Essex County Council is using Delta eSourcing to run this tender exercise
Notice Summary |
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Title: | 0665 Driver Training (NDORS and Non-NDORS) |
Notice type: | Social and Other Specific Services - Public Contracts |
Authority: | Essex County Council |
Nature of contract: | Not applicable |
Procedure: | Open |
Short Description: | |
Published: | 26/02/2019 15:11 |
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Preliminary Questions
This notice is for Prior information notice: No
This notice is for Contract notice: Yes
This notice is for Contract award notice: No
Section I: Contracting Authority
I.1) Name and addresses:
Essex County Council
County Hall, Market Road, Chelmsford, CM1 1QH, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 3330136379, Email: mark.glenister@essex.gov.uk
Contact: Mark Glenister
Main Address: http://www.bipsolutions.com, Address of the buyer profile: www.essex.gov.uk
NUTS Code: UKH3
Specifications and additional documents: As Above
I.2) Joint procurement:
The contract involves joint procurement: No.
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:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Chelmsford:-Education-and-training-services./U2Q47PE882
Further information can be obtained from: the above mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent: electronically via -- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/U2Q47PE882
to the abovementioned address
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: 0665 Driver Training (NDORS and Non-NDORS)
Reference number: 0665
II.1.2) Common Procurement Vocabulary:
80000000 - Education and training services.
II.1.3) Type of contract: SERVICE
II.1.4) Short description:
ECC is seeking to appoint Driver Trainers onto a Framework Agreement, using the Light Touch Regime, to deliver both Theory & Practical Training Courses, covering National Driver Offender Re-training Scheme (NDORS) courses, other non-NDORS courses, commissioned by the Safer Essex Roads Partnership (SERP), and in-house driving-related courses. Courses will be delivered at venues throughout Essex. The Framework is split into 6 Nos. Lots. Bidders can apply for all Lots, however the successful bidder for Lot A6 will be precluded from being appointed to Lots A1 – A5. There is no limit on the number of Suppliers appointed to the Framework for Lots A1 - A5. Lot A6 is limited to one Supplier. The Framework Agreement duration will be 2 years, with an option to extend for up to a further 2 years. Bidder Event Days will be held on 4 & 5 March 2019, please contact sally.plail@essex.gov.uk for details of the events.
II.1.5) Estimated total value:
Value excluding VAT (give figures only) : 3,500,000 - Currency : GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots:
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
If yes, tenders should be submitted for: All lots
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: Not Provided
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots: Not Provided
II.2) Lot Description - 1
II.2.1) Title: NDORS Theory Trainer
Lot Number: A1
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
80500000 - Training services.
80510000 - Specialist training services.
80411000 - Driving-school services.
II.2.3) Place of performance:
Region Codes:
UKH3 - Essex
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
NDORS Theory Licenced Trainers to deliver NDORS Theory Courses
II.2.6) Estimate value
Value excluding VAT (give figures only) : 3,000,000 - currency : GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement
Duration in months - 24
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
Please note, the breakdown of the £3.5M total value of the Framework is not currently available, and therefore the mandatory estimated values per Lot do not represent the breakdown, and should not be relied upon as such.
II.2) Lot Description - 2
II.2.1) Title: NDORS Practical Trainer
Lot Number: A2
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
80500000 - Training services.
80510000 - Specialist training services.
80411000 - Driving-school services.
II.2.3) Place of performance:
Region Codes:
UKH3 - Essex
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
NDORS Practical Licenced Trainers to deliver NDORS Practical Courses.
For this Lot the Authority will also consider non-licenced Bidders who meet specific competency requirements and are willing to work towards passing the relevant NDORS accreditation course within 1 year. Work cannot be allocated to successful bidders under this Lot until a relevant NDORS Practical Licence has been obtained.
II.2.6) Estimate value
Value excluding VAT (give figures only) : 3,000,000 - currency : GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement
Duration in months - 24
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
Please note, the breakdown of the £3.5M total value of the Framework is not currently available, and therefore the mandatory estimated values per Lot do not represent the breakdown, and should not be relied upon as such.
II.2) Lot Description - 3
II.2.1) Title: In-House Training - Theory Trainer
Lot Number: A3
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
80500000 - Training services.
80510000 - Specialist training services.
80411000 - Driving-school services.
II.2.3) Place of performance:
Region Codes:
UKH3 - Essex
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
Trainers to deliver in-House Theory Courses, including courses for the users of lease cars provided by the ECC Car Provision Scheme.
II.2.6) Estimate value
Value excluding VAT (give figures only) : 3,000,000 - currency : GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement
Duration in months - 24
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
Please note, the breakdown of the £3.5M total value of the Framework is not currently available, and therefore the mandatory estimated values per Lot do not represent the breakdown, and should not be relied upon as such.
II.2) Lot Description - 4
II.2.1) Title: In-House Training - Practical Trainer
Lot Number: A4
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
80500000 - Training services.
80510000 - Specialist training services.
80411000 - Driving-school services.
II.2.3) Place of performance:
Region Codes:
UKH3 - Essex
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
Trainers to deliver in-House Practical Courses, including courses for the users of lease cars provided by the ECC Car Provision Scheme.
II.2.6) Estimate value
Value excluding VAT (give figures only) : 3,000,000 - currency : GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement
Duration in months - 24
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
Please note, the breakdown of the £3.5M total value of the Framework is not currently available, and therefore the mandatory estimated values per Lot do not represent the breakdown, and should not be relied upon as such.
II.2) Lot Description - 5
II.2.1) Title: Trainer to Deliver any Other Driver Interaction Course Commissioned by SERP
Lot Number: A5
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
80500000 - Training services.
80510000 - Specialist training services.
80411000 - Driving-school services.
II.2.3) Place of performance:
Region Codes:
UKH3 - Essex
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
This Lot will be a mix of Theory and Practical Courses.
The SERP is currently developing Driver Intervention courses which will be delivered to a variety of road user groups. This may include business users, older drivers, younger drivers and any other identified road user group. Interventions may be theory-based and/or practical.
II.2.6) Estimate value
Value excluding VAT (give figures only) : 3,000,000 - currency : GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement
Duration in months - 24
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
Please note, the breakdown of the £3.5M total value of the Framework is not currently available, and therefore the mandatory estimated values per Lot do not represent the breakdown, and should not be relied upon as such.
II.2) Lot Description - 6
II.2.1) Title: A qualified NDORS Monitor/Behaviour Change Specialist
Lot Number: A6
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
80500000 - Training services.
80510000 - Specialist training services.
80411000 - Driving-school services.
II.2.3) Place of performance:
Region Codes:
UKH3 - Essex
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
A qualified Monitor / Behavioural change specialist is required to ensure the quality assurance of NDORS courses and the development of NDORS trainers. This role will also monitor, quality assure and assist the development of other road safety interventions, the development of the SERP team, and provide support and mentoring to the ECC employed monitor.
II.2.6) Estimate value
Value excluding VAT (give figures only) : 3,000,000 - currency : GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement
Duration in months - 24
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
Please note, the breakdown of the £3.5M total value of the Framework is not currently available, and therefore the mandatory estimated values per Lot do not represent the breakdown, and should not be relied upon as such.
Section III: Legal, Economic, Financial And Technical Information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.4) Objective rules and criteria for participation
List and brief description of rules and criteria:
Not Provided
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
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
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 - Not Provided
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA )
The contract is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) - Not Provided
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in OJEU: Not Provided
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of expressions of interest
Date - 25/03/2019 Local Time - 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted:
English
Section VI: Complementary Information
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
VI.3) Additional Information:
ECC considers that this contract may be suitable for SMEs, however any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. All communications relating to this procurement exercise must be sent via the BiP Delta portal message facility. ECC reserves the right to amend timescales & change the evaluation criteria if there are genuine omissions or mistakes. We reserve the right to cancel the procurement and/or not to award all or part of a contract & will not be responsible for any supplier bidding costs incurred. Please note, although IV.1.1. states that this is an Open Procedure, it is in fact a Light Touch Regime. THE TENDER SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS: 12:00 on 25/3/19
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Chelmsford:-Education-and-training-services./U2Q47PE882
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/U2Q47PE882
GO-2019226-PRO-14170989 TKR-2019226-PRO-14170988
VI.4) Procedures For Appeal
VI.4.1) Body responsible for appeal procedures:
Royal Courts of Justice
Strand, London, WC2A 2LL, United Kingdom
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures:
Royal Courts of Justice
Strand, London, WC2A 2LL, United Kingdom
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
Not Provided
VI.5) Date Of Dispatch Of This Notice: 26/02/2019
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Preliminary Questions
This notice is for Prior information notice: No
This notice is for Contract notice: No
This notice is for Contract award notice: Yes
Section I: Contracting Authority
I.1) Name and addresses:
Essex County Council
County Hall, Market Road, Chelmsford, CM1 1QH, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 3330136379, Email: mark.glenister@essex.gov.uk
Contact: Mark Glenister
Main Address: http://www.bipsolutions.com, Address of the buyer profile: www.essex.gov.uk
NUTS Code: UKH3
Specifications and additional documents: As Above
I.2) Joint procurement:
The contract involves joint procurement: No.
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body: No .
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: 0665 Driver Training (NDORS and Non-NDORS)
Reference number: 0665
II.1.2) Common Procurement Vocabulary:
80000000 - Education and training services.
II.1.3) Type of contract: SERVICE
II.1.4) Short description:
ECC is seeking to appoint Driver Trainers onto a Framework Agreement, using the Light Touch Regime, to deliver both Theory & Practical Training Courses, covering National Driver Offender Re-training Scheme (NDORS) courses, other non-NDORS courses, commissioned by the Safer Essex Roads Partnership (SERP), and in-house driving-related courses. Courses will be delivered at venues throughout Essex. The Framework is split into 6 Nos. Lots. Bidders can apply for all Lots, however the successful bidder for Lot A6 will be precluded from being appointed to Lots A1 – A5. There is no limit on the number of Suppliers appointed to the Framework for Lots A1 - A5. Lot A6 is limited to one Supplier. The Framework Agreement duration will be 2 years, with an option to extend for up to a further 2 years. Bidder Event Days will be held on 4 & 5 March 2019, please contact sally.plail@essex.gov.uk for details of the events.
II.1.6) Information about lots:
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
II.2) Lot Description - 1
II.2.1) Title: NDORS Theory Trainer
Lot Number: A1
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
80500000 - Training services.
80510000 - Specialist training services.
80411000 - Driving-school services.
II.2.3) Place of performance:
Region Codes:
UKH3 - Essex
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
NDORS Theory Licenced Trainers to deliver NDORS Theory Courses
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
Please note, the breakdown of the £3.5M total value of the Framework is not currently available, and therefore the mandatory estimated values per Lot do not represent the breakdown, and should not be relied upon as such.
II.2) Lot Description - 2
II.2.1) Title: NDORS Practical Trainer
Lot Number: A2
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
80500000 - Training services.
80510000 - Specialist training services.
80411000 - Driving-school services.
II.2.3) Place of performance:
Region Codes:
UKH3 - Essex
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
NDORS Practical Licenced Trainers to deliver NDORS Practical Courses.
For this Lot the Authority will also consider non-licenced Bidders who meet specific competency requirements and are willing to work towards passing the relevant NDORS accreditation course within 1 year. Work cannot be allocated to successful bidders under this Lot until a relevant NDORS Practical Licence has been obtained.
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
Please note, the breakdown of the £3.5M total value of the Framework is not currently available, and therefore the mandatory estimated values per Lot do not represent the breakdown, and should not be relied upon as such.
II.2) Lot Description - 3
II.2.1) Title: In-House Training - Theory Trainer
Lot Number: A3
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
80500000 - Training services.
80510000 - Specialist training services.
80411000 - Driving-school services.
II.2.3) Place of performance:
Region Codes:
UKH3 - Essex
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
Trainers to deliver in-House Theory Courses, including courses for the users of lease cars provided by the ECC Car Provision Scheme.
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
Please note, the breakdown of the £3.5M total value of the Framework is not currently available, and therefore the mandatory estimated values per Lot do not represent the breakdown, and should not be relied upon as such.
II.2) Lot Description - 4
II.2.1) Title: In-House Training - Practical Trainer
Lot Number: A4
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
80500000 - Training services.
80510000 - Specialist training services.
80411000 - Driving-school services.
II.2.3) Place of performance:
Region Codes:
UKH3 - Essex
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
Trainers to deliver in-House Practical Courses, including courses for the users of lease cars provided by the ECC Car Provision Scheme.
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
Please note, the breakdown of the £3.5M total value of the Framework is not currently available, and therefore the mandatory estimated values per Lot do not represent the breakdown, and should not be relied upon as such.
II.2) Lot Description - 5
II.2.1) Title: Trainer to Deliver any Other Driver Interaction Course Commissioned by SERP
Lot Number: A5
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
80500000 - Training services.
80510000 - Specialist training services.
80411000 - Driving-school services.
II.2.3) Place of performance:
Region Codes:
UKH3 - Essex
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
This Lot will be a mix of Theory and Practical Courses.
The SERP is currently developing Driver Intervention courses which will be delivered to a variety of road user groups. This may include business users, older drivers, younger drivers and any other identified road user group. Interventions may be theory-based and/or practical.
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
Please note, the breakdown of the £3.5M total value of the Framework is not currently available, and therefore the mandatory estimated values per Lot do not represent the breakdown, and should not be relied upon as such.
II.2) Lot Description - 6
II.2.1) Title: A qualified NDORS Monitor/Behaviour Change Specialist
Lot Number: A6
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
80500000 - Training services.
80510000 - Specialist training services.
80411000 - Driving-school services.
II.2.3) Place of performance:
Region Codes:
UKH3 - Essex
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
A qualified Monitor / Behavioural change specialist is required to ensure the quality assurance of NDORS courses and the development of NDORS trainers. This role will also monitor, quality assure and assist the development of other road safety interventions, the development of the SERP team, and provide support and mentoring to the ECC employed monitor.
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
Please note, the breakdown of the £3.5M total value of the Framework is not currently available, and therefore the mandatory estimated values per Lot do not represent the breakdown, and should not be relied upon as such.
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.1.6) Information about electronic auction
An electronic auction will be used - Not Provided
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA )
The contract is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) - Not Provided
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in OJEU: Not Provided
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 : 1
Contract No:
Title:
A contract/lot is awarded: No
V.1) Information on non-award:
The contract/lot is not awarded
Other reasons (discontinuation of procedure)
Notice reference: 2019 - 28836 (year and document number)
Section VI: Complementary Information
VI.3) Additional Information:
To view this notice, please click here:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=380702014
GO-201931-PRO-14200909 TKR-201931-PRO-14200908
VI.4) Procedures For Appeal
VI.4.1) Body responsible for appeal procedures:
Royal Courts of Justice
Strand, London, WC2A 2LL, United Kingdom
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures:
Royal Courts of Justice
Strand, London, WC2A 2LL, United Kingdom
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
Not Provided
VI.5) Date Of Dispatch Of This Notice: 01/03/2019