Norway - Vocational training services - Maritime safety courses for the Vocational College in North and Ishavsbyen Sixth Form College.

Background The Vocational College in the North, the Maritime Department and Ishavsbyen Sixth Form College have an ongoing need for external maritime safety courses for pupils and students. The courses are necessary to fulfil the current STCW requirements and to ensure that participants receive certification security training that is included in the school ́s educational offer. The need includes both planned training for entire classes and the possibility for ordering course places for individual students and individual students as needed. The number of participants and the composition of groups can vary from year to year, and the contracting authority therefore needs a supplier who can offer predictable and flexible execution within the agreed periods. It is also important for the contracting authority that the courses are carried out with high professional quality, the necessary authority certifications and a documented quality system in accordance with requirements from the maritime authorities. Tenderers must also be able to facilitate safe and efficient execution, including appropriate coordination with the schools and the necessary logistics for any journeys and stays in connection with courses. Description of the assignment The assignment is for the delivery of external maritime safety courses to the Vocational College in the North, the campus Tromsø, and Ishavsbyen sixth form college in the period 2027 and 2028, with an option for an extension for up to a further two years. The procurement comprises basic safety courses, sixth form safety courses, courses in medical treatment and life boat guide courses in accordance with the relevant STCW regulations. The delivery shall include courses for entire classes and, as needed, individual places for pupils and students. The assignment also includes the accompanying planning and coordination for the execution, including practical adaptations for participants, as well as handling follow-up when a new trial is needed or completion of missing course parts. The Contracting Authority requests delivery of high quality, clear ordering and execution routines and good flexibility in connection with changes to the tender documentation. The courses shall be offered within the contracting authority ́s desired time periods and the tenderer must be able to ensure an overall and reliable implementation that is suitable for the school ́s needs. The scope stated below is estimated and is not binding for the contracting authority. The stated volume is based on the expected need per annum, and the actual amount can vary during the agreement period. The contracting authority will book courses in accordance with the at any given time applicable need. The following implementation is expected for Ishavsbyen sixth form college in 2027: Basic safety courses STCW A-VI/1: Up to 5 sixth form college classes (VG2 maritime disciplines and VG3 maritime electricians), with up to 75 participants in total. Course implementation is expected within weeks 36 to week 42 in 2027. Courses shall be ordered at least 8 weeks before the actual course start. Lifeboat operator, in accordance with STCW rule VI/2, table A-VI/2-1: 2-3 classes in maritime disciplines (VG2 in-depth sailor), with up to 45 participants in total. Course implementation is expected within weeks 15 to week 19 in 2027. Courses can be ordered by the contracting authority at least 8 weeks before the actual course start. In addition up to 15 students of VG3 ship electricians can take sixth form college security training STCW A-VI/3. It is not included in the value estimate or price form. The implementation is expected for the Vocational College in the North: Sixth form college STCW A-VI/3: 2 classes at maritime vocational college (deck officer and machine officer classes), with up to 48 participants in total. Courses are ordered by the contracting authority at least 8 weeks before the actual course start and is expected to be completed in the spring. Medical treatment: 1 deck officer class at maritime vocational college, with up to 24 participants in total. Courses can be ordered by the contracting authority at least 8 weeks before the actual course start and shall be held in the spring. The contracting authority reserves the right to adjust the number of participants, number of classes and dates for execution within the framework of the contract. The tenderer shall have the capacity and flexibility to handle such changes, as well as facilitate for any individual bookings as needed. The school does not have suitable premises for holding courses so that all courses must take place at the tenderer or in other suitable locations.