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title: "Operational Training Framework Extension"
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# Operational Training Framework Extension

Buyer: NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02aae9

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028852-2021 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £582,371 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS15 8TU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Garforth & Swillington |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds East |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLE42 Leeds |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | ADVANCED INDUSTRIAL SOLUTIONS; DEVELOP TRAINING; EXPEDIENT TRAINING SERVICES; KIELDER NEWPORT WEST; LOMAX TRAINING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2021 at 16:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028852-2021
- 28 Apr 2021 at 09:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009080-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.northerngasnetworks.co.uk

## Provenance

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