Social and other specific services – public contracts
Contract award notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Caerphilly CBC
Penallta House
Hengoed
CF82 7RG
UK
Contact person: Helen Sellwood Sellwood
Telephone: +44 1443863282
E-mail: SellwHL@caerphilly.gov.uk
Fax: +44 1443863167
NUTS: UKL16
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.caerphilly.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0272
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
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
Framework Agreement for the Provision of Multiply
Reference number: CCBC/PS2424/23/HS
II.1.2) Main CPV code
80000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
This notice is not a call for competition, its a contract award notice to inform the market of the Councils decision of award of framework
Caerphilly County Borough Council (the Authority) has established a framework arrangement deliver Multiply via the UK Shared Property Fund (UKSPF).
The Authority developed a framework agreement set out as per the following lotting strategy:-
Lot 1 – Essential Skills Numeracy Provision
Lot 2 – Essential Skills Numeracy Provision through the medium of Welsh
Lot 3 – GCSE Math
Lot 4 – GCSE Math through the medium of Welsh
Lot 5 – Online numeracy Provision Bilingual (English/Welsh)
The total spend advertised in this contract notice is to be spent via in house and external provision via this framework. There can be no guarantee to the number of call offs/spend under this framework. The intension is that this framework shall support the Authority to deliver multiply.
The framework period was from 16 October 2023 – 31 March 2025, with the option to extend up to a further period of two (2) years depending on any further funding that maybe available. The framework shall be reviewed on an annual basis and in line with any further allocated funding available.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
2 000 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Essential Skills Numeracy Provision
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
80200000
80400000
80300000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL16
Main site or place of performance:
Within the boundaries of Caerphilly County Borough Council
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Authority established a framework agreement for the provision of multiply under UKSPF.
Lot 1 is to provide essential skills numeracy
Providers are ranked on the framework, based on their cost / quality scores per lot, with a maximum number of three providers awarded per lot, unless where joint third scores are tied.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
The Authority reserves the right to take the extension option. The framework has the option to be extended for up to a further period of two (2) years depending on funding availability.
The estimated value is based on the total funding available under the Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), there can be no guarantee to any call offs/spend under this framework.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Essential Skills Numeracy Provision through the medium of Welsh
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
80200000
80400000
80300000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL16
Main site or place of performance:
Within the Boundaries of Caerphilly County borough Council
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Authority established a framework agreement for the provision of multiply under UKSPF.
Lot 2 Essential Skills Numeracy Provision through the medium of Welsh
Providers are ranked on the framework, based on their cost / quality scores per lot, with a maximum number of three providers awarded per lot, unless where joint third scores are tied.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
The Authority reserves the right to take the extension option. The framework has the option to be extended for up to a further period of two(2) years depending on funding availability.
The estimated value is based on the total funding available under the Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), there can be no guarantee to any call offs/spend under this framework.
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
GCSE Math
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
80200000
80300000
80400000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL16
Main site or place of performance:
Within the Boundaries of Caerphilly County borough Council
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Authority established a framework agreement for the provision of multiply under UKSPF.
Lot 3 GCSE Math
Providers are ranked on the framework, based on their cost / quality scores per lot, with a maximum number of three providers awarded per lot, unless where joint third scores are tied.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
The Authority reserves the right to take the extension option. The framework has the option to be extended for up to a further period of two (2) years depending on funding availability.
The estimated value is based on the total funding available under the Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), there can be no guarantee to any call offs/spend under this framework.
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
GCSE Math through the medium of Welsh
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
80200000
80300000
80400000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL16
Main site or place of performance:
Within the Boundaries of Caerphilly County borough Council
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Authority has established a framework agreement for the provision of multiply under UKSPF.
Lot 4 GCSE Math through the medium of Welsh
Providers are ranked on the framework, based on their cost / quality scores per lot, with a maximum number of three providers awarded per lot, unless where joint third scores are tied.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
The Authority reserves the right to take the extension option. The framework has the option to be extended for up to a further period of two (2) years depending on funding availability.
The estimated value is based on the total funding available under the Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), there can be no guarantee to any call offs/spend under this framework.
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Online numeracy Provision Bilingual (English/Welsh)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
80200000
80400000
80300000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL16
Main site or place of performance:
Within the Boundaries of Caerphilly County borough Council
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Authority established a framework agreement for the provision of multiply under UKSPF.
Lot 5 Online numeracy Provision Bilingual (English/Welsh)
Providers are ranked on the framework, based on their cost / quality scores per lot, with a maximum number of three providers awarded per lot, unless where joint third scores are tied.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
The Authority reserves the right to take the extension option. The framework has the option to be extended for up to a further period of two (2) years depending on funding availability.
The estimated value is based on the total funding available under the Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), there can be no guarantee to any call offs/spend under this framework.
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.1.11) Main features of the award procedure:
The evaluation process of the tender followed a three stage process per lot
First Stage Evaluation – Assessment of Compliance Criteria Pass / Fail
Second Stage Evaluation – Award Stage - Assessment of Tender Response 30% and Commercial (Price) Criteria 40%
Third Stage Evaluation – Award Stage – Interview 20% / Presentation 10%
Full details were issued in the ITt
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2023/S 000-016954
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Essential Skills Numeracy Provision
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
19/10/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 0
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Coleg y Cymoedd
Heol y Coleg, Parc Nantgarw
Cardiff
CF157QX
UK
Telephone: +44 4143663230
NUTS: UKL1
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Educ8 Training Group Ltd
Tredomen Park, Ystrad Mynach
Hengoed
CF827EH
UK
Telephone: +44 1443749000
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Threshold DAS Limited
32 Station Road
Llanelli
SA151AN
UK
Telephone: +44 7377685403
NUTS: UKL
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 2 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Essential Skills Numeracy Provision through the medium of Welsh
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
19/10/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 0
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Coleg y Cymoedd
Heol y Coleg, Parc Nantgarw
Cardiff
CF157QX
UK
Telephone: +44 443663230
NUTS: UKL1
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Menter Iaith Sir Caerffili
Suite 1St. Margaret's Park, Pengam Road
Aberbargod
CF819FW
UK
Telephone: +44 1443820913
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 2 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Title: GCSE Math
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
19/10/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 0
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Coleg y Cymoedd
Heol y Coleg, Parc Nantgarw
Cardiff
CF157QX
UK
Telephone: +44 443663230
NUTS: UKL1
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 2 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Title: GCSE Math through the medium of Welsh
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
19/10/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 0
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Coleg y Cymoedd
Heol y Coleg, Parc Nantgarw
Cardiff
CF157QX
UK
Telephone: +44 443663230
NUTS: UKL1
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 2 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
Title: Online numeracy Provision Bilingual (English/Welsh)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
19/10/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 0
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Coleg y Cymoedd
Heol y Coleg, Parc Nantgarw
Cardiff
CF157QX
UK
Telephone: +44 443663230
NUTS: UKL1
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Threshold DAS Limited
32 Station Road
Llanelli
SA151AN
UK
Telephone: +44 7377685403
NUTS: UKL
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 2 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
The Authority reserves the right to take the extension option. The framework has the option to be extended for up to a further period of two (2) years depending on funding availability.
The estimated value is based on the total funding available under the Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), there can be no guarantee to any call offs/spend under this framework.
(WA Ref:135716)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
Telephone: +44 2079477501
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
22/03/2024