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Social and other specific services – public contracts

Information

Published

Expire date: 04/05/2023

External Reference: 2023-527912

FTS Reference: 2023-009785

Social and other specific services – public contracts

Social and other specific services – public contracts

Contract notice

Services

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS)
GB178210271
Service Headquarters, Nissan Way, Barmston Mere, W
Tyne and Wear
SR5 3QY
UK
Contact person: Mark Hughes
Telephone: +44 01914441681
E-mail: Mark.Hughes@twfire.gov.uk
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Internet address(es):
Main address: http://www.twfire.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/31831

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=67028&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=67028&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

General public services

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

End Point Assessment Organisation
Reference number:  22-23 L&D11
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

80000000  -  Education and training services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

The contract is for an End Point Assessment Organisation for the Level 3 Operational Firefighter apprenticeship standard provision within TWFRS.
The purpose is to provide an End Point Assessment for the Level 3 Operational Firefighter apprentices, the provider will offer and be available to support apprentices approaching their End Point Assessment.
TWFRS have started to deliver the Level 3 Operational Firefighter apprenticeship standard as an employer-provider. Therefore TWFRS now require an End Point Assessment Organisation to complete the final assessment of apprentices at the end point.
This will follow the assessment plan for the apprenticeship standard.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 280000.00  GBP
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

72225000  -  System quality assurance assessment and review services
80500000  -  Training services
80510000  -  Specialist training services
80511000  -  Staff training services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Main site or place of performance:  
North East of England
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The contract is for an End Point Assessment Organisation for the Level 3 Operational Firefighter apprenticeship standard provision within TWFRS.
The purpose is to provide an End Point Assessment for the Level 3 Operational Firefighter apprentices, the provider will offer and be available to support apprentices approaching their End Point Assessment.
TWFRS have started to deliver the Level 3 Operational Firefighter apprenticeship standard as an employer-provider. Therefore TWFRS now require an End Point Assessment Organisation to complete the final assessment of apprentices at the end point.
This will follow the assessment plan for the apprenticeship standard.
II.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 280000.00  GBP
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract or the framework agreement

Duration in months: 24
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

Please respond via the Bluelight e-tendering system

Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1)

Conditions for participation

III.1.4)

Objective rules and criteria for participation

List and brief description of rules and criteria: As detailed in tender documents
III.2)

Conditions related to the contract

III.2.2)

Contract performance conditions

As detailed in tender documents

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.1)

Form of procedure

Open procedure
IV.1.11)

Main features of the award procedure

As detailed in tender documents
IV.2)

Administrative information

IV.2.2)

Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate / Time limit for receipt of expressions of interest

Date:  04/05/2023
Local time:  12:00
IV.2.4)

Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3)

Additional information

As detailed in tender documents
VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

Tyne & Wear Fire & Rescue Service
Tyne & Wear Fire & Rescue Service, Headquarters
Sunderland
SR5 3QY
UK
Telephone: +44 7721120801
E-mail: mark.hughes@twfire.gov.uk