Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Renfrewshire Council
Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street
Paisley
PA1 1JB
Contact
Alexandra Donaldson
alexandra.donaldson@renfrewshire.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 3003000300
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00400
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 Early Learning and Childcare Places
Reference number
RC-CPU-20-113
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85312110 - Child daycare services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Renfrewshire Council Children’s Services manages the provision of Scottish Government Funding in respect of eligible pre-school children (“Child” or “Children”) who attend nurseries or Childminders (Settings) within the Renfrewshire Council area.
The Council intend to seek services through a Flexible Framework. The initial term of this Flexible Framework Contract is anticipated to commence in April 2021 to April 2024 with the option to extend on two further one year periods. Any Call-Off Contracts placed under the Flexible Framework may extend further than the Flexible Framework period.
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: £42,000,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Registered Child Day-Care Providers
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85312100 - Daycare services
- 85312110 - Child daycare services
- 80110000 - Pre-school education services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire
Main site or place of performance
Renfrewshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Renfrewshire Council Children’s Services manages the provision of Scottish Government Funding in respect of eligible pre-school children (“Child” or “Children”) who attend nurseries or Childminders (Settings) within the Renfrewshire Council area.
The Council intend to seek services through a Flexible Framework. The initial term of this Flexible Framework is anticipated to commence in April 2021 to April 2024 with the option to extend on two further one year periods (3 + 1 + 1), contracts placed under this Flexible Framework are intended to commence in August 2021, please be advised that any Call-Off Contracts placed under the Flexible Framework may extend further than the Flexible Framework period.
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
Prospective providers must meet the selection criteria as detailed in this contract notice and also meet the required technical criteria as detailed in the Tender Documents.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Registered Childminders
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85312100 - Daycare services
- 85312110 - Child daycare services
- 80110000 - Pre-school education services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire
Main site or place of performance
Renfrewshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Renfrewshire Council Children’s Services manages the provision of Scottish Government Funding in respect of eligible pre-school children (“Child” or “Children”) who attend nurseries or Childminders (Settings) within the Renfrewshire Council area.
The Council intend to seek services through a Flexible Framework. The initial term of this Flexible Framework is anticipated to commence in April 2021 to April 2024 with the option to extend on two further one year periods (3 + 1 + 1), contracts placed under this Flexible Framework are intended to commence in August 2021, please be advised that any Call-Off Contracts placed under the Flexible Framework may extend further than the Flexible Framework period.
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
Prospective providers must meet the selection criteria as detailed in this contract notice and also meet the required technical criteria as detailed in the Tender Documents.
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.1.11) Main features of the award procedure
Submissions will be evaluated in line with the Tender Documents.
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2020/S 192-465324
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
Title
Registered Child Day-Care Providers
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
24 May 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 33
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 33
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 33
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
3 Bears Nursery Ltd
87 Paisley Road , Renfrew
Renfrew
PA4 8LH
Telephone
+44 1415610028
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Apple Blossom Childrens Nursery Ltd
Katrine House, Barnsford Court, South Street, inchinnan Business Park, Inchinnan
Renfrewshire
PA4 9RJ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Little Stars (Stirling) Ltd
Cunninghar House, 12 Bedford Place
Alloa
FK10 1LJ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Little Flowers LTD
46 Glebe Street, Renfrew
Renfrewshire
PA4 8UA
Telephone
+44 1418866123
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Orchard Grove Nurseries Limited
12 Orchard Street
Paisley
PA1 1UZ
Telephone
+44 1418892407
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ram 211 ltd t/a Little Learners Nursery
29 Abercorn Street
Paisley
PA3 4AL
Telephone
+44 1418491658
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Roin Ltd. t/a Jennyswell Nursery
Jennyswell Road
Paisley
PA2 7BH
Telephone
+44 1418871930
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Kilpatrick Leisure Limited - Little Pandas Nursery
53 Kilpatrick Drive
Erskine
PA8 7AF
Telephone
+44 1418124002
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Anne McInnes t/a Lilliput Lane Nursery
29 Glasgow Road, Paisley
Paisley
PA1 3PA
Telephone
+44 7815865625
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Stepping Stones Nursery
20 Thorn Brae
Johnstone
Pa2 9pb
Telephone
+44 1505325226
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Leaps and Bounds (Scotland) Ltd
23 Clarence Street, Paisley
Paisley
PA1 1PX
Telephone
+44 1418879955
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM8 - West Central Scotland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Childcare First Ltd
10 Falcon Crescent
Paisley
PA3 1NS
Telephone
+44 1418404080
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Collin Care Ltd
SUITE 6, 76 FIRHILL RD
Glasgow
G20 7BA
Telephone
+44 1413471600
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM82 - Glasgow City
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Carli's Kindergarten Ltd
2a Meadows Drive, Erskine
Erskine
PA8 7ED
Telephone
+44 1418126803
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Children's Hour Limited - Abbey Nursery Houston
South Street
Houston
PA6 7ET
Telephone
+44 1505612369
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Kilbarchan Community Nursery SCIO
Meadside Avenue, Kilbarchan
Johnstone
PA10 2LA
Telephone
+44 1505704839
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Cairellot Nursery Ltd
Greenock Road, Bishopton
Renfrewshire
PA7 5AW
Telephone
+44 1505864008
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ERSKINE COMMUNITY NURSERY, a SCIO
62 Mains Drive
ERSKINE
PA8 7JH
Telephone
+44 7762722514
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ABBEY MILL CHILDCARE LTD
STUDIO 910 ABBEY MILL BUISNESS CENTRE, 12 SEEDHILL ROAD
PAISLEY
PA1 1JS
Telephone
+44 1415844206
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Genesis (J&T) Limited
22 Neilston Road
Paisley
PA26LN
Telephone
+44 1418489292
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Mid Gavin Nursery Limited
Beith Road
Howwood
PA9 1DL
Telephone
+44 1505843953
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Enchanted Forest Nursery Limited
Erskine Home Estate
Bishopton
PA7 5PU
Telephone
+44 1475741731
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bertram Nurseries Limited
1 New Street, Musselburgh
Edinburgh
EH21 6HY
Telephone
+44 7990522290
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Gryffe Manor Nursery Ltd
The Butts,Houston Road, Houston
Johnstone
PA6 7BA
Telephone
+44 1505613134
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Inchinnan Community Nursery Committee
c/o Inchinnan Primary School, Old Greenock Road Inchinnan
Renfrew
PA4 9PH
Telephone
+44 1418126540
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ram 204 Ltd t/a Abbey Nursery
4 Thomas Street
Paisley
PA1 2RE
Telephone
+44 772420915
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM8 - West Central Scotland
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Gleniffer Nursery Limited
Floors Street, Johnstone
Johnstone
PA5 8QS
Telephone
+44 1505342053
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Insafe Hands Childcare Limited
6a Albert road
renfrew
pa4 8et
Telephone
+44 1418863760
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Heather Murphy t/a Carriagehill Nursery
5 Carriagehill Drive, Paisley
Paisley
PA2 6JG
Telephone
+44 1418899722
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £30,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
Title
Registered Childminders
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
24 May 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 15
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 15
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 15
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Carole McLachlan - Carole's Kiddies
Erskine
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Catherine Whyte Childminding Service
Erskine
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Karen Finnie Childminding
Erskine
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Lynda McLeod t/a Lynda’s Childcare
Johnstone
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Helen Smith Childminding Services
Johnstone
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Helen Wardrop
Renfrew
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Karen Chalmers childminder
Renfrew
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Kelly Rix
Johnstone
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM8 - West Central Scotland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Mary Norrie
Renfrew
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Claire Crawford - Cee Cee's Childcare
Renfrew
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Kerry Goudie childminding
Renfrew
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Catherine Young
Renfrew
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Fiona Murray
Bishopton
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Malgorzata Kowalik - t/a Little Rabbit
Renfrew
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Barbara Snodgrass
Johnstone
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire
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: £12,000,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £12,000,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Lot 1 Registered Child Day-Care Providers–
Must ensure that all staff delivering the service are SSSC registered.
Insurances:
Employers Liability Insurance 5,000,000 FIVE MILLION POUNDS
Public Liability Insurance with appropriate extension for administering medication 5,000,000 FIVE MILLION POUNDS
Professional Indemnity Insurance - 1,000,000 ONE MILLION POUNDS
Statutory Third Party Motor Vehicle Insurance
D&B Failure Score Min – 20 or 2 years of Audited Accounts subject to Council approval
Quality management policy.
Lot 2 Registered Childminders –
Insurances:
Employers Liability Insurance 5,000,000 FIVE MILLION POUNDS
Public Liability Insurance with appropriate extension for administering medication 5,000,000 FIVE MILLION POUNDS
Professional Indemnity Insurance - 100,000 ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND POUNDS
Statutory Third Party Motor Vehicle Insurance
3 years of tax returns
Childminders must commit to and evidence that they will undertake and achieve the benchmark qualification
Quality Management Statement advising how the setting ensures continual review of quality.
(SC Ref:668577)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Paisley Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
St. James Street
Paisley
PA3 2HW
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Please refer to VI.4.3
Please refer to VI.4.3
Country
United Kingdom
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.
six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Court of Session
Parliament Square
Edinburgh
EH1 1RQ
Country
United Kingdom