Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Department for Transport
Great Minster House 33 Horseferry Road
London
SW1P 4DR
Contact
Costaki Costi
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/web/login.html
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 Department (Department for Transport)
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Transport
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Provision of Transport Economics Training
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 conduct specific training courses pertaining to the key principles of transport economics and how those principles are practically applied.
The Department is seeking a supplier who will deliver learning interventions covering two core topic areas:
1. Transport Investment Appraisal (TIA), and
2. Transport Infrastructure and Economic Performance (TIEP)
The training will be offered both face-to-face (London) and virtually. Further details can be found in the ITT pack. Please note, suppliers will need to register to DfT's e-sourcing platform to access the ITT pack and formally submit a tender response:
1. Registration: https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html
2. ITT System reference: itt_1264 (to locate the ITT once registered).
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
The Department for Transport (DfT) is seeking a Transport Economics Training provider to conduct specific training courses pertaining to the key principles of transport economics and how those principles are practically applied.
The Department is seeking a supplier who will deliver learning interventions covering two core topic areas:
1. Transport Investment Appraisal (TIA), and
2. Transport Infrastructure and Economic Performance (TIEP)
This requirement is for the delivery of the following courses from February 2023 to February 2025. DfT will also have the option of extending the contract by one further year to February 2026.
Volume is subject to DfT demand. The illustrated forecasted figures may be subject to change:
• Up to 9 TIA courses
• Up to 6 TIEP courses
The supplier 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.
This contract will be let on an initial term of 2 years (24 months). The extension provision of +1 year (12 months), is subject to DfT need. The published total (maximum) value of this contract incorporates the full term, inclusive of the +1.
suppliers will need to register to DfT's e-sourcing platform to access the ITT pack and formally submit a tender response:
1. Registration: https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html
2. ITT System reference: itt_1264 (to locate the ITT once registered).
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
This contract will be let on an initial term of 2 years (24 months). The extension provision of +1 year (12 months), is subject to DfT need. The published total (maximum) value of this contract incorporates the full term, inclusive of the +1.
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: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
4 January 2023
Local time
5:00pm
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: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
5 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