- 1. Belfast City Council
- 2. Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council
- 3. Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council
- 4. Ards and North Down Borough Council
- 5. Causeway Coast & Glens Borough Council
- 6. Derry City and Strabane District Council
- 7. Fermanagh and Omagh District Council
- 8. Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council
- 9. Mid and East Antrim Borough Council
- 10. Mid Ulster District Council
- 11. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Belfast City Council
9 - 21 Adelaide Street
Belfast
BT2 8DJ
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKN06 - Belfast
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.1) Name and addresses
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council
Banbridge
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKN07 - Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk
one.1) Name and addresses
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council
Newtownabbey
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKN0D - Antrim and Newtownabbey
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk
one.1) Name and addresses
Ards and North Down Borough Council
Town Hall, The Castle
Bangor
BT20 4BT
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKN09 - Ards and North Down
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk
one.1) Name and addresses
Causeway Coast & Glens Borough Council
Coleraine
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKN0C - Causeway Coast and Glens
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk/
one.1) Name and addresses
Derry City and Strabane District Council
Council offices, 98 Strand Road
Derry
BT48 7NN
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKN0A - Derry City and Strabane
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.1) Name and addresses
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council
The Townhall, 2 Townhall Street
Enniskillen
BT74 7BA
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKN0G - Fermanagh and Omagh
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.fermanaghomagh.com
one.1) Name and addresses
Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council
Lisburn
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKN0E - Lisburn and Castlereagh
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk
one.1) Name and addresses
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council
Ballymena
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKN0F - Mid and East Antrim
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.midandeastantrim.gov.uk/
one.1) Name and addresses
Mid Ulster District Council
Cookstown
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKN0B - Mid Ulster
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.midulstercouncil.org
one.1) Name and addresses
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council
District Council Offices, O'Hagan House, Monaghan Row
Newry
BT35 8DJ
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKN08 - Newry, Mourne and Down
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.newrymournedown.org
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement
In the case of joint procurement involving different countries, state applicable national procurement law
UK and NI
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
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
Framework for the Delivery of Employment Academies
Reference number
T2474
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
This tender is for a Framework to deliver various Employment Academies. The Framework will be split into the following Lots/sub-lots:
• Lot 1 – Care Sector Employment Academies:
o Sub lot 1a: Health, Social Care
o Sub lot 1b: Education and working with children
o Sub lot 1c: Childminding/Home Care
• Lot 2 – Customer Service Sector Employment Academies: Leisure, hospitality, tourism and retail
• Lot 3 – Practical Sector Employment Academies:
o Sub lot 3a: Transport
o Sub lot 3b: Fibre optics
o Sub lot 3c: Construction
• Lot 4 – Professional Services Sector Employment Academies:
o Sub lot 4a: Technology
o Sub lot 4b: Business services (administration, finance etc)
• Lot 5 – Irish Medium Employment Academies: Range of sectors with identified job demand, with delivery in Irish Medium
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £9,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 3
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Care Sectors: Health & Social Care Employment Academies
Lot No
Lot 1a
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
Lot 1a of the framework will be to award a preferred supplier to deliver health and social care employment academies.
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
48
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The Framework Agreement shall be for a period of three years with the option to renew for a further year subject to budget approvals and satisfactory performance of the Contractor
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Optional services may be required throughout the duration of this Framework Agreement. Details of Optional Services can be found in Schedule 1 of the tender documents.
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
Care Sectors: Education and Working with Children Employment Academies
Lot No
Lot 1b
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
Lot 1b of the framework will be to award a preferred supplier to deliver education and working with children employment academies.
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
48
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The Framework Agreement shall be for a period of three years with the option to renew for a further year subject to budget approvals and satisfactory performance of the Contractor
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Optional services may be required throughout the duration of this Framework Agreement. Details of Optional Services can be found in Schedule 1 of the tender documents.
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
Customer Service Sectors: Leisure, Hospitality, Tourism and Retail Employment Academies
Lot No
Lot 2
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
Lot 2 of the framework will be to award a preferred supplier to deliver various customer care employment academies, including leisure, hospitality, tourism and retail.
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
48
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The Framework Agreement shall be for a period of three years with the option to renew for a further year subject to budget approvals and satisfactory performance of the Contractor.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Optional services may be required throughout the duration of this Framework Agreement. Details of Optional Services can be found in Schedule 1 of the tender documents.
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
Practical Sectors: Transport Employment Academies
Lot No
3a
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
Lot 3a of the framework will be to award a preferred supplier to deliver transport employment academies.
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
48
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The Framework Agreement shall be for a period of three years with the option to renew for a further year subject to budget approvals and satisfactory performance of the Contractor.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Optional services may be required throughout the duration of this Framework Agreement. Details of Optional Services can be found in Schedule 1 of the tender documents.
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
Practical Sectors: Telecommunication and Fibre Optics Employment Academies
Lot No
3b
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
Lot 3b of the framework will be to award a preferred supplier to deliver telecommunication and fibre optics employment academies.
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
48
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The Framework Agreement shall be for a period of three years with the option to renew for a further year subject to budget approvals and satisfactory performance of the Contractor.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Optional services may be required throughout the duration of this Framework Agreement. Details of Optional Services can be found in Schedule 1 of the tender documents.
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
Practical Sectors: Construction Employment Academies
Lot No
3c
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
Lot 3c of the framework will be to award a preferred supplier to deliver construction employment academies.
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
48
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The Framework Agreement shall be for a period of three years with the option to renew for a further year subject to budget approvals and satisfactory performance of the Contractor.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Optional services may be required throughout the duration of this Framework Agreement. Details of Optional Services can be found in Schedule 1 of the tender documents.
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
Professional Service Sectors: Technology
Lot No
4a
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
Lot 4a of the framework will be to award a preferred supplier to delivery technology employment academies.
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
48
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The Framework Agreement shall be for a period of three years with the option to renew for a further year subject to budget approvals and satisfactory performance of the Contractor.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Optional services may be required throughout the duration of this Framework Agreement. Details of Optional Services can be found in Schedule 1 of the tender documents.
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
Professional Service Sectors: Business Services
Lot No
4b
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
Lot 4b of the framework will be to award a preferred supplier to deliver business service employment academies, including administration and finance.
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
48
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The Framework Agreement shall be for a period of three years with the option to renew for a further year subject to budget approvals and satisfactory performance of the Contractor.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Optional services may be required throughout the duration of this Framework Agreement. Details of Optional Services can be found in Schedule 1 of the tender documents.
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
Irish Medium Employment Academies
Lot No
5
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
Lot 5 of the framework will be to award a preferred supplier to deliver Irish medium employment academies across a range of sectors which have identified job demand.
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
48
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The Framework Agreement shall be for a period of three years with the option to renew for a further year subject to budget approvals and satisfactory performance of the Contractor.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Optional services may be required throughout the duration of this Framework Agreement. Details of Optional Services can be found in Schedule 1 of the tender documents.
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
Care Sectors: Childminding/Home Care
Lot No
Lot 1c
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1c of the framework will be to award a preferred supplier to deliver childcare/ home care employment academies.
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
48
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The Framework Agreement shall be for a period of three years with the option to renew for a further year subject to budget approvals and satisfactory performance of the Contractor
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Optional services may be required throughout the duration of this Framework Agreement. Details of Optional Services can be found in Schedule 1 of the tender documents.
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
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: 2024/S 000-003624
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
4 September 2024
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
4 September 2024
Local time
12:05pm
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.3) Additional information
Other local NI authorities/councils can also access this Framework where local demand, need and resources are identified within their respective areas and includes the Councils listed in this notice and the tender documents.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Royal Courts of Justice
Chichester Street
Belfast
BT1 3JF
Country
United Kingdom