Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Scottish Enterprise
Atrium Court, 50 Waterloo Street
Glasgow
G2 6HQ
Contact
Alison McManus
Telephone
+44 1414685025
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM82 - Glasgow City
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00398
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
www.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
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local Agency/Office
one.5) Main activity
Economic and financial affairs
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
P24-0040 Managing People for Growth Framework
Reference number
P24-0040
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The purpose of this Invitation to Tender is to appoint three suppliers operating under a Framework Agreement to deliver management development programmes to Scottish Enterprise. The framework will comprise of 3 geographical lots as outlined below, each operating as a single supplier lot:
Lot 1 – North East of Scotland
Lot 2 – East of Scotland
Lot 3 – West of Scotland
Bidders may submit responses for as many lots as they wish but can only be awarded one lot. However, if there are no other acceptable bids for a certain lot, then more than one lot may be awarded.
It is anticipated that the Framework will start in January 2024 for a period of 24 months. After this period, Scottish Enterprise will have the option to extend the contract for up to two further periods of 12 months each (24 months).
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £486,000
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: 1
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
East of Scotland
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM7 - Eastern Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Scottish Enterprise wishes to appoint three suppliers via separate geographical lots to deliver the Managing People for Growth programme under a Framework Agreement. The programme will be delivered across Scottish Enterprise’s entire operational areas making this a national programme available to companies across Scotland, so capacity to deliver is essential.
Managing People for Growth is a series of workshops that provides knowledge and skills to people managers about the key aspects and importance of good people management practice in achieving their company’s growth plan. Further detail is provided in the Invitation to Tender.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Prompt Payment (only relevant where sub-contractors are proposed) / Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion - Name: Project Team Structure including CVs and roles and responsibilities of the proposed team / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Methodology and Approach / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Innovation (delivery and content) / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work First / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Information Security / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Communication and Engagement Skills (to be assessed via presentation) / Weighting: 15
Price - Weighting: 0
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £190,500
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The initial duration of the Framework is 24 months. After this time Scottish Enterprise has the option to extend the Framework for up to two 12 month periods (24 months in total). The maximum duration of the Framework is 48 months.
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.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
North East of Scotland
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM5 - North Eastern Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Scottish Enterprise wishes to appoint three suppliers via separate geographical lots to deliver the Managing People for Growth programme under a Framework Agreement. The programme will be delivered across Scottish Enterprise’s entire operational areas making this a national programme available to companies across Scotland, so capacity to deliver is essential.
Managing People for Growth is a series of workshops that provides knowledge and skills to people managers about the key aspects and importance of good people management practice in achieving their company’s growth plan. Further detail is provided in the Invitation to Tender.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Prompt Payment (only relevant where sub-contractors are proposed) / Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion - Name: Project Team Structure including CVs and roles and responsibilities of the proposed team / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Methodology and Approach / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Innovation (delivery and content) / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work First / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Information Security / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Communication and Engagement Skills (to be assessed via presentation) / Weighting: 15
Price - Weighting: 0
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £105,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The initial duration of the Framework is 24 months. After this time Scottish Enterprise has the option to extend the Framework for up to two 12 month periods (24 months in total). The maximum duration of the Framework is 48 months.
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.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
West of Scotland
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM8 - West Central Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Scottish Enterprise wishes to appoint three suppliers via separate geographical lots to deliver the Managing People for Growth programme under a Framework Agreement. The programme will be delivered across Scottish Enterprise’s entire operational areas making this a national programme available to companies across Scotland, so capacity to deliver is essential.
Managing People for Growth is a series of workshops that provides knowledge and skills to people managers about the key aspects and importance of good people management practice in achieving their company’s growth plan. Further detail is provided in the Invitation to Tender.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Prompt Payment (only relevant where sub-contractors are proposed) / Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion - Name: Project Team Structure including CVs and roles and responsibilities of the proposed team / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Methodology and Approach / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Innovation (delivery and content) / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work First / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Information Security / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Communication and Engagement Skills (to be assessed via presentation) / Weighting: 15
Price - Weighting: 0
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £190,500
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The initial duration of the Framework is 24 months. After this time Scottish Enterprise has the option to extend the Framework for up to two 12 month periods (24 months in total). The maximum duration of the Framework is 48 months.
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.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria
The relevant selection criteria will be included in the SPD Scotland online module.
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria
The relevant selection criteria will be included in the SPD Scotland online module.
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
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
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 3
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
1 November 2023
Local time
11:00am
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
1 November 2023
Local time
11:00am
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
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 is a relevant climate change contract, bidders are required to complete and return the attached Climate Change Plan template.
SPD Statement for 2A.17 – Form of Participation (Notably as part of a group, consortium, joint venture or similar).
Any contract will be entered into with the nominated lead organisation and all members of the consortium, who will in these circumstances each be required to execute said contract together with all ancillary documentation, evidencing their joint and several liability in respect of the obligations and liabilities of the contract. It will be for members of the consortium to sort out their respective duties and liabilities amongst each other. For administrative purposes, any associated documentation will be sent to the nominated lead organisation.
SPD Statement for 2C.1 - Where the main bidder relies on the capacities of other entities in order to meet the selection criteria, the bidder must provide a separate SPD response setting out the information required under SPD (Scotland): Part II (sections A and B); Part III exclusion grounds; the relevant part of Section IV selection criteria; and Part V (if applicable) for each of the entities concerned.
SPD Statement for 2D.1.2 – If the bidder proposes to subcontract any part(s) of the service and those sub-contractors are not relied upon, they should arrange for a separate SPD response from each potential subcontractor. The subcontractors must complete the relevant parts of the SPD (Scotland) (Sections A and B of Part II and Part III only) to self-declare whether there are grounds for their exclusion.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=745807.
The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.
Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.
(SC Ref:745807)
Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=745807
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Glasgow Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Sheiff Clerk's Office, PO Box 23, 1 Carlton Place
Glasgow
G5 9DA
Telephone
+44 1414298888
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Scottish Government
5 Atlantic Quay, 150 Broomielaw
Glasgow
G2 8LU
SPOEprocurement@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1412425466
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement/Selling/supplier-enquiries
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
In the first instance, contact the Head of Facilities Management and Procurement at Scottish Enterprise, with any concerns or enquiries. Email: https://www.scottish-enterprise.com/help/contact-us. An economic operator that suffers, or risks suffering, loss or damage attributable to a breach of duty under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, may bring proceedings that will be started in the High Court.
six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Scottish Government
5 Atlantic Quay, 150 Broomielaw
Glasgow
G2 8LU
SPOEprocurement@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1412425466
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement/Selling/supplier-enquiries