Public procurement notice: Dynamic Purchasing System
Published: 2019-03-07
Buyer: Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd
Country: UK
Contract type: Services
Procedure: Restricted procedure
CPV classification: 80000000
Estimated value: 28152000 GBP
Submission deadline: 2024-03-01
Award criteria: The most economic tender

Technical requirements: Network Rail (NR) intends to use a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) as a non-exclusive sourcing vehicle for apprenticeship delivery services. The DPS shall operate with 5 categories:
The DPS will operate for an initial term of 5 years (60 months) with an option to extend the term for a further 2 years (24 months) on either a 12 month + 12 month basis or a consecutive 24 month basis. Providers may apply to join the DPS at any point over the duration of the DPS.
The DPS will operate as a multi-stage process. Providers meeting the selection criteria for the DPS and its categories and sub-categories will be invited to further competition(s) in accordance with the categories and sub-categories they are admitted to.
This category is concerned with the provision of apprenticeship delivery and training that meets the requirements of the apprenticeship standards in the leadership and management area. Standards in this category will be focused around leadership, management, risk and safety.
The exact apprenticeship standards covered, as well as further information on this category, sub-categories and the DPS can be found within the procurement documents available via the opportunities listing at https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk
The estimated maximum total value of this category over the initial DPS duration (60 months) is 4 025 000 GBP (+ 1 380 000 GBP + 1 380 000 GBP if optional terms used).
The initial DPS term is 60 months, with an option to extend on a 12 month + 12 month basis or in a 24 month consecutive block. This is subject to the provisions within the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016.
This category is concerned with provision of apprenticeship training and delivery services that meet the requirements of the apprenticeship standards in business and administration disciplines. This category includes apprenticeships in accountancy, HR, business improvement, project management, policy, recruitment, procurement, learning development and legal occupations.
The exact apprenticeship standards covered, as well as further information on this category, sub-categories and the DPS can be found within the procurement documents available via the opportunities listing at https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk
The estimated maximum total value of this category over the initial DPS duration (60 months) is 4 600 000 GBP (+920 000 GBP + 920 000 GBP if optional terms used).
The initial DPS term is 60 months, with an option to extend on a 12 month + 12 month basis or in a 24 month consecutive block. This is subject to the provisions within the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016.
This category is concerned with provision of apprenticeship training and delivery services to meet and support the operational aspects of the railway. The standards included in this category will focus on areas such as transport planning, customer service, operational engineering skills/technical based apprenticeships, health and safety, and installation engineers.
The exact apprenticeship standards covered, as well as further information on this category, sub-categories and the DPS can be found within the procurement documents available via the opportunities listing at https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk
The estimated maximum total value of this category over the initial DPS duration (60 months) is 2 300 000 GBP (+460 000 GBP + 460 000 GBP if optional terms used).
The initial DPS term is 60 months, with an option to extend on a 12 month + 12 month basis or in a 24 month consecutive block. This is subject to the provisions within the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016.

Eligibility requirements: When applying to the DPS, providers will be required to have current registration on the Education and Skills Funding Agency's Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers (RoATP). This is a mandatory criterion. Providers will also be required to provide their UK Provider Reference Number (UKPRN). If successful in application to the DPS, and if providers are awarded a contract under the DPS, the provider must only use End-Point Assessment Organisations registered on the Education and Skills Funding Agency's Register of End-Point Assessment Organisations (RoEPAO).

Award value: 28152000