Tender

QUB/2099/22 Contract for Provision of Executive Education Services - DPS

  • Queen's University Belfast

F02: Contract notice

Notice identifier: 2022/S 000-020246

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0355be

Published 26 July 2022, 9:36am



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Queen's University Belfast

University Road

Belfast

BT7 1NN

Contact

Emmett McCann

Email

e.mccann@qub.ac.uk

Telephone

+44 2890973026

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKN06 - Belfast

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.qub.ac.uk/

Buyer's address

https://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/FinanceDirectorate/visitors/procurement/

one.3) Communication

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

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/queensuniversitybelfast/aspx/Home

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/queensuniversitybelfast/aspx/Home

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

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

QUB/2099/22 Contract for Provision of Executive Education Services - DPS

Reference number

QUB/2099/22

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 80000000 - Education and training services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

The William J Clinton Leadership Institute (the Institute) at Queen’s University Belfast (Queen’s) To support the delivery team, the Institute seeks to establish a dynamic framework of executive coaches and executive education specialists in leadership and general management, who would be invited to supply services under the following Lots:- Lot 1 Programme or Modular Design (may include optional programme coordination) - Lot 2 Training Delivery (may include- Lot 3 Coaching and/or Psychometric Tests and DebriefsEconomic Operators can tender for one, two or all three Lots. There are no restrictions on the number of Lots an Economic Operator can apply for.Dynamic purchasing system (DPS):The framework shall be operated as a completely electronic process, and shall be open throughout the period of validity of the purchasing system to any Economic Operator that satisfies the selection criteria and award criteria.

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

QUB/2099/22 Contract for Provision of Executive Education Services - DPS Lot 1

Lot No

Lot 1 - Programme Design

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80000000 - Education and training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKN06 - Belfast

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The William J Clinton Leadership Institute (the Institute) at Queen’s University Belfast (Queen’s) is at the forefront of leadership development and executive education in Northern Ireland. Our vision is ‘To be an internationally engaged and recognized executive education institute, developing internationally minded leaders to respect and leverage diversity for the common good and make a positive difference in the world.’The Institute offers open enrolment and company specific credit and non-credit executive education programs. Further details can be found on the following website: http://www.leadershipinstitute.co.uk. To support the delivery team, the Institute seeks to establish a dynamic framework of executive coaches and executive education specialists in leadership and general management, who would be invited to supply services under the following Lots:- Lot 1 Programme or Modular Design (may include optional programme coordination) - Lot 2 Training Delivery (may include assessment for credit bearing programmes)- Lot 3 Coaching and/or Psychometric Tests and DebriefsEconomic Operators can tender for one, two or all three Lots. There are no restrictions on the number of Lots an Economic Operator can apply for.Dynamic purchasing system (DPS):The framework shall be operated as a completely electronic process, and shall be open throughout the period of validity of the purchasing system to any Economic Operator that satisfies the selection criteria and award criteria.It is anticipated that a framework of Economic Operators shall be appointed to one or more of the above Lots under a multi-operator framework agreement. Services shall be drawn down throughout the framework period as and when required by Queen’s. As such, Queen’s cannot give any guarantee as to the value or volume of business which will be awarded to any Economic Operator. Stage 1 – Request to ParticipantEconomic Operators are required to complete the University’s questionnaire and submit them via Intend. Those Economic Operators that meet the University’s selection and award criteria and is not excluded will be appointed on the DPS. Economic Operators are able to apply at any point throughout the duration of the DPS by completing the University’s Stage 1 – Request to Participant questionnaire and submitting the quest. Stage 2 – Call Off Options:Call Off Options:Option One – Mini CompetitionA mini competition may be conducted between either the most suitable or all Economic Operators within the Lot, depending on the nature of the engagement. Further competition will be on the basis of price only (100%) or a blend of Price and Quality.Where Price and Quality are to be considered, the Institute requiring these services will contact the most suitable or all appointed Economic Operators outlining their requirements and a date by which their proposal must be submitted by. The Economic Operator, which offers the most economically advantageous proposal, as a result of each competition, will be awarded the business.Option Two – Specific Skill or ExpertiseQueen’s reserves the right to appoint a specific Economic Operator for a requirement based on:- their skillset, experience or expertise which would deem them to be most suited to the specific service requirement or where the Economic Operator is recognised as a subject matter expert in a specific field.- at the specific request of a commercial or other collaborative partner based on the Economic Operators skills and experience.This tender exercise will be carried out in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (including any amendments) Social and Other Specific Services procedure.Economic Operators should note that Queen’s reserves the right to use an alternative Economic Operator(s) on occasion for the provision of any service e.g. at the specific request of a commercial or other collaborative partner and/or appoint an Economic Operator on the Framework due

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 70

Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 30

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

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

1 year, subject to a satisfactory review with the option to extend the Contract for a further 36 months.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

1 year, subject to a satisfactory review with the option to extend the Contract for a further 36 months.

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

QUB/2099/22 Contract for Provision of Executive Education Services - DPS Lot 2

Lot No

Lot 2 - Training Delivery

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80000000 - Education and training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKN06 - Belfast

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The William J Clinton Leadership Institute (the Institute) at Queen’s University Belfast (Queen’s) is at the forefront of leadership development and executive education in Northern Ireland. Our vision is ‘To be an internationally engaged and recognized executive education institute, developing internationally minded leaders to respect and leverage diversity for the common good and make a positive difference in the world.’The Institute offers open enrolment and company specific credit and non-credit executive education programs. Further details can be found on the following website: http://www.leadershipinstitute.co.uk. To support the delivery team, the Institute seeks to establish a dynamic framework of executive coaches and executive education specialists in leadership and general management, who would be invited to supply services under the following Lots:- Lot 1 Programme or Modular Design (may include optional programme coordination) - Lot 2 Training Delivery (may include assessment for credit bearing programmes)- Lot 3 Coaching and/or Psychometric Tests and DebriefsEconomic Operators can tender for one, two or all three Lots. There are no restrictions on the number of Lots an Economic Operator can apply for.Dynamic purchasing system (DPS):The framework shall be operated as a completely electronic process, and shall be open throughout the period of validity of the purchasing system to any Economic Operator that satisfies the selection criteria and award criteria.It is anticipated that a framework of Economic Operators shall be appointed to one or more of the above Lots under a multi-operator framework agreement. Services shall be drawn down throughout the framework period as and when required by Queen’s. As such, Queen’s cannot give any guarantee as to the value or volume of business which will be awarded to any Economic Operator. Stage 1 – Request to ParticipantEconomic Operators are required to complete the University’s questionnaire and submit them via Intend. Those Economic Operators that meet the University’s selection and award criteria and is not excluded will be appointed on the DPS. Economic Operators are able to apply at any point throughout the duration of the DPS by completing the University’s Stage 1 – Request to Participant questionnaire and submitting the quest. Stage 2 – Call Off Options:Call Off Options:Option One – Mini CompetitionA mini competition may be conducted between either the most suitable or all Economic Operators within the Lot, depending on the nature of the engagement. Further competition will be on the basis of price only (100%) or a blend of Price and Quality.Where Price and Quality are to be considered, the Institute requiring these services will contact the most suitable or all appointed Economic Operators outlining their requirements and a date by which their proposal must be submitted by. The Economic Operator, which offers the most economically advantageous proposal, as a result of each competition, will be awarded the business.Option Two – Specific Skill or ExpertiseQueen’s reserves the right to appoint a specific Economic Operator for a requirement based on:- their skillset, experience or expertise which would deem them to be most suited to the specific service requirement or where the Economic Operator is recognised as a subject matter expert in a specific field.- at the specific request of a commercial or other collaborative partner based on the Economic Operators skills and experience.This tender exercise will be carried out in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (including any amendments) Social and Other Specific Services procedure.Economic Operators should note that Queen’s reserves the right to use an alternative Economic Operator(s) on occasion for the provision of any service e.g. at the specific request of a commercial or other collaborative partner and/or appoint an Economic Operator on the Framework due

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 70

Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 30

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

1 year, subject to a satisfactory review with the option to extend the Contract for a further 36 months.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: Yes

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

1 year, subject to a satisfactory review with the option to extend the Contract for a further 36 months.

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

QUB/2099/22 Contract for Provision of Executive Education Services - DPS Lot 3

Lot No

Lot 3 - Coaching

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80000000 - Education and training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKN06 - Belfast

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The William J Clinton Leadership Institute (the Institute) at Queen’s University Belfast (Queen’s) is at the forefront of leadership development and executive education in Northern Ireland. Our vision is ‘To be an internationally engaged and recognized executive education institute, developing internationally minded leaders to respect and leverage diversity for the common good and make a positive difference in the world.’The Institute offers open enrolment and company specific credit and non-credit executive education programs. Further details can be found on the following website: http://www.leadershipinstitute.co.uk. To support the delivery team, the Institute seeks to establish a dynamic framework of executive coaches and executive education specialists in leadership and general management, who would be invited to supply services under the following Lots:- Lot 1 Programme or Modular Design (may include optional programme coordination) - Lot 2 Training Delivery (may include assessment for credit bearing programmes)- Lot 3 Coaching and/or Psychometric Tests and DebriefsEconomic Operators can tender for one, two or all three Lots. There are no restrictions on the number of Lots an Economic Operator can apply for.Dynamic purchasing system (DPS):The framework shall be operated as a completely electronic process, and shall be open throughout the period of validity of the purchasing system to any Economic Operator that satisfies the selection criteria and award criteria.It is anticipated that a framework of Economic Operators shall be appointed to one or more of the above Lots under a multi-operator framework agreement. Services shall be drawn down throughout the framework period as and when required by Queen’s. As such, Queen’s cannot give any guarantee as to the value or volume of business which will be awarded to any Economic Operator. Stage 1 – Request to ParticipantEconomic Operators are required to complete the University’s questionnaire and submit them via Intend. Those Economic Operators that meet the University’s selection and award criteria and is not excluded will be appointed on the DPS. Economic Operators are able to apply at any point throughout the duration of the DPS by completing the University’s Stage 1 – Request to Participant questionnaire and submitting the quest. Stage 2 – Call Off Options:Call Off Options:Option One – Mini CompetitionA mini competition may be conducted between either the most suitable or all Economic Operators within the Lot, depending on the nature of the engagement. Further competition will be on the basis of price only (100%) or a blend of Price and Quality.Where Price and Quality are to be considered, the Institute requiring these services will contact the most suitable or all appointed Economic Operators outlining their requirements and a date by which their proposal must be submitted by. The Economic Operator, which offers the most economically advantageous proposal, as a result of each competition, will be awarded the business.Option Two – Specific Skill or ExpertiseQueen’s reserves the right to appoint a specific Economic Operator for a requirement based on:- their skillset, experience or expertise which would deem them to be most suited to the specific service requirement or where the Economic Operator is recognised as a subject matter expert in a specific field.- at the specific request of a commercial or other collaborative partner based on the Economic Operators skills and experience.This tender exercise will be carried out in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (including any amendments) Social and Other Specific Services procedure.Economic Operators should note that Queen’s reserves the right to use an alternative Economic Operator(s) on occasion for the provision of any service e.g. at the specific request of a commercial or other collaborative partner and/or appoint an Economic Operator on the Framework due

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 70

Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 30

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

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

1 year, subject to a satisfactory review with the option to extend the Contract for a further 36 months.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: Yes

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

1 year, subject to a satisfactory review with the option to extend the Contract for a further 36 months.

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No


Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information

three.1) Conditions for participation

three.1.2) Economic and financial standing

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

three.1.3) Technical and professional ability

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents


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

Framework agreement with several operators

In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 4 years:

N/A

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

24 August 2022

Local time

4:00pm

four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English

four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date

24 August 2022

Local time

4:10pm


Section six. Complementary information

six.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: Yes

Estimated timing for further notices to be published: 4 years

six.2) Information about electronic workflows

Electronic ordering will be used

Electronic invoicing will be accepted

Electronic payment will be used

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

Queen's University Belfast

University Road

Belfast

Email

procurement@qub.ac.uk

Telephone

+44 2890973026

Country

United Kingdom

Internet address

https://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/FinanceDirectorate/visitors/procurement/