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Where only one (1) Supplier exists in a Lot, the maximum Framework Term shall be limited to four (4) years with no extension possible." }, "hasOptions": true, "options": { "description": "The Call-Off Contracts can be varied in accordance with the variation criteria outlined in the Invitation to Tender (ITT) Document 5: Training Framework Agreement and Call Off. In any case the overall Framework value shall not exceed PS5,000,000 (Excl.Vat)." } }, { "id": "6", "title": "Non-Core/New and Emerging Requirements", "description": "This Lot will be for new and emerging training requirements over the course of the lifespan of the Framework. These may be linked to new legislation or statutory guidance; new initiatives or pilot programmes or projects emanating from government departments; or developing social trends. Once individual training courses have been commissioned initially from this Lot, they will be subsequently allocated to the most relevant Lot above (Lot 1 -5) at the next scheduled re-opening of each Lot. The maximum value across all Lots 1-6 shall not exceed PS5,000,000 (Excl.VAT).", "status": "active", "value": { "amountGross": 1000000, "amount": 833333.35, "currency": "GBP" }, "awardCriteria": { "weightingDescription": "The Council will assess the core business information the Supplier has provided on the Central Digital Platform and the response documentation to make sure that it is complete. All Suppliers who have successfully passed the Mandatory Minimum Standards as detailed at 8.4 in Document 1: Instructions and have returned a fully completed and signed Document 3: Supplier's Response and Document 3A: Supplier's Response - Lot Participation and Core Training Services delivery, will be accepted to join the Framework.", "criteria": [ { "type": "quality", "name": "Stage 1 - Preliminary completeness stage", "description": "The Council will assess the core business information the Supplier has provided on the Central Digital Platform and the response documentation to make sure that it is complete." }, { "type": "quality", "name": "Stage 2 - Mandatory and Discretionary Exclusion criteria", "description": "The Council will assess the information supplied, against the mandatory and discretionary exclusion criteria as specified in Document 1: Instructions." }, { "type": "quality", "name": "Stage 3 - Mandatory Minimum Standards", "description": "For Suppliers that have passed Stage 1 and Stage 2, the Council will assess responses provided to questions on the mandatory minimum standards in accordance with the evaluation criteria in Document 3: Supplier's Response." }, { "type": "quality", "name": "Stage 1 - Preliminary completeness stage", "description": "The Council will assess the core business information the Supplier has provided on the Central Digital Platform and the response documentation to make sure that it is complete." }, { "type": "quality", "name": "Stage 2 - Mandatory and Discretionary Exclusion criteria", "description": "The Council will assess the information supplied, against the mandatory and discretionary exclusion criteria as specified in Document 1: Instructions." }, { "type": "quality", "name": "Stage 3 - Mandatory Minimum Standards", "description": "For Suppliers that have passed Stage 1 and Stage 2, the Council will assess responses provided to questions on the mandatory minimum standards in accordance with the evaluation criteria in Document 3: Supplier's Response." }, { "type": "quality", "name": "Stage 1 - Preliminary completeness stage", "description": "The Council will assess the core business information the Supplier has provided on the Central Digital Platform and the response documentation to make sure that it is complete." }, { "type": "quality", "name": "Stage 2 - Mandatory and Discretionary Exclusion criteria", "description": "The Council will assess the information supplied, against the mandatory and discretionary exclusion criteria as specified in Document 1: Instructions." }, { "type": "quality", "name": "Stage 3 - Mandatory Minimum Standards", "description": "For Suppliers that have passed Stage 1 and Stage 2, the Council will assess responses provided to questions on the mandatory minimum standards in accordance with the evaluation criteria in Document 3: Supplier's Response." } ] }, "suitability": { "sme": true, "vcse": true }, "contractPeriod": { "startDate": "2026-07-01T00:00:00Z", "endDate": "2031-06-30T23:59:59+01:00", "maxExtentDate": "2034-06-30T23:59:59+01:00" }, "hasRenewal": true, "renewal": { "description": "There will be the option to extend the Framework up to a maximum extension period of three (3) years (1+1+1) until 30 June 2034. 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