Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Dundee City Council
Dundee House, 50 North Lindsay Street
Dundee
DD1 1NZ
trina.forbes@dundeecity.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1382433156
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM71 - Angus and Dundee City
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00220
one.1) Name and addresses
Perth & Kinross Council
2 High Street
Perth
PH1 5PH
Telephone
+44 1738475000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM77 - Perth & Kinross and Stirling
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00372
one.1) Name and addresses
Angus Council
Angus House, Orchardbank Business Park
Forfar
DD8 1AN
Telephone
+44 3452777778
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM71 - Angus and Dundee City
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00236
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement
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
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Flexible Framework Agreement for Education & Social Support Services (Children & Families)
Reference number
PROC/C&F/01/24
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Dundee City Council are seeking Providers with the appropriate experience to provide a range of services for the Children and Families Service (CFS) within a Flexible Framework Agreement. The service could be provided to, but is not limited to schools, care establishments and family support.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Outdoor Education, Physical Activity and Sport
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 80310000 - Youth education services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80200000 - Secondary education services
- 80340000 - Special education services
- 80212000 - Vocational secondary education services
- 80100000 - Primary education services
- 80110000 - Pre-school education services
- 85312320 - Counselling services
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM71 - Angus and Dundee City
Main site or place of performance
Dundee, Angus and Perth & Kinross
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Providing a service which engages and encourages children and young people to learn through participation in activities and experiences. These may include but are not limited to outdoor learning, sport and social activities.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Clubs
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 80310000 - Youth education services
- 80200000 - Secondary education services
- 80100000 - Primary education services
- 80212000 - Vocational secondary education services
- 80340000 - Special education services
- 80110000 - Pre-school education services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM71 - Angus and Dundee City
Main site or place of performance
Dundee, Angus, Perth & Kinross
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Services which provide a club which offers a safe environment for children and young people outside of school hours. Clubs will provide activities including a social element.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Support, Advice and Therapeutic Services
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80100000 - Primary education services
- 80110000 - Pre-school education services
- 80200000 - Secondary education services
- 80212000 - Vocational secondary education services
- 80310000 - Youth education services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 80340000 - Special education services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM71 - Angus and Dundee City
Main site or place of performance
Angus, Dundee, Perth & Kinross
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Services which provide professional assistance, guidance and support in resolving personal problems. These may include but are not limited to group and/or one to one work with children, young people or families, therapeutic services to promote good mental wellbeing. This may also include providing CLPL/Training to staff groups or individuals.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Creative Engagement
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80100000 - Primary education services
- 80110000 - Pre-school education services
- 80200000 - Secondary education services
- 80212000 - Vocational secondary education services
- 80310000 - Youth education services
- 80340000 - Special education services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM71 - Angus and Dundee City
Main site or place of performance
Angus, Dundee, Perth & Kinross
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Providing a service which focuses on children and young people to learn through creative activities. These may include but are not limited to music, art, drama and dance.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
External Tutors/ Additional Support
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80100000 - Primary education services
- 80110000 - Pre-school education services
- 80200000 - Secondary education services
- 80212000 - Vocational secondary education services
- 80310000 - Youth education services
- 80340000 - Special education services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM71 - Angus and Dundee City
Main site or place of performance
Angus, Dundee, Perth & Kinross
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Providing a service where external personnel offer additional support to children and young people on a group or one to one basis. Services may include but are not limited to; resilience coaching, speech and language therapists, literacy and maths champions and nurture support. For clarity, individuals who provide this service will not be employed by the council, their services will be purchased.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Mentoring
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80100000 - Primary education services
- 80110000 - Pre-school education services
- 80200000 - Secondary education services
- 80212000 - Vocational secondary education services
- 80310000 - Youth education services
- 80340000 - Special education services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM71 - Angus and Dundee City
Main site or place of performance
Angus, Dundee, Perth & Kinross
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Providing a service which focuses on the support and encouragement of children and young people to manage their own learning in order that they may maximise their potential, develop their skills, improve the performance and become the person they want to be. This service may include but is not limited to coaching, youth work and support, family support and mentorship programs.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Workshops
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80100000 - Primary education services
- 80110000 - Pre-school education services
- 80200000 - Secondary education services
- 80212000 - Vocational secondary education services
- 80310000 - Youth education services
- 80340000 - Special education services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM71 - Angus and Dundee City
Main site or place of performance
Angus, Dundee, Perth & Kinross
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Providing a service which engages children and young people on a particular subject, activity or project through discussion, performance or participation in class(s) dedicated to the project or activity. This service may include but is not limited to mindfulness, yoga, confidence building, nutrition, diversity and health and wellbeing.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Professional Learning and Development
Lot No
8
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80100000 - Primary education services
- 80110000 - Pre-school education services
- 80200000 - Secondary education services
- 80212000 - Vocational secondary education services
- 80310000 - Youth education services
- 80340000 - Special education services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80530000 - Vocational training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM71 - Angus and Dundee City
Main site or place of performance
Angus, Dundee, Perth & Kinross
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Providing professional learning and development opportunities to school staff, teaching and non-teaching. This service may include but is not limited to, learning related to curriculum development, classroom learning, teaching and assessment and opportunities for coaching and mentoring and leadership development.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Bespoke Family Support
Lot No
9
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80100000 - Primary education services
- 80110000 - Pre-school education services
- 80200000 - Secondary education services
- 80212000 - Vocational secondary education services
- 80310000 - Youth education services
- 80340000 - Special education services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM71 - Angus and Dundee City
Main site or place of performance
Angus, Dundee, Perth & Kinross
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Providing of a family support service which will provide support, advice and practical help to families experiencing difficulties in meeting their assessed needs. Interventions may be low or intensive and will be based on assessed need.
this generic service is intended to provide to a range of families with children up to the age of 18 years. It is recognised that there may be occasions when this service will be appropriate for those above the set age range due to assessed need, it is anticipated these will be small in numbers and will be ratified via the formal monitoring process.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Counselling in Schools
Lot No
10
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312320 - Counselling services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80100000 - Primary education services
- 80110000 - Pre-school education services
- 80200000 - Secondary education services
- 80212000 - Vocational secondary education services
- 80310000 - Youth education services
- 80340000 - Special education services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM71 - Angus and Dundee City
Main site or place of performance
Angus, Dundee, Perth & Kinross
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
In 2019, the Scottish Government launched its Counselling in Schools programme. The Counselling in Schools service should be available to all school pupils over the age of 10 years.
In line with the principles of GIRFEC, access to counselling is part of a staged approach which is based on assessment of need. Schools consider counselling as one of a range of supports that are available to support the wellbeing of children and young people.
In Tayside (Dundee City Council, Perth & Kinross Council and Angus Council) it was agreed to approach counselling in schools to ensure alignment with the Tayside Emotional Wellbeing Strategy for Children and Young People 2020-23 and avoid duplication of effort around the considerable contracting and procurement processes by having one Tayside framework. Counselling in Schools in Tayside operates under the following principles:
- Counselling is viewed within a continuum of a resilience-based approach
- Staff who know children best are fully supported in their work
- Individual counselling leads where appropriate into child/young person planning and the identification of wider supports.
This collaboration will continue across the 3 local authorities with the continued commitment to providing access to a certified school counsellor for Tayside children over 10 years. In line with the newly presented Tayside Plan for 2023 – 26, there will continue to be a commitment to ensure “our children and young people will have the best start in life and Tayside will be the best place in Scotland to grow up”.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
16 January 2024
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
Dundee City Council intends to re-tender for the Flexible Framework Agreement for Education and Social Support Services (Children and Families). The current Framework Agreement ends on 31/03/24 and we cannot extend further. Therefore this will be a brand new tender and I would like to emphasize that Current Providers who are already on the Framework will need to submit a bid for the tender along with any new Providers who may wish to apply.
We would like to highlight that a new Lot has been added for this new Framework for Counselling in Schools services. If any Providers are interested in submitting a bid for this Lot it is recommended that you attend the following webinar -
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=750485.
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