Provision of management development, Springboard and psychometric programmes.

Contract notice

Services

Directive 2004/18/EC

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)Name, addresses and contact point(s)

Vine HR Ltd.
E Block 4th Floor, County Hall, Market road
Contact point(s): Braintree District Council
For the attention of: John Wickes
CM1 1QH Chelmsford
UNITED KINGDOM
E-mail:

Further information can be obtained from: Vine HR Ltd
The informartion provided in these three Annexes regarding the Delta e-portal is duplicated in the body of the notice as the spacing here is insufficient to be read clearly
County Hall
Contact point(s): Suppliers must read through this set of instructions and follow the process to respond to this opportunity.
Chelmsford
UNITED KINGDOM

Specifications and additional documents (including documents for competitive dialogue and a dynamic purchasing system) can be obtained from: Vinr HR Ltd.
County Hall
For the attention of: Suppliers must read through this set of instructions and follow the process to respond to this opportunity.
Chelmsford
UNITED KINGDOM

Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to: Vine HR Ltd.
County Hall
Chelmsford
UNITED KINGDOM

I.2)Type of the contracting authority
Other: Wholly owned Public sector not for profit Ltd. Company
I.3)Main activity
Education
I.4)Contract award on behalf of other contracting authorities

The contracting authority is purchasing on behalf of other contracting authorities: yes

Any other Public sector body in the UK (see Scope)
Anywhere in the UK
UNITED KINGDOM

Section II: Object of the contract

II.1)Description
II.1.1)Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority:
Provision of management development, Springboard and psychometric programmes.
II.1.2)Type of contract and location of works, place of delivery or of performance
Services
Service category No 24: Education and vocational education services

NUTS code UK

II.1.3)Information about a public contract, a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system (DPS)
The notice involves the establishment of a framework agreement
II.1.4)Information on framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
maximum number of participants to the framework agreement envisaged: 5

Duration of the framework agreement

Duration in years: 4
II.1.5)Short description of the contract or purchase(s)
Education and training services. This notice is requesting completed Pre-Qualification Questionnaires form suppliers who are interested in applying for the provision of management development programmes via a framework agreement.
The Framework Agreement will be available for use by all UK Public bodies (see scope 11.2.1 for details).
The Framework Agreement will not be limited to the above and may include other sectors and EU member Countries.
The provision of the programmes will include ILM accredited courses, Springboard, tailored master classes (for example, Strategic Leadership, Influencing Skills, Contract Management) and Psychometric Assessments and training. The Programme is known as Evolution which will be managed solely by VineHR.
VineHR is a not-for-profit company set up by the Heads of HR across all Essex (UK) local authorities. It includes 15 authorities in Essex who have more than 50 000 staff between them. There are constant challenges for councils to deliver joined-up, cost-effective services and understanding this diverse arena is key to enabling the successful delivery of our shared agenda and priorities. It is envisaged that there will be up to five suppliers per Lot on the Framework Agreement.
A Bidders’ Conference will be held on Friday 7th December at 10:30am, at Epping Forest District Council, Council Chamber, Civic Offices, High Street, Epping, Essex CM16 4BZ. Those wishing to attend should notify us with the names of those who will be attending by 3rd December, through the Delta e-portal. Due to restricted seating a maximum of 2 representatives per organisation can attend.
VineHR may also be procuring on behalf of other people and to further our trading as VineHR.
Initially it is anticipated that Vine HR's clients will be largely Essex and East Anglian based, but interest is already being expressed from other parts of the UK and mainland Europe:
Vine HR Ltd's aims include - to become self-sufficient partners in a network, including organisations in the East of England, other sectors and organisations outside of the Region,
- to drive improvements efficiencies in working smarter to develop employees in all organisations in the East of England, UK and EU.
II.1.6)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)

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II.1.7)Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The contract is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA): yes
II.1.8)Lots
This contract is divided into lots: yes
Tenders may be submitted for one or more lots
II.1.9)Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: no
II.2)Quantity or scope of the contract
II.2.1)Total quantity or scope:
The framework agreement will be available to all United Kingdom public bodies.
See the following websites for details:

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Dl1/Directories/Localcouncils/index.htm

http://www.edubase.gov.uk/EstablishmentFind.aspx

http://www.schoolswebdirectory.co.uk/localauthorities.php

http://www.hero.ac.uk/uk/universities___colleges/

http://www.police-information.co.uk/police-directory/

http://www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/AcuteTrustListing.aspx

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Dl1/Directories/AZOfCentralGovernment/index.htm

http://www.charity-commission.gov.uk/registeredcharities/first.asp

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/DI1/Directories/Localcouncils/AToZOfLocalCouncils/DG_A-Z_LG,

http://www.housingcorp.gov.uk/server/show/nav.490

http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Statistics/Browser/Labour-Market/,

http://new.wales.gov.uk/?lang=en,

http://www.northernireland.gov.uk/az2.htm,

http://www.police-information.co.uk/police-directory/index.php?cat=6&subcat;=29,

http://www.fireservice.co.uk/information/ukfrs.php,

http://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/index/aboutus/citizens_advice_offices.htm.

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Dl1/Directories/Localcouncils/DG_4003596

The Framework will be broken down into Lots.
Evolution Procurement Lot titles and descriptions:
Lot 1 - ILM Level 3 Certificate in First Line Management
To deliver this qualification which is designed to give the delegates the skills and knowledge to lead, organise and motivate teams.
Lot 2 - ILM Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management
To deliver this qualification which is designed to give the delegates technical knowledge, strategic insight and practical expertise.
Lot 3 - ILM 7 Diploma in Leadership and Management
To deliver this qualification which is designed to develop a comprehensive range of strategic leadership and senior management skills, assisting participants in gaining the knowledge required at this level.
Lot 4 - ILM Level 5 Certificate in Coaching and Mentoring in Management
To deliver this qualification which develops the learner's ability as a confident, well-practised coach and mentor.
Lot 5 - ILM Level 7 Certificate in Executive Coaching & Mentoring
To deliver this qualification which gives learners the abilities they need to coach and mentor senior managers and leaders.
Lot 6 - Springboard Women’s Development
To deliver this development programme for women which was created and is owned by the Springboard Consultancy.
Lot 7 - Navigator
Delivery of this development programme for men which was created and is owned by the Springboard Consultancy.
Lot 8 - Spring Forward
To deliver this programme for men and women on the way up which was created and is owned by the Springboard Consultancy.
Lot 9 - Fresh Steps
Delivery of this programme which was created and is owned by the Springboard Consultancy.
Lot 10 - Creativity
Delivery of this programme which was created and is owned by the Springboard Consultancy.
Lot 11 - Development Plus
Delivery of this programme which was created and is owned by the Springboard Consultancy.
Lot 12 - Master Classes
Examples of topics covered could include but not limited to: Change Management, Strategic Commissioning, Negotiation, Contract Management, Relationship Building, Influencing Skills, Developing Soft Skills using the theory of NLP, Increasing Personal Impact. Delivery will be at operational and strategic levels or mixed.
Lot 13 - Psychometric Assessment
Provision and administration of online personality assessment and face to face developmental feedback for personal development planning utilising instruments such as MBTI, OPQ, FIRO-B & 360° tools.
Lot 14 - Development Centres
Creation and / or Delivery of Development Centres appropriate to Strategic Managers
Lot 15 - Psychometric Training
Provision of British Psychological Society recognised psychometric training.
Lot 16 - All Lots
Maximum anticipated number of suppliers per lot: 5.
II.2.2)Information about options
Options: no
II.2.3)Information about renewals
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.3)Duration of the contract or time limit for completion

Information about lots

Lot No: 1 Lot title: ILM Level 3 Certificate in First Line Management
1)Short description
To deliver this qualification which is designed to give the delegates the skills and knowledge to lead, organise and motivate teams.
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)

80000000

3)Quantity or scope
4)Indication about different date for duration of contract or starting/completion
5)Additional information about lots
Lot No: 2 Lot title: ILM Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management
1)Short description
To deliver this qualification which is designed to give the delegates technical knowledge, strategic insight and practical expertise.
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)

80000000

3)Quantity or scope
4)Indication about different date for duration of contract or starting/completion
5)Additional information about lots
Lot No: 3 Lot title: ILM 7 Diploma in Leadership and Management
1)Short description
To deliver this qualification which is designed to develop a comprehensive range of strategic leadership and senior management skills, assisting participants in gaining the knowledge required at this level.
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)

80000000

3)Quantity or scope
4)Indication about different date for duration of contract or starting/completion
5)Additional information about lots
Lot No: 4 Lot title: ILM Level 5 Certificate in Coaching and Mentoring in Management
1)Short description
To deliver this qualification which develops the learner's ability as a confident, well-practised coach and mentor.
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)

80000000

3)Quantity or scope
4)Indication about different date for duration of contract or starting/completion
5)Additional information about lots
Lot No: 5 Lot title: ILM Level 7 Certificate in Executive Coaching & Mentoring
1)Short description
To deliver this qualification which gives learners the abilities they need to coach and mentor senior managers and leaders.
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)

80000000

3)Quantity or scope
4)Indication about different date for duration of contract or starting/completion
5)Additional information about lots
Lot No: 6 Lot title: Springboard Women’s Development
1)Short description
To deliver this development programme for women which was created and is owned by the Springboard Consultancy.
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)

80000000

3)Quantity or scope
4)Indication about different date for duration of contract or starting/completion
5)Additional information about lots
Lot No: 7 Lot title: Navigator
1)Short description
Delivery of this development programme for men which was created and is owned by the Springboard Consultancy.
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)

80000000

3)Quantity or scope
4)Indication about different date for duration of contract or starting/completion
5)Additional information about lots
Lot No: 8 Lot title: Spring Forward
1)Short description
To deliver this programme for men and women on the way up which was created and is owned by the Springboard Consultancy.
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)

80000000

3)Quantity or scope
4)Indication about different date for duration of contract or starting/completion
5)Additional information about lots
Lot No: 9 Lot title: Fresh Steps
1)Short description
Delivery of this programme which was created and is owned by the Springboard Consultancy.
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)

80000000

3)Quantity or scope
4)Indication about different date for duration of contract or starting/completion
5)Additional information about lots
Lot No: 10 Lot title: Creativity
1)Short description
Delivery of this programme which was created and is owned by the Springboard Consultancy.
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)

80000000

3)Quantity or scope
4)Indication about different date for duration of contract or starting/completion
5)Additional information about lots
Lot No: 11 Lot title: Development Plus
1)Short description
Delivery of this programme which was created and is owned by the Springboard Consultancy.
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)

80000000

3)Quantity or scope
4)Indication about different date for duration of contract or starting/completion
5)Additional information about lots
Lot No: 12 Lot title: Master Classes
1)Short description
Examples of topics covered could include but not limited to: Change Management, Strategic Commissioning, Negotiation, Contract Management, Relationship Building, Influencing Skills, Developing Soft Skills using the theory of NLP, Increasing Personal Impact. Delivery will be at operational and strategic levels or mixed.
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)

80000000

3)Quantity or scope
4)Indication about different date for duration of contract or starting/completion
5)Additional information about lots
Lot No: 13 Lot title: Psychometric Assessment
1)Short description
Provision and administration of online personality assessment and face to face developmental feedback for personal development planning utilising instruments such as MBTI, OPQ, FIRO-B & 360° tools.
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)

80000000

3)Quantity or scope
4)Indication about different date for duration of contract or starting/completion
5)Additional information about lots
Lot No: 14 Lot title: Development Centres
1)Short description
Creation and / or Delivery of Development Centres appropriate to Strategic Managers.
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)

80000000

3)Quantity or scope
4)Indication about different date for duration of contract or starting/completion
5)Additional information about lots
Lot No: 15 Lot title: Psychometric Training
1)Short description
Provision of British Psychological Society recognised psychometric training.
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)

80000000

3)Quantity or scope
4)Indication about different date for duration of contract or starting/completion
5)Additional information about lots
Lot No: 16 Lot title: All Lots
1)Short description
This Lot is for Participants who are able to provide, and wish to be considered for all 15 Lots.
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)

80000000

3)Quantity or scope
4)Indication about different date for duration of contract or starting/completion
5)Additional information about lots

Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1)Conditions relating to the contract
III.1.1)Deposits and guarantees required:
Possibility of a Performance bond required. Details in Tender documents.
III.1.2)Main financing conditions and payment arrangements and/or reference to the relevant provisions governing them:
In Tender documents.
III.1.3)Legal form to be taken by the group of economic operators to whom the contract is to be awarded:
In Tender documents.
III.1.4)Other particular conditions
The performance of the contract is subject to particular conditions: yes
Description of particular conditions: In Tender documents.
III.2)Conditions for participation
III.2.1)Personal situation of economic operators, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
Information and formalities necessary for evaluating if the requirements are met: Participants will be expected to hold all appropriate accreditations and certificates, and have the relevant experience, to allow the safe and legal performance of the Training as described in the individual Lots.
III.2.2)Economic and financial ability
Information and formalities necessary for evaluating if the requirements are met: (a) Appropriate statements from banks or, where appropriate, evidence of relevant professional risk indemnity insurance.
(b) The presentation of balance-sheets or extracts from the balance-sheets, where publication of the balance-sheet is required under the law of the country in which the economic operator is established.
(c) A statement of the undertaking's overall turnover and, where appropriate, of turnover in the area covered by the contract for a maximum of the last three financial years available, depending on the date on which the undertaking was set up or the economic operator started trading, as far as the information on these turnovers is available.
In Tender documents.
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required: In Tender documents.
III.2.3)Technical capacity
Information and formalities necessary for evaluating if the requirements are met:
(a) a list of the works carried out over the past five years, accompanied by certificates of satisfactory execution for the most important works. These certificates shall indicate the value, date and site of the works and shall specify whether they were carried out according to the rules of the trade and properly completed. Where appropriate, the competent authority shall submit these certificates to the contracting authority direct;
(b) a list of the principal deliveries effected or the main services provided in the past three years, with the sums, dates and recipients, whether public or private, involved. Evidence of delivery and services provided shall be given: - where the recipient was a contracting authority, in the form of certificates issued or countersigned by the competent authority, - where the recipient was a private purchaser, by the purchaser's certification or, failing this, simply by a declaration by the economic operator;
(c) an indication of the technicians or technical bodies involved, whether or not belonging directly to the economic operator's undertaking, especially those responsible for quality control and, in the case of public works contracts, those upon whom the contractor can call in order to carry out the work;
(d) a description of the technical facilities and measures used by the supplier or service provider for ensuring quality and the undertaking's study and research facilities;
(e) where the products or services to be supplied are complex or, exceptionally, are required for a special purpose, a check carried out by the contracting authorities or on their behalf by a competent official body of the country in which the supplier or service provider is established, subject to that body's agreement, on the production capacities of the supplier or the technical capacity of the service provider and, if necessary, on the means of study and research which are available to it and the quality control measures it will operate;
(f) the educational and professional qualifications of the service provider or contractor and/or those of the undertaking's managerial staff and, in particular, those of the person or persons responsible for providing the services or managing the work;
(h) a statement of the average annual manpower of the service provider or contractor and the number of managerial staff for the last three years;
(i) a statement of the tools, plant or technical equipment available to the service provider or contractor for carrying out the contract;
(j) an indication of the proportion of the contract which the services provider intends possibly to subcontract;
(k) with regard to the products to be supplied: (i) samples, descriptions and/or photographs, the authenticity of which must be certified if the contracting authority so requests; (ii) certificates drawn up by official quality control institutes or agencies of recognised competence attesting the conformity of products clearly identified by references to specifications or standards.
In Tender documents.
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required:
In Tender documents.
III.2.4)Information about reserved contracts
III.3)Conditions specific to services contracts
III.3.1)Information about a particular profession
Execution of the service is reserved to a particular profession: yes
Reference to the relevant law, regulation or administrative provision: Participants will be expected to be professionally qualified and adequately experienced in the provision of all and any Lots being applied for. More details In Tender documents.
III.3.2)Staff responsible for the execution of the service
Legal persons should indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff responsible for the execution of the service: yes

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)Type of procedure
IV.1.1)Type of procedure
Restricted
IV.1.2)Limitations on the number of operators who will be invited to tender or to participate
IV.1.3)Reduction of the number of operators during the negotiation or dialogue
IV.2)Award criteria
IV.2.1)Award criteria
The most economically advantageous tender in terms of the criteria stated in the specifications, in the invitation to tender or to negotiate or in the descriptive document
IV.2.2)Information about electronic auction
An electronic auction will be used: no
IV.3)Administrative information
IV.3.1)File reference number attributed by the contracting authority:
PROC - 12 - 06
IV.3.2)Previous publication(s) concerning the same contract
no
IV.3.3)Conditions for obtaining specifications and additional documents or descriptive document
Payable documents: no
IV.3.4)Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
31.12.2012
IV.3.5)Date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates
IV.3.6)Language(s) in which tenders or requests to participate may be drawn up
English.
IV.3.7)Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
IV.3.8)Conditions for opening tenders

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1)Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: no
VI.2)Information about European Union funds
The contract is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
VI.3)Additional information
The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement, and the contract will be awarded on the basis of the most economically advantageous tender.
Details of how to access all information relating to this Tender and on how all communications should be made is included in Annexes one, two and three.
However, as space is limited in these Annexes the information is duplicated here for your convenience;
Suppliers must read through this set of instructions and follow the process to respond to this opportunity.

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VI.4)Procedures for appeal
VI.4.1)Body responsible for appeal procedures
VI.4.2)Lodging of appeals
VI.4.3)Service from which information about the lodging of appeals may be obtained
VI.5)Date of dispatch of this notice:
23.11.2012