Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
sportscotland
Doges, Templeton on the Green
Glasgow
G40 1DA
Contact
Procurement Manager
jeremi.bielecki@sportscotland.org.uk
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM82 - Glasgow City
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.sportscotland.org.uk
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00433
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://www.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.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Recreation, culture and religion
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Sport Educator Framework
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
sportscotland is seeking to establish a Sport Educator Framework of suitably qualified sport educators with learning design and delivery experience. It is anticipated that the contract will commence in July 2024 for a period of two years with the option to extend for two periods of up to twelve months each.
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
The Learning Journey
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This will take learners on a journey through courses accredited through SQA to support our partners tutor workforce and ensure they are trained to deliver sport/organisation specific education or development programmes and develop local tutor networks. Delivery will include Professional development awards in Sport Education Tutoring, Assessor and Internal Verifying.
The PDA in Sport Educator Tutoring at SCQF level 7 covers areas such as preparing to support learning; facilitating, enabling and evaluating learning; and sports education in Scotland.
PDA Conduct the Assessment Process at SCQF level 8 is for assessors of non-workplace standards, e.g. HNs or qualifications assessed during training courses or as part of off-the-job training. This PDA has been developed to align to the current National Occupational Standard (NOS) in assessment, L&D9 'Assess Learner Achievement' and omitting the requirement for the assessor-candidate to assess in the learner's workplace.
PDA Conduct the internal verification process at SCQF level 8 is designed for those conducting the assessment processes and decisions within an organisation and helping to maintain and improve the quality of workplace assessment. Also known as internal verifying.
The contractor will also support the development of new materials and course resources for Assessor training which reflects the needs of the Scottish Coaching Certificate and Sports Governing Bodies and support approval either through Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) or SQA.
Once created, develop CPD opportunity to upskill existing Assessors and map learning to CIMSPA Assessor Standard.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
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
Two periods of up to 12 months each.
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
Coaching Network Support
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Support for those responsible for Coach Education to develop their Coaching qualifications and align to the Scottish Coaching Certificate. The Coaching network is made up of individuals in Scottish Governing Bodies who are responsible for Coaching. The Scottish Coaching Certificate is a suite of qualifications which have been designed to replace UKCC and awarded by SQA. The Coaching Network are taking the qualifications and building a coaching course which will deliver the qualification in their sport’s context.
This lot will focus on a programme of support or a mechanism for support which builds skills around developing qualifications. The coaching network should be challenged to consider the needs of participants, coaches, clubs and their sport. We are looking for sports to be intentional with what and how they deliver rather than continue to deliver something in a way that has always been done. This work should include exploring the support needs for the tutor workforce.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
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
Two periods of up to 12 months each
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
Child Wellbeing and Protection in Sport Learning Design and Tutor Network Support
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
In partnership with Children 1st sportscotland had developed various child wellbeing and protection training courses. The training has been developed to provide learners with the knowledge and skills required for their role in sport.
Delivery of CWPS and CWPO is achieved through a well-trained network of tutors highly skilled facilitators and knowledge in safeguarding. Contractors will develop learning content suitable for eLearning (working with sportscotland digital specialists) and also provide support for the tutor network (new and existing tutors) and deliver training and/or CPD for this network.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
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
Two periods of up to 12 months each
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
Innovative Learning Design and Facilitation
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This requires innovation in designing and creating learning opportunities that is not covered in the above Lots. It could be facilitating networking events or delivering hot topics based on the needs of our partners.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
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
Two periods of up to 12 months each
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
Direct Delivery of Short Courses
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Contractor will provide support in content development and delivery of these programmes:
- Coach Connect & Coaching Talent with delivery of our blended learning content on the topics of physical literacy, growth and maturation, coordination and control and understanding talent, aimed at coaches.
- Community of practice by planning and delivering facilitated sessions on a collective area of interest, with the aim of understanding group needs, drawing on group strengths and experience and encouraging sharing of ideas and best practice, before ultimately, after a pre agreed period of time, handing the community of practice over to the members to be self-managed and self-driven. The target group of learners for this will vary from community to community, based on topic and need.
- Introduction to Coaching Children is based on training to support people working with children aged between 5-12 to understand the principles that influence all round development of basic movement skills and physical literacy, building a holistic approach to child development through sport and how to develop basic multi skills.
- Mentoring programmes aim to develop a network of mentors to support the wider Scottish sporting workforce. This is achieved by delivering an introduction to mentoring, designing mentoring programmes and delivering mentoring hot topics. This training is aimed at professional staff, coaches, officials and volunteers.
- The Multi Skills award aims to provide coaches and deliverers with a supporting framework for the development and design of fun, safe and inclusive sports and physical activity sessions that develop the whole child through positive youth development approaches. The course is tailored to meet the needs of the audience and facilitated to encourage group discussion and peer learning. It is highly practical and can be delivered using a hybrid model.
- Officials in Sport to develop new materials to support Officials around dealing with conflicts and decision making.
- Volunteer management programme is the delivery of training to local and national partners focusing on how to recruit, develop and retain volunteers in sport. Target groups of learners vary depending on if it is focused on club development or within a local setting.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
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
Two periods of up to 12 months each
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
Lot 1 - The Learning Journey
For Lot 1 it is essential that the Tenderer holds appropriate Assessor qualification which could include; L&D9 DI, A1 or A2 D32 or D33 plus recorded CPD, RQF Level 3 certificate in assessing vocational achievement or Teaching Qualification in Secondary or Further Education. It is desirable to have knowledge of SQA L&D qualifications and systems and experience of working with the SQA. Familiarity in use of online learning platforms is desirable.
Lot 2 - Coaching Network Support
For Lot 2 it is essential to have experience in coach education and developing qualifications on a recognised framework. Experience in learning and development environment is essential, with a sporting context being desirable. Familiarity in use of online learning platforms is desirable.
Lot 3 - Direct Delivery of Short Courses
For Lot 3 it is essential to have knowledge and facilitation experience in the related topic. Must have experience in developing coach and volunteer support programmes and delivery experience to a wide range of professionals and volunteers working in schools and education, clubs and communities. Familiarity in use of online learning platforms is desirable.
Lot 4 - Child Wellbeing and Protection in Sport Learning Design and Tutor Network Support
For Lot 4 it is essential to have knowledge of Child Wellbeing and Protection in Sport and Facilitation experience of facilitating CPD training. Familiarity in use of online learning platforms is desirable.
Lot 5 - Innovative Learning Design and Facilitation
For Lot 5 it is essential to have learning design and facilitation skills and be innovative in developing content based on the needs of partners and networks. This could be facilitating learning at events or designing and facilitating topics based on need or developing online learning.
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
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) 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: 25
In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 4 years:
N/A
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
24 April 2024
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
24 April 2024
Local time
12:00pm
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
Additional information available in ITT
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six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Glasgow Sheriff Court
Glasgow
Country
United Kingdom