CONTRACT NOTICE – OFFICIAL JOURNAL

SECTION I: CONTRACTING AUTHORITY

I.1)

Name, Address and Contact Point(s)

I.2)

Type of contracting Authority and Main Activity or Activities

Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local sub-divisions National or federal agency/Office Regional or local Authority Regional or local Agency/Office Body governed by public law European Institution/Agency or International Organisation

General public services Defence Public order and safety Environment Economic and financial affairs Health Housing and community amenities Social protection Recreation, culture and religion Education

SECTION II: OBJECT OF THE CONTRACT

II.1)

Description

II.1.1)

Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority

sportscotland Training Provider Contract

II.1.2(a))

Type of works contract

II.1.2(b))

Type of supplies contract

II.1.2(c))

Type of service contract

Service category 27

II.1.2)

Main site or location of works, place of delivery or performance

Scotland

NUTS Code UK

II.1.3)

This notice involves

A public contract
The setting up of a Dynamic Purchasing System
The establishment of a framework agreement

II.1.4)

Information on framework agreement (if applicable)

Framework agreement with a single operators
Framework agreement with several operators

Number of participants to the framework agreement envisaged

Maximum number:20

Duration of the framework agreement

Period in year(s):2

Justification for a framework agreement the duration of which exceeds four years

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

Range between 150000and 250000Currency: GBP

Frequency and value of the contracts to be awarded

II.1.5)

Short description of the contract or purchase(s)

sportscotland is seeking to draw up a multi supplier framework of suitably qualified individuals or businesses to provide training, learning and development opportunities across a wide range of subject material to sportscotland staff and those of partner organisations (including Scottish governing bodies of sport (SGB’s)) across Scotland.

sportscotland is committed to investing in the development of its employees and recognises how crucial this investment is to its long term success. It is recognised that this investment will help retain key people and skills within the organisation and enhance sportscotland’s reputation as an Investor in People organisation.

By fostering a culture of continuous improvement, sportscotland will maximise employee performance and growth in alignment with the needs of the organisation. It is recognised that to enhance the performance of employees, all learning and development requirements must be targeted in accordance with key organisational initiatives as well as professional and personal development plans.

sportscotland acknowledges its responsibility to help employees meet these challenges by supporting appropriate development for both current roles and/or for future development within the organisation and sport in Scotland.

In addition to its internal focus, sportscotland recognises the skills and expertise of staff of its partner organisations, up to, and including, Board membership level (e.g. of Scottish governing bodies of sport (SGBs)) The support sportscotland offers to these partners can range from workshops and seminars through to self help and the use of specialist advice to address specific issues. Historically sportscotland has provided support for governance/ boards, leadership workshops, business development areas such as policy, communication, risk and planning and reporting at operational and strategic management levels.

Some training will require a specific sports industry and/or sports development focus.

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=425512.

The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.

Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.

II.1.6)

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

II.1.7)

Contract covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

II.1.8)

Division into lots

Yes

Tenders may be submitted for:

one lot only

one or more lots

all lots

II.1.9)

Will variants be accepted

No

II.2)

Quantity or Scope of the Contract

II.2.1)

Total quantity or scope

As detailed in the pre qualification questionnaire

II.2.2)

Options

There will be the option for sportscotland to extend the contract for a further 2 years at the end of the initial contract period.

Provisional timetable for recourse to these options

24 months (from award of the contract)

Number of possible renewals

In the case of renewable supplies or service contracts, estimated time frame for subsequent contracts

SECTION III: LEGAL, ECONOMIC, FINANCIAL AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION

III.1)

Conditions Relating to the Contract

III.1.1)

Deposits and guarantees required

III.1.2)

Main Terms of financing and payment and/or reference to the relevant provisions

III.1.3)

Legal form to be taken by the grouping of suppliers, contractors or service providers to whom the contract is to be awarded

III.1.4)

Other particular conditions to which the performance of the contract is subject

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 requirements are met:
Requirements as detailed in the pre qualification questionnaire document

III.2.2)

Economic and financial capacity

Information and formalities necessary for evaluating if requirements are met:
Requirements are detailed in the pre qualification questionnaire document
Minimum level(s) of standard possibly required

III.2.3)

Technical capacity

Information and formalities necessary for evaluating if requirements are met:
Requirements are detailed in the pre qualification questionnaire document
Minimum level(s) of standard possibly required

III.2.4)

Reserved contracts

The contract is restricted to sheltered workshops
The execution of the contract is restricted to the framework of sheltered employment programmes

III.3)

Conditions Specific to Service Contracts

III.3.1)

Is provision of the service reserved to a specific profession?

No

III.3.2)

Will legal entities be required to state the names and professional qualifications of the personnel responsible for the execution of the service?

Yes

SECTION IV: PROCEDURE

IV.1)

Type of Procedure

Open		Restricted
Accelerated restricted		Negotiated
Accelerated negotiated		Competitive dialogue

Justification for the choice of accelerated procedure

IV.1.1)

Have candidates already been selected?

No

IV.1.2)

Limitations on the number of operators who will be invited to tender or to participate

Envisaged minimum number 5

Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates

IV.1.3)

Reduction of the number of operators during the negotiation or dialogue

Recourse to staged procedure to gradually reduce the number of solutions to be discussed or tenders to be negotiated

IV.2)

Award Criteria

IV.2.2)

An electronic auction will be used

No

IV.3 Administrative Information

IV.3.1)

Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting authority

SS/HQ/533

IV.3.2)

Previous publication(s) concerning the same contract

Prior Information Notice
Notice on a Buyer Profile

Other previous publications

IV.3.3)

Conditions for obtaining specifications and additional documents

Obtainable until

Price (where applicable)    Currency:

Terms and method of payment:

IV.3.4)

Time-limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

28-01-2016  12:00

IV.3.5)

Date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates

Estimated date  10-03-2016

IV.3.6)

Language or languages in which tenders or requests to participate can be drawn up

 EN

IV.3.7)

Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender

IV.3.8)

Conditions for opening tenders

SECTION VI: OTHER INFORMATION

VI.1)

Indicate whether this procurement is a recurrent one and the Estimated timing for further notices to be published

2019

VI.2)

Does the contract relate to a Project/Programme financed by Community Funds?

No

If yes, indicate the project/programme and any useful reference

VI.3)

Additional Information

Completed pre qualification questionnaires should be submitted to the electronic tender postbox on Public Contracts Scotland by the deadline of 12 noon Thursday 28th January 2016. Submissions received after this deadline or by other means will not be considered.

(SC Ref:425512)

VI.4)

Procedures for appeal

VI.4.1)

Body responsible for appeal procedures

Body responsible for mediation procedures

VI.4.2)

Lodging of appeals
Precise information on deadline(s) for lodging appeals:

The authority will incorporate a standstill period of a minimum of 10 calendar days at the point information on the award of contract is communicated to tenderers. This period allows unsuccessful tenderers to seek further debriefing from the contracting authority before the contract is entered into. Feedback information should be requested from the address in section 1.1. If an appeal regarding the award of a contract has not been successfully resolved the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2012 provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in court of competent jurisdiction. Any such action must be brought within 30 days of the known breach occurring. Where a contract has not been entered into, the court may order the setting aside of the award decision or order the authority to amend any document and may award damages. If the contract has been entered into the court may only award damages. An economic operator that suffers or risks suffering, loss or damage attributable to a breach of duty under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2012 may bring proceedings in the Sheriff Court or the Court of Session.

VI.4.3)

Service from which information about the lodging of appeals may be obtained

VI.5)

Dispatch date of this Notice

22-12-2015

ANNEX A

Additional Addresses and Contact Points

I)

Address and contact points from which further information can be obtained

ANNEX B

Information About Lots

1)

Short Description

sportscotland seeks to develop the business acumen of its staff and those of its partner organisations through the delivery of a range of business-related topics. These will be consistent with general business requirements, however all workshops should be designed and delivered with the needs of sportscotland and its partner organisations in mind.

It is expected that these subject areas can be designed and delivered to address the needs of different audiences (from operational activity to strategic understanding, where applicable).

2)

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

3)

Quantity or scope

As detailed in the pre qualification questionnaire

4)

Indication about different contract dates

5)

Additional Information about lots

ANNEX B

Information About Lots

1)

Short Description

The ability to communicate effectively is at the heart of everything we do and staff at all levels of sportscotland and partner organisations need to demonstrate this skill frequently.

It is expected that these subject areas can be designed and delivered to address the needs of different audiences (from operational activity through management to Boardroom level, where appropriate).

2)

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

3)

Quantity or scope

As detailed in the pre qualification questionnaire

4)

Indication about different contract dates

5)

Additional Information about lots

ANNEX B

Information About Lots

1)

Short Description

Employees of sportscotland and its partner organisations should demonstrate those personal attributes that create the environment for success.

2)

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

3)

Quantity or scope

As detailed in the pre qualification questionnaire

4)

Indication about different contract dates

5)

Additional Information about lots

ANNEX B

Information About Lots

1)

Short Description

Coaching and mentoring support is occasionally required for sportscotland employees to provide a confidential environment in which performance at work, and personal issues may be discussed with someone other than the line manager.

Coaching targets high performance and improvement at work and usually focuses on specific skills and/ or behavioural improvement and work objectives or goals. The coaching contract will typically last for a relatively short period.

Mentoring will see an experienced ‘mentor’ working with a sportscotland employee, utilising their knowledge and experience to support the growth and development of the employee. An effective mentoring relationship is a learning opportunity for both parties.

sportscotland seeks an individual or organisation that can provide coaching and mentoring support for sportscotland employees on an as-required basis.

2)

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

3)

Quantity or scope

As detailed in the pre qualification questionnaire document

4)

Indication about different contract dates

5)

Additional Information about lots