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Title: | Supply of Continuous Professional Development and Mentoring to Schools/Sixth Forms to support applications to Higher Education . |
Notice type: | Contract Notice |
Authority: | University of Derby |
Nature of contract: | Services |
Procedure: | Open |
Short Description: | DANCOP (Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Collaborative Outreach Programme) is funded by the OfS (Office for Students) to deliver targeted outreach programmes to and for learners from specific wards to encourage and support progression to Higher Education. This funding is received on an annual basis so a contract period longer than the initial period cannot be guaranteed. As part of this programme of activity, DANCOP understands the importance of affecting a cultural change within partner schools and colleges and as part of that wants to work with a provider to deliver an extensive programme of CPD (Continuous Professional Development) and support in up to 12 educational institutions to help teachers to support progression to higher education. Additionally, the provider is required to directly impact learners in order for the University to ensure it can report to the OfS on engagement with learners through this programme. |
Published: | 12/10/2018 09:38 |
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Section I: Contracting Authority
I.1) Name and addresses
University of Derby
Kedleston Road, Derby, DE22 1GB, United Kingdom
Email: a.salt@derby.ac.uk
Contact: Anna Salt
Main Address: www.derby.ac.uk
NUTS Code: UKF11
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.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: http://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Derby:-Education-and-training-services./H3A6SC585C
Additional information can be obtained from: the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically via http://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Derby:-Education-and-training-services./H3A6SC585C to the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at: Not provided
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Education
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title: Supply of Continuous Professional Development and Mentoring to Schools/Sixth Forms to support applications to Higher Education .
Reference Number: PROC AS ITT/025
II.1.2) Main CPV Code:
80000000 - Education and training services.
II.1.3) Type of contract: SERVICES
II.1.4) Short description: DANCOP (Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Collaborative Outreach Programme) is funded by the OfS (Office for Students) to deliver targeted outreach programmes to and for learners from specific wards to encourage and support progression to Higher Education. This funding is received on an annual basis so a contract period longer than the initial period cannot be guaranteed.
As part of this programme of activity, DANCOP understands the importance of affecting a cultural change within partner schools and colleges and as part of that wants to work with a provider to deliver an extensive programme of CPD (Continuous Professional Development) and support in up to 12 educational institutions to help teachers to support progression to higher education. Additionally, the provider is required to directly impact learners in order for the University to ensure it can report to the OfS on engagement with learners through this programme.
II.1.5) Estimated total value:
Value excluding VAT: 1,290,000
Currency: GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots:
This contract is divided into lots: No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
Not Provided
II.2.3) Place of performance:
UKF11 Derby
II.2.4) Description of procurement: The selected third party provider must have a proven track record in delivering CPD programmes with teachers and advisors that build skills and knowledge to help support learners with progression to Higher Education; navigating the options available and supporting the application process. They must also have ability to deliver mentoring programmes in those schools directly to learners.
In those (up to) 12 institutions, the provider must upskill at least one staff member to become a ‘champion’ within their institution in terms of supporting HE progression through a variety of training interventions including, for example, group training, one-to-one training and off-site sessions at other educational institutions. In those institutions, at least 15 learners must also receive support directly from the organisation to support progression to Higher Education through mentoring by providing, for example, 1-to-1 mentoring, student workshops, training and consultations. The activities for both staff and learners will primarily be delivered on-site at the schools but further variety and context should be added through delivery of training sessions on site at one or more of DANCOP’s partner HEIs (Higher Education Institutions).
Ongoing support is also required for both learners and staff, for example in the form of online support.
As a minimum, 4 meetings per half term are required to provide the CPD to staff and 4 learner workshops/training sessions/consultations per
half term. Additionally, an annual conference for all ‘champions’ from the region. At least 5 mentoring sessions for each learner must be undertaken up to the end of the initial contract period.
The provider will be expected to provide support for parents/carers through regular progress updates on the learners’ application progress.
In order to assess the effectiveness of the services provided, feedback from partner schools and colleges will be obtained to assess their increased confidence in supporting progression to Higher Education.
The provider must engage with the specified number of schools and colleges and when working with learners, 100% of learners must be identified as DANCOP learners (from a target ward). Information on the NCOP (National Collaboration Outreach Programme) programme that DANCOP is part of, and information on the target wards, can be found here: https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/promoting-equal-opportunities/national-collaborative-outreach-programme-ncop/how-ncop-works/
DANCOP delivery hubs will support the provider in terms of introductions to partner schools and colleges but require providers to market their services to the 12 institutions.
The provider will be required to return information to DANCOP on a monthly basis by a specified deadline, in the format requested by DANCOP.
This will include monitoring and evaluation information and is crucial to DANCOP for the University to be able to demonstrate impact and appropriate use of funds.
The targets for the initial contract period are to:
•Deliver the programme successfully in (up to) 12 schools
•Work with 15 target learners on a programme of mentoring in all of those 12 schools
•All 15 learners in each school must be from a target ward
•All monitoring reports should be submitted by the deadline each month
The University will advise the provider of targets for any extension periods prior to contract extension.
This contract will not be divided into lots, as the nature of the requirement is such that it cannot be fragmented for reasons of efficiency and resource implications.
II.2.5) Award criteria:
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: 1,290,000
Currency: GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: No
Description of renewals: Not provided
II.2.10) Information about variants:
Variants will be accepted: No
II.2.11) Information about options:
Options: Yes
Description of options: Options to extend beyond the initial expiry of 31st July 2019 by 2 further 12 month periods
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: 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
Identification of the project: Not provided
II.2.14) Additional information: Not provided
Section III: Legal, Economic, Financial And Technical Information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
Not Provided
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Not Provided
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required (if applicable) :
Not Provided
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Not Provided
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required (if applicable) :
Not Provided
III.1.5) Information about reserved contracts (if applicable)
The contract is reserved to sheltered workshops and economic operators aiming at the social and professional integration of disabled or disadvantaged persons: No
The execution of the contract is restricted to the framework of sheltered employment programmes: No
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.2.1) Information about a particular profession
Reference to the relevant law, regulation or administrative provision:
Not Provided
III.2.2) Contract performance conditions
Not Provided
III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract: No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description OPEN
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
In the case of framework agreements justification for any duration exceeding 4 years: Not Provided
IV.1.6) Information about electronic auction:
An electronic auction will be used: No
Additional information about electronic auction: Not provided
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 OJ S: Not provided
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date: 12/11/2018 Time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English,
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender:
Duration in month(s): 3
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders:
Date: 12/11/2018
Time: 12:00
Place:
University of Derby
Section VI: Complementary Information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: Not provided
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used Yes
Electronic invoicing will be accepted Yes
Electronic payment will be used Yes
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.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Derby:-Education-and-training-services./H3A6SC585C
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/H3A6SC585C
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body:
Financial Controller
Finance Department, University of Derby, Kedleston Road, Derby, DE22 1GB, United Kingdom
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures:
Not provided
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
Not Provided
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the lodging of appeals may be obtained:
Not provided
VI.5) Date Of Dispatch Of This Notice: 12/10/2018
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