- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 3. Community Engagement
- Lot 5. Pupil Workshops
- Lot 6. Educational Leadership (all staff)
- Lot 7. Leadership for Pupils
- Lot 8. Educational Assessments
- Lot 9. Research and Improvement Consultancy
- Lot 10. Developing the Young Workforce
- Lot 4. Mentoring & Support and Advice Services
- Lot 1. Activity Based Learning
- Lot 2. Counselling
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
North Lanarkshire Council
Civic Centre, Windmillhill Street
Motherwell
ML1 1AB
Contact
Michelle O'Halleron
corporateprocurement@northlan.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM84 - North Lanarkshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00010
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
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 for Services linked to Scottish Attainment Challenge (SAC) and Pupil Equity Fund (PEF) - Entry Point 3
Reference number
NLC-CPT-22-92 (EP3)
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Council have already established a Flexible Framework (https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP460524)for services linked to Scottish Attainment Challenge and Pupil Equity Fund.
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This notice is for Entry Point 3, which is applicable for any potential Provider and/or setting that is not already on the Framework.
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The original Framework was set up for 4 years, with included annual entry points to allow new Providers to apply to join the Framework, this would enable the Council to maintain capacity and choice.
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Key objectives of Scottish Attainment Challenge is to provide opportunities for local authorities in addressing the poverty related attainment gap.
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The Pupil Equity funding is additional funding allocated directly to schools with objective to allow flexibility within a local context for schools to target interventions aimed at closing the poverty related attainment gap.
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It is envisaged that Service Providers appointed to this Flexible Framework will support these objectives. The resultant services will be made available to Primary, Secondary and Additional Support Needs schools within NLC.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Community Engagement
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM84 - North Lanarkshire
Main site or place of performance
Within North Lanarkshire Area
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot is part of the overall framework for potential providers to support North Lanarkshire Councils objectives to close the poverty related attainment gap.
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This Lot is to provide a service which focuses on engaging pupils, parents/carers and a wider community in learning through activities designed to close the poverty related attainment gap. The services(s) provided should complement the range of activities which the local Authority currently provides.
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Further to this overview, a detailed specification "ITT SCHEDULE 1 - DETAILS OF REQUIREMENTS" for each Lot is contained within the Tender Pack which is accessible/downloadable from the Buyer Attachment area within the PCS-T Tendering System.
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General Note to tenderers – you are be able to bid for one or more lots. There are no restrictions. Please ensure you complete each Lot specific tender response.
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
PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE EXCLUSION GROUNDS:
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Pupil Workshops
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM84 - North Lanarkshire
Main site or place of performance
Within North Lanarkshire area
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot is part of the overall framework for potential providers to support North Lanarkshire Councils objectives to close the poverty related attainment gap.
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This Lot is to provide to provide a service which engages pupils on a particular subject, activity or project through discussion, performance or participation in class(es) 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.
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Further to this overview, a detailed specification "ITT SCHEDULE 1 - DETAILS OF REQUIREMENTS" for each Lot is contained within the Tender Pack which is accessible/downloadable from the Buyer Attachment area within the PCS-T Tendering System.
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General Note to tenderers – you are be able to bid for one or more lots. There are no restrictions. Please ensure you complete each Lot specific tender response.
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
PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE EXCLUSION GROUNDS:
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Educational Leadership (all staff)
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM84 - North Lanarkshire
Main site or place of performance
Within North Lanarkshire area
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot is part of the overall framework for potential providers to support North Lanarkshire Councils objectives to close the poverty related attainment gap.
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This Lot is to provide a service which will develop leadership skills in teachers and support staff as part of the local Authority’s commitment to career long professional
Learning.
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Further to this overview, a detailed specification "ITT SCHEDULE 1 - DETAILS OF REQUIREMENTS" for each Lot is contained within the Tender Pack which is accessible/downloadable from the Buyer Attachment area within the PCS-T Tendering System.
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General Note to tenderers – you are be able to bid for one or more lots. There are no restrictions. Please ensure you complete each Lot specific tender response.
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
PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE EXCLUSION GROUNDS:
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Leadership for Pupils
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM84 - North Lanarkshire
Main site or place of performance
Within North Lanarkshire area
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot is part of the overall framework for potential providers to support North Lanarkshire Councils objectives to close the poverty related attainment gap.
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This Lot is to provide a service which will develop leadership and team working skills in pupils of all ages and abilities across the local authority.
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Further to this overview, a detailed specification "ITT SCHEDULE 1 - DETAILS OF REQUIREMENTS" for each Lot is contained within the Tender Pack which is accessible/downloadable from the Buyer Attachment area within the PCS-T Tendering System.
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General Note to tenderers – you are be able to bid for one or more lots. There are no restrictions. Please ensure you complete each Lot specific tender response.
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
PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE EXCLUSION GROUNDS:
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Educational Assessments
Lot No
8
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM84 - North Lanarkshire
Main site or place of performance
Within North Lanarkshire area
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot is part of the overall framework for potential providers to support North Lanarkshire Councils objectives to close the poverty related attainment gap.
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This Lot is to provide support and assessment materials primarily in the areas of Literacy, Numeracy and Health and Wellbeing. This service may include, but is not limited to, standardised diagnostic assessment and screening tools.
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Further to this overview, a detailed specification "ITT SCHEDULE 1 - DETAILS OF REQUIREMENTS" for each Lot is contained within the Tender Pack which is accessible/downloadable from the Buyer Attachment area within the PCS-T Tendering System.
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General Note to tenderers – you are be able to bid for one or more lots. There are no restrictions. Please ensure you complete each Lot specific tender response document.
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
PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE EXCLUSION GROUNDS:
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Research and Improvement Consultancy
Lot No
9
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM84 - North Lanarkshire
Main site or place of performance
Within the North Lanarkshire Council area
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot is part of the overall framework for potential providers to support North Lanarkshire Councils objectives to close the poverty related attainment gap.
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This Lot is to provide a service which will support the local authority in seeking to close the poverty related attainment gap. This service may include, but is not limited to, data analysis and research-based activities focused on data acquisition in relation to closing the poverty related attainment gap.
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Further to this overview, a detailed specification "ITT SCHEDULE 1 - DETAILS OF REQUIREMENTS" for each Lot is contained within the Tender Pack which is accessible/downloadable from the Buyer Attachment area within the PCS-T Tendering System.
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General Note to tenderers – you are be able to bid for one or more lots. There are no restrictions. Please ensure you complete each Lot specific tender response.
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
PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE EXCLUSION GROUNDS:
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Developing the Young Workforce
Lot No
10
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM84 - North Lanarkshire
Main site or place of performance
Within the North Lanarkshire Council area
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot is part of the overall framework for potential providers to support North Lanarkshire Councils objectives to close the poverty related attainment gap.
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This lot is to provide a service which 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. The service may include but is not limited to work-related learning experiences, employer involvement, family involvement and also development opportunities for teachers.
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Further to this overview, a detailed specification "ITT SCHEDULE 1 - DETAILS OF REQUIREMENTS" for each Lot is contained within the Tender Pack which is accessible/downloadable from the Buyer Attachment area within the PCS-T Tendering System.
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General Note to tenderers – you are be able to bid for one or more lots. There are no restrictions. Please ensure you complete each Lot specific tender response.
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
PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE EXCLUSION GROUNDS:
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Mentoring & Support and Advice Services
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM84 - North Lanarkshire
Main site or place of performance
Within North Lanarkshire area
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot is part of the overall framework for potential providers to support North Lanarkshire Councils objectives to close the poverty related attainment gap.
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This Lot is to provide a service which focuses on the support and encouragement of pupils to manage their own learning in order that they may develop their learning skills, supports nurture and health and wellbeing activities, improves their academic performance and maximises their potential. This service may include, but is not limited to, additional support with academic studies, coaching, youth work and support and mentoring activities, group and/or one-to-one support with pupils and/or families, resilience coaching, mediation, speech and language therapy.
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Further to this overview, a detailed specification "ITT SCHEDULE 1 - DETAILS OF REQUIREMENTS" for each Lot is contained within the Tender Pack which is accessible/downloadable from the Buyer Attachment area within the PCS-T Tendering System.
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General Note to tenderers – you are be able to bid for one or more lots. There are no restrictions. Please ensure you complete each Lot specific tender response.
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
PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE EXCLUSION GROUNDS:
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Activity Based Learning
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM84 - North Lanarkshire
Main site or place of performance
Within the North Lanarkshire Council area
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot is part of the overall framework for potential providers to support North Lanarkshire Councils objectives to close the poverty related attainment gap.
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To provide a service which engages and encourages pupils to learn and develop through participation in a range of learning activities and experiences which may include, but are not limited to, outdoor learning, sport and social activities aimed a closing the poverty related attainment gap.
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Further to this overview, a detailed specification "ITT SCHEDULE 1 - DETAILS OF REQUIREMENTS" for each Lot is contained within the Tender Pack which is accessible/downloadable from the Buyer Attachment area within the PCS-T Tendering System.
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General Note to tenderers – you are be able to bid for one or more lots. There are no restrictions. Please ensure you complete each Lot specific tender response.
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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
PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE EXCLUSION GROUNDS:
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Counselling
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM84 - North Lanarkshire
Main site or place of performance
Within North Lanarkshire Council area
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot is part of the overall framework for potential providers to support North Lanarkshire Councils objectives to close the poverty related attainment gap.
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This Lot is to provide a counselling service that is universal. This will complement the range of whole-school and targeted approaches already available in schools to help support the mental, emotional, social and physical wellbeing of children and young people. This Lot focuses on the provision of formal counselling and follows the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapy (BACP) definition of counselling which is: ‘a professional activity delivered by qualified practitioners in schools. Counsellors offer distressed children and young people an opportunity to talk about their difficulties, within a relationship of agreed confidentiality‘.
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Further to this overview, a detailed specification "ITT SCHEDULE 1 - DETAILS OF REQUIREMENTS" for each Lot is contained within the Tender Pack which is accessible/downloadable from the Buyer Attachment area within the PCS-T Tendering System.
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General Note to tenderers – you are be able to bid for one or more lots. There are no restrictions. Please ensure you complete each Lot specific tender response document.
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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
PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE EXCLUSION GROUNDS:
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.4) Objective rules and criteria for participation
List and brief description of rules and criteria
Selection Stage - Tenderers must respond to SPD Questions within the PCS-T Qualification Envelope;
The minimum requirement is to have or be able to obtain the necessary insurances as stated within 4B.5.1, 4B.5.2.
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Award Stage - Tenderers must complete the Lot specific price schedule, quality questionnaire, form of tender and submission certificate (for each specific lot they wish to be considered for).
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.1) Information about a particular profession
Execution of the service is reserved to a particular profession
Reference to the relevant law, regulation or administrative provision
As per each Lot Specification
three.2.2) Contract performance conditions
It is expected that all tenderers tendering for lots dealing with children will ensure their proposed staff will be registered under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) prior to commencement of any potential 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.1.10) Identification of the national rules applicable to the procedure
Information about national procedures is available at: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2015/446/part/2/chapter/3/crossheading/social-and-other-specific-services
four.1.11) Main features of the award procedure
Tender Evaluation will be based on Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT) for each specific Lot. This is further described within the tender documents.
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2022/S 000-027562
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
30 April 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
TENDERERS BE AWARE: Police Scotland identified a number of business areas that have a high risk of infiltration by Serious and Organised Crime groups; this Framework belongs to one such area and as such the Council reserves the right to include enhanced probity checks prior to any contract award, including sharing tenderer information with Police Scotland. The tender pack includes a schedule for the Declaration of non-involvement in serious organised crime; this is a mandatory tender submission requirement for all tenderers.
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The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 26433. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
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 stated within the ITT
(SC Ref:762135)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Scottish Courts
Edinburgh
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
An economic operator that suffers, or risks suffering, loss or damage attributable to a breach of duty under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 (SSI 2015/446) (as amended) may bring proceedings in the Sheriff Court or Court of Session.