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Published 14 Apr 2021, 10:00 BST

Official UK procurement notice

CORP - Provision of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment Providers

Official notice

Authority: Lancashire County Council (Local council)·Consortium: 2 public authorities

16 lotsServicesOpen procedureMax 5 lots to bidMax 5 lots per supplier
Sectors: Education & Training (80) Delivery: North West (UKD4)
Published estimate£6,500,000total for 16 lots
Submissions closed 18 May 2021awarded 2 Sept 2021
Awarded to Nelson and Colne College Group +4 more5 awards

Re-procurement plannedProvision of Apprentice Levy Training · tender expected

What is being bought16 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

LCC is inviting tenders on the terms set out in the ITT for the provision of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment Providers. The Invitation to Tender stage is restricted to those organisations listed on the ESFA (Education and Skills Funding Agency) RoATP (Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers) as a Main Provider.

  • Recurrence: The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. At either the end of the initial term or extended/maximum term, there may be a requirement for the services to continue, in this instance the services may be re-procured.

CPV: Education and training services

Lots and requirements (16)Procurement structure

16 lots · no lot values published · a supplier may bid for at most 5 and win at most 5 of them · same evaluation weights on every lot
Lot #1Social CareCancelledRenewal

Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Social Care.

Delivery: North West
Extensions: The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. · The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. At either the end of the initial term or extended/maximum term, there may be a requirement for the services to continue, in this instance the services may be re-procured.Variant bids: not allowed
80000000 Education and training services
Lot #2Schools (Non-Teaching)CancelledRenewal

Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Schools (Non-Teaching)

Delivery: North West
Extensions: The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. · The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. At either the end of the initial term or extended/maximum term, there may be a requirement for the services to continue, in this instance the services may be re-procured.Variant bids: not allowed
80000000 Education and training services
Lot #3Business AdministrationCancelledRenewal

Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Business Administration.

Delivery: North West
Extensions: The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. · The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. At either the end of the initial term or extended/maximum term, there may be a requirement for the services to continue, in this instance the services may be re-procured.Variant bids: not allowed
80000000 Education and training services
Lot #4Leadership and ManagementCancelledRenewal

Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Leadership and Management.

Delivery: North West
Extensions: The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years · The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. At either the end of the initial term or extended/maximum term, there may be a requirement for the services to continue, in this instance the services may be re-procured.Variant bids: not allowed
80000000 Education and training services
Lot #5Senior Leadership and ManagementCancelledRenewal

Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Senior Leadership and Management.

Delivery: North West
Extensions: The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years · The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. At either the end of the initial term or extended/maximum term, there may be a requirement for the services to continue, in this instance the services may be re-procured.Variant bids: not allowed
80000000 Education and training services
Lot #6FacilitiesCancelledRenewal

Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Facilities Management and Operations.

Delivery: North West
Extensions: The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. · The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. At either the end of the initial term or extended/maximum term, there may be a requirement for the services to continue, in this instance the services may be re-procured.Variant bids: not allowed
80000000 Education and training services
Lot #7FinanceCancelledRenewal

Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Finance.

Delivery: North West
Extensions: The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. · The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. At either the end of the initial term or extended/maximum term, there may be a requirement for the services to continue, in this instance the services may be re-procured.Variant bids: not allowed
80000000 Education and training services
Lot #8Construction and EngineeringCancelledRenewal

Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Construction and Engineering.

Delivery: North West
Extensions: The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. · The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. At either the end of the initial term or extended/maximum term, there may be a requirement for the services to continue, in this instance the services may be re-procured.Variant bids: not allowed
80000000 Education and training services
Lot #9ElectricalCancelledRenewal

Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Electrical services

Delivery: North West
Extensions: The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. · The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. At either the end of the initial term or extended/maximum term, there may be a requirement for the services to continue, in this instance the services may be re-procured.Variant bids: not allowed
80000000 Education and training services
Lot #10Cultural/Library ServicesCancelledRenewal

Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Cultural/Library Services.

Delivery: North West
Extensions: The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. · The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. At either the end of the initial term or extended/maximum term, there may be a requirement for the services to continue, in this instance the services may be re-procured.Variant bids: not allowed
80000000 Education and training services
Lot #11ITCancelledRenewal

Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to IT services.

Delivery: North West
Extensions: The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. · The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. At either the end of the initial term or extended/maximum term, there may be a requirement for the services to continue, in this instance the services may be re-procured.Variant bids: not allowed
80000000 Education and training services
Lot #12Project ManagementCancelledRenewal

Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Project Management

Delivery: North West
Extensions: The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. · The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. At either the end of the initial term or extended/maximum term, there may be a requirement for the services to continue, in this instance the services may be re-procured.Variant bids: not allowed
80000000 Education and training services
Lot #13Outdoor ActivityCancelledRenewal

Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Outdoor Activity

Delivery: North West
Extensions: The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. · The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. At either the end of the initial term or extended/maximum term, there may be a requirement for the services to continue, in this instance the services may be re-procured.Variant bids: not allowed
80000000 Education and training services
Lot #14Schools AdminCancelledRenewal

Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Schools Admin.

Delivery: North West
Extensions: The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. · The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. At either the end of the initial term or extended/maximum term, there may be a requirement for the services to continue, in this instance the services may be re-procured.Variant bids: not allowed
80000000 Education and training services
Lot #15Schools SportCancelledRenewal

Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Schools Sport

Delivery: North West
Extensions: he initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. · The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. At either the end of the initial term or extended/maximum term, there may be a requirement for the services to continue, in this instance the services may be re-procured.Variant bids: not allowed
80000000 Education and training services
Lot #16YouthCancelledRenewal

Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Youth Support.

Delivery: North West
Extensions: The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years · The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. At either the end of the initial term or extended/maximum term, there may be a requirement for the services to continue, in this instance the services may be re-procured.Variant bids: not allowed
80000000 Education and training services

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored · same split on all 16 lots
Quality: 80%Price: 20%
Published award criteria (2)
  • Quality: 80
  • Price: 20
Lot distribution rule: The framework will be split into 16 main lots. Bidders are invited to bid for one or more main lots as detailed within the tender documentation, up to a maximum of 5 lots.
Conditions of participation1
  • Suitability

    The Invitation to Tender stage is restricted to those organisations listed on the ESFA (Education and Skills Funding Agency) RoATP (Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers) as a Main Provider.

What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 20 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 2 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement

Yes · The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. At either the end of the initial term or extended/maximum term, there may be a requirement for the services to continue, in this instance the services may be re-procured.

First published
14 Apr 2021, 10:00 BST
Last source update
26 Oct 2021, 09:57 BST
FTS notice number
2021/S 000-026735
Classification (CPV)
Education and training services
Delivery area
North West (UKD4)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a5de Find a Tender

Publisher note: Please note, no bids (or no compliant bids) were received for Lots 6, 8, 9, 10, 13, 15 and 16. Whilst not all lots have been awarded, the estimated value of the contracts awarded under the framework is (£5,850,000) and has been used for the purpose of the award values given in this notice. Prices submitted by bidders (and subsequently evaluated) were based on the standard/qualification fee for each of the required qualifications. The total value of the lots awarded are estimated (based on qualification fees and previous learner numbers and the potential total framework value) as future learner numbers are unknown.

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: portal not identified
Language: EN
Submission deadline
18 May 2021, 10:00 BST
Submission channel
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Accepted languages
en
Participation fee
document
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

www.lancashire.gov.uk/isupplier/ ↗

Timeline

18 May 2021 → 26 Oct 2021 · 2 dates
  1. Submission deadline
    18 May 2021, 10:00 BST
  2. Notice published
    26 Oct 2021, 09:57 BST

Notice history

3 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 26 Oct 2021
  1. Status changed to complete
    26 Oct 2021, 09:57 BST
  2. Procurement method changed
    26 Oct 2021, 09:57 BST
  3. Buyer details updated
    26 Oct 2021, 09:57 BST

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awards 5
Awarded value £5,850,0005 contracts exc. VAT
Bids received 36
Contracts signed 5latest 2 Sept 2021
Awarded toValueDateStatus
Not linked to a lot5 awards
Nelson and Colne College Group£2,500,000 †—Awarded
North Lancs Training Group LtdSME£1,000,000 †—Awarded
University of Central Lancashire£2,000,000 †—Awarded
Blackburn CollegeBlackburn College£250,000 †—Awarded
Blackpool and The Fylde CollegeBlackpool and the Fylde College£100,000 †—Awarded

Contracts

Bid statistics published by the authority

BidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
36bids———

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

2 public bodies on the notice

Lancashire County Council

Contracting authorityLocal CouncilRegional or local authorityGeneral public servicesEducation PO Box 100 County Hall, Preston, North West, PR1 0LDContact name, email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • Royal Courts of Justice - The High CourtReview body LondonContact phone

Bidders & participating suppliers

5 commercial parties on the notice

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.