Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Dundee City Council
Dundee House, 50 North Lindsay Street
Dundee
DD1 1QE
trina.forbes@dundeecity.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1382433156
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM71 - Angus and Dundee City
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00220
one.1) Name and addresses
Perth & Kinross Council
2 High Street
Perth
PH1 5PH
Telephone
+44 1738475000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM77 - Perth & Kinross and Stirling
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00372
one.1) Name and addresses
Angus Council
Angus House, Orchardbank Business Park
Forfar
DD8 1AN
Telephone
+44 3452777778
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM71 - Angus and Dundee City
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00236
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
www.publiccontractsscoltand.gov.uk
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
www.publiccontractsscoltand.gov.uk
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Flexible Framework Agreement for Education & Social Support Services (Children & Families)
Reference number
PROC/C&F/C&F/01/25
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Dundee City Council are seeking Providers with the appropriate experience to prove a range of services/resources for the Children and Families (CFS) within a Flexible Framework Agreement. The service could be, but is not limited to Schools, Care Establishments and Family Support.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £4,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Outdoor Education, Physical Activity and Sport
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 80310000 - Youth education services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80200000 - Secondary education services
- 80340000 - Special education services
- 80212000 - Vocational secondary education services
- 80100000 - Primary education services
- 80110000 - Pre-school education services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM71 - Angus and Dundee City
Main site or place of performance
Dundee
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents / Weighting: 0
Price - Weighting: 0
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 April 2025
End date
31 March 2028
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The Purchaser may exercise its option to extend the Framework Agreement for up to two further periods of up to one year after the initial period. Where the Purchaser decides to take up this option it will confirm this in writing to the Provider
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Clubs
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 80310000 - Youth education services
- 80200000 - Secondary education services
- 80100000 - Primary education services
- 80212000 - Vocational secondary education services
- 80340000 - Special education services
- 80110000 - Pre-school education services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM71 - Angus and Dundee City
Main site or place of performance
Dundee
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents / Weighting: 0
Price - Weighting: 0
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 April 2025
End date
31 March 2028
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The Purchaser may exercise its option to extend the Framework Agreement for up to two further periods of up to one year after the initial period. Where the Purchaser decides to take up this option it will confirm this in writing to the Provider.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Support, Advice and Therapeutic Services
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80100000 - Primary education services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80110000 - Pre-school education services
- 80200000 - Secondary education services
- 80212000 - Vocational secondary education services
- 80310000 - Youth education services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 80340000 - Special education services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM71 - Angus and Dundee City
Main site or place of performance
Dundee
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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, mediation and services to promote good mental wellbeing. This may also include providing CLPL/training to staff groups or individuals.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents / Weighting: 0
Price - Weighting: 0
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 April 2025
End date
31 March 2028
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
This Purchaser may exercise its option to extend the Framework Agreement for up to two further periods of up to one year after the initial period. Where the Purchaser decides to take up this option it will confirm this in writing to the Provider.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
External Tutors/Additional Support
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80100000 - Primary education services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80110000 - Pre-school education services
- 80200000 - Secondary education services
- 80212000 - Vocational secondary education services
- 80310000 - Youth education services
- 80340000 - Special education services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM71 - Angus and Dundee City
Main site or place of performance
Dundee
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Providing a service where external personnel offer additional support to children and young people on a group or onto 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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents / Weighting: 0
Price - Weighting: 0
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 April 2025
End date
31 March 2028
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The Purchaser may exercise its option to extend the Framework Agreement for up to two further periods of up to one year after the initial period. Where the Purchaser decides to take up this option it will confirm this in writing to the Provider.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Creative Engagement
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80100000 - Primary education services
- 80110000 - Pre-school education services
- 80200000 - Secondary education services
- 80212000 - Vocational secondary education services
- 80310000 - Youth education services
- 80340000 - Special education services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM71 - Angus and Dundee City
Main site or place of performance
Dundee
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Providing a service which focuses on engaging children and young people to learn through creative activities. These may include but are not limited to, music, art, drama and dance.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents / Weighting: 0
Price - Weighting: 0
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 April 2025
End date
31 March 2028
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
This Purchaser may exercise its option to extend the Framework Agreement for up to two further periods of up to one year after the initial period. Where the Purchaser decides to take up this option it will confirm this in writing to the Provider.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Mentoring
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80100000 - Primary education services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80110000 - Pre-school education services
- 80200000 - Secondary education services
- 80212000 - Vocational secondary education services
- 80310000 - Youth education services
- 80340000 - Special education services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM71 - Angus and Dundee City
Main site or place of performance
Dundee
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Providing a service which focuses on the support and encouragement of children and young people to manage their own learning in order that they maximise their potential, develop their skills, improve the performance and become the person they want to be. This service may include but it is not limited to coaching, youth work and support, family support and mentorship programs.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents / Weighting: 0
Price - Weighting: 0
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 April 2025
End date
31 March 2028
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The Purchaser may exercise its option to extend the Framework Agreement for up to two further periods of up to one year after the initial period. Where the Purchaser decides to take up this option it will confirm this in writing to the Provider.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Workshops
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80100000 - Primary education services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80110000 - Pre-school education services
- 80200000 - Secondary education services
- 80212000 - Vocational secondary education services
- 80310000 - Youth education services
- 80340000 - Special education services
- 80530000 - Vocational training services
- 80500000 - Training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM71 - Angus and Dundee City
Main site or place of performance
Dundee
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents / Weighting: 0
Price - Weighting: 0
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 April 2025
End date
31 March 2028
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The Purchaser may exercise its option to extend the Framework Agreement for up to two further periods of up to one year after the initial period. Where the Purchaser decides to take up this option it will confirm this in writing to the Provider.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Professional Learning and Development
Lot No
8
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80100000 - Primary education services
- 80110000 - Pre-school education services
- 80200000 - Secondary education services
- 80212000 - Vocational secondary education services
- 80310000 - Youth education services
- 80340000 - Special education services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM71 - Angus and Dundee City
Main site or place of performance
Dundee
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents / Weighting: 0
Price - Weighting: 0
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 April 2025
End date
31 March 2028
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The Purchaser may exercise its option to extend the Framework Agreement for up to two further periods of up to one year after the initial period. Where the Purchasers decides to take up this option it will confirm this in writing to the Provider.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Bespoke Family Support
Lot No
9
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80100000 - Primary education services
- 80110000 - Pre-school education services
- 80200000 - Secondary education services
- 80212000 - Vocational secondary education services
- 80310000 - Youth education services
- 80340000 - Special education services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM71 - Angus and Dundee City
Main site or place of performance
Dundee
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents / Weighting: 0
Price - Weighting: 0
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 April 2025
End date
31 March 2028
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The Purchaser may exercise its option to extend the Framework Agreement for up to two further periods of up to one year after the initial period. Where the Purchaser decides to take up this option it will confirm this in writing to the Provider.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Counselling in Schools
Lot No
10
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80100000 - Primary education services
- 80110000 - Pre-school education services
- 80200000 - Secondary education services
- 80212000 - Vocational secondary education services
- 80310000 - Youth education services
- 80340000 - Special education services
- 80530000 - Vocational training services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312320 - Counselling services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM71 - Angus and Dundee City
Main site or place of performance
Dundee
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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,.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents / Weighting: 0
Price - Weighting: 0
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 April 2025
End date
31 March 2028
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The Purchaser may exercise its option to extend the Framework Agreement for up to two further periods of up to one year after the initial period. Where the Purchaser decides to take up this option it will confirm this in writing to the Provider.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
Included in the Single Procurement Document (SPD)
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria
Included in the Single Procurement Document (SPD)
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required
Included in the Single Procurement Document (SPD)
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria
Included in the Single Procurement Document (SPD)
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required
Included in the Single Procurement Document (SPD)
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.2) Contract performance conditions
As detailed in the Invitation To Tender.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2024/S 001-001476
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Originally published as:
Date
11 February 2025
Local time
5:00pm
Changed to:
Date
12 February 2025
Local time
5:00pm
See the change notice.
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
12 February 2025
Local time
9:00am
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
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.
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=786937.
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:786937)
Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=786937
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Dundee Sheriff Court House
6 West Bell Street
Dundee
DD1 9AD
Country
United Kingdom