of the Framework Agreement of £2m will not be exceeded.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Leadership

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
  • 79600000 - Recruitment services
  • 80000000 - Education and training services
  • 80500000 - Training services
  • 80511000 - Staff training services
  • 80521000 - Training programme services
  • 80532000 - Management training services
  • 80570000 - Personal development training services
  • 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services
  • 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
  • 79411000 - General management consultancy services
  • 79430000 - Crisis management services
  • 79610000 - Placement services of personnel
  • 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKN - Northern Ireland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The scope of this Framework Agreement is to procure Support and Advisory Services across Human Resources, Organisational Development and Learning and Business Management. The main objective of the Framework is to provide a professional resource which can be flexibly deployed across the full remit of services provided by EA’s HR and Corporate Services Directorate. The Framework will be used to provide extra capacity to enable the Directorate to fulfil its normal business functions, respond to customer needs and flexibly deal with peaks in workload. They may also be used to provide specialist skills and experience for larger one-off projects as and when require. There are 11 Lots in this framework and tenderers can submit bids for one or more Lots.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: AC1 Proposed Team Experience / Weighting: 30

Quality criterion - Name: AC2 Methodology / Weighting: 19.8

Quality criterion - Name: AC3 Social Value / Weighting: 10.2

Cost criterion - Name: AC4 Rate Card Pricing / Weighting: 40

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

The framework will be established for an initial period of 36 months 3 years with the option to extend by up to 1 further period of 12 months possible 4 years in total. It should be noted that the extension option may or may not be exercised.

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

There is no commitment given as to the usage, volume, or value of services required under this Framework Agreement. EA also has the right to move values from and between lots but however the overarching value of the Framework Agreement of £2m will not be exceeded.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Employee Relations

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
  • 79600000 - Recruitment services
  • 80000000 - Education and training services
  • 80500000 - Training services
  • 80511000 - Staff training services
  • 80521000 - Training programme services
  • 80532000 - Management training services
  • 80570000 - Personal development training services
  • 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services
  • 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
  • 79411000 - General management consultancy services
  • 79430000 - Crisis management services
  • 79610000 - Placement services of personnel
  • 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKN - Northern Ireland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The scope of this Framework Agreement is to procure Support and Advisory Services across Human Resources, Organisational Development and Learning and Business Management. The main objective of the Framework is to provide a professional resource which can be flexibly deployed across the full remit of services provided by EA’s HR and Corporate Services Directorate. The Framework will be used to provide extra capacity to enable the Directorate to fulfil its normal business functions, respond to customer needs and flexibly deal with peaks in workload. They may also be used to provide specialist skills and experience for larger one-off projects as and when require. There are 11 Lots in this framework and tenderers can submit bids for one or more Lots.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: AC1 Proposed Team Experience / Weighting: 30

Quality criterion - Name: AC2 Methodology / Weighting: 19.8

Quality criterion - Name: AC3 Social Value / Weighting: 10.2

Cost criterion - Name: AC4 Rate Card Pricing / Weighting: 40

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

The framework will be established for an initial period of 36 months 3 years with the option to extend by up to 1 further period of 12 months possible 4 years in total. It should be noted that the extension option may or may not be exercised.

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

There is no commitment given as to the usage, volume, or value of services required under this Framework Agreement. EA also has the right to move values from and between lots but however the overarching value of the Framework Agreement of £2m will not be exceeded.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Recruitment

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
  • 79600000 - Recruitment services
  • 80000000 - Education and training services
  • 80500000 - Training services
  • 80511000 - Staff training services
  • 80521000 - Training programme services
  • 80532000 - Management training services
  • 80570000 - Personal development training services
  • 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services
  • 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
  • 79411000 - General management consultancy services
  • 79430000 - Crisis management services
  • 79610000 - Placement services of personnel
  • 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKN - Northern Ireland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The scope of this Framework Agreement is to procure Support and Advisory Services across Human Resources, Organisational Development and Learning and Business Management. The main objective of the Framework is to provide a professional resource which can be flexibly deployed across the full remit of services provided by EA’s HR and Corporate Services Directorate. The Framework will be used to provide extra capacity to enable the Directorate to fulfil its normal business functions, respond to customer needs and flexibly deal with peaks in workload. They may also be used to provide specialist skills and experience for larger one-off projects as and when require. There are 11 Lots in this framework and tenderers can submit bids for one or more Lots.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: AC1 Proposed Team Experience / Weighting: 30

Quality criterion - Name: AC2 Methodology / Weighting: 19.8

Quality criterion - Name: AC3 Social Value / Weighting: 10.2

Cost criterion - Name: AC4 Rate Card Pricing / Weighting: 40

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

The framework will be established for an initial period of 36 months 3 years with the option to extend by up to 1 further period of 12 months possible 4 years in total. It should be noted that the extension option may or may not be exercised.

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

There is no commitment given as to the usage, volume, or value of services required under this Framework Agreement. EA also has the right to move values from and between lots but however the overarching value of the Framework Agreement of £2m will not be exceeded.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Business Analysis, Strategic Planning, and Data Analytics

Lot No

5

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
  • 79600000 - Recruitment services
  • 80000000 - Education and training services
  • 80500000 - Training services
  • 80511000 - Staff training services
  • 80521000 - Training programme services
  • 80532000 - Management training services
  • 80570000 - Personal development training services
  • 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services
  • 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
  • 79411000 - General management consultancy services
  • 79430000 - Crisis management services
  • 79610000 - Placement services of personnel
  • 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKN - Northern Ireland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The scope of this Framework Agreement is to procure Support and Advisory Services across Human Resources, Organisational Development and Learning and Business Management. The main objective of the Framework is to provide a professional resource which can be flexibly deployed across the full remit of services provided by EA’s HR and Corporate Services Directorate. The Framework will be used to provide extra capacity to enable the Directorate to fulfil its normal business functions, respond to customer needs and flexibly deal with peaks in workload. They may also be used to provide specialist skills and experience for larger one-off projects as and when require. There are 11 Lots in this framework and tenderers can submit bids for one or more Lots.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: AC1 Proposed Team Experience / Weighting: 30

Quality criterion - Name: AC2 Methodology / Weighting: 19.8

Quality criterion - Name: AC3 Social Value / Weighting: 10.2

Cost criterion - Name: AC4 Rate Card Pricing / Weighting: 40

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

The framework will be established for an initial period of 36 months 3 years with the option to extend by up to 1 further period of 12 months possible 4 years in total. It should be noted that the extension option may or may not be exercised.

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

There is no commitment given as to the usage, volume, or value of services required under this Framework Agreement. EA also has the right to move values from and between lots but however the overarching value of the Framework Agreement of £2m will not be exceeded

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Culture, Vision and Values

Lot No

6

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
  • 79600000 - Recruitment services
  • 80000000 - Education and training services
  • 80500000 - Training services
  • 80511000 - Staff training services
  • 80521000 - Training programme services
  • 80532000 - Management training services
  • 80570000 - Personal development training services
  • 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services
  • 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
  • 79411000 - General management consultancy services
  • 79430000 - Crisis management services
  • 79610000 - Placement services of personnel
  • 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKN - Northern Ireland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The scope of this Framework Agreement is to procure Support and Advisory Services across Human Resources, Organisational Development and Learning and Business Management. The main objective of the Framework is to provide a professional resource which can be flexibly deployed across the full remit of services provided by EA’s HR and Corporate Services Directorate. The Framework will be used to provide extra capacity to enable the Directorate to fulfil its normal business functions, respond to customer needs and flexibly deal with peaks in workload. They may also be used to provide specialist skills and experience for larger one-off projects as and when require. There are 11 Lots in this framework and tenderers can submit bids for one or more Lots.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: AC1 Proposed Team Experience / Weighting: 30

Quality criterion - Name: AC2 Methodology / Weighting: 19.8

Quality criterion - Name: AC3 Social Value / Weighting: 10.2

Cost criterion - Name: AC4 Rate Card Pricing / Weighting: 40

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

The framework will be established for an initial period of 36 months 3 years with the option to extend by up to 1 further period of 12 months possible 4 years in total. It should be noted that the extension option may or may not be exercised.

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

There is no commitment given as to the usage, volume, or value of services required under this Framework Agreement. EA also has the right to move values from and between lots but however the overarching value of the Framework Agreement of £2m will not be exceeded.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Employee Engagement

Lot No

7

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
  • 79600000 - Recruitment services
  • 80000000 - Education and training services
  • 80500000 - Training services
  • 80511000 - Staff training services
  • 80521000 - Training programme services
  • 80532000 - Management training services
  • 80570000 - Personal development training services
  • 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services
  • 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
  • 79411000 - General management consultancy services
  • 79430000 - Crisis management services
  • 79610000 - Placement services of personnel
  • 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKN - Northern Ireland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The scope of this Framework Agreement is to procure Support and Advisory Services across Human Resources, Organisational Development and Learning and Business Management. The main objective of the Framework is to provide a professional resource which can be flexibly deployed across the full remit of services provided by EA’s HR and Corporate Services Directorate. The Framework will be used to provide extra capacity to enable the Directorate to fulfil its normal business functions, respond to customer needs and flexibly deal with peaks in workload. They may also be used to provide specialist skills and experience for larger one-off projects as and when require. There are 11 Lots in this framework and tenderers can submit bids for one or more Lots.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: AC1 Proposed Team Experience / Weighting: 30

Quality criterion - Name: AC2 Methodology / Weighting: 19.8

Quality criterion - Name: AC3 Social Value / Weighting: 10.2

Cost criterion - Name: AC4 Rate Card Pricing / Weighting: 40

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

The framework will be established for an initial period of 36 months 3 years with the option to extend by up to 1 further period of 12 months possible 4 years in total. It should be noted that the extension option may or may not be exercised.

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

There is no commitment given as to the usage, volume, or value of services required under this Framework Agreement. EA also has the right to move values from and between lots but however the overarching value of the Framework Agreement of £2m will not be exceeded.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Coaching and Mentoring

Lot No

8

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
  • 79600000 - Recruitment services
  • 80000000 - Education and training services
  • 80500000 - Training services
  • 80511000 - Staff training services
  • 80521000 - Training programme services
  • 80532000 - Management training services
  • 80570000 - Personal development training services
  • 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services
  • 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
  • 79411000 - General management consultancy services
  • 79430000 - Crisis management services
  • 79610000 - Placement services of personnel
  • 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKN - Northern Ireland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The scope of this Framework Agreement is to procure Support and Advisory Services across Human Resources, Organisational Development and Learning and Business Management. The main objective of the Framework is to provide a professional resource which can be flexibly deployed across the full remit of services provided by EA’s HR and Corporate Services Directorate. The Framework will be used to provide extra capacity to enable the Directorate to fulfil its normal business functions, respond to customer needs and flexibly deal with peaks in workload. They may also be used to provide specialist skills and experience for larger one-off projects as and when require. There are 11 Lots in this framework and tenderers can submit bids for one or more Lots.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: AC1 Proposed Team Experience / Weighting: 30

Quality criterion - Name: AC2 Methodology / Weighting: 19.8

Quality criterion - Name: AC3 Social Value / Weighting: 10.2

Cost criterion - Name: AC4 Rate Card Pricing / Weighting: 40

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

The framework will be established for an initial period of 36 months 3 years with the option to extend by up to 1 further period of 12 months possible 4 years in total. It should be noted that the extension option may or may not be exercised.

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

There is no commitment given as to the usage, volume, or value of services required under this Framework Agreement. EA also has the right to move values from and between lots but however the overarching value of the Framework Agreement of £2m will not be exceeded.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Equality and Human Rights

Lot No

9

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
  • 79600000 - Recruitment services
  • 80000000 - Education and training services
  • 80500000 - Training services
  • 80511000 - Staff training services
  • 80521000 - Training programme services
  • 80532000 - Management training services
  • 80570000 - Personal development training services
  • 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services
  • 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
  • 79411000 - General management consultancy services
  • 79430000 - Crisis management services
  • 79610000 - Placement services of personnel
  • 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKN - Northern Ireland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The scope of this Framework Agreement is to procure Support and Advisory Services across Human Resources, Organisational Development and Learning and Business Management. The main objective of the Framework is to provide a professional resource which can be flexibly deployed across the full remit of services provided by EA’s HR and Corporate Services Directorate. The Framework will be used to provide extra capacity to enable the Directorate to fulfil its normal business functions, respond to customer needs and flexibly deal with peaks in workload. They may also be used to provide specialist skills and experience for larger one-off projects as and when require. There are 11 Lots in this framework and tenderers can submit bids for one or more Lots.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: AC1 Proposed Team Experience / Weighting: 30

Quality criterion - Name: AC2 Methodology / Weighting: 19.8

Quality criterion - Name: AC3 Social Value / Weighting: 10.2

Cost criterion - Name: AC4 Rate Card Pricing / Weighting: 40

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

The framework will be established for an initial period of 36 months 3 years with the option to extend by up to 1 further period of 12 months possible 4 years in total. It should be noted that the extension option may or may not be exercised

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

There is no commitment given as to the usage, volume, or value of services required under this Framework Agreement. EA also has the right to move values from and between lots but however the overarching value of the Framework Agreement of £2m will not be exceeded.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Complaints Handling and Management

Lot No

10

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
  • 79600000 - Recruitment services
  • 80000000 - Education and training services
  • 80500000 - Training services
  • 80511000 - Staff training services
  • 80521000 - Training programme services
  • 80532000 - Management training services
  • 80570000 - Personal development training services
  • 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services
  • 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
  • 79411000 - General management consultancy services
  • 79430000 - Crisis management services
  • 79610000 - Placement services of personnel
  • 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKN - Northern Ireland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The scope of this Framework Agreement is to procure Support and Advisory Services across Human Resources, Organisational Development and Learning and Business Management. The main objective of the Framework is to provide a professional resource which can be flexibly deployed across the full remit of services provided by EA’s HR and Corporate Services Directorate. The Framework will be used to provide extra capacity to enable the Directorate to fulfil its normal business functions, respond to customer needs and flexibly deal with peaks in workload. They may also be used to provide specialist skills and experience for larger one-off projects as and when require. There are 11 Lots in this framework and tenderers can submit bids for one or more Lots.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: AC1 Proposed Team Experience / Weighting: 30

Quality criterion - Name: AC2 Methodology / Weighting: 19.8

Quality criterion - Name: AC3 Social Value / Weighting: 10.2

Cost criterion - Name: AC4 Rate Card Pricing / Weighting: 40

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

The framework will be established for an initial period of 36 months 3 years with the option to extend by up to 1 further period of 12 months possible 4 years in total. It should be noted that the extension option may or may not be exercised.

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

There is no commitment given as to the usage, volume, or value of services required under this Framework Agreement. EA also has the right to move values from and between lots but however the overarching value of the Framework Agreement of £2m will not be exceeded.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Performance and Reward

Lot No

11

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
  • 79600000 - Recruitment services
  • 80000000 - Education and training services
  • 80500000 - Training services
  • 80511000 - Staff training services
  • 80521000 - Training programme services
  • 80532000 - Management training services
  • 80570000 - Personal development training services
  • 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services
  • 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
  • 79411000 - General management consultancy services
  • 79430000 - Crisis management services
  • 79610000 - Placement services of personnel
  • 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKN - Northern Ireland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The scope of this Framework Agreement is to procure Support and Advisory Services across Human Resources, Organisational Development and Learning and Business Management. The main objective of the Framework is to provide a professional resource which can be flexibly deployed across the full remit of services provided by EA’s HR and Corporate Services Directorate. The Framework will be used to provide extra capacity to enable the Directorate to fulfil its normal business functions, respond to customer needs and flexibly deal with peaks in workload. They may also be used to provide specialist skills and experience for larger one-off projects as and when require. There are 11 Lots in this framework and tenderers can submit bids for one or more Lots.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: AC1 Proposed Team Experience / Weighting: 30

Quality criterion - Name: AC2 Methodology / Weighting: 19.8

Quality criterion - Name: AC3 Social Value / Weighting: 10.2

Cost criterion - Name: AC4 Rate Card Pricing / Weighting: 40

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

The framework will be established for an initial period of 36 months 3 years with the option to extend by up to 1 further period of 12 months possible 4 years in total. It should be noted that the extension option may or may not be exercised.

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

There is no commitment given as to the usage, volume, or value of services required under this Framework Agreement. EA also has the right to move values from and between lots but however the overarching value of the Framework Agreement of £2m will not be exceeded.


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

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: 2022/S 000-035343


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

1

Lot No

1

Title

Transformational, Change and Business Management

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

9 May 2023

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 6

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 6

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

CATHERINE KANE ASSOCIATES

6 DRUMAVOLEY ROAD

BALLYCASTLE

BT54 6PG

Email

info@catherinekaneassociates.co.uk

Telephone

+44 2820768183

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Internet address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Baker Tilly Mooney Moore

17 Clarendon Road

BELFAST

BT1 3BG

Email

accountants@bakertillymm.co.uk

Telephone

+44 2890323466

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Internet address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

ERNST YOUNG LLP

1 More Place

LONDON

SE1 7EU

Email

jkilliner@uk.ey.com

Telephone

+44 2079512000

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Internet address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

KPMG

The Soloist Building, 1 Lanyon Place

Belfast

BT1 3LP

Email

ie-fm-belfasttenders@kpmg.ie

Telephone

+44 2890243377

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Internet address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

GRANT THORNTON NI LLP

12 to 15 Donegall Square West

Belfast

BT16JH

Email

aidan.gibney@ie.gt.com

Telephone

+44 2896871050

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Internet address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £600,000

Total value of the contract/lot: £600,000


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

2

Lot No

2

Title

Leadership

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

9 May 2023

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 8

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 8

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 8

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

THINK PEOPLE CONSULTING LTD

12th Floor Causeway Tower

BELFAST

BT2 8DN

Email

anne.dougan@thinkpeople.co.uk

Telephone

+44 2890310450

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Internet address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

AKU TRAINING LTD

CLOVALLEY HOUSE, 6 Cyprus Avenue

BELFAST

BT5 5NT

Email

alyson@aku.training.com

Telephone

+44 7729025349

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Internet address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Baker Tilly Mooney Moore

17 Clarendon Road

BELFAST

BT1 3BG

Email

accountants@bakertillymm.co.uk

Telephone

+44 2890323466

Fax

+44 2890438827

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Internet address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

HEADSTOGETHER CONSULTING LTD

2-4 Grays Lane

HOLYWOOD

BT18 9AU

Email

office@headstogether.com

Telephone

+44 2890424030

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Internet address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

GRANT THORNTON NI LLP

12 to 15 Donegall Square West

Belfast

BT16JH

Email

aidan.gibney@ie.gt.com

Telephone

+44 2896871050

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Internet address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £500,000

Total value of the contract/lot: £500,000


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

3

Lot No

3

Title

Employee Relations

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

9 May 2023

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 5

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 5

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

THINK PEOPLE CONSULTING LTD

12th Floor Causeway Tower

BELFAST

BT2 8DN

Email

anne.dougan@thinkpeople.co.uk

Telephone

+44 2890310450

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Internet address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

CATHERINE WILLIAMSON ASSOCIATES HR EMPLOYMENT LAW

2 Harberton Lane

BELFAST

BT9 6WQ

Email

catherine.cwa@btinternet.com

Telephone

+44 7841027528

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Internet address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

HEADSTOGETHER CONSULTING LTD

2-4 Grays Lane

HOLYWOOD

BT18 9AU

Email

office@headstogether.com

Telephone

+44 2890424030

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Internet address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £250,000

Total value of the contract/lot: £250,000


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

4

Lot No

4

Title

Recruitment

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

9 May 2023

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 5

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 5

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

HEADSTOGETHER CONSULTING LTD

2-4 Grays Lane

HOLYWOOD

BT18 9AU

Email

office@headstogether.com

Telephone

+44 2890424030

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Internet address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

ERNST YOUNG LLP

1 More Place

LONDON

SE1 7EU

Email

jkilliner@uk.ey.com

Telephone

+44 2079512000

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Internet address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £200,000

Total value of the contract/lot: £200,000


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

5

Lot No

5

Title

Business Analysis, Strategic Planning, and Data Analytics

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

9 May 2023

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 2

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

ERNST YOUNG LLP

1 More Place

LONDON

SE1 7EU

Email

jkilliner@uk.ey.com

Telephone

+44 2079512000

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Internet address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £100,000

Total value of the contract/lot: £100,000


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

6

Lot No

6

Title

Culture, Vision and Values

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

9 May 2023

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 5

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 1

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 4

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

HEADSTOGETHER CONSULTING LTD

2-4 Grays Lane

HOLYWOOD

BT18 9AU

Email

office@headstogether.com

Telephone

+44 2890424030

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Internet address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

ERNST YOUNG LLP

1 More Place

LONDON

SE1 7EU

Email

jkilliner@uk.ey.com

Telephone

+44 2079512000

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Internet address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £100,000

Total value of the contract/lot: £100,000


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

7

Lot No

7

Title

Employee Engagement

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

9 May 2023

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

ERNST YOUNG LLP

1 More Place

LONDON

SE1 7EU

Email

jkilliner@uk.ey.com

Telephone

+44 2079512000

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Internet address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £100,000

Total value of the contract/lot: £100,000


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

8

Lot No

8

Title

Coaching and Mentoring

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

9 May 2023

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 6

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 6

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

HEADSTOGETHER CONSULTING LTD

2-4 Grays Lane

HOLYWOOD

BT18 9AU

Email

office@headstogether.com

Telephone

+44 2890424030

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Internet address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

LEONEDU LTD

14 Beechgrove Crescent, Belfast

Belfast

BT6 0NG

Email

nicholalynagh@weareleonedu.com

Telephone

+44 7525916505

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Internet address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Baker Tilly Mooney Moore

17 Clarendon Road

BELFAST

BT1 3BG

Email

accountants@bakertillymm.co.uk

Telephone

+44 2890323466

Fax

+44 2890438827

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Internet address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

ERNST YOUNG LLP

1 More Place

LONDON

SE1 7EU

Email

jkilliner@uk.ey.com

Telephone

+44 2079512000

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Internet address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

THINK PEOPLE CONSULTING LTD

12th Floor Causeway Tower

BELFAST

BT2 8DN

Email

anne.dougan@thinkpeople.co.uk

Telephone

+44 2890310450

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Internet address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £100,000

Total value of the contract/lot: £100,000


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

9

Lot No

9

Title

Equality and Human Rights

A contract/lot is awarded: No

five.1) Information on non-award

The contract/lot is not awarded

No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

10

Lot No

10

Title

Complaints Handling and Management

A contract/lot is awarded: No

five.1) Information on non-award

The contract/lot is not awarded

No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

11

Lot No

11

Title

Performance and Reward

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

9 May 2023

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 2

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

HEADSTOGETHER CONSULTING LTD

2-4 Grays Lane

HOLYWOOD

BT18 9AU

Email

office@headstogether.com

Telephone

+44 2890424030

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Internet address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Baker Tilly Mooney Moore

17 Clarendon Road

BELFAST

BT1 3BG

Email

accountants@bakertillymm.co.uk

Telephone

+44 2890323466

Fax

+44 2890438827

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Internet address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £50,000

Total value of the contract/lot: £50,000


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

There is no commitment given as to the usage, volume, or value of services required under this Framework Agreement. EA also has. the right to move values from and between lots but however the overarching value of the Framework Agreement of £2m will not be. exceeded. This framework is let by the Northern Ireland Education Authority (“EA”) and is open to the EA, including NI educational bodies. as follows and at some point during the life of the Framework these bodies may wish to utilise the agreement and should have access,. at any point, with the permission of EA. This agreement is not intended to replace any current agreements that participating or non participating institutions may already have in place. Should any of these bodies opt to use the framework, they must be able to avail of. the services on the same terms as EA. The Contractor will be required to agree the detailed arrangements with any such participants. and set up and maintain separate accounts for each. Primary and Post Primary. schools under the control of the EA, Catholic Maintained Schools, Independent Schools in NI, Irish Medium Schools in NI, both Controlled. and, Voluntary Grammar Schools, Nursery School for NI (both controlled and Catholic Maintained), school meals kitchens on-site at all. of these schools, and Controlled Youth Centres. Further Education. Colleges in NI. Grant Controlled Integrated Education Schools in NI.. Independent School in NI. Libraries NI: . EA Teachers’ and Educational. Centres. Council for the Curriculum, Examination and Assessment NI (CCEA) . Armagh Observatory and Planetarium. Middletown Centre. for Autism. Controlled Schools Support Council (CSSC). Northern Ireland Council for Integrated Education (NICIE).

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

The UK does not currently have any such bodies with responsibilities for appeal/mediation procedures.

Belfast

Country

United Kingdom