- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 1. Social Care
- Lot 2. Schools (Non-Teaching)
- Lot 3. Business Administration
- Lot 4. Leadership and Management
- Lot 5. Senior Leadership and Management
- Lot 6. Facilities
- Lot 7. Finance
- Lot 8. Construction and Engineering
- Lot 9. Electrical
- Lot 10. Cultural/Library Services
- Lot 11. IT
- Lot 12. Project Management
- Lot 13. Outdoor Activity
- Lot 14. Schools Admin
- Lot 15. Schools Sport
- Lot 16. Youth
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Lancashire County Council
Fishergate
Preston
PR18XJ
Contact
LCC Corporate
contractscorporate@lancashire.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1772538207
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKD45 - Mid Lancashire
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
CORP - Provision of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment Providers
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
LCC is inviting tenders on the terms set out in the ITT for the provision of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment Providers. The Invitation to Tender stage is restricted to those organisations listed on the ESFA (Education and Skills Funding Agency) RoATP (Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers) as a Main Provider.
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: £5,850,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Social Care
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD4 - Lancashire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Social Care.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 80
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 20
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Schools (Non-Teaching)
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD4 - Lancashire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Schools (Non-Teaching)
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 80
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 20
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Business Administration
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD4 - Lancashire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Business Administration.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 80
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 20
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Leadership and Management
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD4 - Lancashire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Leadership and Management.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 80
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 20
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Senior Leadership and Management
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD4 - Lancashire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Senior Leadership and Management.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 80
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 20
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Facilities
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD4 - Lancashire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Facilities Management and Operations.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 80
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 20
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Finance
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD4 - Lancashire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Finance.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 80
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 20
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Construction and Engineering
Lot No
8
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD4 - Lancashire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Construction and Engineering.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 80
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 20
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Electrical
Lot No
9
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD4 - Lancashire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Electrical services
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 80
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 20
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Cultural/Library Services
Lot No
10
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD4 - Lancashire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Cultural/Library Services.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 80
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 20
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
IT
Lot No
11
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD4 - Lancashire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to IT services.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 80
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 20
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Project Management
Lot No
12
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD4 - Lancashire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Project Management
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 80
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 20
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Outdoor Activity
Lot No
13
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD4 - Lancashire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Outdoor Activity
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 80
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 20
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Schools Admin
Lot No
14
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD4 - Lancashire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Schools Admin.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 80
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 20
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Schools Sport
Lot No
15
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD4 - Lancashire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Schools Sport
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 80
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 20
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
he initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Youth
Lot No
16
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD4 - Lancashire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Youth Support.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 80
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 20
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years
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: 2021/S 000-007789
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
Lot 1, Lot 2, and Lot 14
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
2 September 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 20
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Nelson and Colne College
Nelson
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD4 - Lancashire
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £2,500,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
Lot 3, Lot 4, and Lot 12
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
2 September 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 36
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
North Lancs Training Group Ltd
Accrington
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD4 - Lancashire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
Lot 5
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
2 September 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
University of Central Lancashire
Preston
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD4 - Lancashire
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £2,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
Lot 7
Title
Blackburn College
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
2 September 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Blackburn College
Blackburn
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD4 - Lancashire
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £250,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
Lot 11
Title
Blackpool and the Fylde College
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
2 September 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Blackpool and the Fylde College
Blackpool
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD4 - Lancashire
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £100,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Please note, no bids (or no compliant bids) were received for Lots 6, 8, 9, 10, 13, 15 and 16.
Whilst not all lots have been awarded, the estimated value of the contracts awarded under the framework is (£5,850,000) and has been used for the purpose of the award values given in this notice. Prices submitted by bidders (and subsequently evaluated) were based on the standard/qualification fee for each of the required qualifications. The total value of the lots awarded are estimated (based on qualification fees and previous learner numbers and the potential total framework value) as future learner numbers are unknown.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Royal Courts of Justice - The High Court
London
Country
United Kingdom