Awarded contract

Employment Route Training Framework

  • RHONDDA CYNON TAF COUNCIL

F03: Contract award notice

Notice reference: 2022/S 000-023418

Published 23 August 2022, 10:30am



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

RHONDDA CYNON TAF COUNCIL

The Pavilions, Clydach Vale

Tonypandy

CF40 2XX

Contact

Kelly Smith

Email

kelly.smith@rctcbc.gov.uk

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKL15 - Central Valleys

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://www.rctcbc.gov.uk/

Buyer's address

https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0276

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

Employment Route Training Framework

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 80000000 - Education and training services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

Rhondda Cynon Taff, Adult Education currently runs an Employment Routes programme, which is unique within RCT as we aim to link both local smaller employers and larger national employers, sourcing the relevant people and delivering training to plug the skills deficit in RCT. Thus ensuring that employers have local people up skilled to fill local vacancies.

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: £756,000

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Construction

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80000000 - Education and training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKL15 - Central Valleys

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This procurement relates to the appointment of a contractor to undertake the employment route training framework. The aim of project is delivering training to plug the skills deficit within Rhondda Cynon Taf area on behalf of the council.

The requirements are broken down into 4 lots, these are the 4 main areas of training that are required:

1. Construction

2. Rail

3. Civil & Plant

4. Security

The top five suppliers from each lot will be awarded the contract on a ranked basis. Tenderers are able to bid for one or more lots.

The below courses will cover a maximum of two weeks training and be delivered within community settings in and around RCT.

BSC Level 1 Award in Health & Safety in a Construction Environment - LBCC0449

(CSCS Card Training & Testing can be included)

BSC Level 2 Awareness in Principles of COSHH - LBCC0450 Y/502/8521

BSC Level 2 in Manual Handling - LBCC0447 601/2319/9

BSC Level 2 in Health & Safety in the Workplace - LBCC0446 601/2044/7

BSC Level 2 in Principles of Fire Safety - 601/2318/7

BSC Level 3 in Risk Assessing

STA Level 2 Emergency First Aid -603/2346/2

In House Asbestos Awareness

In House Working at Height

In House Confined Spaces

Further requirements of each lot are detailed in the tender documents.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 40

Price - Weighting: 60

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) Description

two.2.1) Title

Rail

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80000000 - Education and training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKL15 - Central Valleys

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This procurement relates to the appointment of a contractor to undertake the employment route training framework. The aim of project is delivering training to plug the skills deficit within Rhondda Cynon Taf area on behalf of the council.

The requirements are broken down into 4 lots, these are the 4 main areas of training that are required:

1. Construction

2. Rail

3. Civil & Plant

4. Security

The top five suppliers from each lot will be awarded the contract on a ranked basis. Tenderers are able to bid for one or more lots.

The below courses will cover a maximum of two weeks training and be delivered within community settings in and around RCT.

Sentinel Health & Safety Card for the Rails

Small Tools

Renewal of sentinel card

Further requirements of each lot are detailed in the tender documents.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 40

Price - Weighting: 60

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) Description

two.2.1) Title

Civil & Plant

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80000000 - Education and training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKL15 - Central Valleys

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This procurement relates to the appointment of a contractor to undertake the employment route training framework. The aim of project is delivering training to plug the skills deficit within Rhondda Cynon Taf area on behalf of the council.

The requirements are broken down into 4 lots, these are the 4 main areas of training that are required:

1. Construction

2. Rail

3. Civil & Plant

4. Security

The top five suppliers from each lot will be awarded the contract on a ranked basis. Tenderers are able to bid for one or more lots.

The courses below will cover a maximum of two weeks training and be delivered within community settings in and around RCT.

CPCS Red Trained Operator Card – Forward Tipping Dumper

CPCS Red Trained Operator Card – Ride on Roller

NRSWA Street Works Operative Card & Certificate

CPCS Telehandler

CPCS 360 Excavator

Further requirements of each lot are detailed in the tender documents.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 40

Price - Weighting: 60

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) Description

two.2.1) Title

Security

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80000000 - Education and training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKL15 - Central Valleys

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This procurement relates to the appointment of a contractor to undertake the employment route training framework. The aim of project is delivering training to plug the skills deficit within Rhondda Cynon Taf area on behalf of the council.

The requirements are broken down into 4 lots, these are the 4 main areas of training that are required:

1. Construction

2. Rail

3. Civil & Plant

4. Security

The top five suppliers from each lot will be awarded the contract on a ranked basis. Tenderers are able to bid for one or more lots.

The below courses will cover a maximum of two weeks training and be delivered within community settings in and around RCT:

AoFAQ Level 3 Certificate for Working as a Close Protection Operative within the Private Security Industry (RQF) Qualification Number: 603/1117/4

AoFAQ Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF) Qualification Number 603/2410/7

Further requirements of each lot are detailed in the tender documents.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 40

Price - Weighting: 60

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

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


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

four.2) Administrative information

four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number: 2022/S 000-008415


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

2

Title

Rail

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

24 June 2022

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 3

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: 3

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3

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

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Coleg y Cymoedd

Heol y Coleg, Parc Nantgarw

Cardiff

CF157QX

Telephone

+44 1443663230

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKL15 - Central Valleys
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Arc Academy Uk Ltd

Unit 4/5 Centre Court, Treforest Industrial Estate

Pontypridd

Cf375YR

Telephone

+44 1443842856

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKL15 - Central Valleys
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Protech Training Academy

Unit 3 , Moy Road Industrial Estate

Taffs Well

CF157QR

Telephone

+44 7436034956

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKL15 - Central Valleys
The contractor is an SME

Yes

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

Total value of the contract/lot: £756,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

1

Title

Construction

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

17 June 2022

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

ARC Training Co Ltd

Office F1, Venture House, Navigation Park, Abercynon

Mountain Ash

CF454SN

Telephone

+44 1443303005

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKL15 - Central Valleys
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

4D Academy

Floor 3, 9 Compton Road

Tonypandy

CF401BE

Telephone

+44 7590616467

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKL15 - Central Valleys
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Passport to Employment Ltd

Top Floor, Principality House, 31 Taff Street

Pontypridd

CF374TR

Telephone

+44 1443807980

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKL15 - Central Valleys
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Coleg y Cymoedd

Heol y Coleg, Parc Nantgarw

Cardiff

CF157QX

Telephone

+44 1443663230

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKL15 - Central Valleys
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Arc Academy Uk Ltd

Unit 4/5 Centre Court, Treforest Industrial Estate

Pontypridd

Cf375YR

Telephone

+44 1443842856

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKL15 - Central Valleys
The contractor is an SME

Yes

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

Total value of the contract/lot: £756,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

3

Title

Civil & Plant

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

26 July 2022

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 4

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: 4

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4

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

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

COMMERCIAL OPERATOR TRAINING SOLUTIONS LTD

COMMERCIAL OPERATOR TRAINING SOLUTIONS LTD, Skills House, Tank Farm Road

Llandarcy, Neath

SA106EN

Telephone

+44 1792587250

Fax

+44 1792580817

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKL15 - Central Valleys
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

optrain ltd

unit 4 lawn ind est,

rhymney

np225pw

Telephone

+44 7813875142

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKL15 - Central Valleys
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Coleg y Cymoedd

Heol y Coleg, Parc Nantgarw

Cardiff

CF157QX

Telephone

+44 1443663230

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKL15 - Central Valleys
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Arc Academy Uk Ltd

Unit 4/5 Centre Court, Treforest Industrial Estate

Pontypridd

Cf375YR

Telephone

+44 1443842856

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKL15 - Central Valleys
The contractor is an SME

Yes

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

Total value of the contract/lot: £756,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

4

Title

Security

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

1 August 2022

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 2

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1

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

Coleg y Cymoedd

Heol y Coleg, Parc Nantgarw

Cardiff

CF157QX

Telephone

+44 1443663230

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKL1 - West Wales and the Valleys
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Rubicon Facilities Managment Ltd

113-116 Portland House, Bute Street

Cardiff

CF105EQ

Telephone

+44 7990555956

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKL15 - Central Valleys
The contractor is an SME

Yes

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

Total value of the contract/lot: £756,000


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

(WA Ref:123687)

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

High Court

Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand

London

WC2A 2LL

Telephone

+44 2079477501

Country

United Kingdom