Tender

For the provision of a Framework of Partners to deliver training and education services within The Project Academy

  • University of Cumbria

F02: Contract notice

Notice identifier: 2024/S 000-039415

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-04c2f9

Published 6 December 2024, 12:15pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

University of Cumbria

Fusehill Street

Carlisle

CA1 2HH

Contact

Claire Reid

Email

claire.reid@cumbria.ac.uk

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKD1 - Cumbria

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://www.cumbria.ac.uk

one.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at

http://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofcumbria

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

http://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofcumbria

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

http://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofcumbria

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

For the provision of a Framework of Partners to deliver training and education services within The Project Academy

Reference number

25-08

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 Cumbria (UoC) has led the provision of the Project Academy training and educational services since its inception in 2016, working with a range of training providers to develop and deliver a portfolio now exceeding 50 courses. These include Higher Education from level 4 (Certificate of HE) to level 8 (doctorate), commercial off the shelf courses (including but not limited to courses leading to exam-based qualifications) and bespoke courses developed to address specific needs identified by Sellafield Ltd. The University wishes to strengthen and extend its group of delivery partners to ensure its continued ability to deliver the next phase of the Project Academy which the University is hoping to be successful in winning.

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £400,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

APM Qualifications

Lot No

A1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80000000 - Education and training services
  • 80300000 - Higher education services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKD1 - Cumbria

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

APM Project Fundamentals QualificationAPM Project Management Qualification

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

72

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

A 3 year extension is maybe available.

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

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Agile PM

Lot No

A2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80000000 - Education and training services
  • 80300000 - Higher education services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKD1 - Cumbria

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Agile PM . Foundation, Practitioner

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

72

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

A 3 year extension may be available

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

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

APM Project Risk Management Level 1 and Level 2

Lot No

A3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80000000 - Education and training services
  • 80300000 - Higher education services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKD1 - Cumbria

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

APM Project Risk Management Level 1 and Level 2

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

72

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

3 year extension may be available

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

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Axelo Programme and Portfolio Management Qualification

Lot No

A4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80000000 - Education and training services
  • 80300000 - Higher education services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKD1 - Cumbria

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Management of Porfolios Foundation Practitioner . Project Office Certifications and Managing successful programmes

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

72

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

3 year extension may be available

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

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Managing Benefits Foundation, Practitioner

Lot No

A5

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80000000 - Education and training services
  • 80300000 - Higher education services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKD1 - Cumbria

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Managing benefits foundation practitioner

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

72

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

3 year extension may be available

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

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Primavera P6 Courses

Lot No

A6

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80000000 - Education and training services
  • 80300000 - Higher education services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKD1 - Cumbria

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Primavera P6 Professional Fundamentals ,Advanced. Managing risk in Primavera Risk Analysis

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

72

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

3 year extension may be available

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

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

CDM Courses

Lot No

A7

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80000000 - Education and training services
  • 80300000 - Higher education services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKD1 - Cumbria

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

CDM Awareness, CDM for Principal Designers, CDM for Principal Contractors, CDM for clients

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

72

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

3 year extension may be available

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

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Temporary Work Courses

Lot No

A8

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80000000 - Education and training services
  • 80300000 - Higher education services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKD1 - Cumbria

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Site safety plus, temporary works co-ordinator and temporary works supervisor

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

72

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

3 year extension may be available

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

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

SMSTS Course

Lot No

A9

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80000000 - Education and training services
  • 80300000 - Higher education services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKD1 - Cumbria

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Site Management Safety Training Scheme

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

72

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

3 year extension may be available

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

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Change Management

Lot No

A10

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80000000 - Education and training services
  • 80300000 - Higher education services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKD1 - Cumbria

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Change management foundation, practitioner

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

72

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

3 year extension may be available

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.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement

Framework agreement with several operators

In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 4 years:

Length of agreement stipulated by the main contractor.

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

10 January 2025

Local time

12:00pm

four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English

four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date

10 January 2025

Local time

12:00pm

Place

Electronic opening ceremony


Section six. Complementary information

six.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

six.2) Information about electronic workflows

Electronic ordering will be used

Electronic invoicing will be accepted

Electronic payment will be used

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

University Of Cumbria

Carlisle

Country

United Kingdom