Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
RHONDDA CYNON TAF COUNCIL
The Pavilions, Clydach Vale
Tonypandy
CF40 2XX
Contact
Kelly Smith
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKL15 - Central Valleys
Internet address(es)
Main address
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