Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Shetland Islands Council
8 North Ness, Lerwick
Shetland
ZE1 0LZ
Contact
Megan Taylor - Procurement Officer
Telephone
+44 1595744595
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM66 - Shetland Islands
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00402
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
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.publiccontractsscotland.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
Early Learning and Childcare Flexible Framework Agreement
Reference number
E/8/23
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85312110 - Child daycare services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Applications are being sought for the Provision of Early Learning and Childcare 1140 Hours Funded Providers.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Private, Voluntary and Independent Settings
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80110000 - Pre-school education services
- 85312110 - Child daycare services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM66 - Shetland Islands
Main site or place of performance
Shetland Islands
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Flexible Framework is a two-stage procedure. In the initial setup stage, all service providers who meet the Selection Criteria and who are not excluded are admitted to the Flexible Framework. There is no limit on the number of suppliers that may join the Framework.
Procurement of social and other specific services in accordance with Section 7 (Regulations 74-76) Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
two.2.7) Duration of the contract or the framework agreement
Duration in months
48
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.2.14) Additional information
Link to 'Funding Follows the Child' Guidance:
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Childminders
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85312110 - Child daycare services
- 80110000 - Pre-school education services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM66 - Shetland Islands
Main site or place of performance
Shetland Islands
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Flexible Framework is a two-stage procedure. In the initial setup stage, all service providers who meet the Selection Criteria and who are not excluded are admitted to the Flexible Framework. There is no limit on the number of suppliers that may join the Framework.
Procurement of social and other specific services in accordance with Section 7 (Regulations 74-76) Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
two.2.7) Duration of the contract or the framework agreement
Duration in months
48
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.2.14) Additional information
Link to 'Funding Follows the Child' Guidance:
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Form of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2019/S 211-518413
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
12 February 2024
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
Section six. Complementary information
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
Procurement of social and other specific services in accordance with Section 7 (Regulations 74-76) Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
The contract shall be subject to Scots Law and the jurisdiction of the Scottish Courts.
The Care Inspectorate is the regulatory organisation for these services.
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=752489.
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.
(SC Ref:752489)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Lerwick Sheriff Court
King Erik Street
Lerwick
ZE1 0DH
Telephone
+44 1595693914
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/lerwick-sheriff-court