Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
West Yorkshire Combined Authority
8876556
Wellington House, 40-50 Wellington Street
Leeds
LS1 2DE
UK
Contact person: Claire Shardlow
Telephone: +44 1132517272
E-mail: Claire.Shardlow@westyorks-ca.gov.uk
NUTS: UKE45
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/103257
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
Wave 5 Skills Bootcamps for Local Authorities
II.1.2) Main CPV code
80000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Skills Connect is West Yorkshire Combined Authority's (WYCA) fully funded, non-accredited adult training programme. It offers flexible courses at an equivalent to Level 3 and above and has been developed to address employer skills shortages within the region, allowing individuals to access higher level employment opportunities or progression within their current employment.
As part of the Skills Connect offer, we are looking to deliver a series of Skills Bootcamps that meet the specific skills needs of Local Authority areas within West Yorkshire: Wakefield Local Authority and Leeds Local Authority.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
720 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1 – Skills Bootcamp in HealthTech / Medtech (for Leeds Local Authority)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80400000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE42
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
There is a growing need across all organisations for increased digital skills, with West Yorkshire having seen significant growth in the digital and tech sector and a growing skills gap, this is an area of concern. The programme aims to address under-representation within the digital/tech industries, supporting the local and regional digital skills gap and supporting upcoming growth areas specifically in healthtech.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Qualtity
/ Weighting: 90%
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
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Lot 2 – Skills Bootcamp in High Performance Full Stack Software Development (For Wakefield Local Authority)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80400000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE45
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
A Skills Bootcamp specialising in Advanced Digital Skills is required to work with a wide range of employment sectors across Wakefield District. Wakefield ICT graduates are not equipped with the relevant specialist coding skills that employers are seeking for a modern, fast paced working environment.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 90%
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
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Lot 3 – Skills Bootcamp in Construction Site Operative (For Wakefield Local Authority)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80400000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE45
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
A Skills Bootcamp aimed at individuals seeking a career or progression in the construction industry as Site Operatives across the Wakefield District is required. The skills and knowledge gained will provide participants with the core competencies to work in this role and to build a strong foundation from which to build a confident and competent construction operative.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 90%
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
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Lot 4 – Skills Bootcamp in Carbon Capture and Storage (For Wakefield Local Authority)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80400000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE45
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
A Skills Bootcamp which is aimed at developing skills in green technology is required within the Wakefield District. This is aimed at supporting participants to gain the necessary knowledge to understand the green skills agenda in engineering and automation including the introduction of new technologies such as decarbonisation.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 90%
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
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Lot 5 – Skills Bootcamp in Large Goods Vehicle (LGV) Driving (For Wakefield Local Authority)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80400000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE45
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
A Skills Bootcamp aimed at those seeking employment as an LGV driver is required across the Wakefield District. This is a sector of employment with significant labour shortages and participants will gain the skills, knowledge and qualifications required to gain employment including the mandatory medical and driver theory course.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 90%
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 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 000-029455
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 1
Title: Lot 1 – Skills Bootcamp in HealthTech / Medtech (for Leeds Local Authority)
A contract/lot is awarded:
No
V.1 Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 2
Title: Lot 2 – Skills Bootcamp in High Performance Full Stack Software Development (For Wakefield Local Authority)
A contract/lot is awarded:
No
V.1 Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 3
Title: Lot 3 – Skills Bootcamp in Construction Site Operative (For Wakefield Local Authority)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
12/07/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Heart of Yorkshire Education Group
Wakefield College
Margaret Street
Wakefield
WF1 2DH
UK
Telephone: +44 1924789719
E-mail: dwhite@heartofyorkshire.ac.uk
NUTS: UKE45
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 180 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 4
Title: Lot 4 – Skills Bootcamp in Carbon Capture and Storage (For Wakefield Local Authority)
A contract/lot is awarded:
No
V.1 Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 5
Title: Lot 5 – Skills Bootcamp in Large Goods Vehicle (LGV) Driving (For Wakefield Local Authority)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
03/07/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Heart of Yorkshire Education Group
Wakefield College
Margaret Street
Wakefield
WF1 2DH
UK
Telephone: +44 1924789719
E-mail: dwhite@heartofyorkshire.ac.uk
NUTS: UKE45
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 67 500.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
High Court of England and Wales
London
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
15/07/2024