Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Edinburgh College
Bankhead Drive, Sighthill
Edinburgh
EH11 4DE
procurement@edinburghcollege.ac.uk
Telephone
+44 1315354764
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.edinburghcollege.ac.uk/
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00210
one.1) Name and addresses
Abertay University
Bell Street
Dundee
DD1 1HG
Telephone
+44 1382308995
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00103
one.1) Name and addresses
Edinburgh Napier University
Sighthill Campus, 9 Sighthill Court
EDINBURGH
EH11 4BN
Telephone
+44 3339006040
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00340
one.1) Name and addresses
West Lothian College
Almondvale Crescent
Livingston
EH54 7EP
Telephone
+44 01506418181
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM - Scotland
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.west-lothian.ac.uk/
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00472
one.1) Name and addresses
Queen Margaret University
Queen Margaret University Drive
Musselburgh
EH21 6UU
Telephone
+44 1314740000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM73 - East Lothian and Midlothian
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00364
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
https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://www.publictendersscotland.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
https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Framework for Provision of Individual Support for Students Who Have Disclosed a Disability / Additional Support Need
Reference number
EC-2223-0008-00
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80340000 - Special education services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
1.1 The Authority is seeking Contractors for the provision of individual support for students who disclosed a disability or additional support need. The Authority is putting in place a Framework of suppliers over four Lots, as detailed in the ITT.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £5,000,000
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
CSWs and BSL Interpreters
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80340000 - Special education services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
- UKM71 - Angus and Dundee City
- UKM78 - West Lothian
- UKM73 - East Lothian and Midlothian
- UKM7 - Eastern Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Communication Support Worker (Lot 2): To provide accurate interpretation for students using British Sign Language. To provide appropriate communication strategies to enable deaf students to integrate into their peer group and engage with their learning
British Sign Language (BSL) Interpreter (Lot 2): To provide BSL Interpreting for students in and outwith the classroom
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
2 x 12 month extensions available
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: Yes
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
All services excluding Communication Support Workers (CSW), British Sign Language (BSL) Interpreters and Autism Spectrum Condition Support
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80340000 - Special education services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
- UKM71 - Angus and Dundee City
- UKM7 - Eastern Scotland
- UKM78 - West Lothian
- UKM73 - East Lothian and Midlothian
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
One-to-one Learning Support for students who disclose a disability or additional support need. This is intended to enable students to achieve on their course by providing a range of support such as: reading; notetaking; prompting; study skills; support in practical classes for those students who have a physical disability. The services required are not limited to those listed as the support needs in question a subject to ongoing development.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
2 x 12 month extensions available
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
Autism Spectrum Condition Support
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80340000 - Special education services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
- UKM7 - Eastern Scotland
- UKM73 - East Lothian and Midlothian
- UKM78 - West Lothian
- UKM71 - Angus and Dundee City
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) Support (Lot 3): To support autistic students to stay focussed and on task and develop learning strategies to reach their full potential
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
2 x 12 month extensions available
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
Further Education - Needs Assessors
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80340000 - Special education services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Further Education Learning Needs Assessors (Lot 4): When a student applications disclose a disability, learning difference or additional support need they are told to gather evidence (such as GP letter or Educational Psychologist report). Once this evidence is collated the student then meets with a Needs Assessor who conducts a Needs Assessment.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
2 x 12 month extensions available
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.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
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
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 12
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
3 April 2023
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
3 April 2023
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: March 2025 if no extensions utilised
March 2027 if all extensions utilised
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
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 23671. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
The Contracting Authority does not intend to include a sub-contract clause as part of community benefits (as per Section 25 of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014) in this contract for the following reason:
No sub-contracting likely
The Contracting Authority does not intend to include any community benefit requirements in this contract for the following reason:
Scope of works means limited capability of suppliers to provide mandatory Community Benefits. The suppliers have been asked what Added Value Services they can provide.
(SC Ref:724595)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Edinburgh Sheriff Court
27 Chambers Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1LB
Country
United Kingdom