Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Belfast City Council
9 - 21 Adelaide Street
Belfast
BT2 8DJ
UK
E-mail: cps@belfastcity.gov.uk
NUTS: UKN06
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.belfastcity.gov.uk
I.1) Name and addresses
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council
Banbridge
UK
E-mail: cps@belfastcity.gov.uk
NUTS: UKN07
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk
I.1) Name and addresses
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council
Newtownabbey
UK
E-mail: cps@belfastcity.gov.uk
NUTS: UKN0D
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk
I.1) Name and addresses
Ards and North Down Borough Council
Bangor
UK
E-mail: cps@belfastcity.gov.uk
NUTS: UKN09
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk
I.1) Name and addresses
Causeway Coast & Glens Borough Council
Coleraine
UK
E-mail: cps@belfastcity.gov.uk
NUTS: UKN0C
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk/
I.1) Name and addresses
Derry City and Strabane District Council
Derry
UK
E-mail: cps@belfastcity.gov.uk
NUTS: UKN0A
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.derrystrabane.com
I.1) Name and addresses
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council
Enniskillen
UK
E-mail: cps@belfastcity.gov.uk
NUTS: UKN0G
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.fermanaghomagh.com
I.1) Name and addresses
Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council
Lisburn
UK
E-mail: cps@belfastcity.gov.uk
NUTS: UKN0E
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk
I.1) Name and addresses
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council
Ballymena
UK
E-mail: cps@belfastcity.gov.uk
NUTS: UKN0F
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.midandeastantrim.gov.uk/
I.1) Name and addresses
Mid Ulster District Council
Cookstown
UK
E-mail: cps@belfastcity.gov.uk
NUTS: UKN0B
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.midulstercouncil.org
I.1) Name and addresses
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council
Newry
UK
E-mail: cps@belfastcity.gov.uk
NUTS: UKN08
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.newrymournedown.org
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement
In the case of joint procurement involving different countries – applicable national procurement law:
UK and NI
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
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
Framework for the Delivery of Employment Academies
Reference number: T2474
II.1.2) Main CPV code
80000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The awarded contract is a Framework Agreement to deliver various Employment Academies. The Framework is split into the following Lots/sub-lots:
• Lot 1 – Care Sector Employment Academies:
o Sub lot 1a: Health, Social Care
o Sub lot 1b: Education and working with children
o Sub lot 1c: Childminding/Home Care
• Lot 2 – Customer Service Sector Employment Academies: Leisure, hospitality, tourism and
retail
• Lot 3 – Practical Sector Employment Academies:
o Sub lot 3a: Transport
o Sub lot 3b: Fibre optics
o Sub lot 3c: Construction
• Lot 4 – Professional Services Sector Employment Academies:
o Sub lot 4a: Technology
o Sub lot 4b: Business services (administration, finance etc)
• Lot 5 – Irish Medium Employment Academies: Range of sectors with identified job demand,
with delivery in Irish Medium
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
9 000 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: Sub Lot 1a
II.2.1) Title
Care Sectors: Health & Social Care Employment Academies
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
Main site or place of performance:
Various Council Areas in Northern Ireland
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Sub Lot 1a of the framework has been awarded to a preferred supplier to deliver health and social care employment academies.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Level 1: Strategic & Market Making Services
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Level 2: Tactical Management Part 1
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Level 2: Tactical Management Part 2
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Level 3: Operational Delivery Part 1
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Level 3: Operational Delivery Part 2
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Cost
/ Weighting: 30
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Optional services may be required throughout the duration of this Framework Agreement e.g. other employment academies.
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: Sub Lot 1b
II.2.1) Title
Care Sectors: Education and Working with Children Employment Academies
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
Main site or place of performance:
Various Council Areas in Northern Ireland
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1b of the framework is awarded a preferred supplier to deliver education and
working with children employment academies.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Level 1: Strategic & Market Making Services
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Level 2: Tactical Management Part 1
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Level 2: Tactical Management Part 2
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Level 3: Operational Delivery Part 1
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Level 3: Operational Delivery Part 2
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Cost
/ Weighting: 30
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Optional services may be required throughout the duration of this Framework Agreement e.g. other employment academies.
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: Sub Lot 1c
II.2.1) Title
Care Sectors: Childminding Employment Academies
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
Main site or place of performance:
Various Council Areas in Northern Ireland
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1c of the framework is awarded a preferred supplier to deliver childminding employment academies.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Level 1: Strategic & Market Making Services
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Level 2: Tactical Management Part 1
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Level 2: Tactical Management Part 2
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Level 3: Operational Delivery Part 1
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Level 3: Operational Delivery Part 2
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Cost
/ Weighting: 30
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Optional services may be required throughout the duration of this Framework Agreement e.g. other employment academies.
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: Lot 2
II.2.1) Title
Customer Service Sectors: Leisure, Hospitality, Tourism and Retail Employment Academies
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
Main site or place of performance:
Various Council Areas in Northern Ireland
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 2 of the framework is awarded to a preferred supplier to deliver various customer care employment academies, including leisure, hospitality, tourism and retail.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Level 1: Strategic & Market Making Services
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Level 2: Tactical Management Part 1
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Level 2: Tactical Management Part 2
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Level 3: Operational Delivery Part 1
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Level 3: Operational Delivery Part 2
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Cost
/ Weighting: 30
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Optional services may be required throughout the duration of this Framework Agreement e.g., other employment academies.
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: Sub Lot 3a
II.2.1) Title
Practical Sectors: Transport Employment Academies
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
Main site or place of performance:
Various Council Areas in Northern Ireland
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 3a of the framework is awarded to a preferred supplier to deliver transport
employment academies.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Level 1: Strategic & Market Making Services
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Level 2: Tactical Management Part 1
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Level 2: Tactical Management Part 2
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Level 3: Operational Delivery Part 1
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Level 3: Operational Delivery Part 2
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Cost
/ Weighting: 30
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Lot 3a of the framework will be to award a preferred supplier to deliver transport
employment academies e.g. other employment academies
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: Sub Lot 3b
II.2.1) Title
Practical Sectors: Telecommunication and Fibre Optics Employment Academies
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
Main site or place of performance:
Various Council Areas in Northern Ireland
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 3b of the framework is awarded to a preferred supplier to deliver telecommunication and fibre optics employment academies.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Level 1: Strategic & Market Making Services
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Level 2: Tactical Management Part 1
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Level 2: Tactical Management Part 2
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Level 3: Operational Delivery Part 1
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Level 3: Operational Delivery Part 2
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Cost
/ Weighting: 30
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Optional services may be required throughout the duration of this Framework Agreement e.g., other employment academies.
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: Sub Lot 3c
II.2.1) Title
Practical Sectors: Construction Employment Academies
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
Main site or place of performance:
Various Council Areas in Northern Ireland
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 3c of the framework is awarded to a preferred supplier to deliver construction
employment academies.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Level 1: Strategic & Market Making Services
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Level 2: Tactical Management Part 1
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Level 2: Tactical Management Part 2
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Level 3: Operational Delivery Part 1
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Level 3: Operational Delivery Part 2
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Cost
/ Weighting: 30
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Optional services may be required throughout the duration of this Framework Agreement e.g. other employment academies.
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: Sub Lot 4a
II.2.1) Title
Professional Service Sectors: Technology
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
Main site or place of performance:
Various Council Areas in Northern Ireland
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 4a of the framework is awarded to a preferred supplier to delivery technology
employment academies.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Level 1: Strategic & Market Making Services
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Level 2: Tactical Management Part 1
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Level 2: Tactical Management Part 2
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Level 3: Operational Delivery Part 1
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Level 3: Operational Delivery Part 2
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Cost
/ Weighting: 30
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Optional services may be required throughout the duration of this Framework Agreement e.g., other employment academies.
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: Sub Lot 4b
II.2.1) Title
Professional Service Sectors: Business Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
Main site or place of performance:
Various Council Areas in Northern Ireland
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 4b of the framework is awarded to a preferred supplier to deliver business service
employment academies, including administration and finance.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Level 1: Strategic & Market Making Services
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Level 2: Tactical Management Part 1
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Level 2: Tactical Management Part 2
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Level 3: Operational Delivery Part 1
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Level 3: Operational Delivery Part 2
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Cost
/ Weighting: 30
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Optional services may be required throughout the duration of this Framework Agreement e.g. other employment academies.
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: Lot 5
II.2.1) Title
Irish Medium Employment Academies
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
Main site or place of performance:
Various Council Areas in Northern Ireland
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 5 of the framework is awarded to a preferred supplier to deliver Irish medium
employment academies across a range of sectors which have identified job demand.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Level 1: Strategic & Market Making Services
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Level 2: Tactical Management Part 1
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Level 2: Tactical Management Part 2
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Level 3: Operational Delivery Part 1
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Level 3: Operational Delivery Part 2
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Cost
/ Weighting: 30
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Optional services may be required throughout the duration of this Framework Agreement e.g. other employment academies.
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.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
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:
2024/S 000-024201
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: Sub Lot 1a
Contract No: T2474
Title: Health and Social Care Employment Academies
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/11/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
DFPF Ltd t/a People 1st
89 Malone Road
Belfast
BT9 6SP
UK
NUTS: UKN06
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 833 333.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: Sub Lot 1b
Contract No: T2474
Title: Education and Working with Children Employment Academies
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/11/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
DFPF Ltd t/a People 1st
89 Malone Road
Belfast
BT9 6SP
UK
NUTS: UKN06
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 833 333.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: Sub Lot 1c
Contract No: T2474
Title: Childminding Employment Academies
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/11/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Northern Ireland Childminding Association
116 – 118 Holywood
Belfast
BT4 1NU
UK
NUTS: UKN06
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 833 333.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: Lot 2
Contract No: T2474
Title: Customer Service Sector Employment Academies
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/11/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Workforce Training Services
88 Springfield Road
Belfast
BT12 7AJ
UK
NUTS: UKN06
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 750 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: Sub Lot 3a
Contract No: T2474
Title: Transport Employment Academies
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/11/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Workforce Training Services
88 Springfield Road
Belfast
BT12 7AJ
UK
NUTS: UKN06
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 083 333.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: Sub Lot 3b
Contract No: T2474
Title: Fibre Optics & Telecommunications Employment Academies
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/11/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
West Belfast Partnership Board
Unit 11, Curran House, Twin Spires Complex
Belfast
BT13 2JF
UK
NUTS: UKN06
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 083 333.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: Sub Lot 3c
Contract No: T2474
Title: Construction Employment Academies
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/11/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Workforce Training Services
88 Springfield Road
Belfast
BT12 7AJ
UK
NUTS: UKN06
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 083 333.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: Sub Lot 4a
Contract No: T2474
Title: Technology Employment Academies
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/11/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
FIT Ltd
Portview Trade Centre 310 Newtownards Road
Belfast
BT4 1HE
UK
NUTS: UKN06
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: Sub Lot 4b
Contract No: T2474
Title: Business Services Employment Academies
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/11/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
DFPF Ltd t/a People 1st
89 Malone Road
Belfast
BT9 6SP
UK
NUTS: UKN06
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: Lot 5
Contract No: T2474
Title: Irish Medium Employment Academies
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/11/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Gaelchúrsaí Ltd
2 Fallswater Street
Belfast
BT12 6BZ
UK
NUTS: UKN06
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 500 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
Other local NI authorities/councils can also access this Framework where local demand,
need and resources are identified within their respective areas and includes the Councils
listed in this notice and the tender documents.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Royal Courts of Justice
Chichester Street
Belfast
BT1 3JF
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
05/12/2024