- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 2. Counselling, Support & Advice Services
- Lot 3. Creative Engagement
- Lot 4. External Tutors / Additional Support
- Lot 5. Pupil Workshops
- Lot 6. Parental Support & Family Learning
- Lot 7. Community Engagement
- Lot 8. Mentoring
- Lot 9. Leadership for Pupils
- Lot 10. Educational Leadership
- Lot 11. Educational Assessments
- Lot 12. Research & Improvement Consultancy
- Lot 13. Developing the Young Workforce
- Lot 14. Out of School Clubs
- Lot 15. Residential
- Lot 16. Miscellaneous Services
- Lot 1. Activity Based Learning
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
East Ayrshire Council
Corporate Procurement Team, London Road HQ
Kilmarnock
KA3 7BU
Contact
Maxine Baird
Maxine.Baird@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1563576161
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM93 - East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire mainland
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00223
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
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
Services to Support Educational Attainment (Round 3)
Reference number
PS/19/05
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
East Ayrshire Council is looking to establish a multi-lot, multi-supplier Open Framework Agreement to support the PEF & SAC expenditure.
This is the third round of applications for the Framework. Providers who were awarded to the Framework in the first and second rounds are not required to re-apply.
Bidders must be registered on both Public Contracts Scotland AND Public Contracts Scotland – Tender.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £12,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Counselling, Support & Advice Services
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312320 - Counselling services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM93 - East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire mainland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Providing services that provide professional assistance, guidance and support in resolving personal or psychological problems. Services may include but are not limited to group and/or one to one work with pupils or families, counselling, befriending, mediation and services to promote positive mental wellbeing.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Creative Engagement
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80100000 - Primary education services
- 80200000 - Secondary education services
- 92340000 - Dance and performance entertainment services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM93 - East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire mainland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Providing services that focuses on engaging pupils and learning through creative activities. Services may include but are not limited to, music, art, drama and dance.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
External Tutors / Additional Support
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80100000 - Primary education services
- 80200000 - Secondary education services
- 80310000 - Youth education services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM93 - East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire mainland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Providing services where external personnel offer additional support to pupils on a group or one to one basis. Services may include but are not limited to; resilience coaching, speech and language therapy, literacy and maths champions and Nurture support.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Pupil Workshops
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80100000 - Primary education services
- 80200000 - Secondary education services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM93 - East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire mainland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Providing services that engages pupils on a particular subject, activity or project through discussion, performance or participation in class(s)dedicated to the project or activity. Services may include but are not limited to mindfulness, yoga, confidence building, nutrition, diversity, health and wellbeing (physical and mental).
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Parental Support & Family Learning
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80100000 - Primary education services
- 80200000 - Secondary education services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM93 - East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire mainland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Providing services that engage with parents and families to provide support to increase involvement in the pupil’s learning. Services may include, but are not limited to, parental engagement workshops, leadership training, one to one sessions.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Community Engagement
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 80340000 - Special education services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM93 - East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire mainland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Providing services that focuses on engaging pupils, parents/carers and the wider community in learning and will build and develop local capacity. Services provided should draw on existing interventions and community programmes to build a stronger local community based on local needs and aspirations.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Mentoring
Lot No
8
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80100000 - Primary education services
- 80200000 - Secondary education services
- 80340000 - Special education services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 80210000 - Technical and vocational secondary education services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM93 - East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire mainland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Providing a service that focuses on the support and encouragement of pupils to manage their own learning in order that they may develop their learning skills, improve their academic performance and maximise their potential. Services may include, but are not limited to, additional support with academic studies, coaching, youthwork and support and mentoring programs.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Leadership for Pupils
Lot No
9
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80100000 - Primary education services
- 80200000 - Secondary education services
- 80310000 - Youth education services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM93 - East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire mainland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provide services that will develop leadership and team working skills in pupils of all ages and abilities across the local authority.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Educational Leadership
Lot No
10
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM93 - East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire mainland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provide services that will develop leadership skills in teachers and support staff as part of the local authority’s commitment to career long professional learning.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Educational Assessments
Lot No
11
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80340000 - Special education services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM93 - East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire mainland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Providing support and assessment materials primarily in the areas of Literacy, Numeracy and Health and Wellbeing. Services may include, but are not limited to, standardised and diagnostic assessment and screening tools.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Research & Improvement Consultancy
Lot No
12
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 75121000 - Administrative educational services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM93 - East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire mainland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Providing services that will support the local authority in seeking to close the poverty related attainment gap. Services may include ,but are not limited to, data analysis and research based activities focused on data acquisition in relation to closing the poverty related attainment gap.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Developing the Young Workforce
Lot No
13
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80200000 - Secondary education services
- 80210000 - Technical and vocational secondary education services
- 80310000 - Youth education services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM93 - East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire mainland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Providing services that will assist schools in developing skills for learning, life and work in children and young people in the broad general education, particularly for those young people with barriers to learning and at risk of disengaging from education early. Services may include but are not limited to work-related learning experiences and involvement with families or employers.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Out of School Clubs
Lot No
14
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80100000 - Primary education services
- 80200000 - Secondary education services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM93 - East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire mainland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Providing services that provides a regulated club that offers a safe environment for children outside of school hours. Clubs often include the provision of food and some activities or social element. These may include but are not limited to breakfast, afterschool and holiday clubs.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Residential
Lot No
15
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM93 - East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire mainland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Providing services that provides a learning and development experience for pupils and/or families away from the school/home environment.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Miscellaneous Services
Lot No
16
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80100000 - Primary education services
- 80110000 - Pre-school education services
- 80200000 - Secondary education services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM93 - East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire mainland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot will provide for any service that doesn’t easily fall into any of the categories above e.g. Pet Therapy, Bee Keeping, Massage-in-Schools.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Activity Based Learning
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80100000 - Primary education services
- 80200000 - Secondary education services
- 80310000 - Youth education services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM93 - East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire mainland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Providing services that engages and encourages pupils to learn and develop through the participation in a range of learning activities and experiences. Services may include but are not limited to outdoor learning and sport and social activities.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
1 April 2021
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Bidders must be registered on both Public Contracts Scotland AND Public Contracts Scotland – Tender.
Bidders are encouraged to register on Public Contracts Scotland and Public Contracts Scotland – Tender as soon as possible if they are unfamiliar with these websites. Support is available from 0800 222 9003 (PCS) / 0800 069 8630 (PCS-T), the Supplier Development Programme, or your Local Authorities Business Support Team (East Ayrshire Business Support - http://east-ayrshire.gov.uk/CouncilAndGovernment/Coronavirus/Business-support.aspx). Support with the application will be available from the Procurement Team during the tender period through the PCS-Tender Messaging Portal
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=645395.
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