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Contract Notice

Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) Employability and Skills

  • First published: 25 May 2024
  • Last modified: 25 May 2024

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Contents

Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-046a46
Published by:
Warwickshire County Council
Authority ID:
AA20665
Publication date:
25 May 2024
Deadline date:
25 June 2028
Notice type:
Contract Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

This notice involves the setting up of a dynamic purchasing system.

Warwickshire County Council invites applications from suitably experienced operators for admission to their Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Employability and Skills services.

The period of validity of the DPS will be 4 years from commencement.

Full notice text

Contract notice

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

Warwickshire County Council

Shire Hall,Market Square

WARWICK

CV344RL

UK

E-mail: procurement@warwickshire.gov.uk

NUTS: UKG13

Internet address(es)

Main address: www.warwickshire.gov.uk

I.3) Communication

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

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/csw-jets/aspx/Home


Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address


Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/csw-jets/aspx/Home


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

Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) Employability and Skills

Reference number: WCC - 18894

II.1.2) Main CPV code

79630000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

This notice involves the setting up of a dynamic purchasing system.

Warwickshire County Council invites applications from suitably experienced operators for admission to their Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Employability and Skills services.

The period of validity of the DPS will be 4 years from commencement.

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 60 000 000.00  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: 1

II.2.1) Title

Careers

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79634000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKG

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Advice and guidance for individuals at the critical stage of selecting their next occupation, learning opportunity or future role. Delivery to be targeted at various age ranges with a one to many, 1-2-1 basis or event based engagement.

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: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

It is likely the Council will still require the provision of Employability and Skills services.

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

Warwickshire County Council will be using its e-tendering system (In-Tend) for the administration of this procurement process and providers must register with the system to be able to express an interest.

The web address is: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/csw-jets.

Registration and use of In-Tend is free. Once registered, all correspondence for this procurement process must be via the In-Tend correspondence function. However, if you are unable to register with the website please email us at procurement@warwickshire.gov.uk.

Once a Supplier has successfully completed their application to the DPS and the initial 30 day period is complete, operators will be advised of the opportunities available as and when they arise. Operators can then choose whether they want to bid for the requirement or not (it is not compulsory to bid for every opportunity offered, and all operators within the DPS approved Supplier list will be informed of the opportunity, but can choose whether or not to bid on an individual basis).

Lot No: 2

II.2.1) Title

Employment

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79630000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKG

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Support for individuals to increase participation in employment via training, work experience, volunteering and additional employability activities. The support will be delivered to working age individuals.

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: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

It is likely that the Council will still require the provision of employability and skills Services beyond the DPS.

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

Warwickshire County Council will be using its e-tendering system (In-Tend) for the administration of this procurement process and providers must register with the system to be able to express an interest.

The web address is: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/csw-jets.

Registration and use of In-Tend is free. Once registered, all correspondence for this procurement process must be via the In-Tend correspondence function. However, if you are unable to register with the website please email us at procurement@warwickshire.gov.uk.

Once a Supplier has successfully completed their application to the DPS, suppliers will be advised of the opportunities available as and when they arise. Suppliers can then choose whether they want to bid for the requirement or not (it is not compulsory to bid for every opportunity offered, and all suppliers within the DPS approved Supplier list will be informed of the opportunity, but can choose whether or not to bid on an individual basis).

Lot No: 3

II.2.1) Title

Supported Employment

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79630000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKG

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

To provide employability support to individuals with a disability, learning difficulty, and/or autism. Guidance to be delivered at various levels of intensity.

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: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

It is likely that the Council will still require the provision of employability and skills Services beyond the DPS.

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

Warwickshire County Council will be using its e-tendering system (In-Tend) for the administration of this procurement process and providers must register with the system to be able to express an interest.

The web address is: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/csw-jets.

Registration and use of In-Tend is free. Once registered, all correspondence for this procurement process must be via the In-Tend correspondence function. However, if you are unable to register with the website please email us at procurement@warwickshire.gov.uk.

Once a Supplier has successfully completed their application to the DPS, suppliers will be advised of the opportunities available as and when they arise. Suppliers can then choose whether they want to bid for the requirement or not (it is not compulsory to bid for every opportunity offered, and all suppliers within the DPS approved Supplier list will be informed of the opportunity, but can choose whether or not to bid on an individual basis).

Lot No: 4

II.2.1) Title

Apprenticeships

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79634000

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKG

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Wraparound, pre-apprenticeship, apprenticeships and post apprenticeship support to individuals. Including inclusive apprenticeships and adapting current apprenticeship delivery models.

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: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

It is likely that the Council will still require the provision of employability and skills Services beyond the DPS.

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

Warwickshire County Council will be using its e-tendering system (In-Tend) for the administration of this procurement process and providers must register with the system to be able to express an interest.

The web address is: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/csw-jets.

Registration and use of In-Tend is free. Once registered, all correspondence for this procurement process must be via the In-Tend correspondence function. However, if you are unable to register with the website please email us at procurement@warwickshire.gov.uk.

Once a Supplier has successfully completed their application to the DPS, suppliers will be advised of the opportunities available as and when they arise. Suppliers can then choose whether they want to bid for the requirement or not (it is not compulsory to bid for every opportunity offered, and all suppliers within the DPS approved Supplier list will be informed of the opportunity, but can choose whether or not to bid on an individual basis).

Lot No: 5

II.2.1) Title

Young People

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79634000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKG

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

To support young people who are transitioning to the world of work, education, or training. Addressing and reducing barriers to participation in the learning or working environment.

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: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

It is likely that the Council will still require the provision of employability and skills Services beyond the DPS.

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

Warwickshire County Council will be using its e-tendering system (In-Tend) for the administration of this procurement process and providers must register with the system to be able to express an interest.

The web address is: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/csw-jets.

Registration and use of In-Tend is free. Once registered, all correspondence for this procurement process must be via the In-Tend correspondence function. However, if you are unable to register with the website please email us at procurement@warwickshire.gov.uk.

Once a Supplier has successfully completed their application to the DPS, suppliers will be advised of the opportunities available as and when they arise. Suppliers can then choose whether they want to bid for the requirement or not (it is not compulsory to bid for every opportunity offered, and all suppliers within the DPS approved Supplier list will be informed of the opportunity, but can choose whether or not to bid on an individual basis).

Lot No: 6

II.2.1) Title

Adult Education

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80400000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKG

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Adult education provides all persons with the opportunity to acquire, actualise, complete or extend their knowledge and skills for personal and professional development. Reinforcing the potential of lifelong learning.

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: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

It is likely that the Council will still require the provision of employability and skills Services beyond the DPS.

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

Warwickshire County Council will be using its e-tendering system (In-Tend) for the administration of this procurement process and providers must register with the system to be able to express an interest.

The web address is: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/csw-jets.

Registration and use of In-Tend is free. Once registered, all correspondence for this procurement process must be via the In-Tend correspondence function. However, if you are unable to register with the website please email us at procurement@warwickshire.gov.uk.

Once a Supplier has successfully completed their application to the DPS, suppliers will be advised of the opportunities available as and when they arise. Suppliers can then choose whether they want to bid for the requirement or not (it is not compulsory to bid for every opportunity offered, and all suppliers within the DPS approved Supplier list will be informed of the opportunity, but can choose whether or not to bid on an individual basis).

Lot No: 7

II.2.1) Title

Future Skills

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKG

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Provision of support towards future skills, green skills, sustainability, roles relating to Net Zero, automation and adaptations to current working practices

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: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

It is likely that the Council will still require the provision of employability and skills Services beyond the DPS.

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

Warwickshire County Council will be using its e-tendering system (In-Tend) for the administration of this procurement process and providers must register with the system to be able to express an interest.

The web address is: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/csw-jets.

Registration and use of In-Tend is free. Once registered, all correspondence for this procurement process must be via the In-Tend correspondence function. However, if you are unable to register with the website please email us at procurement@warwickshire.gov.uk.

Once a Supplier has successfully completed their application to the DPS, suppliers will be advised of the opportunities available as and when they arise. Suppliers can then choose whether they want to bid for the requirement or not (it is not compulsory to bid for every opportunity offered, and all suppliers within the DPS approved Supplier list will be informed of the opportunity, but can choose whether or not to bid on an individual basis).

Lot No: 8

II.2.1) Title

Other

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKG

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Bespoke employability and skills requirements containing themes impacting the employment & skills environment.

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: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

It is likely that the Council will still require the provision of employability and skills Services beyond the DPS.

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

Warwickshire County Council will be using its e-tendering system (In-Tend) for the administration of this procurement process and providers must register with the system to be able to express an interest.

The web address is: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/csw-jets.

Registration and use of In-Tend is free. Once registered, all correspondence for this procurement process must be via the In-Tend correspondence function. However, if you are unable to register with the website please email us at procurement@warwickshire.gov.uk.

Once a Supplier has successfully completed their application to the DPS, suppliers will be advised of the opportunities available as and when they arise. Suppliers can then choose whether they want to bid for the requirement or not (it is not compulsory to bid for every opportunity offered, and all suppliers within the DPS approved Supplier list will be informed of the opportunity, but can choose whether or not to bid on an individual basis).

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Restricted procedure

IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the setting up of a dynamic purchasing system

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

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

IV.2) Administrative information

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

Date: 25/06/2028

Local time: 12:00

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

EN

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: Yes

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

The Royal Court of Justice

The Strand

London

UK

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

24/05/2024

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
80400000 Adult and other education services Education and training services
79634000 Career guidance services Personnel services except placement and supply services
80000000 Education and training services Education
79630000 Personnel services except placement and supply services Recruitment 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:
procurement@warwickshire.gov.uk
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

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