The development and implementation of a structured and accredited training programme specially designed for professionals who work with young people, particularly young people who are underachieving and at risk of droping out of education and ...

Contract award notice

Services

Directive 2004/18/EC

Section I: Contracting authority

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

Arts Council Of Wales
Bute Place
Contact point(s): Reach the Heights, Planning & Development Team
For the attention of: Reach the Heights Team
CF10 5AL Cardiff
UNITED KINGDOM
Telephone: +44 08458734900
E-mail:
Fax: +44 2920441400

I.2)Type of the contracting authority
Other: Welsh Government Sponsored Body
I.3)Main activity
Education
Recreation, culture and religion
Other: Arts funding and development
I.4)Contract award on behalf of other contracting authorities
The contracting authority is purchasing on behalf of other contracting authorities: no

Section II: Object of the contract

II.1)Description
II.1.1)Title attributed to the contract
Arts Council of Wales Reach the Heights arts training programme.
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 UKL1

II.1.3)Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system (DPS)
II.1.4)Short description of the contract or purchase(s)
The development and implementation of a structured and accredited training programme specially designed for professionals who work with young people, particularly young people who are underachieving and at risk of droping out of education and employment.
II.1.5)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)

80500000, 80000000, 92000000, 98000000

II.1.6)Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The contract is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA): no
II.2)Total final value of contract(s)
II.2.1)Total final value of contract(s)
Value: 186 187 GBP
Including VAT. VAT rate (%) 20

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)Type of procedure
IV.1.1)Type of procedure
Open
IV.2)Award criteria
IV.2.1)Award criteria
The most economically advantageous tender in terms of
1. Reach relevant individuals and organisations to take part in the training programme. Weighting 20 %
2. Meet the learning needs of those participating in the programme. Weighting 20 %
3. Communicate the benefits of taking part in the training programme. Weighting 10 %
4. Test a range of different approaches to delivering the training. Weighting 10 %
5. Develop a framework and timescale for the delivery of the training. Weighting 10 %
6. Evaluate the relevancy and effectiveness of the programme in relation to the participants’ day to day work. Weighting 10 %
7. Secure appropriate accreditation for the training programme. Weighting 10 %
8. Develop existing and new partnerships that will ensure the training programme continues to be available beyond the timescale of this project funding. Weighting 10 %
IV.2.2)Information about electronic auction
An electronic auction has been used: no
IV.3)Administrative information
IV.3.1)File reference number attributed by the contracting authority
ACW RtH2 Training
IV.3.2)Previous publication(s) concerning the same contract
no

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 008 Lot title: This programme of training will give participants increased opportunity to work as equals with their potential client group and on a more ambitious, visible and community focused project. Course content is varied and the tutors are experienced enough to have a range of flexible approaches to teaching, giving participants of all levels of ability, experience and learning style increased opportunity to succeed.
V.1)Date of contract award decision:
1.10.2011
V.2)Information about offers
Number of offers received: 7
V.3)Name and address of economic operator in favour of whom the contract award decision has been taken

Small World Theatre
Canolfan Byd Bychan, Bath House Road
SA43 1JY Cardigan
UNITED KINGDOM
E-mail:
Telephone: +44 1239615952
Internet address: http://www.smallworld.org.uk

V.4)Information on value of contract
Initial estimated total value of the contract:
Value: 25 000 GBP
Including VAT. VAT rate (%) 20
If annual or monthly value:
Number of months: 10
V.5)Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be sub-contracted: no
Contract No: 003 Lot title: The project will used the highly effective techniques of Forum Theatre, Puppet Theatre skills and other related activities to provide those who are working with young people who are NEET or in danger of NEET with the skills necessary to empower their client group. Accreditation can be offered.
V.1)Date of contract award decision:
1.10.2011
V.2)Information about offers
Number of offers received: 7
V.3)Name and address of economic operator in favour of whom the contract award decision has been taken

Theatr Fforwm Cymru
Milford House, Quay Road
SA64 0BS Goodwick
UNITED KINGDOM
E-mail:
Telephone: +44 1792482073
Internet address: http://hwww.theatrfforwmcymru.org.uk
Fax: +44 1792482073

V.4)Information on value of contract
Initial estimated total value of the contract:
Value: 59 670 GBP
Including VAT. VAT rate (%) 20
If annual or monthly value:
Number of months: 16
V.5)Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be sub-contracted: no
Contract No: 006 Lot title: The training will be offered through the School of Social Justice and Inclusion. The project will target organisations and individuals who work with young people, particularly those at risk of dropping out of education or employment. The training is accredited and the participants can select from a total of 3 modules. Training can be delivered through the medium of Welsh if required.
V.1)Date of contract award decision:
1.10.2011
V.2)Information about offers
Number of offers received: 7
V.3)Name and address of economic operator in favour of whom the contract award decision has been taken

University of Wales Trinity St David
Lampeter Campus
SA48 7ED Ceredigion
UNITED KINGDOM
E-mail:
Telephone: +44 1570422351
Internet address: http://www.trinitysaintdavid.ac.uk/en/

V.4)Information on value of contract
Initial estimated total value of the contract:
Value: 41 632 GBP
Including VAT. VAT rate (%) 20
If annual or monthly value:
Number of months: 16
V.5)Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be sub-contracted: no
Contract No: 004 Lot title: The training will equip practitioners in Wales, from a range of disciplines and backgrounds to work with young people who are under achieving, are at risk of failing to engage with education and training or who are NEET. The training will develop the expertise of those involved to use the arts to engage with these young people.
V.1)Date of contract award decision:
1.10.2011
V.2)Information about offers
Number of offers received: 7
V.3)Name and address of economic operator in favour of whom the contract award decision has been taken

Unitas
2 Cannon Street
EC4M 6YH London
UNITED KINGDOM
E-mail:
Telephone: +44 7720149075
Internet address: http://www.unitas.uk.net

V.4)Information on value of contract
Initial estimated total value of the contract:
Value: 59 885 GBP
Including VAT. VAT rate (%) 20
If annual or monthly value:
Number of months: 16
V.5)Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be sub-contracted: no

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1)Information about European Union funds
The contract is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: yes
Reference to project(s) and/or programme(s): Convergence Programme West Wales and the Valleys ESF.
VI.2)Additional information:
Buy4Wales reference number: 28184.
VI.3)Procedures for appeal
VI.3.1)Body responsible for appeal procedures

Arts Council of Wales
Bute Place
CF10 5AL Cardiff
UNITED KINGDOM
E-mail:
Telephone: +44 08458734900
Internet address: http://www.artswales.org.uk
Fax: +44 2920441400

VI.3.2)Lodging of appeals
VI.3.3)Service from which information about the lodging of appeals may be obtained

Arts Council of Wales
Bute Place
CF10 5AL Cardiff
UNITED KINGDOM
E-mail:
Telephone: +44 08458734900
Internet address: http://www.artswales.org.uk
Fax: +44 2920441400

VI.4)Date of dispatch of this notice:
23.11.2011