Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Historic Environment Scotland
Longmore House, Salisbury Place
Edinburgh
EH9 1SH
Contact
Fiona Fretwell
Telephone
+44 1316688866
Fax
+44 1316688877
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://historicenvironment.scot
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00164
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
National or federal Agency/Office
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Conservation, Built Heritage and Tourism
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Caerlaverock Castle - Creative Learning Plan
Reference number
HES/C/4107
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Caerlaverock Castle is an important site set within extensive grounds, featuring a various buildings and structures, some of which are either unused or poorly utilised. While the site is a key tourism destination for Dumfries and Galloway and integral part of the wider Caerlaverock shared destination area, HES recognises the need to carry out a wide programme to scope opportunities for sustainable development and enhancement of the infrastructure and visitor offer at Caerlaverock Castle. As part of exploring this development, HES is seeking to commission a contractor to support the development and delivery of an audience focused Creative Learning Plan for Caerlaverock Castle. The plan should demonstrate meaningful opportunities to actively engage priority audiences including young people and those with additional support needs, alignment with local learning and creative programmes and wider priorities for the Dumfries and Galloway area including covid recovery.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM92 - Dumfries & Galloway
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
A key part of this commission is to develop a youth engagement programme inspired by Caerlaverock Castle working in partnership with both local youth work, employability and skills programmes and creative practitioners to provide meaningful opportunities for local young people aligned to local priorities such as youth employment and wellbeing. Inclusive opportunities should be incorporated to ensure equal access to participative programmes for young people from BAME, LGBTI and care experienced communities and those with disabilities or protected characteristics. The work should consider the current and longer-term impact of COVID-19 on the Historic Environment Skills Investment Plan and work with external partners to helIn addition a Creative Learning Plan approach should be developed that clearly sets out a plan of activity designed to develop, test and evaluate a range of programmes across key learning audiences including early years, schools, adult and community learning and groups with additional support needs. p shape any response or shifting perspective required.
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
The contract may be extended for up to a further 24 months.
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
List and brief description of selection criteria
HES use Scotbis, an independent provider of business credit reports, to assess the financial standing of tenderers. The overall aim of this assessment is to ensure, as far as possible, that any potential Supplier will not have financial difficulties that endanger their ability to perform the Contract. If financial information cannot be gained from that source Historic Environment Scotland will request that you provide full audited accounts for the last full financial year. If Suppliers cannot provide any of the assurances as detailed above, and it is determined by HES that your financial strength is not adequate, then your company may not pass the financial evaluation. If you can provide the assurances as detailed above, HES may explore these options with you before determining whether your company can be taken forward in this procurement exercise. Bank details may also be sought to support the above
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required
It is a requirement of this contract that bidders hold, or can commit to obtain, prior to the commence of any subsequently awarded contract, the types and levels of insurance indicated below:
- Employers (compulsory) Liability Insurance - GDP 1 million
- Public Liability Insurance - GDP 1 million
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.1.8) 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
21 September 2021
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
21 September 2021
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
Please refer to all the tender documents and ensure you submit the relevant documents with your responses to the Single Procurement Document, Quality and Pricing Schedules.
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Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.
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six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Edinburgh Sheriff Court & Justice of the Peace Court
Sheriff Clerks Office, 27 Chambers Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1LB
Country
United Kingdom