Norfolk County Council Early Years Training Framework 2017

Norfolk County Council
County Hall, Martineau Lane
For the attention of: Sarah Hardy
NR1 2DH Norwich
United Kingdom
E-mail: sourcingteam@norfolk.gov.uk

Internet address(es):

General address of the contracting authority: https://www.norfolk.gov.uk/

Address of the buyer profile: http://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/Home

Further information can be obtained from: The above mentioned contact point(s)

Specifications and additional documents (including documents for competitive dialogue and a dynamic purchasing system) can be obtained from: The above mentioned contact point(s)

Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to: The above mentioned contact point(s)

Regional or local authority

General public services

The contracting authority is purchasing on behalf of other contracting authorities: no

Re-Opening of the Multi-Provider Light Touch Regime Framework Agreement for the Provision of Training for the Early Years.

Services
Service category No 24: Education and vocational education services
Main site or location of works, place of delivery or of performance: Norfolk.

NUTS code UKH13

The notice involves the establishment of a framework agreement

Framework agreement with several operators

Duration of the framework agreement

Duration in years: 5
Justification for a framework agreement, the duration of which exceeds four years: Framework is for 2 years plus a possible 3 year extension. This is a framework agreement under the Light Touch Regime of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 and as such the Council has flexibility as to framework length. Bidders should note that the original opening of the framework was 11.10.2016 and therefore framework agreements let under this re-opening can only run from the date of award to 10.10.2018 with a possible 36 month extension.

Estimated total value of purchases for the entire duration of the framework agreement

Estimated value excluding VAT:
Range: between 1 000 000 and 4 000 000 GBP

Norfolk County Council (‘the Council’) wishes enter into a contract for the provision of a multi provider Light Touch Regime Framework for the provision of training for the early years and childcare workforce in Norfolk as detailed in this Invitation to Tender and in this Contract Notice.
The Light Touch Regime Framework is being let under Regulations 74 to 77 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (Light Touch Regime), under which the Council has flexibility as to the process or procedure to be used when purchasing certain services, of which training is one. In this instance, the Council is establishing a framework agreement with multiple suppliers that will set out the terms and conditions for making specific purchases (call–offs). The Light Touch Regime Framework Agreement differs from those let under the non-Light Touch Regime in that the Council, exercising its flexibility, may periodically open the framework for new applicants.
It is the Council’s intention that new providers will be able to join at certain intervals. It is the Council’s intention that the Light Touch Regime Framework will be open for further applications at least 1 per year for the life of the framework. The Council reserves the right, however, not to open the framework for new applications if it deems this appropriate. If the Council decides to open the Light Touch Regime Framework to new applicants, it will do so on the same terms and conditions and on the same criteria as stated in this Invitation to Tender, unless the Council deems that amendments are required as a result of changes in the market or changes within the Council.
There is no limit to the number of providers that can be awarded a framework agreement.

80000000, 80530000, 80500000

The contract is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA): no

This contract is divided into lots: yes
Tenders may be submitted for one or more lots

Variants will be accepted: no

Options: no

Duration in months: 54 (from the award of the contract)

Training that is relevant for early years and childcare practitioners that work with children aged 0-5 years. Covering areas in the Early Years Foundation Stage such as (but not limited to) Child development, Attachment, Key Person, Parents as Partners, Observation, Assessment and Planning, The Learning Environment, Play and Exploration, Physical Development, Communication and language, Personal, Social and Emotional Development, Mathematics, Outdoor Learning, Working with babies, Working with 2 year olds, Transitions, Well-being and Involvement, Emotional well-being, Meeting the needs of boys, Creativity and Critical Thinking, Early Writers.

80000000, 80530000, 80500000

Training that is relevant for Playwork practitioners working with children aged 4 and above, covering areas such as (but not limited to) Playwork Principles, Early Years Foundation stage, Child Development, Working with Parents, The Learning Environment, Behaviour training, Understanding Play Types, Outdoor Play, Creative play, Play and Playwork, Inclusive Play,

80000000, 80530000, 80500000

Training that covers the Statutory Framework requirements of the EYFS, covering areas such as (but not limited to) Risk Assessment, Food Safety, Fire Safety, Health and Safety, Leadership and Management, Action Learning, Recruitment and Selection, Supervision and Appraisal, Data Protection, British Values, Prevent Duty, Leadership and Management Training, Business Training, Marketing, Preparing for Ofsted, Peer Observations, Tracking, Moderation, Quality Improvement, Measuring Impact, Reflective Practice.

80000000, 80530000, 80500000

Training that covers areas of inclusion in early years and childcare settings, including but not limited to Childminding settings. Covering areas such as Diversity and Inclusion, Equalities training, Clinical training, creating an inclusive environment.

80000000, 80530000, 80500000

Special Education Needs training covering areas such as but not limited to, Special Education Needs Co-coordinator (SENCo), Sensory training, Autism training, Speech, Language and Communication, Promoting Positive Behaviour, Writing Support Plans, Signalong, Disability awareness, Manual handling.

80000000, 80530000, 80500000

Level 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 qualifications in early years and playwork, such as but not limited to the Early Years Educator, Early Years Foundation Degree, BA hons in Early Childhood Studies, Level 2 Diploma in Playwork, Level 3 Diploma in Playwork.

80000000, 80530000, 80500000

Training that is specific to Child-minders, covering areas such as but not limited to pre-registration training, Business training, Marketing, Observation, Assessment and Planning for Child-minders, Preparing for Ofsted for Child-minders.

80000000, 80530000, 80500000

Training for Committee Members, covering areas such as but not limited to Roles and Responsibilities of the Early Years Committee, Running a Committee meeting.

80000000, 80530000, 80500000

Training for Children Centre staff, covering areas such as but not limited to Early Years Foundation Stage training, Solihull training, Child development, Infant Mental Health, Demonstrating Outcomes, Measuring impact.

80000000, 80530000, 80500000

As per tender documentation.

As per tender documentation.

As per tender documentation.

The performance of the contract is subject to particular conditions: no

Information and formalities necessary for evaluating if the requirements are met: As per tender documentation.

Information and formalities necessary for evaluating if the requirements are met: As per tender documentation.
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required: As per tender documentation.

Information and formalities necessary for evaluating if the requirements are met:
As per tender documentation.
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required:
As per tender documentation.

Execution of the service is reserved to a particular profession: no

Legal persons should indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff responsible for the execution of the service: no

Open

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

An electronic auction will be used: no

NCCT40861.2

Other previous publications

Notice number in the OJEU: 2016/S 136-246235 of 13.7.2016

Time limit for receipt of requests for documents or for accessing documents: 27.3.2017
Payable documents: no

27.3.2017 – 14:00

English.

in days: 90 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)

This is a recurrent procurement: yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: Norfolk County Council reserves the right to re-open this framework.
It is the Council’s intention that the framework will be open for further applications at least one per year for the life of the framework. The Council reserves the right, however, not to open the framework for new applications if it deems this appropriate.

The contract is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no

This procurement will be managed electronically via the Council’s e-procurement system. To participate in this procurement, applicants must first be registered on the system at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found athttps://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/BuyerProfiles. Once registered you will be able to see the procurement project under the ‘tenders’ section and ‘express an interest’ to view the documentation. If you encounter any difficulties whilst using the system you can contact the In-tend support team by phoning +44 8442728810 or e-mailing support@in-tend.co.uk.

VI.3) Additional information:
Tenderers’ attention is drawn in particular to Section 11 of the Invitation to Tender and the information therein must be followed precisely.
The Authority has considered (pursuant to the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012) whether to explicitly seek social value through this procurement, but has decided, in light of the value and the subject matter, that it is not appropriate on this occasion. The Authority has also concluded that it is not necessary to consult about social value in this instance.

Precise information on deadline(s) for lodging appeals: VI.4.2) Lodging of appeals:
The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern EN Standard form 02 — Contract notice 12 / 19 Ireland). Proceedings must be brought within 30 days from the date of knowledge (the date on which the economic operator first knew or ought to have known that grounds for starting the proceedings had arisen) unless the Court considers that there is good reason for extending the period within which proceedings may be brought, in which case the Court may extend that period up to a maximum of 3 months from the date of knowledge.

24.2.2017