Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
South Lanarkshire College
College Way, Scottish Enterprise Technology Park,, East Kilbride
Glasgow
G75 0NE
Contact
Sue Hampshire
Telephone
+44 1355807780
Fax
+44 1355807781
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM95 - South Lanarkshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.south-lanarkshire-college.ac.uk
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00469
one.2) Information about joint procurement
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://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
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
On Site Assessment Services for SVQ Construction Courses
Reference number
2021/03
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80210000 - Technical and vocational secondary education services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
South Lanarkshire College is seeking a Contractor(s) for the Provision of On-Site Assessment Services for Construction Courses which are provided under the Faculty of Construction.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £490,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80212000 - Vocational secondary education services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM95 - South Lanarkshire
Main site or place of performance
East Kilbride
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
26.1.1. The Faculty of Construction have approximately 600 registered apprentices on the SVQ 3 Construction Crafts Qualification. The students on the 1st and 2nd year of their programmes require to begin the process of accumulating Work Based Evidence into a portfolio. Students on their 3rd year and 4th year need to add evidence from Direct Observation in the workplace to that portfolio until such time as the Assessor deems it sufficiently complete. A completed portfolio of work-based evidence has to be completed before any candidate can be put forward for their Skills Test. As the ability of candidates and their site experience vary so too will the number of site visits. Therefore, what is sought is not the number of site visits but a completed portfolio.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Service Delivery - Methodology / Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion - Name: Service Delivery -Quality Assurance / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Key Personnel / Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion - Name: Operation and Management of the Contract / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: System, Data Protection and Cyber Security / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work Practices / Weighting: 2.5%
Quality criterion - Name: Community Benefits / Weighting: 2.5%
Price - Weighting: 35
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
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
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
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
Question 4B.5.1a and 4B.5.2
The appointed Contractor must have the following in place prior to the commencement of the Contract:
Employer's (Compulsory) Liability Insurance (legal requirement) = 5m GBP
Public Liability Insurance = 5m GBP
Question 4B.6
Where requested, Tenderers must make available a copy of their audited accounts for the most recent two years, along with details of any significant changes since the previous year end, prior to commencement of the Contract. Where unavailable, the College may make further request for other, suitable documentation.
Pass: A copy of the accounts or other suitable documentation has been made available prior to commencement of the Contract and the College is satisfied with the financial standing of the Contractor proportionate to the value of Contract.
Fail: A copy of the accounts or other suitable documentation has not been made available prior to commencement of the Contract or the College is dissatisfied with the financial standing of the Contractor proportionate to the value of Contract.
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required
Question 4B.5.1a and 4B.5.2
The appointed Contractor must have the following in place prior to the commencement of the Contract:
Employer's (Compulsory) Liability Insurance (legal requirement) = GBP 5m
Public Liability Insurance = GBP 5m
Professional Indemnity Insurance = GBP 1m
Question 4B.6
Where requested, Tenderers must make available a copy of their audited accounts for the most recent two years, along with details of any significant changes since the previous year end, prior to commencement of the Contract. Where unavailable, the College may make further request for other, suitable documentation.
Pass: A copy of the accounts or other suitable documentation has been made available prior to commencement of the Contract and the College is satisfied with the financial standing of the Contractor proportionate to the value of Contract.
Fail: A copy of the accounts or other suitable documentation has not been made available prior to commencement of the Contract or the College is dissatisfied with the financial standing of the Contractor proportionate to the value of Contract.
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required
Question 4C6.1
Technical and Professional Ability
The following educational and professional qualifications are held by Its managerial staff: The staff conducting the contract must hold or be working towards appropriate Assessor/Verification qualifications as required by the Awarding Body.
Pass: The bidder has confirmed that staff conducting the Contract must hold or be working towards appropriate Assessor/Verification qualifications as required by the Awarding Body.
Fail: The bidder has not confirmed that staff conducting the Contract hold or are working towards appropriate Assessor/Verification qualifications as required by the Awarding Body.
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.2) Contract performance conditions
As per Invitation to Tender
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.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
29 October 2021
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: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
29 October 2021
Local time
12:00pm
Place
East Kilbride
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 after contract end date
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
This contract comes under Schedule 3 - Social and Other Specific services
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 18453. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:
The Contractor will work with the College to deliver Community Benefits or Social Value where they are identifiable throughout the term of the Contract. Examples of Community Benefits or Social Value are providing training opportunities to staff and students via placements or internships, apprenticeships or any sponsoring and investment in the local community related to the Contract activity.
Bidders will make proposals around these as part of their tender submission and once agreed by the College, will become a contractual obligation for the Contractor
(SC Ref:669863)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Hamilton Sheriff Court
Sheriff Court House, 4 Beckford Street
Hamilton
ML3 0BT
hamiltoncivil@scotcourts.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1698282957
Fax
+44 1698201366
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/hamilton-sheriff-court