Section one: Contracting entity
one.1) Name and addresses
NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED
1100 Century Way Thorpe Park
LEEDS
LS158TU
Contact
Rebecca Rowley
Telephone
+44 7935077342
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKE42 - Leeds
Internet address(es)
Main address
www.northerngasnetworks.co.uk/procurement
one.6) Main activity
Production, transport and distribution of gas and heat
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Apprenticeships and Operational 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
As part of Northern Gas Networks continued requirements for training and development and as to the current contracts in place due to expire, we are running a new tender event.
The scope of requirements will be divided into 2 individual LOT's as follows;
LOT 1 - Apprenticeships
LOT 2 - Operational Training Framework
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: £8,550,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
LOT 1 Apprenticeships
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
LOT 1 requirements are for Northern Gas Networks to contract with a Training Provider to deliver Apprentice Training Services for Apprentices as below:
• Maintenance Operations Engineering Technicians Level 3: 10-15
• Gas Network Operative Level 2: 10-12
• Gas Network Craftsperson Level 3: 10-12Training programmes must conform to the current apprentice standards at contract commencement date and the apprentice programme must include the following qualifications:
- Gas Network Operative Level 2- Service & Mains Laying
- Gas Network Craftsperson Level 3 - Emergency Response
- Maintenance Operations Engineering Technician Level 3-Pathways Mechanical and Electrical & Instrumentation
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
LOT 2 - Operational Training Framework
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
LOT 2 is a Framework Contract requirement to provide operational training courses across the whole of NGN's Network. NGN Courses should be run to the maximum capacity allowed and be held between 1st April until 30th September each year. Essential Criteria is as follows;
• Feed Back Forms to be completed during the training and managed by the training provider. Completed Forms to be issued to NGNs nominated representative 48 hours after completion.
• Full joining instructions are to be sent to NGNs nominated representative at least 14 days prior to the commencement of the course.
• Registers of attendance must be scanned and emailed no later than 48 hours after each course to NGNs nominated contact
• Certificates must be applied for by Suppliers as soon as courses completed
• Certificates are to be issued to NGNs nominated contact within agreed timescales. Certificates should contain a breakdown of content on each element of training completed to achieve the overall certification.
• Suppliers are to supply all equipment/plant for both Technical and Non-Technical including stationery. NGN Operatives will supply their own PPE.
• Most current and up to date training materials must be used. (Versions/examples of the materials used are requested within this RFP)
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2021/S 000-005076
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
Title
Apprenticeships
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 November 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
JTL
Kent
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ4 - Kent
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £750,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
Title
Operational Training Framework
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 November 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Develop Training Limited
Derby
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKF1 - Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £7,800,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
Title
Operational Training Framework
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 November 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Expedient Training Services Limited
Jarrow
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKC2 - Northumberland and Tyne and Wear
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £7,800,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
Title
Operational Training Framework
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 November 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Lomax Training Services Limited
Tyne & Wear
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKC2 - Northumberland and Tyne and Wear
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £7,800,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Rebecca Handforth
Leeds
Country
United Kingdom