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Published 14 Dec 2022, 11:08 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

BSP-22-008 – HR and Business Advisory Framework

Official notice

Authority: Education Authority NI (Education)·Consortium: 16 public authorities

Framework agreement11 lotsServicesOpen procedureSME suitableMax 11 lots to bid

Sectors: Business Services & Consultancy (79)Education & Training (80) Delivery: Northern Ireland (UKN)

Framework ceiling (notional)£2,000,000total for 11 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue

Submissions closed 17 Jan 2023awarded 9 May 2023

Lots 11max 11 to bid

What is being bought11 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

The scope of this Framework Agreement is to procure Support and Advisory Services across Human Resources, Organisational Development and Learning and Business Management. The main objective of the Framework is to provide a professional resource which can be flexibly deployed across the full remit of services provided by EA’s HR and Corporate Services Directorate. The Framework will be used to provide extra capacity to enable the Directorate to fulfil its normal business functions, respond to customer needs and flexibly deal with peaks in workload. They may also be used to provide specialist skills and experience for larger one-off projects as and when require. There are 11 Lots in this framework and tenderers can submit bids for one or more Lots.

CPV: Business and management consultancy and related services · Business development consultancy services · Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security · Crisis management services · Education and training services · General management consultancy services · Human resources management consultancy services · Management training services · Personal development training services · Placement services of personnel · Recruitment services · Staff training services · +3 more

How this framework works

From the published notice

Places: up to 55 suppliers · 8 bids on the busiest of 9 lots (0.1 per place) · 10 appointed

Lots and requirements (11)Procurement structure

11 lots · all with a published value · a supplier may bid for at most 11 of them · same evaluation weights on every lot

Every one of these 3 lots carries the same published figure, £100,000: it is the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each lot's own budget, and no share per lot is published. The cards below say ceiling above rather than repeat it.

Lot #1Transformational, Change and Business ManagementCancelledRenewalPublished value£600,000

Delivery: Northern Ireland

Extensions: The framework will be established for an initial period of 36 months 3 years with the option to extend by up to 1 further period of 12 months possible 4 years in total. It should be noted that the extension option may or may not be exercised. · The framework will be established for an initial period of 36 months (3 years) with the option to extend by up to 1 further period of 12 months (possible 4 years in total). It should be noted that the extension option may or may not be exercised.Variant bids: not allowed

79400000 Business and management consultancy and related services 79411000 General management consultancy services 79411100 Business development consultancy services 79414000 Human resources management consultancy services 79430000 Crisis management services 79600000 Recruitment services

Lot #2LeadershipCancelledRenewalPublished value£450,000

Delivery: Northern Ireland

Extensions: The framework will be established for an initial period of 36 months 3 years with the option to extend by up to 1 further period of 12 months possible 4 years in total. It should be noted that the extension option may or may not be exercised. · The framework will be established for an initial period of 36 months (3 years) with the option to extend by up to 1 further period of 12 months (possible 4 years in total). It should be noted that the extension option may or may not be exercised.Variant bids: not allowed

79400000 Business and management consultancy and related services 79411000 General management consultancy services 79411100 Business development consultancy services 79414000 Human resources management consultancy services 79430000 Crisis management services 79600000 Recruitment services

Lot #3Employee RelationsCancelledRenewalPublished value£200,000

Delivery: Northern Ireland

Extensions: The framework will be established for an initial period of 36 months 3 years with the option to extend by up to 1 further period of 12 months possible 4 years in total. It should be noted that the extension option may or may not be exercised. · The framework will be established for an initial period of 36 months (3 years) with the option to extend by up to 1 further period of 12 months (possible 4 years in total). It should be noted that the extension option may or may not be exercised.Variant bids: not allowed

79400000 Business and management consultancy and related services 79411000 General management consultancy services 79411100 Business development consultancy services 79414000 Human resources management consultancy services 79430000 Crisis management services 79600000 Recruitment services

Lot #4RecruitmentCancelledRenewalPublished value£200,000

Delivery: Northern Ireland

Extensions: The framework will be established for an initial period of 36 months 3 years with the option to extend by up to 1 further period of 12 months possible 4 years in total. It should be noted that the extension option may or may not be exercised. · The framework will be established for an initial period of 36 months (3 years) with the option to extend by up to 1 further period of 12 months (possible 4 years in total). It should be noted that the extension option may or may not be exercised.Variant bids: not allowed

79400000 Business and management consultancy and related services 79411000 General management consultancy services 79411100 Business development consultancy services 79414000 Human resources management consultancy services 79430000 Crisis management services 79600000 Recruitment services

Lot #5Business Analysis, Strategic Planning, and Data AnalyticsCancelledRenewalceiling above

Delivery: Northern Ireland

Extensions: The framework will be established for an initial period of 36 months 3 years with the option to extend by up to 1 further period of 12 months possible 4 years in total. It should be noted that the extension option may or may not be exercised. · The framework will be established for an initial period of 36 months (3 years) with the option to extend by up to 1 further period of 12 months (possible 4 years in total). It should be noted that the extension option may or may not be exercised.Variant bids: not allowed

79400000 Business and management consultancy and related services 79411000 General management consultancy services 79411100 Business development consultancy services 79414000 Human resources management consultancy services 79430000 Crisis management services 79600000 Recruitment services

Lot #6Culture, Vision and ValuesCancelledRenewalceiling above

Delivery: Northern Ireland

Extensions: The framework will be established for an initial period of 36 months 3 years with the option to extend by up to 1 further period of 12 months possible 4 years in total. It should be noted that the extension option may or may not be exercised. · The framework will be established for an initial period of 36 months (3 years) with the option to extend by up to 1 further period of 12 months (possible 4 years in total). It should be noted that the extension option may or may not be exercised.Variant bids: not allowed

79400000 Business and management consultancy and related services 79411000 General management consultancy services 79411100 Business development consultancy services 79414000 Human resources management consultancy services 79430000 Crisis management services 79600000 Recruitment services

Lot #7Employee EngagementCancelledRenewalceiling above

Delivery: Northern Ireland

Extensions: The framework will be established for an initial period of 36 months 3 years with the option to extend by up to 1 further period of 12 months possible 4 years in total. It should be noted that the extension option may or may not be exercised. · The framework will be established for an initial period of 36 months (3 years) with the option to extend by up to 1 further period of 12 months (possible 4 years in total). It should be noted that the extension option may or may not be exercised.Variant bids: not allowed

79400000 Business and management consultancy and related services 79411000 General management consultancy services 79411100 Business development consultancy services 79414000 Human resources management consultancy services 79430000 Crisis management services 79600000 Recruitment services

Lot #8Coaching and MentoringCancelledRenewalPublished value£75,000

Delivery: Northern Ireland

Extensions: The framework will be established for an initial period of 36 months 3 years with the option to extend by up to 1 further period of 12 months possible 4 years in total. It should be noted that the extension option may or may not be exercised. · The framework will be established for an initial period of 36 months (3 years) with the option to extend by up to 1 further period of 12 months (possible 4 years in total). It should be noted that the extension option may or may not be exercised.Variant bids: not allowed

79400000 Business and management consultancy and related services 79411000 General management consultancy services 79411100 Business development consultancy services 79414000 Human resources management consultancy services 79430000 Crisis management services 79600000 Recruitment services

Lot #9Equality and Human RightsCancelledRenewalPublished value£75,000

Delivery: Northern Ireland

Extensions: The framework will be established for an initial period of 36 months 3 years with the option to extend by up to 1 further period of 12 months possible 4 years in total. It should be noted that the extension option may or may not be exercised · The framework will be established for an initial period of 36 months (3 years) with the option to extend by up to 1 further period of 12 months (possible 4 years in total). It should be noted that the extension option may or may not be exercised.Variant bids: not allowed

79400000 Business and management consultancy and related services 79411000 General management consultancy services 79411100 Business development consultancy services 79414000 Human resources management consultancy services 79430000 Crisis management services 79600000 Recruitment services

Lot #10Complaints Handling and ManagementCancelledRenewalPublished value£50,000

Delivery: Northern Ireland

Extensions: The framework will be established for an initial period of 36 months 3 years with the option to extend by up to 1 further period of 12 months possible 4 years in total. It should be noted that the extension option may or may not be exercised. · The framework will be established for an initial period of 36 months (3 years) with the option to extend by up to 1 further period of 12 months (possible 4 years in total). It should be noted that the extension option may or may not be exercised.Variant bids: not allowed

79400000 Business and management consultancy and related services 79411000 General management consultancy services 79411100 Business development consultancy services 79414000 Human resources management consultancy services 79430000 Crisis management services 79600000 Recruitment services

Lot #11Performance and RewardCancelledRenewalPublished value£50,000

Delivery: Northern Ireland

Extensions: The framework will be established for an initial period of 36 months 3 years with the option to extend by up to 1 further period of 12 months possible 4 years in total. It should be noted that the extension option may or may not be exercised. · The framework will be established for an initial period of 36 months (3 years) with the option to extend by up to 1 further period of 12 months (possible 4 years in total). It should be noted that the extension option may or may not be exercised.Variant bids: not allowed

79400000 Business and management consultancy and related services 79411000 General management consultancy services 79411100 Business development consultancy services 79414000 Human resources management consultancy services 79430000 Crisis management services 79600000 Recruitment services

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more

How bids were scored · same split on all 11 lots

Quality: 49.8%Price: 40%Social value: 10.2%

Published sub-criteria (4)

AC1 Proposed Team Experience: 30%
AC2 Methodology: 19.8%
AC4 Rate Card Pricing: 40%
AC3 Social Value: 10.2%

Published award criteria (4)

AC1 Proposed Team Experience: 30
AC2 Methodology: 19.8
AC3 Social Value: 10.2
AC4 Rate Card Pricing: 40

What this means for your bid

Price carries 40 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 4 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
“BSP-22-008 – HR and Business Advisory Framework” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 55 suppliers, not a single contract.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached

Procedure method: Open procedure
Legal basis: CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category: Services
Notice status: Awarded
Procurement threshold: Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime: Standard
Commercial structure: Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement: Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type: Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered: Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement: No (one-off requirement)
First published: 14 Dec 2022, 11:08 GMT
Last source update: 2 Jun 2023, 09:23 BST
Award evaluation window: 17 Jan 2023 – …
Authority reference: BSP-22-008
FTS notice number: 2023/S 000-015640
Classification (CPV): Business and management consultancy and related servicesBusiness development consultancy servicesBusiness services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and securityCrisis management servicesEducation and training servicesGeneral management consultancy servicesHuman resources management consultancy servicesManagement training servicesPersonal development training servicesPlacement services of personnel
+5 more
Recruitment servicesStaff training services
Delivery area: Northern Ireland (UKN)
Official registry OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-038d52 Find a Tender

Review and risk notes

Review procedure: The UK does not currently have any such bodies with responsibilities for appeal/mediation procedures.

Publisher note: There is no commitment given as to the usage, volume, or value of services required under this Framework Agreement. EA also has. the right to move values from and between lots but however the overarching value of the Framework Agreement of £2m will not be. exceeded. This framework is let by the Northern Ireland Education Authority (“EA”) and is open to the EA, including NI educational bodies. as follows and at some point during the life of the Framework these bodies may wish to utilise the agreement and should have access,. at any point, with the permission of EA. This agreement is not intended to replace any current agreements that participating or non participating institutions may already have in place. Should any of these bodies opt to use the framework, they must be able to avail of. the services on the same terms as EA. The Contractor will be required to agree the detailed arrangements with any such participants. and set up and maintain separate accounts for each. Primary and Post Primary. schools under the control of the EA, Catholic Maintained Schools, Independent Schools in NI, Irish Medium Schools in NI, both Controlled. and, Voluntary Grammar Schools, Nursery School for NI (both controlled and Catholic Maintained), school meals kitchens on-site at all. of these schools, and Controlled Youth Centres. Further Education. Colleges in NI. Grant Controlled Integrated Education Schools in NI.. Independent School in NI. Libraries NI: . EA Teachers’ and Educational. Centres. Council for the Curriculum, Examination and Assessment NI (CCEA) . Armagh Observatory and Planetarium. Middletown Centre. for Autism. Controlled Schools Support Council (CSSC). Northern Ireland Council for Integrated Education (NICIE).

How it was run

Official notice

Run through: eTendersNI · Who buys & how to bid on eTendersNI

Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN

Access & registration note: Free Northern Ireland registration

Tender documents are also served through a separate tool: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps ↗

Appointment period ends: 17 Jan 2023, 15:00 GMT
Submission channel: {"electronicSubmission","written"}
Accepted languages: en
Bids opened: 17 Jan 2023, 15:30 GMT

Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

etendersni.gov.uk/epps ↗

Timeline

17 Jan 2023 → 2 Jun 2023 · 4 dates

Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
17 Jan 2023, 15:00 GMT
Bids opened
17 Jan 2023, 15:30 GMT
Bids must remain valid until
17 Apr 2023, 23:59 BST
Notice published
2 Jun 2023, 09:23 BST

Notice history

1 event · 2 releases on Find a Tender

Status changed to complete
2 Jun 2023, 09:23 BST

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast

Suppliers appointed 10admitted to the panel · see the list ↓

Bids received 86 from SMEs · busiest of 9 lots

Contracts signed 9latest 9 May 2023

9 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.

Contracts

All 4 of these contracts carry the same published figure, £100,000, the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each contract's own value. They are not eleven separate sums.

Transformational, Change and Business Management
Signed
9 May 2023
Value
£600,000
Status
active
Performance and Reward
Signed
9 May 2023
Value
£50,000
Status
active
Leadership
Signed
9 May 2023
Value
£500,000
Status
active
Employee Relations
Signed
9 May 2023
Value
£250,000
Status
active
Recruitment
Signed
9 May 2023
Value
£200,000
Status
active
Business Analysis, Strategic Planning, and Data Analytics
Signed
9 May 2023
Value
ceiling above
Status
active
Culture, Vision and Values
Signed
9 May 2023
Value
ceiling above
Status
active
Employee Engagement
Signed
9 May 2023
Value
ceiling above
Status
active
Coaching and Mentoring
Signed
9 May 2023
Value
ceiling above
Status
active

Bid statistics published by the authority

Lot	Bids	SME	VCSE	Valid bid range
1 · Transformational, Change and Business Management	6bids · 6 electronic · 6 from abroad	3	—	—
2 · Leadership	8bids · 8 electronic · 8 from abroad	6	—	—
3 · Employee Relations	5bids · 5 electronic · 5 from abroad	5	—	—
4 · Recruitment	5bids · 5 electronic · 5 from abroad	4	—	—
5 · Business Analysis, Strategic Planning, and Data Analytics	2bids · 2 electronic · 2 from abroad	0	—	—
6 · Culture, Vision and Values	5bids · 5 electronic · 5 from abroad	3	—	—
7 · Employee Engagement	1bids · 1 electronic · 1 from abroad	0	—	—
8 · Coaching and Mentoring	6bids · 6 electronic · 6 from abroad	5	—	—
11 · Performance and Reward	2bids · 2 electronic · 2 from abroad	2	—	—

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

16 public bodies on the notice

Education Authority NI

Contracting authorityEducationBody governed by public lawEducation 40 Academy Street, Belfast, UK, BT1 2NQContact email Published organisation website ↗

Consortium members and other public bodies

Armagh ObservatoryContracting authority Armagh, UKContact email
Armagh PlanetariumContracting authority Armagh, UKContact email
Comhairle na GaelscolaiochtaContracting authority Belfast, UKContact email
Council for Catholic Maintained SchoolsContracting authority Holywood, UKContact email
Council for the Curriculum Examinations and AssessmentContracting authority Belfast, UKContact email
Department of Education NIContracting authority Bangor, UKContact email
FE Belfast Metropolitan CollegeContracting authority Belfast, UKContact email
FE North West Regional CollegeContracting authority Londonderry, UKContact email
FE Northern Regional CollegeContracting authority Antrim, UKContact email
FE South Eastern Regional CollegeContracting authority Newtownards, UKContact email
FE South West CollegeContracting authority Omagh, UKContact email
FE Southern Regional CollegeContracting authority Newry, UKContact email
Libraries NIContracting authority Lisburn, UKContact email
Middletown Centre for AutismContracting authority Middletown, UKContact email
NI Council For Integrated EducationContracting authority Belfast, UKContact email

Framework contractors & participating bidders

10 commercial parties on the notice

AKU TRAINING LTDFramework contractor CLOVALLEY HOUSE, 6 Cyprus Avenue, BELFAST, UK, BT5 5NTContact email, phone
Baker Tilly Mooney MooreFramework contractor 17 Clarendon Road, BELFAST, UK, BT1 3BGContact email, phone
CATHERINE KANE ASSOCIATESFramework contractor 6 DRUMAVOLEY ROAD, BALLYCASTLE, UK, BT54 6PGContact email, phone
CATHERINE WILLIAMSON ASSOCIATES HR EMPLOYMENT LAWFramework contractor 2 Harberton Lane, BELFAST, UK, BT9 6WQContact email, phone
ERNST YOUNG LLPFramework contractor 1 More Place, LONDON, UK, SE1 7EUContact email, phone
GRANT THORNTON NI LLPFramework contractor 12 to 15 Donegall Square West, Belfast, UK, BT16JHContact email, phone
HEADSTOGETHER CONSULTING LTDFramework contractor 2-4 Grays Lane, HOLYWOOD, UK, BT18 9AUContact email, phone
KPMGFramework contractor The Soloist Building, 1 Lanyon Place, Belfast, UK, BT1 3LPContact email, phone
LEONEDU LTDFramework contractor 14 Beechgrove Crescent, Belfast, Belfast, UK, BT6 0NGContact email, phone
THINK PEOPLE CONSULTING LTDFramework contractor 12th Floor Causeway Tower, BELFAST, UK, BT2 8DNContact email, phone

Official documents & specifications (1)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria