Tender

Cadent Gas - Leadership and Technical Training Framework

  • CADENT GAS LIMITED

F05: Contract notice – utilities

Notice identifier: 2021/S 000-029011

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-02f8c2

Published 22 November 2021, 10:42am



Section one: Contracting entity

one.1) Name and addresses

CADENT GAS LIMITED

Brick Kiln Lane,

Hinckley

LE10 0NA

Contact

Derry McGregor

Email

derry.mcgregor@cadentgas.com

Telephone

+44 7971878444

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UK - United Kingdom

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://cadentgas.com/home

one.3) Communication

Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at

https://cadentgas.com/home

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

https://derry.mcgregor@cadentgas.com

one.6) Main activity

Other activity

Leadership and technical training


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Cadent Gas - Leadership and Technical 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

Framework agreement for the provision of supply of training services for Cadent Gas.

This is to be provided over 8 lots.

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £3,400,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 1 - Repair, Replace & Emergency (inc Gas Authorisation)

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80000000 - Education and training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Courses relating specifically to Low/Medium pressure Gas (or Hydrogen) Distribution Networks (e.g. Mains/Service Laying, Management of Gas (or Hydrogen) Escapes, Repair Techniques, ESP and metering related ACS units.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

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: Yes

Description of options

Three one year extension options

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 2 - Specialist Engineering & other miscellaneous (inc manufacturer products)

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80000000 - Education and training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Courses related to management of Medium, Intermediate and High-Pressure pipelines and pressure control aspects of the Gas (or Hydrogen) Distribution Network (e.g. Electrical & Instrumentation, Regulators, Profiling, Condition Monitoring, Pipeline Corrosion monitoring and management), plus miscellaneous; Teaching and assessment qualifications.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

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: Yes

Description of options

Three one year extension options

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 3 - Generic Engineering/Plant

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80000000 - Education and training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Generic, non-gas network specific offerings e.g. mobile plant, mechanical handling equipment, scaffolding and access equipment, NRSWA, Locksmith.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

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: Yes

Description of options

Three one year extension options

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 4 - Generic Health, Safety & Environmental

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80000000 - Education and training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Generic health, safety and environmental offerings (e.g. Emergency 1st Aid at work, Manual Handling, NEBOSH, IOSH) Driving qualifications, Incident Management. Safe Control of Operations. Confined Spaces, Trench Support. Mental Health.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

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: Yes

Description of options

Three one year extension options.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 5 - Business Skills - Interpersonal skills / personal effectiveness

Lot No

5

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80000000 - Education and training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Delivery of interpersonal and personal effectiveness courses (including some leadership / soft skills). Most of these courses will be off the shelf and need less contextualisation to Cadent. These include, (but not limited to): problem solving, confidence, decision making, presentation skills, assertiveness, agile thinking, self-awareness and authenticity that align with the Cadent values. Any courses or programmes that reflect on self-behaviours must relate to our own assessment framework.

All of these courses should consider being used at different levels throughout the organisation from junior to exec, blended learning capability and basic, intermediate and expert (not necessarily related to hierarchy)

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

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: Yes

Description of options

Three on year extension options.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 6 - Business skills - Cadent specific

Lot No

6

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80000000 - Education and training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Providers in this lot should be able to work with Cadent to co-create products that are more aligned to Cadent processes and environment. Subjects as a minimum (developed and delivered in line with Business needs and ability to cover different depths dependant on need): Project Management, Financial Understanding, Regulatory requirements, Commercial Acumen, Change Management, Understanding and utilising data effectively, Process mapping.

Providers should also be able to deliver these products if needed.

All of these courses should consider being used at different levels throughout the organisation from junior to exec, blended learning capability and basic, intermediate and expert (not necessarily related to hierarchy)

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

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: Yes

Description of options

Three on year extension options.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 7 - Customer Excellence

Lot No

7

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80000000 - Education and training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Customer Excellence training across various levels and roles within the business, this includes operational front line (field-based operatives), customer centre and all other front and back office roles across the business - to be developed with the business to align with and include existing customer service processes and put the customer at the heart of what we do. Need blended learning capability and is to include the capability to deliver face to face at volume and provide role play and actors as appropriate.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

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: Yes

Description of options

Three one year extension options.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 8 - Programme Delivery

Lot No

8

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80000000 - Education and training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Cadent will also require support to run some set programmes (rather than one off catalogue courses in lot 5 and 6). These could include mandatory people management programme, career development programmes and graduate / new entrant programmes. There will likely be a high level design blueprint signed off for providers to create the content beneath and support delivery.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

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: Yes

Description of options

Three one year extension options.


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

three.1.3) Technical and professional ability

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents


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

Framework agreement with several operators

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.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date

20 December 2021

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.2) Information about electronic workflows

Electronic ordering will be used

Electronic invoicing will be accepted

Electronic payment will be used

six.3) Additional information

Interested tenderers should email derry.mcgregor@cadentgas.com in the first instance to

receive the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ).

PQQ submissions should be sent to derry.mcgregor@cadentgas.com by the 20th December 2021

at 12:00pm.

https://cadentgas.com/home is our company website and has been referenced for

information.

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

Cadent Gas Limited

Coventry

Country

United Kingdom