UK

Contract notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 23/09/2018

Expire date: 26/10/2018

External Reference: 2018-505522

TED Reference: 2018/S 184-416510

Contract notice

Contract notice

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Greater Manchester Combined Authority - GMP
GB 183 0464 15
Openshaw Complex, Lawton Street, Openshaw
Manchester
M11 2NS
UK
Contact person: Alison Harper
Telephone: +44 1618561140
E-mail: alison.harper@gmp.police.uk
Internet address(es):
Main address: http://www.gmp.police.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/35572

I.3)

Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at:  
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=25626&B=BLUELIGHT
Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
electronically via:  https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=25626&B=BLUELIGHT
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
to the abovementioned address
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law
I.5)

Main activity

Public order and safety

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Developing Diverse Leaders Programme
Reference number:  A0515
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

79633000  -  Staff development services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

Greater Manchester Police has developed a “Developing Diverse Leaders Programme” which will support the retention and progression strategy with the ultimate aim of having a more representative workforce across all ranks and grades for both Police Officers and Police Staff.
The Developing Diverse Leaders programme is designed to build confidence and encourage engagement with the promotion process as well as supporting a coaching relationship with an experienced and qualified external coach.
GMP requires the services of one or more providers to support this programme.
There are 2 elements of the programme which will be considered as separate lots in this invitation to tender.
• Lot 1 - Promotion processes to Chief Superintendent level and Superintendent.
• Lot 2 - Promotion processes to Chief Inspectors level.
Interested parties may submit a bid for one or both of the two lots.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 400000.00  GBP
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: yes
Tenders may be submitted for  all lots
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:  
The Authority intends to award a contract either to one supplier for each lot, or to a single supplier able to deliver both lots. However, the Authority reserves the right to divide the requirement between two or more contractors, and to accept tenders for all, some, any or none of the services listed.
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Promotion processes to Chief Superintendent and Superintendent level
Lot No:  1
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

79632000  -  Personnel-training services
79634000  -  Career guidance services
79635000  -  Assessment centre services for recruitment
79998000  -  Coaching services
80570000  -  Personal development training services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:  
Manchester, M11 2NS
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The Authority seeks to appoint a provider to deliver a Developing Diverse Leaders programme for BAME and female Superintendents and Chief Inspectors who are eligible for the Chief Superintendent and Superintendent promotion processes. This will include development workshops prior to any process and at least 1 coaching session for successful and unsuccessful candidates who attend the workshops at the end of the processes.
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: 200000.00  GBP
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 60
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
The contract will be for an initial term of 2 years, and with the option to extend up to a further 3 years, in increments or as a single extension. Any extension will be subject to performance, value for money and ongoing operational requirements.
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: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Promotion processes to Chief Inspectors level
Lot No:  2
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

79632000  -  Personnel-training services
79634000  -  Career guidance services
79635000  -  Assessment centre services for recruitment
79998000  -  Coaching services
80570000  -  Personal development training services
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The Authority seeks to appoint a provider to deliver a Developing Diverse Leaders programme for BAME and female inspectors who are eligible for the Chief Inspector promotion process. This will include development workshops prior to any process and at least 1 coaching session for successful and unsuccessful candidates who attend the workshops at the end of the processes.
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: 200000.00  GBP
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 60
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
The contract will be for an initial term of 2 years, and with the option to extend up to a further 3 years, in increments or as a single extension. Any extension will be subject to performance, value for money and ongoing operational requirements.
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: no

Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1)

Conditions for participation

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

III.2.3)

Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract

Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.1)

Type of procedure

Open procedure
IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement : no
IV.2)

Administrative information

IV.2.2)

Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date:  26/10/2018
Local time:  17:00
IV.2.4)

Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English
IV.2.6)

Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender

Tender must be valid until:  25/01/2019
IV.2.7)

Conditions for opening of tenders

Date:  26/10/2018
Local time:  17:00

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1)

Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement:  no
VI.3)

Additional information

Whilst the Contracting Authority is the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, the services are essentially being delivered to Greater Manchester Police who will be the main users of the services. Therefore the Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police will be given equal rights to the GMCA to enforce the provisions of the Contract, under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999.
VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

The Deputy Mayor for Policing & Crime
Churchgate House, 56 Oxford Street
Manchester
M1 6EU
UK