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02 Contract Notice

Cynnydd Project – ESF to support young people at risk of becoming NEET

  • First published: 13 February 2016
  • Last modified: 13 February 2016

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Contents

Summary

OCID:
ocds-kuma6s-040757
Published by:
Pembrokeshire County Council
Authority ID:
AA0255
Publication date:
13 February 2016
Deadline date:
16 March 2016
Notice type:
02 Contract Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
No

Abstract

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 CPV: 80000000, 80000000, 80000000, 80000000, 80000000, 80000000, 80000000, 80000000, 80000000, 80000000.

Full notice text

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

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(WA Ref:40757)

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

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
80000000 Education and training services Education

Delivery locations

ID Description
1017 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
1024 Powys
1014 South West Wales (Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion)
1018 Swansea

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

Document family

Notice details
Publication date:
13 February 2016
Deadline date:
16 March 2016 00:00
Notice type:
02 Contract Notice
Authority name:
Pembrokeshire County Council
Publication date:
25 February 2016
Notice type:
14 Corrigendum
Authority name:
Pembrokeshire County Council
Publication date:
02 September 2016
Notice type:
03 Contract Award Notice - Successful Supplier(s)
Authority name:
Pembrokeshire County Council

About the buyer

Main contact:
sian.kerrison@pembrokeshire.gov.uk
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

Further information

Date Details
23/02/2016 15:09
Participants
For clarity, please note that Powys County Council are also participating in this Framework. They are named in the tender documentation and the geographic area they cover has also been listed in the advert. Their main contact is freddy.greaves@powys.gov.uk; Main town is Llandrindod Wells
Website:http://www.powys.gov.uk

0800 222 9004

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