Official UK procurement notice
Re-opening of Framework for Services to Support Engagement, Inclusion, Achievement and Attainment in East Lothian Schools
Authority: East Lothian Council (Local council)
The previously advertised flexible framework for these services commenced in January 2022. 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. Please note if you are an existing provider and are already part of this framework, your status remains unaffected and no further action is required. We all work together to Get it Right for Every Child and to ensure that all our children and young people are Safe, Healthy, Nurtured, Active, Respected, Responsible and Included. Published lot titles: Activity Based Learning; Creative Engagement; External Tutors\Additional Support; Mentoring; Pupil Workshops.
What is being bought5 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionUPDATE - February 2023 - REOPENING OF THE FLEXIBLE FRAMEWORK
The previously advertised flexible framework for these services commenced in January 2022. 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.
Please note if you are an existing provider and are already part of this framework, your status remains unaffected and no further action is required.
Re-opening of a flexible framework by East Lothian Council for requirements to be delivered within East Lothian Council school settings. These services may be provided in relation to Pupil Equity funding and will also include provision of interventions for individuals with varied and complex needs.
East Lothian Education and Children’s Services Departments are committed to ensuring young people are treated with dignity and respect with a clear focus on self-directed decision making by young people and sustainable outcomes for them. We have a focus on Inclusion, Achievement, Ambition and Progress for All. We all work together to Get it Right for Every Child and to ensure that all our children and young people are Safe, Healthy, Nurtured, Active, Respected, Responsible and Included.
This framework agreement will enable East Lothian schools to compliantly purchase the range of services which will support the delivery of our vision and values which align closely with following values of the Key Priorities in the National Improvement Framework for Scottish Education ‘Achieving Excellence and Equity’:
- Improvement in attainment, particularly in literacy and numeracy;
- Closing the attainment gap between the most and least disadvantaged children;
- Improvement in children and young people’s health and wellbeing.
- Improvement in employability skills and sustained, positive school leaver destinations for all.
Services which engage and encourage pupils to learn through participation in non-academic activities and experiences. These may include, but are not limited to, outdoor learning, sport and social activities that will be offered on East Lothian Council school premises (scope does not include primarily online services).
- How the procedure runs: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/
CPV: Education and training services
Lots and requirements (5)Procurement structure
5 lots · no lot values publishedLot #1Activity Based Learning
Services which engage and encourage pupils to learn through participation in non-academic activities and experiences. These may include but are not limited to outdoor learning, sport and social activities.
Re-opening of flexible framework February 2023 - please note if you are an existing provider and are already part of this framework lot, your status remains unaffected and no further action is required. The end date of this flexible framework will be 10 January 2025. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Lot #2Creative Engagement
Services which focus on engaging pupils and learning through creative activities. These may include but are not limited to, music, art, drama and dance.
Re-opening of flexible framework February 2023 - please note if you are an existing provider and are already part of this framework lot, your status remains unaffected and no further action is required. The end date of this flexible framework will be 10 January 2025. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Lot #3External Tutors\Additional Support
Providing a service where external personnel offer additional support to pupils on a group or one to one basis. Services may include but are not limited to; resilience coaching, literacy and maths champions and Nurture support. For clarity individuals who provide this service will not be employed by the Council, there services will be purchased.
Re-opening of flexible framework February 2023 - please note if you are an existing provider and are already part of this framework lot, your status remains unaffected and no further action is required. The end date of this flexible framework will be 10 January 2025. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Lot #4Mentoring
Providing a service which focuses on the support and encouragement of pupils 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 and mentorship programs.
Re-opening of flexible framework February 2023 - please note if you are an existing provider and are already part of this framework lot, your status remains unaffected and no further action is required. The end date of this flexible framework will be 10 January 2025. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Lot #5Pupil Workshops
Providing a service which engages pupils 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.
Re-opening of flexible framework February 2023 - please note if you are an existing provider and are already part of this framework lot, your status remains unaffected and no further action is required. The end date of this flexible framework will be 10 January 2025. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
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How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Tenderers will be evaluated in relation to the proposed service provision and price of the services offered. Further details are provided in the tender documents.
- Staff
- Names and qualifications of delivery staff must be submitted
- Shortlisting
- Tenderers will require to meet minimum compliance criteria including; information on the services provided, financial standing, insurance, quality standards and GDPR compliance. Further details are included in the tender documents.
- “Re-opening of Framework for Services to Support Engagement, Inclusion,…” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Closed
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Framework agreement
- Who may use this agreement
- Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 10 Feb 2023, 12:31 GMT
- Last source update
- 10 Feb 2023, 12:31 GMT
- Authority reference
ELC-21-2581- FTS notice number
2023/S 000-004168- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-03a4adFind a Tender
- How it runs
- Electronic trading
- e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
- Performance terms
Staff performing the services will require to have the relevant PVG and Scottish Disclosure checks. The Service Provider will enter into a Data Sharing Agreement with East Lothian Council.
Publisher note: 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=720274. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: As part of the Council's wider duties towards its citizens, the Council wishes to engage with suppliers, providers and contractors to deliver sustainable benefits, not only to our young people, through work experience opportunities, training opportunities or links with schools, but also to provide assistance with community projects, as well as engaging in supply chain initiatives. The successful tenderers will be required to engage with East Lothian Council to discuss what Community Benefits can be sought from this contract where aggregate spend with the provider is above GBP 50,000 per annum. (SC Ref:720274) Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=720274
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 13 Mar 2023, 12:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission"}
- Accepted languages
- en
Timeline
10 Feb 2023 → 13 Mar 2023 · 2 dates- Notice published10 Feb 2023, 12:31 GMT
- Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown13 Mar 2023, 12:00 GMT
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- Edinburgh Sheriff CourtReview body
Official documents & specifications
Official links; attachments are not copiedNo document links were published on the notice.