UK

Contract notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 08/04/2019

Expire date: 13/05/2019

External Reference: 2019-597161

TED Reference: 2019/S 072-170663

Contract notice

Contract notice

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Nottinghamshire and The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire
N/A
c/o East Midlands Strategic Commercial Unit (EMSCU), Nottinghamshire Police, Force Headquarters, Sherwood Lodge, Arnold
Nottinghamshire
NG5 8PP
UK
Contact person: Alec George
Telephone: +44 1159670999
E-mail: alec.george@emscu.pnn.police.uk
Internet address(es):
Main address: https://uk.eu-supply.com
Address of the buyer profile: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/32217

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=28041&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=28041&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

IT Training Programme Framework
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

80000000  -  Education and training services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

EMSCU is acting on behalf of the Contracting Authority to undertake a compliant EU tender exercise using the light touch regime under Schedule 3 (Open Procedure) of the Public Contract Regulations (2015) to establish a national framework agreement for IT Training Programme. The Framework Consists of three Lots:
Lot 1 Technical Courses
Lot 2 Non Technical Courses
Lot 3 Bespoke / Custom Courses. Bidders that have been awarded either Lots 1 or 2 will also be awarded Lot 3 if they have the ability to provide (Not Scored)
** Documents for this procurement will be made available from 12th April 2019**
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 50000000.00  GBP
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: yes
Tenders may be submitted for  all lots
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

IT Training Programme Framework - Technical Courses
Lot No:  1
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

48000000  -  Software package and information systems
72000000  -  IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
80500000  -  Training services
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

This Lot will cover the provision of “off the shelf” solutions and specialist education and training for IT professionals of a technical nature. Typical activities required under this Lot include, but are not restricted to the attached course list.
Technical training could include blended learning offerings, e.g. e-learning, remote access, classroom, on site.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Technical/Quality  /  Weighting:  30%
Cost criterion  -  Name:  Price  /  Weighting:  70%
II.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 50000000.00  GBP
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: no
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

IT Training Programme Framework - Non Technical Courses
Lot No:  2
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

48000000  -  Software package and information systems
72000000  -  IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
80500000  -  Training services
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

This Lot will cover the provision of “off the shelf” solutions and specialist education and training for IT professionals of a non-technical nature which includes business and soft skills. Typical activities required under this Lot include, but are not restricted to the attached course list.
Non-technical training could include blended learning offerings, e.g. e-learning, remote access, classroom, on site.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Technical/Quality  /  Weighting:  30%
Cost criterion  -  Name:  Price  /  Weighting:  70%
II.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 50000000.00  GBP
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: no
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

IT Training Programme Framework - Custom/Bespoke
Lot No:  3
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

48000000  -  Software package and information systems
72000000  -  IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
80500000  -  Training services
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

**Please Note: Can only be awarded to a Supplier that has been awarded at least one lot (1 or 2).Users of Lot 3 will only be able to conduct Mini Competition (No Direct Award)**
This Lot will cover the provision of bespoke/custom solutions and specialist education and training for IT professionals. This is expected to be for softer skills. However, could include technical and non-technical business skills. Typical topic areas required under this Lot include, but are not restricted to:
• Commercial awareness
• Emotional Intelligence
• Finance for non-financial managers
• IT Market trends
• Leadership Skills
• Management Skills
• Managing conflict
• Stakeholder relationships
• Negotiating and influencing
• Talent development
Bespoke/custom could include blended learning offerings, e.g. e-learning, remote access, classroom, on site.
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: 50000000.00  GBP
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: no
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.2)

Conditions related to 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:  13/05/2019
Local time:  16:00
IV.2.4)

Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English
IV.2.7)

Conditions for opening of tenders

Date:  13/05/2019
Local time:  16:00

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1)

Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement:  no
VI.3)

Additional information

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Nottinghamshire and The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire (the Contracting Authority) wishes to establish a multi supplier Framework agreement for the Provision of IT TRAINING PROGRAMME. The Framework will be established with the intention of attracting a wide range and varied supply base for police authorities established under section 3 of the Police Act 1996 In addition, a police Participant established under section 2 of the Police (Scotland) Act 1967; the Northern Ireland Policing Board; and all non-geographic police forces and law enforcement agencies shown at http://www.police.uk/forces, UK Emergency Services including UK Ambulance Trusts https://aace.org.uk/uk-ambulance-service/ , UK Fire and Rescue Services http://www.cfoa.org.uk/12072 , Police Crime Commissioners http://www.apccs.police.uk/find-your-pcc/ ,and the wider UK public sector bodies which include:
Central Government Authorities and their Arm’s Length Bodies and Agencies, Non Departmental Public Bodies, NHS Bodies and Local Authorities, and other permitted organisations.
VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Nottinghamshire and The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire
C/o East Midlands Strategic Commercial Unit (EMSCU)
Nottingham
NG5 8PP
UK