Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Dundee City Council
Dundee House, 50 North Lindsay Street
Dundee
DD1 1NZ
UK
Telephone: +44 1382433156
E-mail: trina.forbes@dundeecity.gov.uk
NUTS: UKM71
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.dundeecity.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00220
I.1) Name and addresses
Perth & Kinross Council
2 High Street
Perth
PH1 5PH
UK
Telephone: +44 1738475000
E-mail: contracts@pkc.gov.uk
NUTS: UKM77
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.pkc.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00372
I.1) Name and addresses
Angus Council
Angus House, Orchardbank Business Park
Forfar
DD8 1AN
UK
Telephone: +44 3452777778
E-mail: procurement@angus.gov.uk
NUTS: UKM71
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.angus.gov.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00236
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
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
Flexible Framework Agreement for Education & Social Support Services (Children & Families)
II.1.2) Main CPV code
80000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Dundee City Council are seeking Providers with the appropriate experience to prove a range of services/resources for the Children and Families Service (CFS) within a Flexible Framework Agreement. The service could be, but is not limited to Schools, Care Establishments and Family Support.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Outdoor Education, Physical Activity and Sport
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
85300000
80310000
80000000
80200000
80340000
80212000
80100000
80110000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM71
Main site or place of performance:
Dundee
II.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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
/ Weighting: 0
Price
/ Weighting:
0
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/04/2024
End:
31/03/2028
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The Purchaser may exercise its option to extend the Framework Agreement for up to two further periods of up to one year after the Initial Period. Where the Purchaser decides to take up this option it will confirm this in writing to the Provider.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Clubs
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
85300000
85000000
80310000
80200000
80100000
80212000
80340000
80110000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM71
Main site or place of performance:
Dundee
II.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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
/ Weighting: 0
Price
/ Weighting:
0
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/04/2024
End:
31/03/2028
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The Purchaser may exercise its option to extend the Framework Agreement for up to two further periods of up to one year after the Initial Period. Where the Purchaser decides to take up this option it will confirm this in writing to the Provider.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Support, Advice and Therapeutic Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80100000
80000000
80110000
80200000
80212000
80310000
85000000
85300000
80340000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM71
Main site or place of performance:
Dundee
II.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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
/ Weighting: 0
Price
/ Weighting:
0
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/04/2024
End:
31/01/2028
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The Purchaser may exercise its option to extend the Framework Agreement for up to two further periods of up to one year after the initial period. Where the Purchaser decides to take up this option it will confirm this in writing to the Provider.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Creative Engagement
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
80100000
80110000
80200000
80212000
80310000
80340000
85000000
85300000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM71
Main site or place of performance:
Dundee
II.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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
/ Weighting: 0
Price
/ Weighting:
0
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/04/2024
End:
31/03/2028
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The Purchaser may exercise its option to extend the Framework Agreement for up to two further periods of up to one year after the Initial Period. Where the Purchaser decides to take up this option it will confirm this in writing to the Provider.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
External Tutors/ Additional Support
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
80100000
80110000
80200000
80212000
80310000
80340000
85300000
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM71
Main site or place of performance:
Dundee
II.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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
/ Weighting: 0
Price
/ Weighting:
0
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/04/2024
End:
31/03/2028
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The Purchaser may exercise its option to extend the Framework Agreement for up to two further periods of up to one year after the Initial Period. Where the Purchaser decides to take up this option it will confirm this in writing to the Provider.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Mentoring
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
80100000
80110000
80200000
80212000
80310000
80340000
85300000
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM71
Main site or place of performance:
Dundee
II.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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
/ Weighting: 0
Price
/ Weighting:
0
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/04/2024
End:
31/03/2028
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The Purchaser may exercise its option to extend the Framework Agreement for up to two further periods of up to one year after the Initial Period. Where the Purchaser decides to take up this option it will confirm this in writing to the Provider.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
Workshops
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80100000
80110000
80200000
80212000
80310000
80340000
85300000
80000000
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM71
Main site or place of performance:
Dundee
II.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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
/ Weighting: 0
Price
/ Weighting:
0
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/04/2024
End:
31/03/2028
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The Purchaser may exercise its option to extend the Framework Agreement for up to two further periods of up to one year after the Initial Period. Where the Purchaser decides to take up this option it will confirm this in writing to the Provider.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 8
II.2.1) Title
Professional Learning and Development
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
80100000
80110000
80200000
80212000
80310000
80340000
85300000
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM71
Main site or place of performance:
Dundee
II.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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
/ Weighting: 0
Price
/ Weighting:
0
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/04/2024
End:
31/03/2028
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The Purchaser may exercise its option to extend the Framework Agreement for up to two further periods of up to one year after the Initial Period. Where the Purchaser decides to take up this option it will confirm this in writing to the Provider.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 9
II.2.1) Title
Bespoke Family Support
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
80100000
80110000
80200000
80212000
80310000
80340000
85300000
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM71
Main site or place of performance:
Dundee
II.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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
/ Weighting: 0
Price
/ Weighting:
0
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/04/2024
End:
31/03/2028
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The Purchaser may exercise its option to extend the Framework Agreement for up to two further periods of up to one year after the Initial Period. Where the Purchaser decides to take up this option it will confirm this in writing to the Provider.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 10
II.2.1) Title
Counselling in Schools
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
80100000
80110000
80200000
80212000
80310000
80340000
85300000
85000000
85312300
85312320
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM71
Main site or place of performance:
Dundee
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Providing counselling services to children aged 10+ in primary, secondary and special schools. This service will be provided by qualified, registered (BACP/COSCA) counsellors who have experience of working with children and young people, preferably with a Children and Young People Qualification.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
/ Weighting: 0
Price
/ Weighting:
0
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/04/2024
End:
31/03/2028
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The Purchaser may exercise its option to extend the Framework Agreement for up to two further periods of up to one year after the Initial Period. Where the Purchaser decides to take up this option it will confirm this in writing to the Provider.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
Included in the Single Procurement Document (SPD)
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Included in the Single Procurement Document (SPD).
Minimum level(s) of standards required:
Included in the Single Procurement Document (SPD).
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Included in the Single Procurement Document (SPD).
Minimum level(s) of standards required:
Included in the Single Procurement Document (SPD).
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.2.2) Contract performance conditions
As detailed in the Invitation To Tender.
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement with several operators.
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2023/S 000-035098
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
16/02/2024
Local time: 17:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
19/02/2024
Local time: 08:00
Information about authorised persons and opening procedure:
Social Care Contracts Team
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3) Additional information
To access the SPD (Scotland) you need to click on "Go To Postbox" this is where you will upload your completed documents and there will also be a tab that states "Generate SPD (Scotland) Response". You will find the "Go To Postbox" tab in blue on the top right hand side when you click on the Notice.
The SPD (Scotland) is an online form, you do not need to upload this, you will complete it online.
I also wanted to highlight to Providers that there will be online training held via Supplier Development Programme (SDP) that will go through the actual live tender documents once the tender is live. This will be held on Tuesday 23rd January 2024 at 6pm. I would highly recommend attending. This will be extremely beneficial to Providers to all Providers. Please use the following link to book a slot on the training -
https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events/tayside-dundee-city-council-perth-kinross-council-and-angus-council-framework-for-education-and-social-support-services-incorporating-counselling-in-schools-service-1624/
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=754784.
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 detailed in the Invitation To Tender
(SC Ref:754784)
Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=754784
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Sheriff Court House
6 West Bell Street
Dundee
DD1 9AD
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
16/01/2024