P24-0040 Managing People for Growth Framework

Concepts

• glasgow
• business development
• management consultancy
• consultancy services
• development sevices

Location

Glasgow

Description

The purpose of this Invitation to Tender is to appoint three suppliers operating under a Framework Agreement to deliver management development programmes to Scottish Enterprise. The framework will comprise of 3 geographical lots as outlined below, each operating as a single supplier lot: Lot 1 – North East of Scotland Lot 2 – East of Scotland Lot 3 – West of Scotland Bidders may submit responses for as many lots as they wish but can only be awarded one lot.  However, if there are no other acceptable bids for a certain lot, then more than one lot may be awarded. It is anticipated that the Framework will start in January 2024 for a period of 24 months. After this period, Scottish Enterprise will have the option to extend the contract for up to two further periods of 12 months each (24 months). Scottish Enterprise wishes to appoint three suppliers via separate geographical lots to deliver the Managing People for Growth programme under a Framework Agreement. The programme will be delivered across Scottish Enterprise’s entire operational areas making this a national programme available to companies across Scotland, so capacity to deliver is essential. Managing People for Growth is a series of workshops that provides knowledge and skills to people managers about the key aspects and importance of good people management practice in achieving their company’s growth plan. Further detail is provided in the Invitation to Tender.

Lot Division

Renewal Options

The initial duration of the Framework is 24 months. After this time Scottish Enterprise has the option to extend the Framework for up to two 12 month periods (24 months in total). The maximum duration of the Framework is 48 months.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
• 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
• 73220000 - Development consultancy services

Indicators

• Restrictions apply to the lot award allocation.
• Bids should cover one or more lots.
• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• Renewals are available.
• Financial restrictions apply.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Staff qualifications are relevant.
• Award on basis of price.

Other Information

Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. This is a relevant climate change contract, bidders are required to complete and return the attached Climate Change Plan template. SPD Statement for 2A.17 – Form of Participation (Notably as part of a group, consortium, joint venture or similar). Any contract will be entered into with the nominated lead organisation and all members of the consortium, who will in these circumstances each be required to execute said contract together with all ancillary documentation, evidencing their joint and several liability in respect of the obligations and liabilities of the contract. It will be for members of the consortium to sort out their respective duties and liabilities amongst each other. For administrative purposes, any associated documentation will be sent to the nominated lead organisation. SPD Statement for 2C.1 - Where the main bidder relies on the capacities of other entities in order to meet the selection criteria, the bidder must provide a separate SPD response setting out the information required under SPD (Scotland): Part II (sections A and B); Part III exclusion grounds; the relevant part of Section IV selection criteria; and Part V (if applicable) for each of the entities concerned. SPD Statement for 2D.1.2 – If the bidder proposes to subcontract any part(s) of the service and those sub-contractors are not relied upon, they should arrange for a separate SPD response from each potential subcontractor. The subcontractors must complete the relevant parts of the SPD (Scotland) (Sections A and B of Part II and Part III only) to self-declare whether there are grounds for their exclusion. NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=745807. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://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. (SC Ref:745807) Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=745807