Social and other specific services – public contracts
Contract award notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Shetland Islands Council
8 North Ness, Lerwick
Shetland
ZE1 0LZ
UK
Contact person: Megan Taylor - Procurement Officer
Telephone: +44 1595744595
E-mail: megan.taylor@shetland.gov.uk
NUTS: UKM66
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.shetland.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00402
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Early Learning and Childcare Flexible Framework Agreement
Reference number: E/8/23
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85312110
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Applications are being sought for the Provision of Early Learning and Childcare 1140 Hours Funded Providers.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
400 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Private, Voluntary and Independent Settings
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80110000
85312110
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM66
Main site or place of performance:
Shetland Islands
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Flexible Framework is a two-stage procedure. In the initial setup stage, all service providers who meet the Selection Criteria and who are not excluded are admitted to the Flexible Framework. There is no limit on the number of suppliers that may join the Framework.
Procurement of social and other specific services in accordance with Section 7 (Regulations 74-76) Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Link to 'Funding Follows the Child' Guidance:
https://www.gov.scot/publications/funding-follows-child-national-standard-early-learning-childcare-providers-frequently-asked-questions-local-authorities-providers/
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2024/S 000-001114
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Private, Voluntary and Independent Settings
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
13/03/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from 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
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Hame Fae Hame Ltd
Old School, New Road
Scalloway
ZE1 0TN
UK
Telephone: +44 7801792830
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Burra Early Years
Old Schoolhouse, Hamnavoe
Shetland
ZE29XU
UK
Telephone: +44 1595859451
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Peerie Foxes Ltd
4-6 Fox Lane, Lerwick
LERWICK
ZE1 0EZ
UK
Telephone: +44 1595692961
NUTS: UKM66
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 400 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
Procurement of social and other specific services in accordance with Section 7 (Regulations 74-76) Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
The contract shall be subject to Scots Law and the jurisdiction of the Scottish Courts.
The Care Inspectorate is the regulatory organisation for these services.
(SC Ref:763384)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Lerwick Sheriff Court
King Erik Street
Lerwick
ZE1 0DH
UK
Telephone: +44 1595693914
E-mail: Lerwick@scotcourts.gov.uk
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/lerwick-sheriff-court
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
18/04/2024