Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Construction Industry Training Board
Sand Martin House, Bittern Way, Fletton Quays
Peterborough
PE2 8TY
Telephone
+44 3004567000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
European Institution/Agency or International Organisation
one.5) Main activity
Economic and financial affairs
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Provision of Testing Services
Reference number
PROC2021060
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
CITB offers throughout the UK the essential construction Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) tests for Operatives, Managers and Professionals, and Specialists. This is achieved via managed, secure and invigilated computer-based testing locations. In addition, CITB has a portfolio of eLearning courses that require an end of course test. This is achieved via managed computer-based tests via online proctor or in a secure and invigilated facility.
CITB require managed and secure facilities (test centres) to enable candidates to attend and undertake these tests, with the capability for online proctoring, and for a computer-based testing platform to be made available for delivery by CITB approved independent Internet Test Centres.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £0.01
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 72820000 - Computer testing services
- 70000000 - Real estate services
- 70100000 - Real estate services with own property
- 72500000 - Computer-related services
- 72590000 - Computer-related professional services
- 72800000 - Computer audit and testing services
- 75100000 - Administration services
- 79993000 - Building and facilities management services
- 79993100 - Facilities management services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80420000 - E-learning services
- 80490000 - Operation of an educational centre
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80520000 - Training facilities
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
UNITED KINGDOM
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
CITB is looking to retender the contract and wishes to procure a supplier/contract for the provision of the service related to the delivery of the managed, secure and invigilated computer-based tests, the requirement for secure facilities to enable candidates to attend and undertake these tests, with the capability for online proctoring, and for tests to be made available for delivery by CITB approved independent Internet Test Centres.
This is a 2-stage process; in the first stage, interested suppliers are asked to fill out a selection questionnaire and a short-list is drawn up. In the second stage, the shortlisted suppliers are invited to respond to an invitation to tender (ITT) and be involved in a competitive dialogue.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
108
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
two.2.14) Additional information
To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/T33Z77KH43
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Competitive dialogue
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 July 2022
Local time
4:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
The estimated value of this contract is between £65-£100m.
CITB is looking for a long-term commitment with a supplier and would initially contract for a period of 5 years, with the possible extension of 2 years plus a further 2 years (maximum contract term 9 years).
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GO Reference: GO-202182-PRO-18666988
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Construction Industry Training Board
Sand Martin House, Bittern Way, Fletton Quays
Peterborough
PE2 8TY
Country
United Kingdom