Award

Food Hygiene Level 2

  • Oxford Brookes University

F15: Voluntary ex ante transparency notice

Notice identifier: 2024/S 000-036730

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-04b62a

Published 13 November 2024, 1:52pm



Section one: Contracting authority/entity

one.1) Name and addresses

Oxford Brookes University

Gipsy Lane, Headington,

Oxford

OX3 0BP

Contact

Vicky Badger

Email

vbadger@brookes.ac.uk

Telephone

+441 865647556

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UKJ1 - Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire

National registration number

N/A

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.brookes.ac.uk

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

Food Hygiene Level 2

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 80550000 - Safety training services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

The University currently contracts with Skills for Health, a not for profit company, to deliver all of our mandatory e-learning courses for Health Care Students going out onto placements and tracks the students progress and in turn support the learners and report on compliance. Oxford Brookes University has introduced a new training course, which necessitates extending the existing services for food hygiene certification provided by Skills for Health.

This extension will cover the new course and its associated services, in accordance with the original contract terms. This decision follows the requirements for transparency and is made in the best interests of continuity and efficiency in the delivery of services to students.

The University will go out to market once this contract has concluded.

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)

Value excluding VAT: £5,000

two.2) Description

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80561000 - Health training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKJ14 - Oxfordshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Oxford Brookes University have a requirement to train students that are enrolling on a new dietry course in Food Hygiene Level 2. We already have a supplier in place that can deliver this course which will give continuity and ease of use for our students.

The University currently contracts with Skills for Health, a not for profit company, to deliver all of our mandatory e-learning courses for Health Care Students going out onto placements and tracks the students progress and in turn support the learners and report on compliance. Oxford Brookes University has introduced a new training course, which necessitates extending the existing services for food hygiene level 2 certification provided by Skills for Health.

Due to the academic year already being well into Semester 1, and in order to ensure uninterrupted access, administrative continuity, and a smooth process for students, OBU has determined that it is most efficient to extend the services to include this additional scope under the current contract with Skills for Health for the remainder of its term.

This extension will cover the new course and its associated services, in accordance with the original contract terms.A change of supplier would oblige the University to face disproportionate difficulties in continuing to operate the current e-learning courses. Therefore, this decision follows the requirements for transparency and is made in the best interests of continuity and efficiency in the delivery of services to students. The University will go out to market once this contract has concluded.

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

Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below

  • The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations

Explanation:

Oxford Brookes University have a requirement to train students that are enrolling on a new dietry course in Food Hygiene. We already have a supplier in place that can deliver this course which will give continuity and ease of use for our students.

The University currently contracts with Skills for Health, a not for profit company, to deliver all of our mandatory e-learning courses for Health Care Students going out onto placements and tracks the students progress and in turn support the learners and report on compliance. Oxford Brookes University has introduced a new training course, which necessitates extending the existing services for food hygiene certification provided by Skills for Health.

Due to the academic year already being well into Semester 1, and in order to ensure uninterrupted access, administrative continuity, and a smooth process for students, OBU has determined that it is most efficient to extend the services to include this additional scope under the current contract with Skills for Health for the remainder of its term.

This extension will cover the new course and its associated services, in accordance with the original contract terms. This decision follows the requirements for transparency and is made in the best interests of continuity and efficiency in the delivery of services to students.

The University will go out to market once this contract has concluded.

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes


Section five. Award of contract/concession

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract/concession

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

11 November 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire

Skills for Health

LEOMINSTER

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKG1 - Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £5,000


Section six. Complementary information

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

Oxford Brookes University

Oxford

Country

United Kingdom