Voluntary ex ante transparency notice
Directive 2014/24/EU
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
Maidstone Hospital, Hermitage Lane
Maidstone
ME16 9QQ
UK
Contact person: Mr Jack Moss
Telephone: +44 7841802075
E-mail: jack.moss@nhs.net
NUTS: UKJ4
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.mtw.nhs.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: http://www.mtw.nhs.uk/
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Senior Leaders Apprenticeship Training
Reference number: DN442440
II.1.2) Main CPV code
80430000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The provision of degree level apprenticeship training.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Lowest offer:
1.00
GBP/ Highest offer:
589 148.00
GBP
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ4
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
In issuing this voluntary ex-ante transparency (VEAT) notice, The Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is informing the market of its intent to enter into a Contract with The University of Kent.
The University of Kent’s SLMDA is delivered through the University of Kent’s Centre for Higher and Degree Apprenticeships (CHDA) which was launched in 2016 and following a full Ofsted inspection in March 2019 they have been described as a ‘Good Provider’ of higher apprenticeships.
The University and CHDA deliver a range of senior leaders qualifications, including the Kent MBA, the MSc management and the MSc healthcare management. These qualifications are suitable for all management levels who work within the NHS and will be a popular addition to the Trust’s Higher apprenticeships offer which at present is an SLMDA with the open University via distance learning.
The Trust’s intent to enter into a contract with the University is, in part, due to the proximity and location of the learning institution (Medway and Canterbury Campuses). This works well for Trust staff as most will be living within easy reach of the University of Kent.
For the purposes of this contract, all spend shall be funded via the Trust’s Apprenticeship Levy and all courses will meet the obligations of funding under this levy. While there is no guarantee as to the level of any expenditure, the maximum spend attributable to any contract resulting from this VEAT notice shall not exceed 589 148 GBP. The contract is intended to commence 1.12.2019 and will continue for a period of 36 months, however individual call-offs under the contract may continue beyond its expiry due to the nature of the requirement.
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
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition
Justification for selected award procedure:
The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the Directive
Explanation:
The Trust is of the reasonable opinion that the provision of degree level apprenticeship training, on a face-to-face basis, should be delivered in close proximity to the organisation. This minimizes absence from work, travel for employees and on-costs in relation to accommodation and travel as the majority of employees who work for the Trust live within Kent.
Within Kent, senior leader apprenticeship training options are limited. The University of Kent has established the center for higher and degree apprenticeships and has 2 campuses in close proximity to the Trust.
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
Section V: Award of contract/concession
Lot No: 1
Contract No: 1
V.2 Award of contract/concession
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract/concession
17/10/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The University of Kent
Giles Ln
Canterbury
CT2 7NZ
UK
NUTS: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the concession and main financing terms (excluding VAT)
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
The High Court of England and Wales
7 Rools Buildings, Fetter Lane
London
EC4A 1NL
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
17/10/2019