Planning

Pupil Equity Funding Framework

  • West Lothian Council

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2023/S 000-034808

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-041ca7

Published 24 November 2023, 12:40pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

West Lothian Council

West Lothian Civic Centre, Howden South Road

Livingston

EH54 6FF

Contact

Lisa Mallaghan

Email

Lisa.Mallaghan@westlothian.gov.uk

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKM78 - West Lothian

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://www.westlothian.gov.uk

Buyer's address

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00140

one.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local authority

one.5) Main activity

Education


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Pupil Equity Funding Framework

Reference number

CC13307

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 80000000 - Education and training services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

The Scottish Government has committed to providing additional funding in the form of Pupil Equity Funding (PEF), to schools as part of the Scottish Attainment Challenge programme. This funding is allocated directly to schools and is aimed at closing the poverty related attainment gap. The aim of this framework agreement is to allow schools to contract compliantly with providers who will be able to support the pupil equity fund.

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £5,000,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

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
  • 80100000 - Primary education services
  • 80590000 - Tutorial services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM78 - West Lothian

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Providing a service which engages and encourages pupils to learn through the participation in non-academic activities and experiences. These may include but are not necessarily limited to outdoor learning, residential, sports and social activities.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Counselling, Therapy, Support and Advice Services

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80100000 - Primary education services
  • 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
  • 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM78 - West Lothian

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Services which provide professional assistance, guidance and support in resolving personal or psychological problems. These may include but are not limited to group and/or one to one work with pupils or families, counselling, mediation and services to promote good mental wellbeing. Services may also include therapy including but not limited to play and music therapy.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Creative Engagement

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80000000 - Education and training services
  • 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
  • 98300000 - Miscellaneous services
  • 80590000 - Tutorial services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM78 - West Lothian

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Those services which focus on engaging pupils and learning through creative activities. Services may include but are not solely limited to music, art, drama and dance.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Pupil Workshops

Lot No

5

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80000000 - Education and training services
  • 85000000 - Health and social work services
  • 80100000 - Primary education services
  • 80590000 - Tutorial services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM78 - West Lothian

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Provision of services which engage 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, nurture, STEM, diversity and health and wellbeing.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Staff Training

Lot No

6

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80000000 - Education and training services
  • 80590000 - Tutorial services
  • 80570000 - Personal development training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM78 - West Lothian

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Training provision for staff in areas including but not necessarily limited to motivational workshops, team building, management and leadership.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Literacy Interventions

Lot No

7

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80000000 - Education and training services
  • 80100000 - Primary education services
  • 80590000 - Tutorial services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM78 - West Lothian

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Services that provide evidence-based literacy interventions that could be used to close the poverty related attainment gap. These may include but will not necessarily be limited to literacy programmes, online resources and staff training.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Numeracy Interventions

Lot No

8

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80000000 - Education and training services
  • 80100000 - Primary education services
  • 80590000 - Tutorial services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM78 - West Lothian

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Services that provide evidence-based numeracy interventions that could be used to close the poverty related attainment gap. These may include but will not be limited to numeracy programmes, numeracy resources, online resources and staff training.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Vocational Training

Lot No

9

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80000000 - Education and training services
  • 80590000 - Tutorial services
  • 80570000 - Personal development training services
  • 80210000 - Technical and vocational secondary education services
  • 80212000 - Vocational secondary education services
  • 80530000 - Vocational training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM78 - West Lothian

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Services related to vocational training courses and qualifications including but not necessarily limited to hair dressing, beauty, customer care and car repair.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

External Experts

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80000000 - Education and training services
  • 85000000 - Health and social work services
  • 80100000 - Primary education services
  • 80590000 - Tutorial services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM78 - West Lothian

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

External expert service provision whereby working alongside teaching staff, knowledge and skills will be used to enhance the curriculum. This support may be provided through teacher training, classroom observations, assistance with class lessons and working with pupils on a group or one to one basis. Experts will provide a high degree of specific professional knowledge in areas including but not limited to; resilience coaching, literacy and numeracy. However, please note that this does not incorporate literacy interventions and numeracy interventions which are covered by Lots 7 and 8 respectively.

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

8 December 2023


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

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