Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
West Lothian Council
West Lothian Civic Centre, Howden South Road
Livingston
EH54 6FF
UK
Contact person: Lisa Mallaghan
E-mail: Lisa.Mallaghan@westlothian.gov.uk
NUTS: UKM78
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.westlothian.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00140
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
Education
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Pupil Equity Funding Framework
Reference number: CC13307
II.1.2) Main CPV code
80000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The Scottish Government has committed to providing additional funding in the form of Pupil Equity Funding (PEF), to schools as part of the Scottish Attainment Challenge programme. This funding is allocated directly to schools and is aimed at closing the poverty related attainment gap. The aim of this framework agreement is to allow schools to contract compliantly with providers who will be able to support the pupil equity fund.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
5 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Activity Based Learning
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
80100000
80590000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM78
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Providing a service which engages and encourages pupils to learn through the participation in non-academic activities and experiences. These may include but are not necessarily limited to outdoor learning, residential, sports and social activities.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Counselling, Therapy, Support and Advice Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80100000
92000000
85312300
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM78
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Services which provide professional assistance, guidance and support in resolving personal or psychological problems. These may include but are not limited to group and/or one to one work with pupils or families, counselling, mediation and services to promote good mental wellbeing. Services may also include therapy including but not limited to play and music therapy.
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Creative Engagement
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
92000000
98300000
80590000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM78
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Those services which focus on engaging pupils and learning through creative activities. Services may include but are not solely limited to music, art, drama and dance.
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
External Experts
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
85000000
80100000
80590000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM78
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
External expert service provision whereby working alongside teaching staff, knowledge and skills will be used to enhance the curriculum. This support may be provided through teacher training, classroom observations, assistance with class lessons and working with pupils on a group or one to one basis. Experts will provide a high degree of specific professional knowledge in areas including but not limited to; resilience coaching, literacy and numeracy. However, please note that this does not incorporate literacy interventions and numeracy interventions which are covered by Lots 7 and 8 respectively.
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Pupil Workshops
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
85000000
80100000
80590000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM78
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of services which engage pupils on a particular subject, activity or project through discussion, performance or participation in class(es) dedicated to the project or activity. This service may include but is not limited to mindfulness, yoga, confidence building, nurture, STEM, diversity and health and wellbeing.
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Staff Training
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
80590000
80570000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM78
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Training provision for staff in areas including but not necessarily limited to motivational workshops, team building, management and leadership.
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
Literacy Interventions
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
80100000
80590000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM78
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Services that provide evidence-based literacy interventions that could be used to close the poverty related attainment gap. These may include but will not necessarily be limited to literacy programmes, online resources and staff training.
Lot No: 8
II.2.1) Title
Numeracy Interventions
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
80100000
80590000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM78
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Services that provide evidence-based numeracy interventions that could be used to close the poverty related attainment gap. These may include but will not be limited to numeracy programmes, numeracy resources, online resources and staff training.
Lot No: 9
II.2.1) Title
Vocational Training
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
80590000
80570000
80210000
80212000
80530000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM78
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Services related to vocational training courses and qualifications including but not necessarily limited to hair dressing, beauty, customer care and car repair.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
08/12/2023
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
(SC Ref:751328)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
24/11/2023