Official UK procurement notice
Flexible Framework Agreement for Education & Social Support Services (Children & Families)
Authority: Dundee City Council (Local council)·Consortium: 3 public authorities
What is being bought10 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionDundee City Council are seeking Providers with the appropriate experience to prove a range of services/resources for the Children and Families Service (CFS) within a Flexible Framework Agreement. The service could be, but is not limited to Schools, Care Establishments and Family Support.
CPV: Counselling services · Education and training services · Guidance and counselling services · Health and social work services · Pre-school education services · Primary education services · Secondary education services · Social work and related services · Special education services · Vocational secondary education services · Youth education services
How this framework works
From the published notice- Framework period
- 4 yrs from 1 Apr 2024
Lots and requirements (10)Procurement structure
10 lots · no lot values publishedLot #1Outdoor Education, Physical Activity and SportRenewal
Providing a service which engages and encourages children and young people to learn through participation in activities and experiences. These may include but are not limited to outdoor learning, sport and social activities.
Lot #2ClubsRenewal
Services which provide a club which offers a safe environment for children and young people outside of school hours. Clubs will provide activities including a social element.
Lot #3Support, Advice and Therapeutic ServicesRenewal
Services which provide professional assistance, guidance and support in resolving personal problems. These may include but are not limited to group and/or one to one work with children, young people or families, therapeutic services to promote good mental wellbeing. This may also include providing CLPL/training to staff groups or individuals.
Lot #4Creative EngagementRenewal
Providing a service which focuses on children and young people to learn through creative activities. These may include but are not limited to music, art, drama and dance.
Lot #5External Tutors/ Additional SupportRenewal
Providing a service where external personnel offer additional support to children and young people on a group or one to one basis. Services may include but are not limited to; resilience coaching, speech and language therapists, literacy and maths champions and Nurture support. For clarity individuals who provide this service will not be employed by the Council, their services will be purchased.
Lot #6MentoringRenewal
Providing a service which focuses on the support and encouragement of children and young people to manage their own learning in order that they may maximise their potential, develop their skills, improve the performance and become the person they want to be. This service may include but is not limited to coaching, youth work and support, family support and mentorship programs.
Lot #7WorkshopsRenewal
Providing a service which engages children and young people on a particular subject, activity or project through discussion, performance or participation in class(s) dedicated to the project or activity. This service may include but is not limited to mindfulness, yoga, confidence building, nutrition, diversity and health and wellbeing.
Lot #8Professional Learning and DevelopmentRenewal
Providing professional learning and development opportunities to school staff, teaching and non-teaching. This service may include but is not limited to, learning related to curriculum development, classroom learning, teaching and assessment, and opportunities for coaching and mentoring and leadership development.
Lot #9Bespoke Family SupportRenewal
Providing of a family support service which will provide support, advice and practical help to families experiencing difficulties in meeting their assessed needs. Interventions may be low or intensive and will be based on assessed need.
This generic service is intended to provide to a range of families with children up to the age of 18 years. It is recognised that there may be occasions when this service will be appropriate for those above the set age range due to assessed need, it is anticipated these will be small in numbers and will be ratified via the formal monitoring process.
Lot #10Counselling in SchoolsRenewal
Providing counselling services to children aged 10+ in primary, secondary and special schools. This service will be provided by qualified, registered (BACP/COSCA) counsellors who have experience of working with children and young people, preferably with a Children and Young People Qualification.
What it takes to wini
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 morei
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).
- Suitability
Included in the Single Procurement Document (SPD)
- Economic & financial standing
Included in the Single Procurement Document (SPD).
Minimum: Included in the Single Procurement Document (SPD). - Technical & professional ability
Included in the Single Procurement Document (SPD).
Minimum: Included in the Single Procurement Document (SPD).
- “Flexible Framework Agreement for Education & Social Support Services…” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.
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
- 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
- No (one-off requirement)
- First published
- 28 Nov 2023, 15:31 GMT
- Last source update
- 16 Jan 2024, 14:40 GMT
- Award evaluation window
- 19 Feb 2024 – …
- FTS notice number
2024/S 000-001476- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-041d6aFind a Tender
- Electronic trading
- e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
- Performance terms
As detailed in the Invitation To Tender.
Publisher note: To access the SPD (Scotland) you need to click on "Go To Postbox" this is where you will upload your completed documents and there will also be a tab that states "Generate SPD (Scotland) Response". You will find the "Go To Postbox" tab in blue on the top right hand side when you click on the Notice. The SPD (Scotland) is an online form, you do not need to upload this, you will complete it online. I also wanted to highlight to Providers that there will be online training held via Supplier Development Programme (SDP) that will go through the actual live tender documents once the tender is live. This will be held on Tuesday 23rd January 2024 at 6pm. I would highly recommend attending. This will be extremely beneficial to Providers to all Providers. Please use the following link to book a slot on the training - https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events/tayside-dundee-city-council-perth-kinross-council-and-angus-council-framework-for-education-and-social-support-services-incorporating-counselling-in-schools-service-1624/ NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=754784. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. 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: As detailed in the Invitation To Tender (SC Ref:754784) Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=754784
How it was run
Official noticeTender documents are also served through a separate tool: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ↗
- Appointment period ends
- 16 Feb 2024, 17:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bids opened
- 19 Feb 2024, 08:00 GMT
Timeline
16 Jan 2024 → 1 Apr 2024 · 5 dates- Next notice expected16 Jan 2024
- Notice published16 Jan 2024, 14:40 GMT
- Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown16 Feb 2024, 17:00 GMT
- Bids opened19 Feb 2024, 08:00 GMT
- Contract starts1 Apr 2024, 00:00 BST
Notice history
3 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 16 Jan 2024- Status changed to active16 Jan 2024, 14:40 GMT
- Procurement method changed16 Jan 2024, 14:40 GMT
- Deadline published: 16 Feb 2024, 17:00 GMT16 Jan 2024, 14:40 GMT
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
3 public bodies on the noticeConsortium members and other public bodies
- Angus CouncilContracting authority
- Perth & Kinross CouncilContracting authority
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- Sheriff Court HouseReview body
Official documents & specifications
Official links; attachments are not copiedNo document links were published on the notice.