Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Pembrokeshire County Council
County Hall,
Haverfordwest
SA61 1TP
UK
Telephone: +44 1437775906
E-mail: sian.kerrison@pembrokeshire.gov.uk
Fax: +44 1437776510
NUTS: UKL1
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: http://www.sell2wales.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0255
I.1) Name and addresses
Carmarthenshire County Council
Carmarthen
UK
E-mail: msmorden@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
NUTS: UKL14
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.carmarthenshire.gov.wale
I.1) Name and addresses
Ceredigion County Council
Aberaeron
UK
E-mail: michael.pritchard@ceredigion.gov.uk
NUTS: UKL14
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.ceredigion.gov.uk
I.1) Name and addresses
City & County of Swansea Council
Swansea
UK
E-mail: Paul.Relf@swansea.gov.uk
NUTS: UKL18
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.swansea.gov.uk
I.1) Name and addresses
Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council
Port Talbot
UK
E-mail: e.dennis2@npt.gov.uk
NUTS: UKL17
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.npt.gov.uk
I.1) Name and addresses
Coleg Ceredigion
Aberystwyth
UK
E-mail: hensonk@ceredigion.ac.uk
NUTS: UKL14
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.ceredigion.ac.uk
I.1) Name and addresses
Pembrokeshire College
Haverfordwest
UK
E-mail: g.bond@pembrokeshire.ac.uk
NUTS: UKL14
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.pembrokeshire.ac.uk
I.1) Name and addresses
Coleg Sir Gar
Llanelli
UK
E-mail: Carolyn.Williams@colegsirgar.ac.uk
NUTS: UKL14
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.colegsirgar.ac.uk
I.1) Name and addresses
Gower College Swansea
Swansea
UK
E-mail: s.jenkins@gowercollegeswansea.ac.uk
NUTS: UKL18
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.gcs.ac.uk
I.1) Name and addresses
Neath Port Talbot Group of Colleges
Neath
UK
E-mail: clive.ball@nptcgroup.ac.uk
NUTS: UKL17
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.nptcgroup.ac.uk
I.1) Name and addresses
Careers Wales
Carmarthen
UK
E-mail: mandy.ifans@gyrfacymru.com
NUTS: UKL
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.careerswales.com
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
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://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
Education
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Cynnydd Project – ESF to support young people at risk of becoming NEET
Reference number: PROC/1516/031
II.1.2) Main CPV code
80000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
We are looking for providers with a proven track record of working with young people aged 11-24 who can offer a range of outcomes and accreditations that will assist the learners in their future personal and social development, reduce their vulnerability and who can demonstrate progression and improvement in their attendance at school or college, behaviour and attainment. They must be able to offer a wide range of interventions aimed at reducing already identified young person’s risk of becoming NEET.
The project will operate across the six local authority areas of Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Swansea, Neath Port Talbot and Powys. The operation will function through a series of activities, both innovative and established
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
1 400 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Literacy & Numeracy (including Financial Literacy)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL14
UKL17
UKL18
UKL24
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
1.a. Ages 11-16
Lead workers to support participants who have not reached satisfactory attainment levels. School-based support must be referenced to the Literacy and Numeracy Framework.
http://learning.gov.wales/resources/browse-all/nlnf/?lang=en
1.b. Ages 16-24
Lead workers to support participants who have not reached satisfactory attainment levels.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
155 555.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 32
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
Identification of the project:
Cynnydd Project – ESF to support young people at risk of becoming NEET
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Volunteering Support & Activities
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL14
UKL17
UKL18
UKL24
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Offering volunteering opportunities to participants. Offering enhanced volunteering support to ensure that volunteering opportunities provide a high quality, positive outcome to the Operation’s aims. Suppliers who wish to tender for this lot may wish to draw on the specialist knowledge within the relevant County Voluntary Council.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
155 555.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 32
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
Identification of the project:
Cynnydd Project – ESF to support young people at risk of becoming NEET
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Employability Support & work readiness activities - Age 16- 24 Only
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL14
UKL17
UKL18
UKL24
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Employability skills programme to better prepare participants for work, including job search skills; research into potential employment pathways, CV preparation and job application completion; development of interview skills; mock interviews.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
155 555.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 32
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
Identification of the project:
Cynnydd Project – ESF to support young people at risk of becoming NEET
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Work Experience support and co-ordination - Age 16- 24 Only
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL14
UKL17
UKL18
UKL24
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Creation and management of a work experience database. Health and Safety, and Safeguarding vetting and monitoring of placements. Promotion of appropriate work experience placements to participants, including extended work placements. Liaising with partner employers. Offering wraparound support to participants to ensure a successful placement outcome.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
155 555.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 32
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
Identification of the project:
Cynnydd Project – ESF to support young people at risk of becoming NEET
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Work Focussed Experiences - Age 16- 24 Only
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL14
UKL17
UKL18
UKL24
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
A range of vocational experiences linked to priority Welsh Government and local vocational sectors. Sectoral specific Advice and Guidance events including STEM and emerging sectors, and to challenge gender bias in certain sectors. Linking work focussed experiences to local progression pathways.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
155 555.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 32
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
Identification of the project:
Cynnydd Project – ESF to support young people at risk of becoming NEET
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Employer Engagement activities - Age 16- 24 Only
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL14
UKL17
UKL18
UKL24
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
To facilitate direct employer links with participants. Employer mentoring support to participants. Employer visits, both into schools/FE Colleges or into the workplace, entrepreneurial role models.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
155 555.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 32
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
Identification of the project:
Cynnydd Project – ESF to support young people at risk of becoming NEET
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
Complementary/ Alternative Curricula- in Formal & Informal settings
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL14
UKL17
UKL18
UKL24
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
7a. Ages 11-16 (Schools)
Short and longer-term interventions offering additionality to statutory provision. Full, partial or unit qualifications (which must be on the DAQW website). https://www.daqw.org.uk/
N.B. Full accreditation on one or two year vocational courses will be eligible for 14-16 year old young people. For post 16 learners in sixth forms or FE provision, only unit accreditation will be eligible.
7b Ages 16-24 (Colleges)
Short and longer-term interventions offering additionality to statutory provision. Full, partial or unit qualifications (which must be on the DAQW website). https://www.daqw.org.uk/
N.B. Full accreditation on one or two year vocational courses will be eligible for 14-16 year old young people. For post 16 learners in sixth forms or FE provision, only unit accreditation will be eligible.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
155 555.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 32
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
Identification of the project:
Cynnydd Project – ESF to support young people at risk of becoming NEET
Lot No: 8
II.2.1) Title
Complementary Curricula-Informal and Non-formal settings
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL14
UKL17
UKL18
UKL24
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
8a Arts provision
Including music, performing arts, visual arts, pottery, live art, film etc.
8b Sport provision
Complementary sports activities
8c Outdoor Pursuits
For example Duke of Edinburgh, Coasteering, Mountaineering, Bushcraft.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
155 555.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 32
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
Identification of the project:
Cynnydd Project – ESF to support young people at risk of becoming NEET
Lot No: 9
II.2.1) Title
Counselling and targeted intervention as detailed below:-
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL14
UKL17
UKL18
UKL24
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
9a. Emotional, Social & Behavioural Difficulty Support
Supporting participants to overcome individual challenges associated with their emotional, social and behavioural issues.
9b. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
Supporting participants to manage and challenge the way they think and behave by developing appropriate coping strategies.
9c. Attachment Therapy
Supporting participants in developing coping strategies to overcome attachment specific challenges. Developing the participants ability to better engage with adults, parents/carers and their peer group.
9d. Substance Misuse Support
Supporting young people overcome any substance dependencies or substance misuse.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
155 555.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 32
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
Identification of the project:
Cynnydd Project – ESF to support young people at risk of becoming NEET
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
As detailed in tender documentation
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement with several operators.
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 100
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
16/03/2016
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
16/03/2016
Local time: 12:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.3) Additional information
Suppliers Instructions How to Express Interest in this Tender
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- Click on the ITT code, you can now access any attachments by clicking the “Settings and Buyer Attachments” in the “Actions” box
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VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Pembrokeshire County Council
County Hall, Haverfordwest
Pembrokeshire
SA61 1TP
UK
Telephone: +44 1437775907
Fax: +44 1437776510
Internet address(es)
URL: www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
11/02/2016