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DfE Disability Support for Participants on Training for Success (TfS) and ApprenticeshipsNI (AppsNI)

CPD - SUPPLIES AND SERVICES DIVISION

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30 Jun 2021 at 09:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Economy is seeking Disability Support Services for its Training for Success and ApprenticeshipsNI programmes through a contract modification, extending the agreement until 31 December 2021 at an additional cost of £2.05 million. This tender falls under the industry category of Adult and other education services, with the procurement process classified as a limited award procedure. The existing contract was initially signed on 31 July 2017 for a value of £6.75 million, after two one-year extensions following the original two-year contract. The modification is necessary due to delays caused by public health restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

This opportunity could create substantial growth potential for businesses providing educational support services, particularly those focused on disability support and workforce training. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in education, training, and disability services would be particularly well-suited to compete in this tender, as it aligns with the expertise required for the existing framework and ongoing support objectives set forth by the buying organisation.

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Notice Title

DfE Disability Support for Participants on Training for Success (TfS) and ApprenticeshipsNI (AppsNI)

Notice Description

Following a competition advertised in the Official Journal of the EU in 21/12/2016 the Department for Economy entered into a contract with 5 suppliers primarily for Disability Support Services to the Departments Training for Success and ApprenticeshipsNI programmes. This contract was procured in line with the provisions of Schedule 3, 'light touch regime', within the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract, valued at PS4.5 million, was originally let as a two year contract on 31/07/2017. While there was two one year extensions available to cover provision it was originally not envisaged that they would be used. However, this was not the case and both extensions were used modifying the contract value to PS6.75 million. The current contract is due to expire 31/07/2021 however, due to the Public Heath restrictions that have been in place in 2020 and extended throughout the early part of 2021, as a result of the Covid Pandemic, the Department have been unable to complete the work required under this contract. It has therefore become necessary to further Modify this contract until 31/12/2021 at a cost of PS2.05 million under regulation 72(1)(c) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended)

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Department for the Economy is committed to the development of a highly skilled, flexible and innovative workforce which will contribute to the twin goals of social inclusion and economic success for Northern Ireland. The quality and effectiveness of training for both young people and adults are crucial elements of that process. The purpose of this contract is to provide Disability Support Services to the Departments Training for Success and ApprenticeshipsNI programmes. Additional information: This voluntary transparency notice has been published to alert economic operators of the Department for Economy intention to further modify the Disability Support for Participants on Training for Success (TfS) and ApprenticeshipsNI (AppsNI) contract under Regulation 72(1)(c) of the Public Contract Regulations (as amended). The modification will take the form of an extension from 31/07/2021 until 31/12/2021 at a cost of PS2.05 million. A modification notice will be published after the modification has been formalised.

Options: This Contract commenced on award (1 August 2017) and is running until 31 July 2021. The Client availed of both the options to extend this Contract for two further periods of one year each with the contract due to expire 31 July 2021.

Procurement Information

This voluntary transparency notice has been published to alert economic operators of the Department for Economy intention to further modify the Disability Support for Participants on Training for Success (TfS) and ApprenticeshipsNI (AppsNI) contract under Regulation 72(1)(c) of the Public Contract Regulations (as amended). The modification will take the form of an extension from 31/07/2021 until 31/12/2021 at a cost of PS2.05 million. A modification notice will be published after the modification has been formalised. Following a competition advertised in the Official Journal of the EU in 21/12/2016 the Department for Economy entered into a contract with 5 suppliers * The Cedar Foundation * Clanrye * Disability Action * Sensory Learning Support * Ulster Supported Employment Limited Primarily for Disability Support Services to the Departments Training for Success and ApprenticeshipsNI programmes. This contract was procured in line with the provisions of Schedule 3, 'light touch regime', within the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract, valued at PS4.5 million, was originally let as a two year contract on 31/07/2017. While there was two one year extensions available to cover provision it was originally not envisaged they would be used. However, this was not the case and both extensions were used resulting in the contract being modified to the value of PS6.75 million. The current contract is due to expire 31/07/2021 however, due to the Public Heath restrictions that have been in place in 2020 and extended throughout the early part of 2021, as a result of the Covid Pandemic, the Department have been unable to complete the work required under this contract. It has therefore become necessary to further Modify this contract until 31/12/2021 at a cost of PS2.05 million under regulation 72(1)(c) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended). The need for modification has been brought about by circumstances which the authority could not have foreseen; the modification does not alter the overall nature of the contract; and any increase in price does not exceed 50% of the value of the original contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02c1b7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014916-2021
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

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£6,050,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20178 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CPD - SUPPLIES AND SERVICES DIVISION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ssdadmin.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT3 9ED
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN0 Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

CLANRYE

DISABILITY ACTION

SENSORY LEARNING SUPPORT

THE CEDAR FOUNDATION

ULSTER SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT

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