Award

Operational Training Framework Extension

NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Nov 2021 at 16:46

Award

28 Apr 2021 at 09:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Gas Networks Limited is conducting a limited tender for the "Operational Training Framework Extension" within the training services industry. This procurement process is currently in the award stage, having been initiated on 26th April 2021, with a total contract value of £291,000. The purpose of this contract is to ensure uninterrupted operational training services while a larger above-threshold tender is being processed, estimated to conclude in October 2021. The services will be delivered across the entire NGN region, and adherence to specific essential criteria has been required, including timely submissions of training registers and materials.

This extension presents significant business growth opportunities for training service providers, particularly those specialising in operational training services relevant to the gas and energy sectors. Companies that can demonstrate robust training delivery capabilities, meet essential criteria such as timely reporting and the provision of necessary equipment, and possess experience in managing similar contracts will be best positioned to compete. The market is geared towards SMEs that can bring innovative training methodologies and flexible service delivery to meet the needs of Northern Gas Networks Limited.

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Notice Title

Operational Training Framework Extension

Notice Description

Northern Gas Networks require to put in place a short term extension to cover the period from the contract expiry to when the current live tender event should be completed which is estimated to be October 2021. Under the Operational Training contracts, suppliers are expected to deliver Operational Training predominantly and to provide the services in the entire NGN region. Essential Criteria (as outlined in the contract) - Feed back forms to be completed during the training and managed by the training provider. Completed forms to be issued to NGNs nominated representative 40 hours after completion. - Full joining instructions are to be sent to NGNs nominated representative at least 14 days prior to the commencement of the course. - Registers of attendance must be scanned and emailed no later than 48 hours after each course to NGNs nominated contact. - Certificates must be applied for by Suppliers as soon as course is completed. - Certificates are to be issued to NGNs nominated contact agreed timescales. Certificates should contain a breakdown of content on each element of training completed to achieve the overall certification. -Suppliers are to supply all equipment/plant for both Technical and Non-Technical including stationary, NGN Operatives will supply their own PPE. - Most current and up to date training materials must be used.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A full above threshold tender is currently being conducted with the intention of awarding a new framework contract in October 2021, this extension is to cover the period while the tender is being run and the new framework contracts will come into force when this extension ends. The purpose of this Framework contract is to provide operational training courses as required by NGN across the whole of NGN's Network. Management of the Contract - The Supplier will manage and operate this contract with the necessary dedicated staff and other support services that can be provided. It is essential there is a full time dedicated Suppliers Representative who will be responsible for operating the Contract and developing improvements to the management for the mutual benefits of both parties, particularly the liaising and communicating of training renewals, expiration dates of certificates and re assessments. All monthly reporting formats shall be agreed with NGN's Representative. Northern Gas Networks will appoint an Employer's Representative to monitor and manage the contract on its behalf and liaise with the Suppliers Representative. Attendance would be required by the Supplier at initially monthly meetings then quarterly meetings either at NGN's premises or the Suppliers premises.

Procurement Information

Northern Gas Networks (NGN) intend to extend the current framework agreement with the 6 contracts suppliers for a further 6 month period to ensure their is no break in service requirement, as currently there is a full above threshold tender being conducted with the intention of awarding a new framework contract in October 2021, this extension is to cover the period while the tender is being run and the new framework contracts will come into force when this extension ends. NGN cannot risk disruption to operational training services delivery and requires contract assurance whilst the new tender comes to completion. Extending provides NGN with security and supply of this critical training.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02aae9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028852-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£582,371 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED
Contact Name
Rebecca Rowley
Contact Email
rrowley@northerngas.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7935077342

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS15 8TU
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLE42 Leeds

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Garforth & Swillington
Westminster Constituency
Leeds East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

ADVANCED INDUSTRIAL SOLUTIONS

DEVELOP TRAINING

EXPEDIENT TRAINING SERVICES

KIELDER NEWPORT WEST

LOMAX TRAINING SERVICES

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