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.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.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £5,000,000
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
Quality criterion - Name: Applying relevant experience to the delivery of this service / Weighting: 22
Quality criterion - Name: Reporting, relationships and delivering outcomes / Weighting: 21
Quality criterion - Name: Service Delivery Resources / Weighting: 19
Quality criterion - Name: Added Value Services / Weighting: 7
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work Practices / Weighting: 6
Price - Weighting: 25
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
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
Quality criterion - Name: Applying relevant experience to the delivery of this service / Weighting: 22
Quality criterion - Name: Reporting, relationships and delivering outcomes / Weighting: 21
Quality criterion - Name: Service Delivery Resources / Weighting: 19
Quality criterion - Name: Added Value Services / Weighting: 7
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work Practices / Weighting: 6
Price - Weighting: 25
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
Quality criterion - Name: Applying relevant experience to the delivery of this service / Weighting: 22
Quality criterion - Name: Reporting, relationships and delivering outcomes / Weighting: 21
Quality criterion - Name: Service Delivery Resources / Weighting: 19
Quality criterion - Name: Added Value Services / Weighting: 7
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work Practices / Weighting: 6
Price - Weighting: 25
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
Quality criterion - Name: Applying relevant experience to the delivery of this service / Weighting: 22
Quality criterion - Name: Reporting, relationships and delivering outcomes / Weighting: 21
Quality criterion - Name: Service Delivery Resources / Weighting: 19
Quality criterion - Name: Added Value Services / Weighting: 7
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work Practices / Weighting: 6
Price - Weighting: 25
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 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
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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2023/S 000-006247
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
Title
All services excluding Communication Support Workers (CSW), British Sign Language (BSL) Interpreters and Autism Spectrum Condition Support
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
16 May 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 5
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Clear Links Support Ltd
The Portergate Building, Ecclesall Road
Sheffield
S11 8NX
Telephone
+44 1142786866
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE32 - Sheffield
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Home Tuition Scotland Ltd.
42 Gilberstoun Loan
Edinburgh
EH152RQ
Telephone
+44 7305488668
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Randstad
450 Capability Green
Luton
LU1 3LU
Telephone
+44 2072550834
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Theorise Ltd
Westpoint, 4 Redheughs Rigg
Edinburgh
EH12 9DQ
Telephone
+44 7711928431
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £3,000,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £3,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
Title
CSWs and BSL Interpreters
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
16 May 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
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
Deaf Action
Deaf Action, 49-51 Albany Street
EDINBURGH
EH1 3QY
Telephone
+44 7717792371
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM - Scotland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Randstad
450 Capability Green
Luton
LU1 3LU
Telephone
+44 2072550834
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £900,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £900,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
3
Title
Autism Spectrum Condition Support
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
16 May 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 7
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 7
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 7
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Autism Initiatives
11 Granton Square
Edinburgh
EH5 1HX
Telephone
+44 1315517260
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Home Tuition Scotland Ltd.
42 Gilberstoun Loan
Edinburgh
EH152RQ
Telephone
+44 7305488668
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Theorise Ltd
Westpoint, 4 Redheughs Rigg
Edinburgh
EH12 9DQ
Telephone
+44 7711928431
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £900,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £900,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
4
Title
Further Education - Needs Assessors
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
16 May 2023
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
Clear Links Support Ltd
The Portergate Building, Ecclesall Road
Sheffield
S11 8NX
Telephone
+44 1142786866
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE32 - Sheffield
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Home Tuition Scotland Ltd.
42 Gilberstoun Loan
Edinburgh
EH152RQ
Telephone
+44 7305488668
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £200,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £200,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
(SC Ref:740349)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Edinburgh Sheriff Court
27 Chambers Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1LB
Country
United Kingdom