Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Torbay Council
Torbay Council Town Hall, Castle Circus
Torquay
TQ1 3DR
UK
Contact person: Mr Lawrence Brown
Telephone: +44 1803208977
E-mail: lawrence.brown@torbay.gov.uk
NUTS: UKK42
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.torbay.gov.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: http://www.torbay.gov.uk/
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
UK Shared Prosperity Fund - People and Skills and Sector Pathways Programme Delivery
Reference number: DN702382
II.1.2) Main CPV code
98000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Torbay Council is looking for providers to deliver employment and skills interventions across Torbay. There are five separate opportunities (Lots) that the Council wishes to procure. Funds have been made available via the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, Torquay Towns Fund and Economic Development budget.
Providers can apply for one or more (or all) Lots. The Lots are as follows:
Lot 1 E33 Employment Support for Economically Inactive:-
The successful supplier is required to deliver an employment support programme for economically inactive residents across Torbay. This will include intensive and wrap around one to one support, enabling residents to move closer to employment.
Lot 2 E33 NEET (Not In Education, Employment or Training) Support:-
The successful supplier is required to deliver interventions that support young people (aged 16-24) who are not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET).
Lot 3 E39 Green Skills:-
The supplier is required to deliver green skills courses/interventions targeted around ensuring residents across Torbay will benefit from the support. The supplier should consider how any courses/interventions can contribute towards a net zero economy both now and in the future.
Lot 4 E41 Funding to support local digital skills:-
The supplier is required to develop a programme of activity to support local digital skills. The supplier should prioritise engaging Torbay residents facing digital exclusion and ensure delivery can be managed flexibly to those with high or complex needs.
Lot 5 – Tailored support to help people in employment – Sector Pathways:-
The supplier is required to develop a ‘Torbay Sector Pathways’ that will help improve the overall skills levels across the key sectors listed below.
• Microelectronics and Photonics (Hi-tech)
• Tourism and Hospitality
• Fisheries
• Construction
It is further expected that opportunities in these emerging sectors are also explored:
• Medical and Healthcare
• Creative and Digital
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
1 129 556.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1 E33 Employment Support for Economically Inactive
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80300000
80400000
80500000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKK42
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The successful supplier is required to deliver an employment support programme for economically inactive residents across Torbay. This will include intensive and wrap around one to one support, enabling residents to move closer to employment.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 100
Price
/ Weighting:
0
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
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Lot 2 E33 NEET (Not In Education, Employment or Training) Support
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80300000
80400000
80500000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKK42
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The successful supplier is required to deliver interventions that support young people (aged 16-24) who are not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET).
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 100
Price
/ Weighting:
0
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
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Lot 3 E39 Green Skills
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80300000
80400000
80500000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKK42
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supplier is required to deliver green skills courses/interventions targeted around ensuring residents across Torbay will benefit from the support. The supplier should consider how any courses/interventions can contribute towards a net zero economy both now and in the future.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 100
Price
/ Weighting:
0
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
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Lot 4 E41 Funding to support local digital skills
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80300000
80400000
98000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKK42
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supplier is required to develop a programme of activity to support local digital skills. The supplier should prioritise engaging Torbay residents facing digital exclusion and ensure delivery can be managed flexibly to those with high or complex needs.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 100
Price
/ Weighting:
0
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
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Lot 5 – Tailored support to help people in employment – Sector Pathways
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80300000
80400000
80500000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKK42
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supplier is required to develop a ‘Torbay Sector Pathways’ that will help improve the overall skills levels across the key sectors listed below.
• Microelectronics and Photonics (Hi-tech)
• Tourism and Hospitality
• Fisheries
• Construction
It is further expected that opportunities in these emerging sectors are also explored:
• Medical and Healthcare
• Creative and Digital
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 100
Price
/ Weighting:
0
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
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about 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 OJ S:
2023/S 000-036288
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: 1
Title: UK Shared Prosperity Fund - People and Skills and Sector Pathways Programme Delivery
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26/03/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Eat That Frog CIC
91 Union Street
Torquay
TQ1 3DG
UK
NUTS: UKK42
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 394 837.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: 2
Title: Lot 2 - NEET (Not In Education, Employment or Training) Support
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/03/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 9
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sound Communities CIC
1-3 Winner Street
Paignton
TQ3 3BN
UK
NUTS: UKK42
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 99 840.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Contract No: 3
Title: Lot 3 E39 Green Skills
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/03/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
South Devon College
Vantage Point, Long Road,
Paignton
TQ4 7EJ
UK
NUTS: UKK42
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 100 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Contract No: 4
Title: Lot 4 E41 Funding to support local digital skills
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/03/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Turning Heads
38 Windsor Road,
Torquay
TQ1 1SZ
UK
NUTS: UKK42
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 50 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
Contract No: 5
Title: Lot 5 – Tailored support to help people in employment – Sector Pathways
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/03/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
South Devon College
Vantage Point, Long Road,
Paignton
TQ4 7EJ
UK
NUTS: UKK42
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 484 719.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Royal Courts of Justice
7 Rolls Building, Fetter Lane
London
EC4A 1NL
UK
Telephone: +44 2079477156
E-mail: tcc.issue@justice.gov.uk
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
12/04/2024