- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 1. Legal, Finance and Accounting
- Lot 2. Sales, Marketing and Procurement
- Lot 3. Business and Administration
- Lot 4. Catering, Hospitality and Facilities Management
- Lot 5. Childcare and Education
- Lot 6. Construction, Engineering, Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics
- Lot 7. Digital, Creative and Design
- Lot 8. Health, Social Care, Science and Protective Services
- Lot 9. Agriculture, Environmental and Animal Care
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Somerset Council
County Hall
Taunton
TA1 4DY
Contact
Mr Iain Copeland
Telephone
+44 0
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKK23 - Somerset
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk
Buyer's address
https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Framework Agreement for the Provision of Apprenticeship Services for Somerset Council
Reference number
DN642265
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The purpose of this procurement is to contract with multiple providers to deliver an Apprenticeship Service to eligible people.
The Authority requires a service provider, or providers, to manage the delivery of its Apprenticeship programme. The Apprenticeships to be provided via this procurement exercise are funded via the Authority’s Apprenticeship Levy.
Applicants must be able to access Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) levy funding for apprentices and listed on the Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers throughout this contract.
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: £4,000,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Legal, Finance and Accounting
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK23 - Somerset
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1 - Legal, Finance and Accounting
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 100
Cost criterion - Name: Pricing Submission – Compliance with funding (Pass/Fail) / Weighting: 0
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) Description
two.2.1) Title
Sales, Marketing and Procurement
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK23 - Somerset
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 2 - Sales, Marketing and Procurement
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 100
Cost criterion - Name: Pricing Submission – Compliance with funding (Pass/Fail) / Weighting: 0
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) Description
two.2.1) Title
Business and Administration
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK23 - Somerset
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 3 - Business and Administration
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 100
Cost criterion - Name: Pricing Submission – Compliance with funding (Pass/Fail) / Weighting: 0
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) Description
two.2.1) Title
Catering, Hospitality and Facilities Management
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK23 - Somerset
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 4 - Catering, Hospitality and Facilities Management
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 100
Cost criterion - Name: Pricing Submission – Compliance with funding (Pass/Fail) / Weighting: 0
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) Description
two.2.1) Title
Childcare and Education
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK23 - Somerset
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 5 - Childcare and Education
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 100
Cost criterion - Name: Pricing Submission – Compliance with funding (Pass/Fail) / Weighting: 0
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) Description
two.2.1) Title
Construction, Engineering, Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK23 - Somerset
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 6 - Construction, Engineering, Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 100
Cost criterion - Name: Pricing Submission – Compliance with funding (Pass/Fail) / Weighting: 0
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) Description
two.2.1) Title
Digital, Creative and Design
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK23 - Somerset
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 7 - Digital, Creative and Design
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 100
Cost criterion - Name: Pricing Submission – Compliance with funding (Pass/Fail) / Weighting: 0
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) Description
two.2.1) Title
Health, Social Care, Science and Protective Services
Lot No
8
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK23 - Somerset
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 8 - Health, Social Care, Science and Protective Services
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 100
Cost criterion - Name: Pricing Submission – Compliance with funding (Pass/Fail) / Weighting: 0
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) Description
two.2.1) Title
Agriculture, Environmental and Animal Care
Lot No
9
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK23 - Somerset
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 9 - Agriculture, Environmental and Animal Care
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 100
Cost criterion - Name: Pricing Submission – Compliance with funding (Pass/Fail) / Weighting: 0
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
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
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: 2022/S 000-033177
Section five. Award of contract
Title
Award to Lot 1
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15 August 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 27
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 12
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 27
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Accountancy Learning Ltd
Southernhay Lodge, Barnfield Crescent,
Exeter, Devon,
EX1 1QT
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKK43 - Devon CC
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £1 / Highest offer: £4,000,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Title
Award to lots 1, 2, 3 and 7
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15 August 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 27
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 12
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 27
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Babington Business College Ltd
55 Colmore Row,
Birmingham
B3 2AA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG31 - Birmingham
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £1 / Highest offer: £4,000,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Title
Award to Lots 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 9
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
29 August 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 27
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 12
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 27
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bridgwater and Taunton College
Bath Road
Bridgwater
TA6 4PZ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKK23 - Somerset
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £1 / Highest offer: £4,000,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Title
Award to lot 7
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15 August 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 27
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 12
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 27
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Cambridge Spark Limited
Salisbury House, Station Road,
Cambridge,
CB1 2LA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £1 / Highest offer: £4,000,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Title
Award to lots 1, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
16 August 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 27
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 12
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 27
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Exeter College
Hele Road
Exeter
EX4 4JS
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKK43 - Devon CC
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £1 / Highest offer: £4,000,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Title
Award to Lots 2 and 3
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
16 August 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 27
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 12
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 27
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Firebrand Training Limited
27, Old Gloucester Street,
London
WC1N 3AX
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £1 / Highest offer: £4,000,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Title
Award to Lot 8
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
23 August 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 27
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 12
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 27
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Marr Corporation Limited (T/A T2 Group Limited)
Melrose Hall Cypress Drive St Mellons
Cardiff South Glamorgan
CF3 0EG
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £1 / Highest offer: £4,000,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Title
Award to Lot 7
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15 August 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 27
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 12
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 27
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
QA Limited
International House, 1 St Katharine's Way
London
E1W 1UN
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £1 / Highest offer: £4,000,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Title
Award to Lot 5
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
22 August 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 27
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 12
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 27
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Richard Huish Trust
South Road,
Taunton
Somerset
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKK23 - Somerset
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £1 / Highest offer: £4,000,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Title
Award to Lots 2, 3 and 5
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15 August 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 27
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 12
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 27
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Somerset Skills and Learning CIC
Courtenay House, Blackbrook Park Ave
Taunton
TA1 2PX
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKK23 - Somerset
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £1 / Highest offer: £4,000,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Title
Award to Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 and 8
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15 August 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 27
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 12
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 27
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
South West Association of Training Providers
Goodwood House, Blackbrook Park Avenue
Taunton
TA1 2PX
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKK23 - Somerset
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £1 / Highest offer: £4,000,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Title
Award to Lot 4
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
12 September 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 27
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 12
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 27
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Strode College
Church Road
Street
BA16 0AB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKK23 - Somerset
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £1 / Highest offer: £4,000,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Title
Award to Lots 2, 3, 5 and 8
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15 August 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 27
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 12
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 27
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Support Services for Education (Somerset Centre for Integrated Learning)
Dillington House
Ilminster
TA19 9DT
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKK23 - Somerset
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £1 / Highest offer: £4,000,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Title
Award to Lot 8
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
24 October 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 27
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 12
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 27
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Open University
Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ12 - Milton Keynes
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £1 / Highest offer: £4,000,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Title
Award to Lot 6
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
17 August 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 27
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 12
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 27
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
University of Exeter
Northcote House, the Queen's Drive
Exeter
EX4 4QJ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKK4 - Devon
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £1 / Highest offer: £4,000,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Title
Award to Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15 August 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 27
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 12
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 27
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
University of Gloucestershire
Fullwood House University of Gloucestershire, The Park
Cheltenham
GL50 2RH
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKK13 - Gloucestershire
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £1 / Highest offer: £4,000,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Title
Award to Lot 9
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18 August 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 27
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 12
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 27
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
University of the West of England
Frenchay Campus, Coldharbour Lane,
Bristol
BS16 1QY
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKK11 - Bristol, City of
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £1 / Highest offer: £4,000,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Title
Award to Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 and 9
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15 August 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 27
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 12
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 27
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Weston College for Further and Higher Education
Knightstone Road
Weston Super Mare
BS23 2AL
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKK23 - Somerset
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £1 / Highest offer: £4,000,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Title
Award to Lots 4 and 6
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15 August 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 27
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 12
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 27
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Yeovil College
Mudford Road
Yeovil
BA21 4DR
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKK23 - Somerset
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £1 / Highest offer: £4,000,000 taken into consideration
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Public Procurement Review Service
Cabinet Office
London
Country
United Kingdom