Social and other specific services – public contracts
Contract award notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Kirklees Council
Vine Street
HUDDERSFIELD
HD16NT
UK
Contact person: Nadine Littlewood
Telephone: +44 1484221000
E-mail: nadine.littlewood@kirklees.gov.uk
NUTS: UKE44
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.kirklees.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=YORTENDER
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Digital Employment Support
Reference number: KMCAS-164-007
II.1.2) Main CPV code
80000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Tenders are invited by The Council of the Borough of Kirklees (the "Council") from Suppliers appointed to Category 3 - Employment Support of the EMP with relevant experience and ability for the Digital Employment Support (the "Services") as detailed in the Further Competition documents.
As this is a Further Competition exercise it is essential that any Tenders received are from the same legal entity as appointed to the EMP (i.e. Tenders should not be received from other sub-divisions or trading arms of an organisation).
The estimated value of the Services to be awarded is approximately £100,000 over twelve months.
The anticipated commencement date for the Call-off Contract(s) is April 2024.
The anticipated expiry date for the Call-off Contract(s) is 31st March 2024, for clarity there is no scope to extend further.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
100 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1a
II.2.1) Title
Digital support for participants who are Inactive in North Kirklees
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE44
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The vision for the Digital Employment Kirklees programme is to offer a holistic approach to people who are Inactive, supporting the development of their Digital Skills and how this may sustain a journey to work or consideration of alternative work options. Participants will receive up to 40 hours of guided support to develop digital skills required for life and work with support offered participants to consider work roles available as a result of increased digital skills.
a) All participants will be assessed to determine their digital ability level.
b) Content will cover work related digital skills basics such as using email word, excel, skype, teams.
c) Digital privacy - staying safe online.
d) Milestones of an email address, my Kirklees account, Linked in profile.
e) Look at digital careers, including hybrid/work from home roles.
f) Support participants to be digitally included at the end of the programme.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 1b
II.2.1) Title
Digital support for participants who are Inactive in South Kirklees
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE44
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The vision for the Digital Employment Kirklees programme is to offer a holistic approach to people who are Inactive, supporting the development of their Digital Skills and how this may sustain a journey to work or consideration of alternative work options. Participants will receive up to 40 hours of guided support to develop digital skills required for life and work with support offered participants to consider work roles available as a result of increased digital skills.
a) All participants will be assessed to determine their digital ability level.
b) Content will cover work related digital skills basics such as using email word, excel, skype, teams.
c) Digital privacy - staying safe online.
d) Milestones of an email address, my Kirklees account, Linked in profile.
e) Look at digital careers, including hybrid/work from home roles.
f) Support participants to be digitally included at the end of the programme.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Digital support for the Neurodiverse - Employees and Employers
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE44
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The vision for the Digital Employment Kirklees (Neurodiverse - Employees and Employers) programme is to offer a holistic support programme that utilises digital and assistive technology, creating digital resources that can be shared to explore neurodiversity, how to support & manage neurodivergent colleagues, and how to create an inclusive work environment. The creation of a bank of digital resources, this could include use of wider digital media including websites, posts that can be shared via social media and podcast activity.
Employees:-
a) How technology can remove barriers to work for neurodivergent people by increasing the accessibility of their working environments and its tools helping them to moderate the pace and structure of activities.
b) Identification of digital tools and resources designed to support neurodiverse individuals enabling better job security/sustainability
c) Develop resources on digital applications that support a new way of engaging and supporting individuals with Neurodiverse conditions.
Employers:-
d) supporting employers to be inclusive, including understanding neurodiversity from the perspective of the employer
e) how to support with reasonable adjustment
f) support for Line Mangers/Supervisors on manging people with Neurodiverse conditions.
g) Focus on retaining neurodivergent employees by providing ongoing support, mentorship, and career development opportunities.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2022/S 000-008423
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1a
Title: Digital support for participants who are Inactive in North Kirklees
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
27/03/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Paddock Community Trust
04253006
Huddersfield
HD1 1RL
UK
NUTS: UKE44
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 30 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1b
Title: Digital support for participants who are Inactive in South Kirklees
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
27/03/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Crosland Moor Community Learning Centre
04551348
Huddersfield
UK
NUTS: UKE44
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 30 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Digital support for the Neurodiverse - Employees and Employers
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
27/03/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Qualia Aesthetics
09370591
Huddersfield
UK
NUTS: UKE44
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 40 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
19/04/2024