Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Shetland Islands Council
8 North Ness, Lerwick
Shetland
ZE1 0LZ
Contact
Megan Taylor - Procurement Officer
Telephone
+44 1595744595
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM66 - Shetland Islands
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00402
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
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
Early Learning and Childcare Flexible Framework Agreement
Reference number
E/8/23
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85312110 - Child daycare services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Applications are being sought for the Provision of Early Learning and Childcare 1140 Hours Funded Providers.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £400,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Private, Voluntary and Independent Settings
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80110000 - Pre-school education services
- 85312110 - Child daycare services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM66 - Shetland Islands
Main site or place of performance
Shetland Islands
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Flexible Framework is a two-stage procedure. In the initial setup stage, all service providers who meet the Selection Criteria and who are not excluded are admitted to the Flexible Framework. There is no limit on the number of suppliers that may join the Framework.
Procurement of social and other specific services in accordance with Section 7 (Regulations 74-76) Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
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
Link to 'Funding Follows the Child' Guidance:
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Form of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2024/S 000-001114
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
Title
Private, Voluntary and Independent Settings
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
13 March 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Hame Fae Hame Ltd
Old School, New Road
Scalloway
ZE1 0TN
Telephone
+44 7801792830
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Burra Early Years
Old Schoolhouse, Hamnavoe
Shetland
ZE29XU
Telephone
+44 1595859451
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Peerie Foxes Ltd
4-6 Fox Lane, Lerwick
LERWICK
ZE1 0EZ
Telephone
+44 1595692961
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM66 - Shetland Islands
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £400,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Procurement of social and other specific services in accordance with Section 7 (Regulations 74-76) Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
The contract shall be subject to Scots Law and the jurisdiction of the Scottish Courts.
The Care Inspectorate is the regulatory organisation for these services.
(SC Ref:763384)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Lerwick Sheriff Court
King Erik Street
Lerwick
ZE1 0DH
Telephone
+44 1595693914
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/lerwick-sheriff-court