Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
The University of Edinburgh
University of Edinburgh, Charles Stewart House, 9-16 Chambers St
Edinburgh
EH1 1HT
Contact
Elliot Freeman
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00107
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
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
EC1030 - Leadership Development Programmes
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The University of Edinburgh is looking for expressions of interest from suitably experienced organisations interested in providing services for leadership and management development. We are looking for provider(s) who can support in designing, delivering and evaluating elements of our leadership development offers for university staff over the next 2 years, in line with our university values and behaviours, and working towards the goals of our People Strategy and Strategy 2030.
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: £600,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Aspiring Manager Programme
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80511000 - Staff training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The University of Edinburgh offers an Aspiring Manager Programme, which provides a framework to develop core management skills and behaviours to set aspiring managers up for success in future management roles. The programme is suited to both professional services and academic staff who are not people managers and demonstrate the potential and motivation to develop into a management role.
This programme is conducted twice per annum over a period of four months per cohort. Each cohort has up to 128 participants and the programme comprises of various elements, all of which are conducted virtually.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The contract dates for this tender are 1st November 2024 to 31st October 2026. As detailed in the ITT, the University has the option to extend this contract by three periods of 12 months each, potentially taking the contract through to 31st October 2029.
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
Edinburgh Manager Programme
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80511000 - Staff training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The University of Edinburgh offers an Edinburgh Manager Programme, which provides a framework to develop the skills and behaviours required of managers. It also encourages and enables participants to network with managers across the University. The programme is suited to both professional services and academic staff who are people managers and are looking to develop and enhance their management skills.
This programme is conducted twice per annum over a period of six months per cohort and each cohort has up to 60 participants. The programme comprises of various elements that are mostly conducted virtually, with the exception of some sessions that are held in person with the aim of maximising networking and collaboration opportunities.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The contract dates for this tender are 1st November 2024 to 31st October 2026. As detailed in the ITT, the University has the option to extend this contract by three periods of 12 months each, potentially taking the contract through to 31st October 2029.
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
Edinburgh Leader Programme
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80511000 - Staff training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The University of Edinburgh offers an Edinburgh Leader Programme, which provides a framework to develop the skills and behaviours required of a strategic leader. It also gives an opportunity for leaders to grow their network with other University of Edinburgh leaders. The programme is suited to both professional services and academic staff who are mid manager to early senior leaders, including those in leadership roles who do not have direct line management responsibility but are required to influence across the University.
This programme is conducted twice per annum over a period of six months per cohort and each cohort has up to 60 participants. The programme comprises of various elements that are mostly conducted virtually, with the exception of some sessions that are held in person with the aim of maximising networking and collaboration opportunities.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The contract dates for this tender are 1st November 2024 to 31st October 2026. As detailed in the ITT, the University has the option to extend this contract by three periods of 12 months each, potentially taking the contract through to 31st October 2029.
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.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2024/S 000-022097
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
Title
Aspiring Manager Programme
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 November 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 6
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Tree of Knowledge
Unit 4 Halbeath Business Park, Kingseat Road
Dunfermline
KY11 8RY
Telephone
+44 7841013904
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £110,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
Title
Edinburgh Manager Programme
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 November 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 9
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 11
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GatenbySanderson
14 King Street
Leeds
LS1 2HL
Telephone
+44 1132056071
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £228,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
3
Title
Edinburgh Leader Programme
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 November 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 16
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 13
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 16
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 16
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Advance HE
Advance HE, York Science Park, Innovation Way, Heslington
York
YO105BR
Telephone
+44 7720968845
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE21 - York
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £220,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
(SC Ref:781823)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Edinburgh Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Sheriff Court House, 27 Chambers Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1LB
Telephone
+44 1312252525
Country
United Kingdom