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Luton Council is undertaking a below threshold PCR15 Request for Quotation process in accordance with its constitution (standing order policy) and is inviting providers to quote for this Assessor and E Portfolio Assessment tool, Web software solution \r \r 1.1. Luton Borough Council is looking to engage qualified organisations to quote for :\r \r Luton Adult Learning (LAL) is a training provider that offers a blended approach to delivery of courses and qualifications allowing a mix of face to face and online opportunities. LAL currently use an Initial Assessment tool and e-portfolio which are supplied by the same organisation.\r \r LAL are seeking a software solution for managers, teachers, assessors and learners to be able to access a web based e-portfolio and for Initial Assessment tests to be sent out to potential learners. It would be preferable for the initial Assessment to integrate with the e-portfolio.\r \r Currently LAL uses Smart Assessor e-portfolio and SmartVLE Initial Assessment tool. These are both contracted until July 2023 and procurement must be completed and ready for use at the start of the academic year in August 2023.\r \r The solution will be used for approximately 800 learners and apprentices each year and working with a blended approach is an expectation from Awarding Bodies and Ofsted. Hosting 500 live learners.\r \r Hosting of archived learner files is required.\r \r -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------\r An advert will be available for expression of interest from 1.2.23 until 7.2.23, at which point documents will be released to enable a quotation to be submitted by the return date. Update 10.2.23 - Due to lack of interest - the Council has extended the expression of interest window to 15.2.23 at 17:00 hrs.\r \r To gain access to this opportunity bidders must be able to access the project via the Pro Contract Proactis Due North e commerce portal . Registration for use of the portal is free to suppliers

o be able to bid for this tender opportunity suppliers MUST first seek registration on the ProContract Proactis Due North e commerce platform (which is free to all suppliers) https://procontract.due-north.com\r \r The purpose of this tender is to set up a frame work of suppliers for its Mechanical and Electrical Services / applicable to various residential and commercial installations, with a view to awarding a primary (preferred) provider for each lot (1 -3) and up to 8 x (times) ranked contingent suppliers in support of each Lot. With the exception of Lot 4 which will have a preferred provider and 1 contingent. \r The Lots remain: \r \r LOT 1 - DOMESTIC GAS SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE AND ASSOCIATED WORKS \r \r LOT 2 - DOMESTIC BOILER REPLACEMENT \r \r LOT 3 - COMMUNAL BOILER SERVICING, INSTALLATION AND ASSOCIATED WORKS \r \r LOT 4 - WATER TREATMENT SERVICES AND ASSOCIATED WORKS\r \r All quantities and indicated spend in pricing document are annual indicative quantities and spend based upon the previous 3 years. The Councils financial year runs from April to March, with an exemption period from April till the 1st October 2022. Some work has already have been ordered for the 2022-23 program so volumes will be lower this year. There are also no guaranteed volumes for all requirements on this contract at any time.\r \r In addition to the standard Lots detailed within this tender, there may also be the requirement for ad-hoc projects to be completed. It is the council's intention to utilise all winning providers (Primary and contingent for each lot) for further competition / mini bid competitions in this instance. \r \r The winner ranked 1 (preferred or primary) provider of each lot will be the call off contractor for all reactive and associated projects for that lot, in the instance where so many contingents could be utilised, in its evaluation of bids the Council reserves the right to limit the awards at a bid step. Social value with less than a minimum score of 3 will be excluded from the award ranking calculation. \r \r Where the primary provider does not have capacity or ability to complete the works, the council will call on the remaining contingent providers for that specific lot, in order of award, to complete the works required. Where the primary provider continues to decline work offered then after 3 declines they will get down ranked to position 3. \r When larger projects (above £75k) are required a minimum of three providers /contractors will be asked to tender as a mini bid for that specific project.\r The volume of work awarded to any contractor cannot be guaranteed at any stage of the contract as this will depend on the availability of BTS Services existing labour and available budgets to fund each required work stream. BTS (Client Division) manages the call -off work, and offer of any requirements in the first instances to BTS (Services Division) \r There is the opportunity for bidders to bid on one or all Lots within this tender and will be awarded based on the

To be able to bid for this tender opportunity suppliers MUST first seek registration on the ProContract Proactis Due North e commerce platform (which is free to all suppliers) https://procontract.due-north.com\r Luton is a large and growing town around 30 miles to the north of London. Luton Council is a unitary Council covering an area of approximately 16.74 square miles (43.35 km2) and the current population of Luton is estimated at 216,000.\r The Council employs approximately 3,000 people based in a variety of locations such as offices, schools, nurseries, crematorium, parks pavilions, community centres, sports centres, day care, residential, police station, hospital, etc. These locations are located across the Borough. \r As a unitary authority we have a responsibility in servicing, maintain and repair of heating system for 58 properties from offices, depot, day centres, community centres, sports centres, museums, crematoria, libraries, pavilions & lodges. \r \r Property and Infrastructure are part of Luton Council, responsible for the management, maintenance and development of the Council's Estate including:\r \r • Operational assets, (such as office blocks, day centres and depots).\r • Commercial assets (such as shopping parades and industrial units). \r • Residential assets (such as arm's length housing company schemes).\r • Educational assets (such as LA maintained schools and nurseries).\r • Investment assets (often outside the Borough and held purely for secure beneficial rent income).\r • Community assets (such as cultural and leisure facilities).\r • Green assets (such as parks and public open space).\r • Local strategic assets (such as London Luton Airport & Century Park).\r \r The Facilities Management Team, operate within the Property & Infrastructure Division.\r • The Hard FM Team are responsible for the servicing, compliance, maintenance and capital upgrades of our corporate buildings.\r • We manage the demand and budget, allocating all works via the Property Helpdesk (Monday- Friday) to a range of service contractors - the new supplier will be the sole service contractor for the Heating Plant Maintenance Service and Associated Works - Commercial (up to £75,000).\r \r Larger projects, or works having specific requirements, are tendered - value over £75,000. The new supplier will be invited to bid\r \r The Purpose of this tender is to award a contract to one service provider for between 3 and 5 years subject to satisfactory performance being achieved. \r All quantities and indicated spend in pricing document are annual indicative quantities and spend based upon the previous 3 years. The Councils financial year runs from April to March, with an exemption period until May 2023. There are also no guaranteed volumes for all requirements on this contract at any time.\r When larger projects (above £75k) are required a minimum of three providers /contractors will be asked to bid on an open tender basis, in accordance PCR15 regulations, adopting the appropriate approach relevant t

\r \r \r *** Please note that the Expression of interest for this project is only open until 13th February 24 17:00, to gain access to the tender documents you must first register for free on the Proactis Due North e commerce portal ***\r \r 1.1. Luton Borough Council is looking to engage qualified organisations to quote for the Provision of Training Services as per the annual Bikeability Scheme\r \r Bikeability is the government's national cycle training programme that equips school children with the practical skills, confidence and understanding to ride on today's roads. The training teaches children cycling skills, which starts on Level 1 (training in a safe space such as a school playground, where children are taught to control and master their bikes away from traffic). At Level 2, children will develop their skills by learning to ride on local single-lane roads and simple junctions, with mostly moderate motor traffic flows. Luton Borough Council require a service provider to deliver combined Level 1 and 2 Bikeability cycle training on behalf of the council and in accordance with the current Bikeability delivery guidance. The council is keen to grow the delivery of Bikeability in Luton schools, aiming to support Active Travel England's goal of every primary school child having the opportunity to take part in Bikeability cycle training. This contract will cover training delivery for the period of April 2024 to March 2025. \r Luton has a total of 51 Primary and Junior schools, whereby the children's ages range between 4-11 years. A high number of the schools are in socially and economically deprived areas. As such, bike ownership and the capability to ride is low across the borough. The training will be offered to schools on a first-come first-served basis, with schools responsible for making bookings directly to the service provider. Due to low bike ownership in Luton, the council loans bikes to the schools to encourage greater uptake and facilitate full year groups taking part. The primary responsibility of the contract is to deliver combined Level 1 and 2 Bikeability courses at schools. \r In addition to duties pertaining to Bikeability delivery, there is also a requirement to provide Learn to Ride cycle training sessions in advance of the Level 1 and 2 Bikeability training to ensure greater participation. Learn to Ride teaches learners to ride without support as they must be able to cycle to participate in Bikeability Level 1.\r

Luton Council following a Direct Award from Framework process has awarded a 4 year contract to Allpay Limited ref AT1141 Managing Residents Payments Transactions via Card , Direct Award from SEC Electronic Payment Services Framework LOT 1 Multiple Network Offer

Luton Council has undertaken a call -off, clarification / competition process from Crown Commercial Services Framework G cloud 13 RM1557.13 Lot 2 - Catalogue of suppliers and standard software solutions

Further to a PCR15 Compliant Procurement Process , Competitive bid Quick quote with evaluation amongst a range or preselected and qualified bidders, an award has been made to WSP

Further to a PCR15 Compliant Procurement Process , Competitive bid Quick quote with evaluation amongst a range or preselected and qualified bidders, an award has been made to WSP

Please note for those suppliers seeing this opportunity on Contracts Finder or Find a Tender Service - To obtain access to the Tender Documents you must first obtain registration , for free, on Luton's preferred e commerce platform Proactis Due North - Procontract.due-north.com \r \r AT1261 Luton Open Tender for Conservation Grass Cutting and Disposal Service\r \r Luton is a large and growing town around 30 miles to the north of London. Luton Council is a unitary Council covering an area of approximately 16.74 square miles (43.35 km2) and the current population of Luton is estimated at 216,000.\r The Council employs approximately 3,000 people based in a variety of locations such as offices, schools, nurseries, crematorium, parks pavilions, community centres, sports centres, day care, residential, police station, hospital, etc. These locations are located across the Borough.\r Service Requirement:\r \r The service is looking to award a contract, or contracts, to suitably qualified organisation(s) who have been successful in their bidding for the provision of conservation grass cutting and collection services, for specified Conservation Areas within the Borough of Luton. \r \r You should note that some of the Conservation Areas are inaccessible to large machinery and are also covered by Stewardship Agreements and National Classification. Standards that require the protection of flora and fauna which must be taken into account when undertaking this operation. You will be required to recycle all arising's as a result of the cutting in a process which will need to be approved by the Council. \r Please also note that the contract has a total of 35 individual contract areas, and we may award each site individually to different bidders or reserve the right not to award at all\r The tender will consist of 1 LOT of multiple locations of work

Please note this Procurement project is being tendered via the the following e commerce portal - Proactis Due North - to obtain an opportunity to tender for this service you should first get registered on the proactis due north portal for free.https://procontract.due-north.com\r \r AT1340 Luton Council Landscape Consultancy NLHF National Heritage Site Wardown Park Boating Lake:\r \r Luton Council has finished its soft market testing and now wishes to undertake an PCR15 FTS Open Tender Approach to award a suitably qualified and experienced Landscape Consultancy Organization to perform a Landscape Consultancy Phase 1 Service , with an option to award the same Landscape Consultancy / Principle Contractor Service for the Phase 2 Delivery of Works Packs. \r \r Luton wishes to appoint an experienced Landscape Consultancy or individual consultants who can design and deliver the series of work packages identified within the restoration project for Wardown Park and meet National Lottery Heritage Fund requirements. The consultant will be required to assemble a Design Team with expertise to support the project for restoration of the Boating Lake and its Natural Heritage at Wardown Park. The consultancy will manage the project team to ensure a coordinated design response and to design and deliver the work packages. The consultant will be required to propose and implement a Reporting Programme in respect of the Development and Delivery phases of the projects. All plans must be designed and delivered within the overall capital and revenue budget set for the project. \r \r To date LBC have worked with a number of consultants including Landscape Architects, engineers, and surveyors to prepare works packages/reports for the Initial stage of Lottery funding

The proposed project will be procured under JCT Intermediate 2016 contract.