Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Renfrewshire Council
Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street
Paisley
PA1 1JB
Contact
Sarah Ford
Sarah.Ford@renfrewshire.gov.uk
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
Reopening 2 of Flexible Framework for Early Learning and Childcare Places (New Entrants March 2024)
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
UPDATE - OCTOBER 2023 REOPENING OF THE FLEXIBLE FRAMEWORK
The previously advertised flexible framework relative to Early Learning and Childcare Places commenced on 24 May 2021. In accordance with its terms, it is now being opened for New Entrants to be admitted under the same requirements as the original tender exercise and as noted herein.
ORIGINAL CONTRACT NOTICE TEXT:
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.
No new providers were awarded on to this Lot.
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.
For the Re-opening 2 of Flexible Framework for Early Learning and Child Care Places in Renfrewshire - entitled to participate from 16th August 2024.
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2023/S 000-029006
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
7 June 2024
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
Elaine Parkhill Childminding
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
Sharon Wallace trading as Sharon's Tiny Tots Childminding
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
Alexandrea Steinemann and Volker Steinemann trading as Little Paddock Childminding
Kilbarchan
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: £42,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
Title
Registered Child Day-Care Providers
A contract/lot is awarded: No
five.1) Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected
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:770049)
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