Early Learning & Childcare

• Recurrence: 12 Months

CPV: Pre-school education services

Framework period

3 yrs from 1 Aug 2023

Procedure method

Open procedure

Legal basis

CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)

Procurement category

Services

Notice status

Closed

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

Yes · 12 Months

First published

14 Feb 2023, 16:59 GMT

Last source update

18 Jul 2023, 10:31 BST

Award evaluation window

17 Mar 2023 – …

Authority reference

CC12670

FTS notice number

2023/S 000-020597

Classification (CPV)

Pre-school education services

Delivery area

Scotland (UKM78)

Official registry OCID

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Publisher note: In regards to the award criteria for this framework it is detailed within the Award Criteria and Weightings section of the Technical Envelope within the ITT. In accordance with Section 67 (5) of the Public Contacts (Scotland) Regulations (5) i.e. the cost element may also take the form of a fixed price or cost on the basis of which economic operators will compete on quality criteria only whereby price is fixed at an hourly rate of 6.80 GBP. Re: SPD Q2B, complete information for all company directors, using home address. CONFIDENTIALITY - All information supplied by the Authority must be treated in confidence and not disclosed to third parties except insofar as this is necessary to obtain sureties or quotations for the purpose of submitting the tender. All information supplied by you to the Authority will similarly be treated in confidence except: (i) for any information required to be disclosed or otherwise provided by the Authority to any person in order to comply with the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 and any codes of practice applicable from time to time relating to access to public authorities’ information. The Tenderer shall co-operate, facilitate, support and assist the Authority in the provision of this information. In the event the Authority is required to provide information to any person as a result of a request made to it under such Act and/or codes, the Authority shall adhere to the requirements of such Act and/or codes in disclosing information relating to this Agreement, the Project documents and the Contractor. (ii) that references may be sought from banks, existing or past clients, or other referees submitted by the tenderers; (iii) for the disclosure of such information with regard to the outcome of the procurement process as may be required to be published in the Supplement to the current World Trade Organisation or elsewhere in accordance with the requirements of UK government policy on the disclosure of information relating to government contracts. Procedures for Review - An economic operator that suffers, or is at risk of suffering, loss or damage attributable to a breach of duty under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 or the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014, may bring proceedings in the Sheriff Court or the Court of Session’. Police Scotland and D&B checks may be carried out. The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 23409. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 The Contracting Authority does not intend to include a sub-contract clause as part of community benefits (as per Section 25 of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014) in this contract for the following reason: No sub-contracting allowed as part of this Framework. Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: Community Benefits proposals will form part of the award criteria and will be evaluated. Any proposals offered will become contractual obligations. This contract expects providers to support the Authority's economic and social regeneration objectives. Service providers should therefore specify which Community Benefits they are prepared to offer throughout the duration of this contract. This may include but need not be limited to: - supporting a variety of work placements, including school work experience and college placements; - working with agencies to train modern apprentices; - offering employment opportunities to school leavers; - attending annual recruitment fairs; - sharing information about the sector to develop the young workforce. For further procurement information visit the link below. http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/article/2023/Doing-Business-With-The-Council (SC Ref:721299)

Appointment period ends

17 Mar 2023, 12:00 GMT

Submission channel

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Accepted languages

en

Bids opened

17 Mar 2023, 12:00 GMT

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