Opportunity

Flexible Framework Agreement for Education & Social Support Services (Children & Families)

  • Dundee City Council
  • Angus Council
  • Perth & Kinross Council

F02: Contract notice

Notice reference: 2023/S 000-001288

Published 16 January 2023, 2:21pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Dundee City Council

Claverhouse, Jack Martin Way

Dundee

DD4 9FF

Email

trina.forbes@dundeecity.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 1382433156

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKM71 - Angus and Dundee City

Internet address(es)

Main address

www.dundeecity.gov.uk

Buyer's address

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00220

one.1) Name and addresses

Angus Council

Angus House, Orchardbank Business Park

Forfar

DD8 1AN

Email

procurement@angus.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 3452777778

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKM71 - Angus and Dundee City

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://www.angus.gov.uk/

Buyer's address

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00236

one.1) Name and addresses

Perth & Kinross Council

2 High Street

Perth

PH1 5PH

Email

contracts@pkc.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 1738475000

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKM77 - Perth & Kinross and Stirling

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://www.pkc.gov.uk

Buyer's address

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00372

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.publiccontractsscotland.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.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

Flexible Framework Agreement for Education & Social Support Services (Children & Families)

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 provide 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.

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 2023

End date

31 March 2024

This contract is subject to renewal

No

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 2023

End date

31 March 2024

This contract is subject to renewal

No

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 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 2023

End date

31 March 2024

This contract is subject to renewal

No

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 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 2023

End date

31 March 2024

This contract is subject to renewal

No

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)

  • 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

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 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.

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 2023

End date

31 March 2024

This contract is subject to renewal

No

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)

  • 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 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.

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 2023

End date

31 March 2024

This contract is subject to renewal

No

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)

  • 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 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 2023

End date

31 March 2024

This contract is subject to renewal

No

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
  • 80500000 - Training services
  • 80530000 - Vocational 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 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 2023

End date

31 March 2024

This contract is subject to renewal

No

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
  • 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 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 2023

End date

31 March 2024

This contract is subject to renewal

No

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.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date

17 February 2023

Local time

5:00pm

four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English

four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date

20 February 2023

Local time

8:00am

Information about authorised persons and opening procedure

Social Care Contracts Team


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=718530.

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 Per Invitation To Tender

(SC Ref:718530)

Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=718530

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

Sheriff Court House

6 West Bell Street

Dundee

DD1 9AD

Country

United Kingdom