Contract notice

Information

Published

Expire date: 07/03/2022

External Reference: 2022-595295

FTS Reference: 2022-003172

Contract notice

Contract notice

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Jisc
56579
4 Portwall Lane
Bristol
BS1 6NB
UK
Contact person: Rhianna Best
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Internet address(es):
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=42982&B=JISC
Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
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

General public services

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

e-Books Framework Agreement
Reference number:  Proc1753
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

80000000  -  Education and training services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

Jisc Services Limited (JSL) intends to establish a multi-supplier framework agreement for e-Books services content supply. JSL is seeking to continue making an investment in its e-Books for FE service. JSL regularly has a requirement to purchase licences for relevant, up-to-date curricula-led titles to make available to the FE sector and is therefore looking for suppliers who can provide titles, that meet the criteria to support the teaching and learning needs, to cover existing and future needs of the FE sector.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 2000000.00  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

AS Level / A level / Highers / Advanced Highers content
Lot No:  1
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

80420000  -  E-learning services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Core textbooks, workbooks and revision guides that support the UK-wide curriculum.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
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: yes
Description of options:
JSL wishes to put in place a framework that runs for an initial 2 years with the possibility of extension for a further 2 years subject to requirements and performance review.
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

Vocational Content for FE (levels 2 and 3)
Lot No:  2
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

80420000  -  E-learning services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Core textbooks and workbooks that support vocational qualifications such as BTECs, CACHE, T Levels, and Applied Diplomas/Applied General Qualifications.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
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: yes
Description of options:
JSL wishes to put in place a framework that runs for an initial 2 years with the possibility of extension for a further 2 years subject to requirements and performance review.
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

GCSE, iGCSE and Nationals English and Maths for FE and Scottish Core Skills
Lot No:  3
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

80420000  -  E-learning services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Core textbooks, workbooks and revision guides that support the UK-wide curriculum.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
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: yes
Description of options:
JSL wishes to put in place a framework that runs for an initial 2 years with the possibility of extension for a further 2 years subject to requirements and performance review.
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

Academic books that support L4 and Access to University courses supplied by FE
Lot No:  4
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

80420000  -  E-learning services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Textbooks that support a wider curriculum that assists learners studying and preparing for university.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
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: yes
Description of options:
JSL wishes to put in place a framework that runs for an initial 2 years with the possibility of extension for a further 2 years subject to requirements and performance review.
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

Vocational content to support Apprentices
Lot No:  5
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

80420000  -  E-learning services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Textbooks, workbooks and guides that support apprentices succeed in their NVQs/SVQs
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
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: yes
Description of options:
JSL wishes to put in place a framework that runs for an initial 2 years with the possibility of extension for a further 2 years subject to requirements and performance review.
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

ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)
Lot No:  6
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

80420000  -  E-learning services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Titles relevant to the teaching of English to speakers of other languages
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
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: yes
Description of options:
JSL wishes to put in place a framework that runs for an initial 2 years with the possibility of extension for a further 2 years subject to requirements and performance review.
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

Award-agnostic titles and study skills
Lot No:  7
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

80420000  -  E-learning services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Content to support A Level and FE studies across the UK, independent of qualification or awarding body.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
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: yes
Description of options:
JSL wishes to put in place a framework that runs for an initial 2 years with the possibility of extension for a further 2 years subject to requirements and performance review.
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

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
Framework agreement with several operators
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement:  35
IV.1.8)

Information about the 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:  07/03/2022
Local time:  12:00
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

Duration in months : 6  (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7)

Conditions for opening of tenders

Date:  07/03/2022
Local time:  12:00

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1)

Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement:  no
VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

Jisc
Bristol
UK

VI.4.3)

Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures: 
Jisc Services Limited will incorporate a standstill period at the point information on the award of the contract is communicated to tenderers. That notification will provide full information on the award decision. The standstill period, which will be for a minimum of 10 calendar days, provides time for unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the award decision before the contract is entered into. The public contracts Regulations 2015 article 91 provides for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland).