Barnsley College Provider Framework (ESF)
Contract notice
Services
Section I: Contracting authority
I.1)Name, addresses and contact point(s)
Barnsley College
Church Street
For the attention of: Tricia Smith
S70 2YW Barnsley
UNITED KINGDOM
Telephone: +44 1226216795
E-mail:
Internet address(es):
General address of the contracting authority: www.barnsley.ac.uk
Address of the buyer profile: www.barnsley.ac.uk
Further information can be obtained from: The above mentioned contact point(s)
Specifications and additional documents (including documents for competitive dialogue and a dynamic purchasing system) can be obtained from: The above mentioned contact point(s)
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to: The above mentioned contact point(s)
I.2)Type of the contracting authority
Other: Further Education College
I.3)Main activity
Education
I.4)Contract award on behalf of other contracting authorities
The contracting authority is purchasing on behalf of other contracting authorities: no
Section II: Object of the contract
II.1)Description
II.1.1)Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority:
Barnsley College Provider Framework (ESF)
II.1.2)Type of contract and location of works, place of delivery or of performance
Services
Service category No 24: Education and vocational education services
Main site or location of works, place of delivery or of performance: The provider framework will be to support the delivery ofthe following ESF and Skills Funding Agency co-financed projects
Skills Support for the Unemployed for West Yorkshire (exc Bradford), Humber and North and North East Lincolnshire
Skills Support for Redundancy for Yorkshire and Humber, North and North East Lincolnshire
NUTS code
Service category No 24: Education and vocational education services
Main site or location of works, place of delivery or of performance: The provider framework will be to support the delivery ofthe following ESF and Skills Funding Agency co-financed projects
Skills Support for the Unemployed for West Yorkshire (exc Bradford), Humber and North and North East Lincolnshire
Skills Support for Redundancy for Yorkshire and Humber, North and North East Lincolnshire
NUTS code
II.1.3)Information about a public contract, a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system (DPS)
The notice involves the establishment of a framework agreement
II.1.4)Information on framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
Duration of the framework agreement
Duration in years: 2Estimated total value of purchases for the entire duration of the framework agreement
Estimated value excluding VAT: 4 000 000 GBPII.1.5)Short description of the contract or purchase(s)
Barnsley College Education and Training Framework (ESF)
Barnsley College is a Grade 1 Outstanding College as rated by OFSTED in 2010. It is described as 'inspirational' and 'transformational', and the College is noted as 'extremely effective at raising aspirations'
of learners and supporting them to succeed'.
To build on this success and grow our provision, the College is seeking to develop a framework of experienced and established providers to support them to deliver the following European Social Fund (ESF) programmes:
Skills Support for the Unemployed for West Yorkshire (excluding Bradford), the Humber and North
and North East Lincolnshire
Skills Support for Redundancy for Yorkshire and the Humber, North and North East Lincolnshire
The framework will be for the period 1.8.2013 to 31.7.2015, with a maximum overall contract value of GBP 4 000 000.
Barnsley College is a Grade 1 Outstanding College as rated by OFSTED in 2010. It is described as 'inspirational' and 'transformational', and the College is noted as 'extremely effective at raising aspirations'
of learners and supporting them to succeed'.
To build on this success and grow our provision, the College is seeking to develop a framework of experienced and established providers to support them to deliver the following European Social Fund (ESF) programmes:
Skills Support for the Unemployed for West Yorkshire (excluding Bradford), the Humber and North
and North East Lincolnshire
Skills Support for Redundancy for Yorkshire and the Humber, North and North East Lincolnshire
The framework will be for the period 1.8.2013 to 31.7.2015, with a maximum overall contract value of GBP 4 000 000.
II.1.6)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
80000000, 80530000, 80500000, 80510000, 80400000
II.1.7)Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The contract is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA): no
II.1.8)Lots
This contract is divided into lots: yes
Tenders may be submitted for one or more lots
Tenders may be submitted for one or more lots
II.1.9)Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: yes
II.2)Quantity or scope of the contract
II.2.1)Total quantity or scope:
LOT 1 Skills Support for the Unemployed for West Yorkshire (exc Bradford), Humber and North and North East Lincolnshire
LOT 2 Skills Support for Redundancy for Yorkshire and Humber, North and North East Lincolnshire
Estimated value excluding VAT: 4 000 000 GBP
LOT 2 Skills Support for Redundancy for Yorkshire and Humber, North and North East Lincolnshire
Estimated value excluding VAT: 4 000 000 GBP
II.2.2)Information about options
Options: yes
Description of these options: Success at this stage will result in Contractors been placed on our Approved Framework, this does not constitute a contract for delivery.
Delivery contracts will be issued, to providers, where there is an evidence of demand and the provision identified by providers in their tender clearly demonstrates that they can meet that demand. Where there are a number of providers who could meet the identified demand, a mini tender will be issued to those providers.
Throughout the framework contract period, the college may issue specific mini tenders, to meet the changing demands of the client group and the changes to the economic climate.
Description of these options: Success at this stage will result in Contractors been placed on our Approved Framework, this does not constitute a contract for delivery.
Delivery contracts will be issued, to providers, where there is an evidence of demand and the provision identified by providers in their tender clearly demonstrates that they can meet that demand. Where there are a number of providers who could meet the identified demand, a mini tender will be issued to those providers.
Throughout the framework contract period, the college may issue specific mini tenders, to meet the changing demands of the client group and the changes to the economic climate.
II.2.3)Information about renewals
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
II.3)Duration of the contract or time limit for completion
Starting 2.9.2013. Completion 31.7.2015
Information about lots
Lot No: 1 Lot title: Skills Support for the Unemployed for West Yorkshire (exc Bradford), Humber and North and North East Lincolnshire1)Short description
The Skills Support for the Unemployed programme aims to provide skill support to unemployed individuals, on benefits, who are looking for work but face a skills barrier to entering the labour market. Adults aged 19 and over are provided with the appropriate level of skills and employability support that they need to improve their chances of gaining employment.
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
80000000, 80530000, 80400000
3)Quantity or scope
1400 individuals supported
80% of individuals gaining an accredited qualification
50% individuals progressing into sustainable employment
80% of individuals gaining an accredited qualification
50% individuals progressing into sustainable employment
4)Indication about different date for duration of contract or starting/completion
5)Additional information about lots
Lot No: 2 Lot title: Skills Support for Redundancy for Yorkshire and Humber, North and North East Lincolnshire
1)Short description
The Skills Support for Redundancy Programme aims to provide high quality education and training support to enable eligible adults aged 19 and over to be ready to continue in, enter or re-enter sustainable employment including Apprenticeships and self-employment and contribute positively to the local labour market. The development of strong relationships between providers and Job Centre Plus, Next Step, Apprenticeship Providers and Employers is crucial
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
80000000, 80530000, 80500000
3)Quantity or scope
2100 individuals supported
80% of individuals gaining an accredited qualification
50% individuals progressing into sustainable employment
80% of individuals gaining an accredited qualification
50% individuals progressing into sustainable employment
4)Indication about different date for duration of contract or starting/completion
5)Additional information about lots
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1)Conditions relating to the contract
III.1.1)Deposits and guarantees required:
III.1.2)Main financing conditions and payment arrangements and/or reference to the relevant provisions governing them:
Success at this stage will result in Contractors been placed on our Approved Framework, this does not constitute a contract for delivery.
Delivery contracts will be issued, to providers, where there is an evidence of demand and the provision identified by providers in their tender clearly demonstrates that they can meet that demand. Where there are a number of providers who could meet the identified demand, a mini tender will be issued to those providers. Contract awards will all be subject to the funding schedule contained within the tender documents. The value of each providers contract will be determined based upon delivery requirements
Throughout the framework contract period, the college may issue specific mini tenders, to meet the changing demands of the client group and the changes to the economic climate.
All delivery must take place in England- as part of Skills Funding Agency funding guidelines all learners must reside in England. All learners will need to be eligible in accordance with SFA and ESF funding rules.
The delivery is funded by the European Social Fund (ESF) and co-financed by the Skills Funding Agency, therefore sub-contracting of any provision through this contract is strictly not permitted as this will result in a breach of European Union funding regulations.
Delivery contracts will be issued, to providers, where there is an evidence of demand and the provision identified by providers in their tender clearly demonstrates that they can meet that demand. Where there are a number of providers who could meet the identified demand, a mini tender will be issued to those providers. Contract awards will all be subject to the funding schedule contained within the tender documents. The value of each providers contract will be determined based upon delivery requirements
Throughout the framework contract period, the college may issue specific mini tenders, to meet the changing demands of the client group and the changes to the economic climate.
All delivery must take place in England- as part of Skills Funding Agency funding guidelines all learners must reside in England. All learners will need to be eligible in accordance with SFA and ESF funding rules.
The delivery is funded by the European Social Fund (ESF) and co-financed by the Skills Funding Agency, therefore sub-contracting of any provision through this contract is strictly not permitted as this will result in a breach of European Union funding regulations.
III.1.3)Legal form to be taken by the group of economic operators to whom the contract is to be awarded:
III.1.4)Other particular conditions
The performance of the contract is subject to particular conditions: yes
Description of particular conditions: Skills Support for the Unemployed for West Yorkshire (exc Bradford), Humber and North and North East Lincolnshire
1400 individuals supported
80% of individuals gaining an accredited qualification
50% individuals progressing into sustainable employment
Skills Support for Redundancy for Yorkshire and Humber, North and North East Lincolnshire
2100 individuals supported
80% of individuals gaining an accredited qualification
50% individuals progressing into sustainable employment
Description of particular conditions: Skills Support for the Unemployed for West Yorkshire (exc Bradford), Humber and North and North East Lincolnshire
1400 individuals supported
80% of individuals gaining an accredited qualification
50% individuals progressing into sustainable employment
Skills Support for Redundancy for Yorkshire and Humber, North and North East Lincolnshire
2100 individuals supported
80% of individuals gaining an accredited qualification
50% individuals progressing into sustainable employment
III.2)Conditions for participation
III.2.1)Personal situation of economic operators, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
Information and formalities necessary for evaluating if the requirements are met: The organisation must
be registered on the Skills Funding Agency"s Register of Training Providers
not have received an inadequate OFSTED judgement for Management and Leadership
be registered on the Skills Funding Agency"s Register of Training Providers
not have received an inadequate OFSTED judgement for Management and Leadership
III.2.2)Economic and financial ability
Information and formalities necessary for evaluating if the requirements are met: The organisation must;
provide 3 years audited accounts for financial assessment
must not receive an above average risk warning from a credit agency
not have a resolution is passed to wind up or liquidate the company or administrators have been appointed
must not have its statutory accounts are overdue
provide 3 years audited accounts for financial assessment
must not receive an above average risk warning from a credit agency
not have a resolution is passed to wind up or liquidate the company or administrators have been appointed
must not have its statutory accounts are overdue
III.2.3)Technical capacity
Information and formalities necessary for evaluating if the requirements are met:
Provision 3 suitable references
Provision 3 suitable references
III.2.4)Information about reserved contracts
III.3)Conditions specific to services contracts
III.3.1)Information about a particular profession
Execution of the service is reserved to a particular profession: no
III.3.2)Staff responsible for the execution of the service
Legal persons should indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff responsible for the execution of the service: yes
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1)Type of procedure
IV.1.1)Type of procedure
Restricted
IV.1.2)Limitations on the number of operators who will be invited to tender or to participate
IV.1.3)Reduction of the number of operators during the negotiation or dialogue
IV.2)Award criteria
IV.2.1)Award criteria
The most economically advantageous tender in terms of the criteria stated in the specifications, in the invitation to tender or to negotiate or in the descriptive document
IV.2.2)Information about electronic auction
An electronic auction will be used: no
IV.3)Administrative information
IV.3.1)File reference number attributed by the contracting authority:
IV.3.2)Previous publication(s) concerning the same contract
no
IV.3.3)Conditions for obtaining specifications and additional documents or descriptive document
Time limit for receipt of requests for documents or for accessing documents: 31.7.2013
Payable documents: no
Payable documents: no
IV.3.4)Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
8.8.2013
IV.3.5)Date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates
IV.3.6)Language(s) in which tenders or requests to participate may be drawn up
English.
IV.3.7)Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
IV.3.8)Conditions for opening of tenders
Date: 8.8.2013
Additional information about authorised persons and opening procedure: A member of the Senior Management Team and a member of the College Board of Governors
Place:
Tenders will be opened at Barnsley College in accordance with Financial Regulations . The date and time is subject to change
Persons authorised to be present at the opening of tenders: yesAdditional information about authorised persons and opening procedure: A member of the Senior Management Team and a member of the College Board of Governors
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1)Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: no
VI.2)Information about European Union funds
The contract is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
VI.3)Additional information
VI.4)Procedures for appeal
VI.4.1)Body responsible for appeal procedures
Barnsley College
P O Box 266, Church Street
S70 2YW Barnsley
UNITED KINGDOM
E-mail:
Telephone: +44 1226216216
VI.4.2)Lodging of appeals
Precise information on deadline(s) for lodging appeals: 26th August 2013
VI.4.3)Service from which information about the lodging of appeals may be obtained
VI.5)Date of dispatch of this notice:
28.6.2013