Dynamic Purchasing System for Foundation Apprenticeships

A Tender Notice
by ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Dps (Services)
Duration
5 year
Value
£8M
Sector
PROFESSIONAL
Published
02 Feb 2021
Delivery
To 04 Mar 2026 (est.)
Deadline
04 Mar 2021 12:00

Concepts

Location

Aberdeen

Geochart for 2 buyers and 0 suppliers

2 buyers

Description

This DPS is being run by Aberdeenshire Council to procure the services of suitable providers to deliver Foundation Apprenticeships at Level 6 and Level 4/5, Pathways Apprenticeships and any other related projects. The Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) will be up to 5-year duration to provide timetabled delivery of Foundation Apprenticeships in our academies, utilising a combination of existing school staff and sub-contracted external providers. Lots will be established for the delivery of each framework (subject) area. Within each, these may be subdivided to cover separate schools (or groups of schools) within Aberdeenshire, depending on geography and pupil take-up.

Lot Division

1 Level 6 - Foundation Apprenticeships

The DPS is split into 4 lots. Lot 1 is for Level 6 Foundation Apprenticeships

Award Criteria
Principles of Equity and Equality of Opportunity 20.0
Capacity Building and Provision Gaps in the Area 20.0
Sustainable Partnership Development 20.0
Experience and Track Record 20.0
PRICE 50.0
2 Level 4 5 Foundation Apprenticeships
  • Value: £8M

The DPS will consist of 4 Lots, and Lot 2 will cover Level 4 5 Foundation Apprenticeships.

Award Criteria
Principles of Equity and Equality of Opportunity 20.0
Capacity Building and Provision Gaps in the Area 20.0
Sustainable Partnership Development 20.0
Experience and Track Record 20.0
Innovation and Flexibility including any Options for Virtual Delivery 20.0
PRICE 50.0
3 Pathway Apprenticeships
  • Value: £8M

The DPS will consist of 4 Lots, and Lot 3 will cover Pathway Apprenticeships.

Award Criteria
Principles of Equity and Equality of Opportunity 20.0
Capacity Building and Provision Gaps in the Area 20.0
Sustainable Partnership Development 20.0
Experience and Track Record 20.0
Innovation and Flexibility including any Options for Virtual Delivery 20.0
PRICE 50.0
4 Any Other Related Projects
  • Value: £8M

The DPS will consist of 4 Lots, and Lot 4 will cover the Council’s requirement for any additional requirements associated with new projects. We would encourage all suppliers to submit for this Lot

Award Criteria
Principles of Equity and Equality of Opportunity 20.0
Capacity Building and Provision Gaps in the Area 20.0
Sustainable Partnership Development 20.0
Experience and Track Record 20.0
Innovation and Flexibility including any Options for Virtual Delivery 20.0
PRICE 50.0

CPV Codes

  • 80000000 - Education and training services

Indicators

  • Bids should cover one or more lots.
  • Bids should cover the whole contract.
  • Renewals are not available.
  • Financial restrictions apply.
  • Professional qualifications are sought.
  • Award on basis of price.

Other Information

The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this PQQ exercise. The Project code is 17832, and the PQQ code is 5168. For more information see https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/p... Mini-competitions will be conducted and contracts will be awarded during the lifetime of this DPS. The DPS does not guarantee any business as the contracts are demand-led. The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this PQQ exercise. The Project code is 17832. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361 A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: See tender documentation. (SC Ref:642912)

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