Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
University of Birmingham
Procurement Division - Finance Office, Aston Webb Building, Edgbaston
Birmingham
B152TT
Contact
Paul Markham
Telephone
+44 1214158807
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKG31 - Birmingham
Companies House
RC000645
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/index.aspx
Buyer's address
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofBirmingham/aspx/Home
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofBirmingham/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/universityofBirmingham/aspx/Home
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
Provision of Apprenticeship Training Services to the University of Birmingham (Dynamic Purchasing System)
Reference number
FRAM381/23
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The University of Birmingham is planning to recruit a number of apprentices over the next 5 years in support of the University strategy to develop local talent and support entry points into the University talent pipeline. In addition, the University will utilise apprenticeship training for existing staff where a role clearly meets the definition of an apprentice.
The University of Birmingham will look to sustainably optimise use of its apprenticeship levy (In excess of £1million per annum) to support genuine apprenticeships and career development for University employees.
The University of Birmingham is looking to engage training providers to deliver apprenticeship training in key areas. The successful suppliers will deliver apprenticeship training where training cannot be provided in house.
The tender process will follow the restricted procedure under the Public Procurement Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015). It is following the light-touch regime permitted under Regulations 74 to 77 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015.
The University intends to implement a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to deliver these requirements. This requires the release of procurement documents at the same time as publication of the OJEU notice which comprise the following:
o Dynamic Purchasing System Instructions
o Supplier's Questionnaire (SQ) - must be completed and returned
o UoB Terms and Conditions
Establishing a DPS with multiple suppliers will help to create an environment which encourages fair competition, allowing suppliers to join at any time and choose whether to compete for all or any of the services under the DPS.
The DPS will remain open to allow new suppliers, previously rejected suppliers, to apply for admittance to the DPS at any point throughout its five (5) years' duration.
The University reserves the right at its absolute and sole discretion not to proceed with a Contract Award and end the process at any stage if it wishes to do so.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £5,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG31 - Birmingham
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The University of Birmingham is planning to recruit a number of apprentices over the next 5 years in support of the University strategy to develop local talent and support entry points into the University talent pipeline. In addition, the University will utilise apprenticeship training for existing staff where a role clearly meets the definition of an apprentice.
The University of Birmingham will look to sustainably optimise use of its apprenticeship levy (In excess of £1million per annum) to support genuine apprenticeships and career development for University employees.
The University of Birmingham is looking to engage training providers to deliver apprenticeship training in key areas. The successful suppliers will deliver apprenticeship training where training cannot be provided in house.
The tender process will follow the restricted procedure under the Public Procurement Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015). It is following the light-touch regime permitted under Regulations 74 to 77 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015.
The University intends to implement a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to deliver these requirements. This requires the release of procurement documents at the same time as publication of the OJEU notice which comprise the following:
o Dynamic Purchasing System Instructions
o Supplier's Questionnaire (SQ) - must be completed and returned
o UoB Terms and Conditions
Establishing a DPS with multiple suppliers will help to create an environment which encourages fair competition, allowing suppliers to join at any time and choose whether to compete for all or any of the services under the DPS.
The DPS will remain open to allow new suppliers, previously rejected suppliers, to apply for admittance to the DPS at any point throughout its five (5) years' duration.
The University reserves the right at its absolute and sole discretion not to proceed with a Contract Award and end the process at any stage if it wishes to do so.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £5,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
60
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: 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
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted 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
The procurement involves the setting up of a dynamic purchasing system
In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 4 years:
As the framework will be run as a dynamic purchasing system and therefore allow suppliers to join the framework at any point during the period, the longer period will allow a number of mini competitions overall within the specific period
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
20 September 2023
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
University of Birmingham
Birmingham
Country
United Kingdom