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Contract Notice

For the provision of a Framework of Partners to deliver training and education services within The Project Academy

  • First published: 08 December 2024
  • Last modified: 08 December 2024
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-04c2f9
Published by:
University of Cumbria
Authority ID:
AA29073
Publication date:
08 December 2024
Deadline date:
10 January 2025
Notice type:
Contract Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

The University of Cumbria (UoC) has led the provision of the Project Academy training and educational services since its inception in 2016, working with a range of training providers to develop and deliver a portfolio now exceeding 50 courses. These include Higher Education from level 4 (Certificate of HE) to level 8 (doctorate), commercial off the shelf courses (including but not limited to courses leading to exam-based qualifications) and bespoke courses developed to address specific needs identified by Sellafield Ltd. The University wishes to strengthen and extend its group of delivery partners to ensure its continued ability to deliver the next phase of the Project Academy which the University is hoping to be successful in winning.

Full notice text

Contract notice

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

University of Cumbria

Fusehill Street

Carlisle

CA1 2HH

UK

Contact person: Claire Reid

E-mail: claire.reid@cumbria.ac.uk

NUTS: UKD1

Internet address(es)

Main address: http://www.cumbria.ac.uk

I.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:

http://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofcumbria


Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address


Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:

http://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofcumbria


Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address


Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:

http://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofcumbria


I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

I.5) Main activity

Education

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

For the provision of a Framework of Partners to deliver training and education services within The Project Academy

Reference number: 25-08

II.1.2) Main CPV code

80000000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

The University of Cumbria (UoC) has led the provision of the Project Academy training and educational services since its inception in 2016, working with a range of training providers to develop and deliver a portfolio now exceeding 50 courses. These include Higher Education from level 4 (Certificate of HE) to level 8 (doctorate), commercial off the shelf courses (including but not limited to courses leading to exam-based qualifications) and bespoke courses developed to address specific needs identified by Sellafield Ltd. The University wishes to strengthen and extend its group of delivery partners to ensure its continued ability to deliver the next phase of the Project Academy which the University is hoping to be successful in winning.

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 400 000.00  GBP

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

II.2) Description

Lot No: A1

II.2.1) Title

APM Qualifications

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

80300000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKD1


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

APM Project Fundamentals QualificationAPM Project Management Qualification

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: 72

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

A 3 year extension is maybe available.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

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.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: A2

II.2.1) Title

Agile PM

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

80300000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKD1


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Agile PM . Foundation, Practitioner

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: 72

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

A 3 year extension may be available

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

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.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: A3

II.2.1) Title

APM Project Risk Management Level 1 and Level 2

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

80300000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKD1


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

APM Project Risk Management Level 1 and Level 2

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: 72

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

3 year extension may be available

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

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.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: A4

II.2.1) Title

Axelo Programme and Portfolio Management Qualification

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

80300000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKD1


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Management of Porfolios Foundation Practitioner . Project Office Certifications and Managing successful programmes

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: 72

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

3 year extension may be available

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

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.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: A5

II.2.1) Title

Managing Benefits Foundation, Practitioner

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

80300000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKD1


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Managing benefits foundation practitioner

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: 72

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

3 year extension may be available

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

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.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: A6

II.2.1) Title

Primavera P6 Courses

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

80300000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKD1


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Primavera P6 Professional Fundamentals ,Advanced. Managing risk in Primavera Risk Analysis

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: 72

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

3 year extension may be available

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

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.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: A7

II.2.1) Title

CDM Courses

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

80300000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKD1


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

CDM Awareness, CDM for Principal Designers, CDM for Principal Contractors, CDM for clients

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: 72

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

3 year extension may be available

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

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.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: A8

II.2.1) Title

Temporary Work Courses

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

80300000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKD1


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Site safety plus, temporary works co-ordinator and temporary works supervisor

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: 72

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

3 year extension may be available

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

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.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: A9

II.2.1) Title

SMSTS Course

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

80300000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKD1


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Site Management Safety Training Scheme

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: 72

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

3 year extension may be available

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

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.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: A10

II.2.1) Title

Change Management

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

80300000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKD1


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Change management foundation, practitioner

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: 72

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

3 year extension may be available

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

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.2.14) Additional information

Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1) Conditions for participation

III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers

List and brief description of conditions:

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 with several operators.

Justification for any framework agreement duration exceeding 4 years: Length of agreement stipulated by the main contractor.

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date: 10/01/2025

Local time: 12:00

IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

EN

IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date: 10/01/2025

Local time: 12:00

Place:

Electronic opening ceremony

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

VI.2) Information about electronic workflows

Electronic ordering will be used

Electronic invoicing will be accepted

Electronic payment will be used

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

University Of Cumbria

Carlisle

UK

VI.4.3) Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

06/12/2024

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
80000000 Education and training services Education
80300000 Higher education services Education and training services

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

About the buyer

Main contact:
claire.reid@cumbria.ac.uk
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

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