Office for Students: Office for Students - Contracts for Leadership and Management skills workshops

UK-Bristol: Training services.

Section I: Contracting Authority

   I.1) Name, Addresses and Contact Point(s):
       Office for Students, United Kingdom
       Nicholson House, Lime Kiln Close, Stoke Gifford, Bristol, BS34 8SR, United Kingdom
       Tel. +44 1179317317, Email: procurement@officeforstudents.org.uk
       Contact: Sarah Phillips
       Main Address: https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk
       NUTS Code: UKK1

   I.2) Joint procurement:
      The contract involves joint procurement: No          
      In the case of joint procurement involving different countries, state applicable national procurement law: Not Provided
      The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body: No

   I.4)Type of the contracting authority:
      Body governed by public law

   I.5) Main activity:
      General public services

Section II: Object Of The Contract

   II.1) Scope of the procurement

      II.1.1) Title: Office for Students - Contracts for Leadership and Management skills workshops            
      Reference number: PRN1710

      II.1.2) Main CPV code:
         80500000 - Training services.


      II.1.3) Type of contract: SERVICES

      II.1.4) Short description: OfS are looking for Suppliers who can provide tailored skills development workshops of no more tht one day in duration. The requirement is split into four Lots: Lot 1 - Leading and supporting change Lot 2 - Coaching skill development Lot 3 - Performance Management Lot 4 - Leadering a hybrid environment, supporting the delivery, engagement and wellbeing of your team.

      II.1.6) Information about lots
         This contract is divided into lots: Yes
                        
      II.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
          Value: 175,000
                  
         Currency:GBP            

   II.2) Description (lot no. 1)
   

      II.2.1) Title:Leading and Supporting change workshops   
      Lot No:1

      II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
            80511000 - Staff training services.


      II.2.3) Place of performance
      Nuts code:
      UKK1 - Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
   
      Main site or place of performance:
      Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
             

      II.2.4) Description of the procurement: The OfS continues to undergo significant organisational, and process change as it seeks to meet its evolving regulatory role. We are seeking a supplier that can provide tailored workshops, to develop change leadership skills in its leaders at all levels. Helping them to undertake their role in supporting staff through change, especially where it is corporately or externally driven.

      II.2.5) Award criteria:
      Quality criterion - Name: Qualty / Weighting: 70
                  
      Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 30
            

      II.2.11) Information about options
         Options: Yes
         Description of these options:Option to extend the contract for a further 12 + 12 months

      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: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/FJH74P6396

   II.2) Description (lot no. 2)
   

      II.2.1) Title:Coaching and skills development workshops   
      Lot No:2

      II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
            80511000 - Staff training services.


      II.2.3) Place of performance
      Nuts code:
      UKK1 - Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
   
      Main site or place of performance:
      Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
             

      II.2.4) Description of the procurement: The OfS is seeking a supplier that can provide tailored workshops, which focus on coaching skills development, providing opportunity for practice and experiential learning. The aim is to develop the skills of managers and staff in providing coaching for colleagues. Enabling coaches to provide the right balance of supportive questions and challenge, with appropriate sharing of expertise, that will build the capability, confidence, and motivation of the coachee.

      II.2.5) Award criteria:
      Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
                  
      Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 30
            

      II.2.11) Information about options
         Options: Yes
         Description of these options:Option to extend the contract for a further 12 + 12 Months

      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: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/N5MU347XJD

   II.2) Description (lot no. 3)
   

      II.2.1) Title:Performance management skills workshops   
      Lot No:3

      II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
            80511000 - Staff training services.


      II.2.3) Place of performance
      Nuts code:
      UKK1 - Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
   
      Main site or place of performance:
      Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
             

      II.2.4) Description of the procurement: The OfS is seeking a workshop to support managers in developing and applying performance management skills. Both in the context of the formal annual performance review cycle and throughout the year.

      II.2.5) Award criteria:
      Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
                  
      Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 30
            

      II.2.11) Information about options
         Options: Yes
         Description of these options:Option to extend the contract for a further 12 + 12 months

      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: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/W727X48Y68

   II.2) Description (lot no. 4)
   

      II.2.1) Title:Leading in a hybrid environment, supporting delivery, engagement and wellbeing   
      Lot No:4

      II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
            80511000 - Staff training services.


      II.2.3) Place of performance
      Nuts code:
      UKK1 - Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
   
      Main site or place of performance:
      Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
             

      II.2.4) Description of the procurement: The OfS is seeking a supplier who can provide workshops to develop the skills of those who lead as line or activity managers, or technical leads, to effectively engage staff to deliver, and support their wellbeing in a hybrid environment.

      II.2.5) Award criteria:
      Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
                  
      Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 30
            

      II.2.11) Information about options
         Options: Yes
         Description of these options:Option to extend the contract for a further 12 + 12 months

      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: To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/5BJHA9VSW5


Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

   IV.1.1)Type of procedure: Open


   IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
      The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement: No       
      

   IV.1.6) Information about electronic auction
      An electronic auction has been used: No

   IV.1.8) Information about the 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 OJEU: 2022/S 000-021459
      
   

   IV.2.9) Information about termination of call for competition in the form of a prior information notice
      The contracting authority will not award any further contracts based on the above prior information notice: No

Section V: Award of contract

Award Of Contract (No.1)

   Contract No: PRN1710b    
   Lot Number: 2    
   Title: Coaching Skills development workshops

   A contract/lot is awarded: Yes


   V.2) Award of contract

      V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 30/11/2022

      V.2.2) Information about tenders
         Number of tenders received: 17
         Number of tenders received from SMEs: Not Provided          
         Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: Not Provided          
         Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: Not Provided          
         Number of tenders received by electronic means: Not Provided

      V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

      The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
         
         Contractor (No.1)
             The Solutions Focus, 03963904
             41 Upper Culver Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 4EE, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKK1
            The contractor is an SME: Yes

      V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
         Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: 50,000          
         Total value of the contract/lot: 40,920
         Currency: GBP

      V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
         The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No
         

Award Of Contract (No.2)

   Contract No: PRN1710c    
   Lot Number: 3    
   Title: Performance Management Skills Workshops

   A contract/lot is awarded: Yes


   V.2) Award of contract

      V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 18/11/2022

      V.2.2) Information about tenders
         Number of tenders received: 8
         Number of tenders received from SMEs: Not Provided          
         Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: Not Provided          
         Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: Not Provided          
         Number of tenders received by electronic means: Not Provided

      V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

      The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
         
         Contractor (No.1)
             Optima UK inc Ltd, 07835564
             Cabourn House, Station Street, Bingham, Nottinghamshire, NG13 8AQ, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKK1
            The contractor is an SME: Yes

      V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
         Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: 35,000          
         Total value of the contract/lot: 34,495
         Currency: GBP

      V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
         The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No
         

Award Of Contract (No.3)

   Contract No: PRN1710d    
   Lot Number: 4    
   Title: Leading in a Hybrid environment, supporting delivery, engagement and wellbeing

   A contract/lot is awarded: Yes


   V.2) Award of contract

      V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 21/11/2022

      V.2.2) Information about tenders
         Number of tenders received: 9
         Number of tenders received from SMEs: Not Provided          
         Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: Not Provided          
         Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: Not Provided          
         Number of tenders received by electronic means: Not Provided

      V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

      The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
         
         Contractor (No.1)
             Optima UK in Ltd, 07835564
             Cabourn House, Station Street, Bingham, Nottinghamshire, NG13 8AQ, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKK1
            The contractor is an SME: No

      V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
         Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: 35,000          
         Total value of the contract/lot: 34,495
         Currency: GBP

      V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
         The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No
         
Section VI: Complementary information

   VI.3) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. Suppliers must submit a response for each Lot they wish to apply for.
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   VI.4) Procedures for review

      VI.4.1) Review body
          Office for Students
          Nicholson House, Lime Kiln Close, Stoke Gifford, Bristol, BS34 8SR, United Kingdom

      VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
          Office for Students
          Nicholson House, Lime Kiln Close, Stoke Gifford, Bristol, BS34 8SR, United Kingdom

      VI.4.3) Review procedure
         Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures: Not Provided

      VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
          Office for Students
          Nicholson House, Lime Kiln Close, Stoke Gifford, Bristol, BS34 8SR, United Kingdom
          Email: procurement@officeforstudents.org.uk

   VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice: 08/03/2023