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Flexible Framework Agreement for Education & Social Support Services (Children & Families)

Dundee City Council

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01 Feb 2022 at 09:15

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Summary of the contracting process

Dundee City Council is currently seeking providers for a Flexible Framework Agreement pertaining to Education and Social Support Services (Children & Families), with applications open until 4th March 2022. This procurement opportunity is classified under the services category in the education and training sector. The services requested include, but are not limited to, outdoor education, clubs for children, therapeutic services, mentoring, and workshops. The contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2022 and will last until 31st March 2023, with an option to extend for an additional year. Interested suppliers are encouraged to submit their bids electronically through the designated Postbox facility.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the social services, education, and childcare sectors. Companies offering specialised services such as outdoor education, mentoring, or mental health support for children and families would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. With a focus on community benefits, winning this tender could enhance a provider's portfolio, boost their market presence, and foster long-term relationships with a key local authority, thereby contributing to their growth in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Flexible Framework Agreement for Education & Social Support Services (Children & Families)

Notice Description

Dundee City Council are seeking Providers with the appropriate experience to provide 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

Lot Information

Outdoor Education, Physical Activity and Sport

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.

Renewal: The Purchaser may exercise its option to extend the Flexible Framework Agreement for up to one further period of up to one year. Where the Purchaser decides to take up this option it will confirm this in writing to the Provider.

Clubs

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.

Renewal: The Purchaser may exercise its option to extend the Flexible Framework Agreement for up to one further period of up to one year. Where the Purchaser decides to take up this option it will confirm this in writing to the Provider.

Support, Advice and Therapeutic Services

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

Renewal: The Purchaser may exercise its option to extend the Flexible Framework Agreement for up to one further period of up to one year. Where the Purchaser decides to take up this option it will confirm this in writing to the Provider.

Creative Engagement

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.

Renewal: The Purchaser may exercise its option to extend the Flexible Framework Agreement for up to one further period of up to one year. Where the Purchaser decides to take up this option it will confirm this in writing to the Provider.

External Tutors/ Additional Support

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.

Renewal: The Purchaser may exercise its option to extend the Framework Agreement for up to one further period 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.

Mentoring

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.

Renewal: The Purchaser may exercise its option to extend the Flexible Framework Agreement for up to one further period of up to one year. Where the Purchaser decides to take up this option it will confirm this in writing to the Provider.

Workshops

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.

Renewal: The Purchaser may exercise its option to extend the Flexible Framework Agreement for up to one further period of up to one year . Where the Purchaser decides to take up this option it will confirm this in writing to the Provider.

Professional Learning and Development

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.

Renewal: The Purchaser may exercise its option to extend the Flexible Framework Agreement for up to one further period of up to one year . Where the Purchaser decides to take up this option it will confirm this in writing to the Provider.

Bespoke Family Support

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.

Renewal: The Purchaser may exercise its option to extend the Flexible Framework Agreement for up to one further period of up to one year. Where the Purchaser decides to take up this option it will confirm this in writing to the Provider.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03116a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002768-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80100000 - Primary education services

80110000 - Pre-school education services

80200000 - Secondary education services

80212000 - Vocational secondary education services

80310000 - Youth education services

80340000 - Special education services

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Dundee City Council
Additional Buyers

Angus Council

Perth & Kinross Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD4 9FF
Postcode Area
Dundee
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM71 Angus and Dundee City
Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
North East
Westminster Constituency
Arbroath and Broughty Ferry

Further Information

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