Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Department for Transport
Great Minster House 33 Horseferry Road
London
SW1P 4DR
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-transport
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/go/090299020184D3D0DC50
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/go/090299020184D3D0DC50
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
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
https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other type
UK Central Government
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Transport
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
NA
Reference number
TRAS3091
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80500000 - Training services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Department for Transport (DfT) is seeking a Transport Economics Training provider to provide training, specifically pertaining to the key principles of transport economics and how those principles are practically applied.
The Department for Transport is seeking a supplier who will deliver learning interventions covering two core topic areas:
• Transport Investment Appraisal (TIA): cost-benefit analysis and the development of business cases, consistent with HMT Green Book guidance and the DfT’s Transport Analysis Guidance (TAG).
• Transport Infrastructure and Economic Performance (TIEP): how we robustly assess the impact of transport interventions on economic performance, such as productivity, investment, and employment.
This contract will be let on a 2+1 year term.
Prospective bidders will be required to register via DfTs e-procurement portal to access the ITT pack and formally submit a tender.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £200,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
London.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Specific Training Services - Transport Economics.
Bidders are expected to have in-depth, demonstrable experience delivering Transport Investment Appraisal courses and Transport Infrastructure and Economic Performance courses.
The suppliers should deliver learning interventions so that delegates:
• are confident that they understand the core principles of transport appraisal and the links between transport infrastructure and economic performance.
• can explain these core principles in a clear and accessible way to non-specialists.
• are highly effective in designing, undertaking and delivering high-quality transport appraisals; and
• are highly proficient in reviewing and critically challenging appraisals produced by others.
The courses are expected to be delivered both face-to-face (in person) and virtually. The full tender pack is accessible via DfT's e-sourcing platform. Prospective bidders are required to register via DfTs e-procurement portal to access the ITT pack and submit a formal bid.
1. Create an account via DfT's e-procurement portal: https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html
2. Link to the ITT_1264: https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/go/090299020184D3D0DC50
Once an account has been created, bidders can search using the ITT reference: Itt_1264
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
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The contract is initially let on a 2-year (24-month) term, with an OPTION to extend by a further year. The budget reflected in this publication take into account the +1 year.
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
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
Open procedure
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
21 December 2022
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
4 January 2023
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Department for Transport
Great Minster House 33 Horseferry Road
London
SW1P 4DR
Country
United Kingdom