Contract award notice

Information

Published

External Reference: 2025-585664

FTS Reference: 2025-003343

Contract award notice

Contract award notice

Results of the procurement procedure

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

West Yorkshire Combined Authority
8876556
Wellington House, 40-50 Wellington Street
Leeds
LS1 2DE
UK
Contact person: Sukhninder Kaur
Telephone: +44 1133481770
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Internet address(es):
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

Bradford Cold Spot Responsiveness
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

80000000  -  Education and training services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

The Combined Authority is seeking potential providers who will build on local local insight and knowledge, to create a project proposal(s) that:
• Aligns with the long-term strategic plans for local growth.
• Targets people most in need, supports community engagement and builds capacity.
• Focuses on individuals who find it difficult to engage with mainstream provision, for
example, (but not exclusively), individuals who have not achieved success in
mainstream educational settings, those who may not be aware of the skills they
possess.
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: yes
II.1.7)

Total value of the procurement

Value excluding VAT:  650000.00  GBP
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 1 - First Steps in Engagement and Numeracy
Lot No:  1
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

80000000  -  Education and training services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Through the Combined Authority, this Bradford Cold Spot Responsiveness requests innovative provision that is effective in supporting those furthest away from the labour market and may not engage in traditional mainstream learning. The funding supports people most disengaged and vulnerable in the identified Bradford wards (see Geographical location) and who may have particular barriers to engagement and learning, the delivery should respond to local need and emerging priorities.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Q1. Methodology & Readiness to Deliver  /  Weighting:  20
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Q2. Funding Compliance & Performance Management  /  Weighting:  15
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Q3. Quality Assurance  /  Weighting:  10
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Q4. Meeting Learner Needs  /  Weighting:  20
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Q5. Delivery Plan, Meeting Local Needs, Strategic Partnerships and Labour Market Links  /  Weighting:  15
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Q6. Social Value  /  Weighting:  10
Price  -  Weighting:  10
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

Lot 2 - Numeracy Skills to Support Primary School Children
Lot No:  2
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

80000000  -  Education and training services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Through the Combined Authority, the Bradford Cold Spot Responsiveness requests provision that provides support for parents or legal guardians of primary school age children by delivering short intensive courses enabling them to support their children with maths.
In particular the offer should focus on:
• Developing and delivering creative activity at a hyper local/community level
• How maths is taught in primary schools to enable understanding of the current ways of teaching in order to support their children with homework and maths attainment.
• How maths applies to everyday life and how parents can embed maths into everyday life, tasks and games to support their children’s understanding of maths and removal of barriers.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Q1. Methodology & Readiness to Deliver  /  Weighting:  20
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Q2. Funding Compliance & Performance Management  /  Weighting:  15
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Q3. Quality Assurance  /  Weighting:  10
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Q4. Meeting Learner Needs  /  Weighting:  20
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Q5. Delivery Plan, Meeting Local Needs, Strategic Partnerships and Labour Market Links  /  Weighting:  15
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Q6. Social Value  /  Weighting:  10
Price  -  Weighting:  10
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 IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.1)

Type of procedure

Restricted procedure
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.2.1)

Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number in the FTS: 2023/S 000-029455

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 1

Lot No: 1 - First Steps in Engagement and Numeracy

Title: Bradford Cold Spot Responsiveness

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

17/12/2024
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  3
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

dip (Batley) Ltd.
Bankfoot Square, Bankfoot Street
BATLEY
WF17 5LH
UK
Telephone: +44 1924470786
Fax: +44 1924474747
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  480385.00  GBP

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 2

Lot No: 2 - Numeracy Skills to Support Primary School Children

Title: Bradford Cold Spot Responsiveness

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

17/12/2024
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  2
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Realise Learning and Employment Limited
12 Europa View
Sheffield
S9 1XH
UK
Telephone: +44 0333444505
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  150000.00  GBP

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

High Court of England and Wales
London
UK