UK-Newcastle-upon-Tyne: Educational software package.
Section I: Contracting Authority
I.1) Name and addresses
NCG
Rye Hill House, Scotswood Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE4 7SA, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1912004000, Email: procurement@ncgrp.co.uk
Contact: NCG Procurement
Main Address: www.ncgrp.co.uk
NUTS Code: UK
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement: No.
In the case of joint procurement involving different countries, state applicable national procurement law: Not provided
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body: No.
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/delta/mainMenu.html
Additional information can be obtained from: the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically via https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/delta/mainMenu.html to the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at: Not provided
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Education

Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title: Teaching & Learning Platform for West Lancashire College
Reference Number: NCG240102T
II.1.2) Main CPV Code:
48190000 - Educational software package.

II.1.3) Type of contract: SUPPLIES
II.1.4) Short description: NCG is seeking to procure organisations with a pre-established online and distance learning platform for use by West Lancashire College for the entire duration of the contract term to enable the delivery of an online and distance learning offer to learners in non-devolved Authority Areas throughout England.
II.1.5) Estimated total value:
Value excluding VAT: 1,200,000
Currency: GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots:
This contract is divided into lots: No

II.2) Description

II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
Not Provided
II.2.3) Place of performance:
UK UNITED KINGDOM

II.2.4) Description of procurement: NCG is seeking to procure organisations with a pre-established online and distance learning platform for use by West Lancashire College for the entire duration of the contract term to enable the delivery of an online and distance learning offer to learners in non-devolved Authority Areas throughout England.
II.2.5) Award criteria:
Criteria below
Quality criterion - Name: Platform / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Awarding Organisations / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Reporting / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Support / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Charging / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Quality Assurance / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Data Protection / Weighting: 5

Price - Weighting: 60

II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: 1,200,000
Currency: GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals: 36 month initial period with the option of a 12 month extension.

II.2.10) Information about variants:
Variants will be accepted: No
II.2.11) Information about options:
Options: No
Description of options: Not provided
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds:
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Identification of the project: Not provided
II.2.14) Additional information: Not provided


Section III: Legal, Economic, Financial And Technical Information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
Not Provided
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Not Provided
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required (if applicable) :
Not Provided
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Not Provided
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required (if applicable) :
Not Provided
III.1.5) Information about reserved contracts (if applicable)
The contract is reserved to sheltered workshops and economic operators aiming at the social and professional integration of disabled or disadvantaged persons: No
The execution of the contract is restricted to the framework of sheltered employment programmes: No

III.2) Conditions related to the contract

III.2.2) Contract performance conditions
Not Provided
III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract: No

Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description OPEN
IV.1.1) Type of procedure: Open

IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement - NO
In the case of framework agreements justification for any duration exceeding 4 years: Not Provided


IV.1.6) Information about electronic auction:
An electronic auction will be used: No
Additional information about electronic auction: Not provided
IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure:
Notice number in the OJ S: Not provided
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date: 11/03/2024 Time: 17:00

IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English,
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender: Not Provided
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders:
Date: 11/03/2024
Time: 17:00


Section VI: Complementary Information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: Not provided
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used No
Electronic invoicing will be accepted No
Electronic payment will be used 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.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Newcastle-upon-Tyne:-Educational-software-package./X6XKHA2687

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/X6XKHA2687
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body:
NCG
Rye Hill House, Scotswood Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE4 7SA, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1912004000, Email: procurement@ncgrp.co.uk
Internet address: www.ncgrp.co.uk
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures:
NCG
Rye Hill House, Scotswood Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE4 7SA, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1912004000, Email: procurement@ncgrp.co.uk
Internet address: www.ncgrp.co.uk
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
Not Provided
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the lodging of appeals may be obtained:
NCG
Rye Hill House, Scotswood Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE4 7SA, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1912004000, Email: procurement@ncgrp.co.uk
Internet address: www.ncgrp.co.uk
VI.5) Date Of Dispatch Of This Notice: 08/02/2024

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