- 1. Education Authority NI
- 2. FE Northern Regional College
- 3. Armagh Observatory
- 4. Armagh Planetarium
- 5. Comhairle na Gaelscolaiochta
- 6. Council for Catholic Maintained Schools
- 7. Council for the Curriculum Examinations and Assessment
- 8. Department of Education NI
- 9. FE Belfast Metropolitan College
- 10. FE Northern Regional College
- 11. FE North West Regional College
- 12. FE South Eastern Regional College
- 13. FE Southern Regional College
- 14. FE South West College
- 15. Libraries NI
- 16. Middletown Centre for Autism
- 17. NI Council For Integrated Education
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Education Authority NI
40 Academy Street
Belfast
BT1 2NQ
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
Buyer's address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
one.1) Name and addresses
FE Northern Regional College
Antrim Campus, Fountain Street
Antrim
BT41 4AL
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
Buyer's address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
one.1) Name and addresses
Armagh Observatory
College Hill
Armagh
BT61 9DG
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
Buyer's address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
one.1) Name and addresses
Armagh Planetarium
College Hill
Armagh
BT61 9DB
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
Buyer's address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
one.1) Name and addresses
Comhairle na Gaelscolaiochta
Westgate House, 4 Queen Street
Belfast
BT1 6ED
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
Buyer's address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
one.1) Name and addresses
Council for Catholic Maintained Schools
160 High Street
Holywood
BT18 9HT
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
Buyer's address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
one.1) Name and addresses
Council for the Curriculum Examinations and Assessment
29 Clarendon Rd, Clarendon Dock
Belfast
BT1 3BG
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
Buyer's address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
one.1) Name and addresses
Department of Education NI
Rathgael House
Bangor
BT19 7PR
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
Buyer's address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
one.1) Name and addresses
FE Belfast Metropolitan College
Titanic Quarter Campus, 7 Queens Road
Belfast
BT3 9DT
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
Buyer's address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
one.1) Name and addresses
FE Northern Regional College
Antrim Campus, Fountain Street
Antrim
BT41 4AL
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
Buyer's address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
one.1) Name and addresses
FE North West Regional College
Strand Road
Londonderry
BT48 7AL
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
Buyer's address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
one.1) Name and addresses
FE South Eastern Regional College
Victoria Avenue
Newtownards
BT23 7EH
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
Buyer's address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
one.1) Name and addresses
FE Southern Regional College
Patrick Street
Newry
BT35 8DN
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
Buyer's address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
one.1) Name and addresses
FE South West College
2 Mountjoy Road
Omagh
BT79 7AH
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
Buyer's address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
one.1) Name and addresses
Libraries NI
Lisburn City Library 23 Linenhall Street
Lisburn
BT28 1FJ
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
Buyer's address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
one.1) Name and addresses
Middletown Centre for Autism
35 Rathtrillick Park
Middletown
BT60 4HZ
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
Buyer's address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
one.1) Name and addresses
NI Council For Integrated Education
25 College Gardens
Belfast
BT9 6BS
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
Buyer's address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
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://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
BSP-22-008 – HR and Business Advisory Framework
Reference number
BSP-22-008
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The scope of this Framework Agreement is to procure Support and Advisory Services across Human Resources, Organisational Development and Learning and Business Management. The main objective of the Framework is to provide a professional resource which can be flexibly deployed across the full remit of services provided by EA’s HR and Corporate Services Directorate. The Framework will be used to provide extra capacity to enable the Directorate to fulfil its normal business functions, respond to customer needs and flexibly deal with peaks in workload. They may also be used to provide specialist skills and experience for larger one-off projects as and when require. There are 11 Lots in this framework and tenderers can submit bids for one or more Lots.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £2,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for maximum number of lots
11
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Transformational, Change and Business Management
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80511000 - Staff training services
- 80521000 - Training programme services
- 80532000 - Management training services
- 80570000 - Personal development training services
- 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services
- 79430000 - Crisis management services
- 79610000 - Placement services of personnel
- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The scope of this Framework Agreement is to procure Support and Advisory Services across Human Resources, Organisational Development and Learning and Business Management. The main objective of the Framework is to provide a professional resource which can be flexibly deployed across the full remit of services provided by EA’s HR and Corporate Services Directorate. The Framework will be used to provide extra capacity to enable the Directorate to fulfil its normal business functions, respond to customer needs and flexibly deal with peaks in workload. They may also be used to provide specialist skills and experience for larger one-off projects as and when require. There are 11 Lots in this framework and tenderers can submit bids for one or more Lots.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £600,000
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 framework will be established for an initial period of 36 months (3 years) with the option to extend by up to 1 further period of 12 months (possible 4 years in total). It should be noted that the extension option may or may not be exercised.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The framework will be established for an initial period of 36 months (3 years) with the option to extend by up to 1 further period of 12 months (possible 4 years in total). It should be noted that the extension option may or may not be exercised.
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
There is no commitment given as to the usage, volume, or value of services required under this Framework Agreement. EA also has the right to move values from and between lots but however the overarching value of the Framework Agreement of £2m will not be exceeded.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Leadership
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80511000 - Staff training services
- 80521000 - Training programme services
- 80532000 - Management training services
- 80570000 - Personal development training services
- 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services
- 79430000 - Crisis management services
- 79610000 - Placement services of personnel
- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The scope of this Framework Agreement is to procure Support and Advisory Services across Human Resources, Organisational Development and Learning and Business Management. The main objective of the Framework is to provide a professional resource which can be flexibly deployed across the full remit of services provided by EA’s HR and Corporate Services Directorate. The Framework will be used to provide extra capacity to enable the Directorate to fulfil its normal business functions, respond to customer needs and flexibly deal with peaks in workload. They may also be used to provide specialist skills and experience for larger one-off projects as and when require. There are 11 Lots in this framework and tenderers can submit bids for one or more Lots.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £450,000
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 framework will be established for an initial period of 36 months (3 years) with the option to extend by up to 1 further period of 12 months (possible 4 years in total). It should be noted that the extension option may or may not be exercised.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The framework will be established for an initial period of 36 months (3 years) with the option to extend by up to 1 further period of 12 months (possible 4 years in total). It should be noted that the extension option may or may not be exercised
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
There is no commitment given as to the usage, volume, or value of services required under this Framework Agreement. EA also has the right to move values from and between lots but however the overarching value of the Framework Agreement of £2m will not be exceeded.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Employee Relations
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80511000 - Staff training services
- 80521000 - Training programme services
- 80532000 - Management training services
- 80570000 - Personal development training services
- 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services
- 79430000 - Crisis management services
- 79610000 - Placement services of personnel
- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The scope of this Framework Agreement is to procure Support and Advisory Services across Human Resources, Organisational Development and Learning and Business Management. The main objective of the Framework is to provide a professional resource which can be flexibly deployed across the full remit of services provided by EA’s HR and Corporate Services Directorate. The Framework will be used to provide extra capacity to enable the Directorate to fulfil its normal business functions, respond to customer needs and flexibly deal with peaks in workload. They may also be used to provide specialist skills and experience for larger one-off projects as and when require. There are 11 Lots in this framework and tenderers can submit bids for one or more Lots.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £200,000
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 framework will be established for an initial period of 36 months (3 years) with the option to extend by up to 1 further period of 12 months (possible 4 years in total). It should be noted that the extension option may or may not be exercised.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The framework will be established for an initial period of 36 months (3 years) with the option to extend by up to 1 further period of 12 months (possible 4 years in total). It should be noted that the extension option may or may not be exercised.
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
There is no commitment given as to the usage, volume, or value of services required under this Framework Agreement. EA also has the right to move values from and between lots but however the overarching value of the Framework Agreement of £2m will not be exceeded.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Recruitment
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80511000 - Staff training services
- 80521000 - Training programme services
- 80532000 - Management training services
- 80570000 - Personal development training services
- 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services
- 79430000 - Crisis management services
- 79610000 - Placement services of personnel
- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The scope of this Framework Agreement is to procure Support and Advisory Services across Human Resources, Organisational Development and Learning and Business Management. The main objective of the Framework is to provide a professional resource which can be flexibly deployed across the full remit of services provided by EA’s HR and Corporate Services Directorate. The Framework will be used to provide extra capacity to enable the Directorate to fulfil its normal business functions, respond to customer needs and flexibly deal with peaks in workload. They may also be used to provide specialist skills and experience for larger one-off projects as and when require. There are 11 Lots in this framework and tenderers can submit bids for one or more Lots.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £200,000
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 framework will be established for an initial period of 36 months (3 years) with the option to extend by up to 1 further period of 12 months (possible 4 years in total). It should be noted that the extension option may or may not be exercised.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The framework will be established for an initial period of 36 months (3 years) with the option to extend by up to 1 further period of 12 months (possible 4 years in total). It should be noted that the extension option may or may not be exercised.
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
There is no commitment given as to the usage, volume, or value of services required under this Framework Agreement. EA also has the right to move values from and between lots but however the overarching value of the Framework Agreement of £2m will not be exceeded.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Business Analysis, Strategic Planning, and Data Analytics
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80511000 - Staff training services
- 80521000 - Training programme services
- 80532000 - Management training services
- 80570000 - Personal development training services
- 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services
- 79430000 - Crisis management services
- 79610000 - Placement services of personnel
- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The scope of this Framework Agreement is to procure Support and Advisory Services across Human Resources, Organisational Development and Learning and Business Management. The main objective of the Framework is to provide a professional resource which can be flexibly deployed across the full remit of services provided by EA’s HR and Corporate Services Directorate. The Framework will be used to provide extra capacity to enable the Directorate to fulfil its normal business functions, respond to customer needs and flexibly deal with peaks in workload. They may also be used to provide specialist skills and experience for larger one-off projects as and when require. There are 11 Lots in this framework and tenderers can submit bids for one or more Lots.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £100,000
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 framework will be established for an initial period of 36 months (3 years) with the option to extend by up to 1 further period of 12 months (possible 4 years in total). It should be noted that the extension option may or may not be exercised.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The framework will be established for an initial period of 36 months (3 years) with the option to extend by up to 1 further period of 12 months (possible 4 years in total). It should be noted that the extension option may or may not be exercised.
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
There is no commitment given as to the usage, volume, or value of services required under this Framework Agreement. EA also has the right to move values from and between lots but however the overarching value of the Framework Agreement of £2m will not be exceeded.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Culture, Vision and Values
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80511000 - Staff training services
- 80521000 - Training programme services
- 80532000 - Management training services
- 80570000 - Personal development training services
- 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services
- 79430000 - Crisis management services
- 79610000 - Placement services of personnel
- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The scope of this Framework Agreement is to procure Support and Advisory Services across Human Resources, Organisational Development and Learning and Business Management. The main objective of the Framework is to provide a professional resource which can be flexibly deployed across the full remit of services provided by EA’s HR and Corporate Services Directorate. The Framework will be used to provide extra capacity to enable the Directorate to fulfil its normal business functions, respond to customer needs and flexibly deal with peaks in workload. They may also be used to provide specialist skills and experience for larger one-off projects as and when require. There are 11 Lots in this framework and tenderers can submit bids for one or more Lots.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £100,000
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 framework will be established for an initial period of 36 months (3 years) with the option to extend by up to 1 further period of 12 months (possible 4 years in total). It should be noted that the extension option may or may not be exercised.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The framework will be established for an initial period of 36 months (3 years) with the option to extend by up to 1 further period of 12 months (possible 4 years in total). It should be noted that the extension option may or may not be exercised.
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
There is no commitment given as to the usage, volume, or value of services required under this Framework Agreement. EA also has the right to move values from and between lots but however the overarching value of the Framework Agreement of £2m will not be exceeded.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Employee Engagement
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80511000 - Staff training services
- 80521000 - Training programme services
- 80532000 - Management training services
- 80570000 - Personal development training services
- 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services
- 79430000 - Crisis management services
- 79610000 - Placement services of personnel
- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The scope of this Framework Agreement is to procure Support and Advisory Services across Human Resources, Organisational Development and Learning and Business Management. The main objective of the Framework is to provide a professional resource which can be flexibly deployed across the full remit of services provided by EA’s HR and Corporate Services Directorate. The Framework will be used to provide extra capacity to enable the Directorate to fulfil its normal business functions, respond to customer needs and flexibly deal with peaks in workload. They may also be used to provide specialist skills and experience for larger one-off projects as and when require. There are 11 Lots in this framework and tenderers can submit bids for one or more Lots.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £100,000
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 framework will be established for an initial period of 36 months (3 years) with the option to extend by up to 1 further period of 12 months (possible 4 years in total). It should be noted that the extension option may or may not be exercised.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The framework will be established for an initial period of 36 months (3 years) with the option to extend by up to 1 further period of 12 months (possible 4 years in total). It should be noted that the extension option may or may not be exercised.
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
There is no commitment given as to the usage, volume, or value of services required under this Framework Agreement. EA also has the right to move values from and between lots but however the overarching value of the Framework Agreement of £2m will not be exceeded.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Coaching and Mentoring
Lot No
8
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80511000 - Staff training services
- 80521000 - Training programme services
- 80532000 - Management training services
- 80570000 - Personal development training services
- 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services
- 79430000 - Crisis management services
- 79610000 - Placement services of personnel
- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The scope of this Framework Agreement is to procure Support and Advisory Services across Human Resources, Organisational Development and Learning and Business Management. The main objective of the Framework is to provide a professional resource which can be flexibly deployed across the full remit of services provided by EA’s HR and Corporate Services Directorate. The Framework will be used to provide extra capacity to enable the Directorate to fulfil its normal business functions, respond to customer needs and flexibly deal with peaks in workload. They may also be used to provide specialist skills and experience for larger one-off projects as and when require. There are 11 Lots in this framework and tenderers can submit bids for one or more Lots.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £75,000
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 framework will be established for an initial period of 36 months (3 years) with the option to extend by up to 1 further period of 12 months (possible 4 years in total). It should be noted that the extension option may or may not be exercised.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The framework will be established for an initial period of 36 months (3 years) with the option to extend by up to 1 further period of 12 months (possible 4 years in total). It should be noted that the extension option may or may not be exercised.
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
There is no commitment given as to the usage, volume, or value of services required under this Framework Agreement. EA also has the right to move values from and between lots but however the overarching value of the Framework Agreement of £2m will not be exceeded.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Equality and Human Rights
Lot No
9
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80511000 - Staff training services
- 80521000 - Training programme services
- 80532000 - Management training services
- 80570000 - Personal development training services
- 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services
- 79430000 - Crisis management services
- 79610000 - Placement services of personnel
- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The scope of this Framework Agreement is to procure Support and Advisory Services across Human Resources, Organisational Development and Learning and Business Management. The main objective of the Framework is to provide a professional resource which can be flexibly deployed across the full remit of services provided by EA’s HR and Corporate Services Directorate. The Framework will be used to provide extra capacity to enable the Directorate to fulfil its normal business functions, respond to customer needs and flexibly deal with peaks in workload. They may also be used to provide specialist skills and experience for larger one-off projects as and when require. There are 11 Lots in this framework and tenderers can submit bids for one or more Lots.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £75,000
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 framework will be established for an initial period of 36 months (3 years) with the option to extend by up to 1
further period of 12 months (possible 4 years in total). It should be noted that the extension option may or may not be exercised.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The framework will be established for an initial period of 36 months (3 years) with the option to extend by up to 1 further period of 12 months (possible 4 years in total). It should be noted that the extension option may or may not be exercised.
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
There is no commitment given as to the usage, volume, or value of services required under this Framework Agreement. EA also has the right to move values from and between lots but however the overarching value of the Framework Agreement of £2m will not be exceeded.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Complaints Handling and Management
Lot No
10
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80511000 - Staff training services
- 80521000 - Training programme services
- 80532000 - Management training services
- 80570000 - Personal development training services
- 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services
- 79430000 - Crisis management services
- 79610000 - Placement services of personnel
- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The scope of this Framework Agreement is to procure Support and Advisory Services across Human Resources, Organisational Development and Learning and Business Management. The main objective of the Framework is to provide a professional resource which can be flexibly deployed across the full remit of services provided by EA’s HR and Corporate Services Directorate. The Framework will be used to provide extra capacity to enable the Directorate to fulfil its normal business functions, respond to customer needs and flexibly deal with peaks in workload. They may also be used to provide specialist skills and experience for larger one-off projects as and when require. There are 11 Lots in this framework and tenderers can submit bids for one or more Lots.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £50,000
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 framework will be established for an initial period of 36 months (3 years) with the option to extend by up to 1 further period of 12 months (possible 4 years in total). It should be noted that the extension option may or may not be exercised.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The framework will be established for an initial period of 36 months (3 years) with the option to extend by up to 1 further period of 12 months (possible 4 years in total). It should be noted that the extension option may or may not be exercised.
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
There is no commitment given as to the usage, volume, or value of services required under this Framework Agreement. EA also has the right to move values from and between lots but however the overarching value of the Framework Agreement of £2m will not be exceeded.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Performance and Reward
Lot No
11
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80511000 - Staff training services
- 80521000 - Training programme services
- 80532000 - Management training services
- 80570000 - Personal development training services
- 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services
- 79430000 - Crisis management services
- 79610000 - Placement services of personnel
- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The scope of this Framework Agreement is to procure Support and Advisory Services across Human Resources, Organisational Development and Learning and Business Management. The main objective of the Framework is to provide a professional resource which can be flexibly deployed across the full remit of services provided by EA’s HR and Corporate Services Directorate. The Framework will be used to provide extra capacity to enable the Directorate to fulfil its normal business functions, respond to customer needs and flexibly deal with peaks in workload. They may also be used to provide specialist skills and experience for larger one-off projects as and when require. There are 11 Lots in this framework and tenderers can submit bids for one or more Lots.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £50,000
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 framework will be established for an initial period of 36 months (3 years) with the option to extend by up to 1 further period of 12 months (possible 4 years in total). It should be noted that the extension option may or may not be exercised.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The framework will be established for an initial period of 36 months (3 years) with the option to extend by up to 1 further period of 12 months (possible 4 years in total). It should be noted that the extension option may or may not be exercised.
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
There is no commitment given as to the usage, volume, or value of services required under this Framework Agreement. EA also has the right to move values from and between lots but however the overarching value of the Framework Agreement of £2m will not be exceeded.
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
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.1.3) 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: 55
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
17 January 2023
Local time
3:00pm
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
Tender must be valid until: 17 April 2023
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
17 January 2023
Local time
3:30pm
Information about authorised persons and opening procedure
Only EA staff with access to the CfT on eTendersNI
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.3) Additional information
There is no commitment given as to the usage, volume, or value of services required under this Framework Agreement. EA also has the right to move values from and between lots but however the overarching value of the Framework Agreement of £2m will not be exceeded. This framework is let by the Northern Ireland Education Authority (“EA”) and is open to the EA, including NI educational bodies as follows and at some point during the life of the Framework these bodies may wish to utilise the agreement and should have access, at any point, with the permission of EA. This agreement is not intended to replace any current agreements that participating or non-participating institutions may already have in place. Should any of these bodies opt to use the framework, they must be able to avail of the services on the same terms as EA. The Contractor will be required to agree the detailed arrangements with any such participants and set up and maintain separate accounts for each. https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus. Primary and Post Primary schools under the control of the EA, Catholic Maintained Schools, Independent Schools in NI, Irish Medium Schools in NI, both Controlled and, Voluntary Grammar Schools, Nursery School for NI (both controlled and Catholic Maintained), school meals kitchens on-site at all of these schools, and Controlled Youth Centres. https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fe-colleges. Further Education Colleges in NI. https://www.nicie.org/parents/school-finder/. Grant Controlled Integrated Education Schools in NI. https://www.isc.co.uk/schools/northern-ireland/. Independent School in NI. Libraries NI: https://www.librariesni.org.uk/Libraries/. EA Teachers’ and Educational Centres. Council for the Curriculum, Examination and Assessment NI (CCEA) . Armagh Observatory and Planetarium. Middletown Centre for Autism. Controlled Schools Support Council (CSSC). Northern Ireland Council for Integrated Education (NICIE).
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
The UK does not currently have any such bodies with responsibilities for appeal/mediation procedures
Belfast
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
The UK does not currently have any such bodies with responsibilities for appeal/mediation procedures.