Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
North Lanarkshire Council
Civic Centre, Windmillhill Street
Motherwell
ML1 1AB
Telephone
+44 7866989244
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM84 - North Lanarkshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00010
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
Flexible Framework for Vocational and Skills Based Interventions
Reference number
NLC-CPT-21-013
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
North Lanarkshire Council (the "Council") propose to establish a Flexible Framework Agreement with multiple external learning Contractors to deliver vocational and skill-based interventions across a variety of subject areas. Provision will be accessible to all North Lanarkshire schools however is primarily sought for senior phase pupils (S4-S6).
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The aim of this Framework is to enhance the employability skills and post school pathways that will better equip our young people for the world of work. A significant focus of this framework will be to ensure adequate specialist provision is available for our schools and programmes supporting pupils from priority and target groups.
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The proposed Framework duration is 4 years. There will be annual entry points to allow new applicants to join the Framework for academic years 2022-23, 2023-24, and 2024-25.
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This framework will not include vocational and skills-based interventions delivered by further education colleges/universities or any provision delivered under school college partnership arrangements.
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two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £5,000,000
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80200000 - Secondary education services
- 80340000 - Special education services
- 80212000 - Vocational secondary education services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM84 - North Lanarkshire
Main site or place of performance
North Lanarkshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
In accordance with The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, Regulation 74, the Council is seeking to put in place a Flexible Framework Agreement with multiple external learning Contractors for the provision of vocational education and skill-based courses for young people across all of North Lanarkshire’s school establishments.
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The primary aim of this framework is to enhance the curricular offering linked to young people’s employability skills and post school pathways, that will better equip our young people for the world of work.
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The offering will focus on the following areas:
-Universal Offer – Mainstream Pupils
-Additional Offer – ASN Pupils
-Intensive Offer – Vulnerable Pupils
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Desirable subject areas for these pupils include however is not exhaustive:
-Acting & Theatre Performance
-Automotive Engineering
-Beauty Care
-Civil Engineering
-Construction
-Creative Digital Media
-Dance
-Digital Game Development
-Early Learning & Childcare
-Employability Skills
-Engineering
-Food & Drink Technology
-Hairdressing
-Health & Safety
-Health & Social Care
-Hospitality
-It Hardware
-IT Software
-Make Up Artistry
-Music Technology
-Professional Cookery
-Rural, Horticultural & Outdoor Skills
-Scientific Technologies
-Sensory Arts
-Sound Production
-Sports Development
-Uniformed Service
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Tenderers may make proposals for courses in one or more subject areas if they are an approved/accredited centre within a recognised skills sector and have delivery staff/trainers with relevant qualifications to deliver to school pupils within their sector.
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Contractors must be available to deliver courses during the Council’s academic year: August – June. Provision will range from full year courses to shorter bespoke interventions taking place over a school term.
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Further to this overview, a detailed specification is contained within the Tender Pack which is accessible (and downloadable) from the Buyer Attachment area within the PCS-T Tendering System.
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Tenderers must respond to Selection Questions within the PCS-T Qualification Envelope;
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Tenderers must complete Award Questions and Statements located within the PCS-T Technical Envelope.
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Tenderers must download and complete a Pricing Schedule located within the PCS-T Commercial Envelope.
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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
PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE EXCLUSION GROUNDS:
Economic Operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Form of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
four.1.10) Identification of the national rules applicable to the procedure
Information about national procedures is available at: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2015/446/part/2/chapter/3/crossheading/social-and-other-specific-services
four.1.11) Main features of the award procedure
Single-stage procedure.
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Tender Application: Tenderers must complete an SPD and provide proposals for Service Provision.
Tenders must be submitted via PCS-T only.
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Tender responses will be scored by a tender evaluation panel from within the Council.
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Further entry points will adhere to the same Tender Application process.
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four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2021/S 000-008784
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10 September 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 22
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 22
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 22
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Angela Harvey Salon Training and Education
115 Harvie Avenue, Newton Mearns
East Renfrewshire
G77 6LH
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM8 - West Central Scotland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Lagta Group Training
Woodside, Eurocentral
Motherwell
ML1 4XL
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM84 - North Lanarkshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Code Division
33 Bolivar Terrace
Glasgow
G42 9AT
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ENABLE Scotland
INSPIRE House, 3 Renshaw Place, Eurocentral
North Lanarkshire
ML1 4UF
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
First Steps Future Training Limited
Unit 4, 141 Broad Street
Glasgow
G40 2QR
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GTG Training Ltd
1330 South Street
Glasgow
G14 0BJ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM - Scotland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Getting Better Together Ltd
Shotts Healthy Living Centre, Kirk Road, Shotts
North Lanarkshire
ML7 5ET
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM - Scotland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
HSC Futures Ltd
75 London Road
Kilmarnock
KA3 7BP
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM - Scotland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Impact Arts
319 Craigpark Drive, Dennistoun
Glasgow
G31 2TB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM - Scotland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
KER Training Ltd
Unit 3b, M8 Interlink Estate, Kirkshaws Road
Coatbridge
ML5 4RP
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM - Scotland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Lanarkshire Catering School
Bentley Hotel, 19 High Road
Motherwell
ML1 3HU
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Next Generation Training Limited
Hamilton Academical Business Centre, Cadzow Avenue
Hamilton
ML3 OFT
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Outlet Play Resource
Hamilton Business Centre, 194 Quarry Street
Hamilton
ML3 6QR
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM95 - South Lanarkshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Playback ICE
489 Lanark Road, Juniper Green
Edinburgh
EH14 5DQ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Reeltime Music
c/o Newarthill CEC, High Street, Newarthill
Motherwell
ML1 5JU
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM84 - North Lanarkshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Street League
Trident House, 175 Renfrew Road
Paisley
PA3 4EF
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM - Scotland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Scottish Vocational Training Foundation C.I.C
Carfin Lourdes Grotto, Taylor Avenue
Carfin
ML1 5AJ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM84 - North Lanarkshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Training Initiatives Ltd t/a TIGERS
Office 33, 60 Mollinsburn Street, Springburn
Glasgow
G21 4SF
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £5,000,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
(SC Ref:666858)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Scottish Courts
Edinburgh
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
An economic operator that suffers, or is at risk of suffering, loss or damage attributable to a breach of duty under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 or the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014, may bring proceedings in the Sheriff Court or the Court of Session.
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