Planning

Counselling in Schools Tayside (Flexible Framework Refresh)

TAYSIDE PROCUREMENT CONSORTIUM

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Planning

25 Feb 2022 at 11:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Tayside Procurement Consortium is initiating a procurement process for the "Counselling in Schools Tayside (Flexible Framework Refresh)" project, classified under social work and related services. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a contract notice expected to be published on 25 March 2022. The contract value is estimated at £1,412,532, and the framework is set to operate until 31 October 2023, with a possible extension until 31 October 2024. The services will be delivered across Tayside, specifically targeting schools within the Angus, Dundee City, and Perth and Kinross council areas.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in counselling and related services, especially those with experience in educational settings. Companies that are existing providers within the framework may submit re-evaluations, while new entrants are encouraged to bid as well. Businesses prepared to navigate the evaluation process in accordance with the original tender criteria will be well positioned to capitalise on this opportunity, particularly those able to demonstrate flexibility and quality in their service offerings to schools.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

Counselling in Schools Tayside (Flexible Framework Refresh)

Notice Description

This is a Refresh of the Flexible Framework under the 'Light Touch Regime' in accordance with Regulations 74-76 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 (further referred to as 'the Flexible Framework') for the purchase of Counselling in Schools Services. Existing Providers (admitted to the Framework in 2020) can submit anything that they wish to be re-evaluated. New Providers can submit a bid. The evaluation will be carried out in accordance with the original tender evaluation process. The Framework will operate until 31 October 2023 and will have the option of being for 12 months, should funding allow. (Maximum end date: 31 October 2024) The Contract Award details as published on 21 October 2020 can be found under Award Notice: FTS/OJEU Ref: 500626-2020 (2020/S 205-500626). The initial Framework period was extended from 31 Dec 2021 to 30 June 2022 as there was a need to gather further evaluative data (due to interruption to service implementation due to Covid-19).

Lot Information

Lot 1

This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to the refresh of the Flexible Framework for Counselling in Schools (Tayside). The Contract Notice published on 21 October 2020 Ref is: FTS/OJEU Ref: 500626-2020 (2020/S 205-500626). Additional information: Existing Providers (awarded on to Framework in 2020) can submit anything that they wish to be re-evaluated. New Providers can submit a bid. The evaluation will be carried out in accordance with the original tender evaluation process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-031b2d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005265-2022
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,412,532 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Mar 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TAYSIDE PROCUREMENT CONSORTIUM
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
julie.thompson@dundeecity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1382834024

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD8 3DZ
Post Town
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
TLM7 Eastern Scotland

Local Authority
Angus
Electoral Ward
Forfar and District
Westminster Constituency
Angus and Perthshire Glens

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-031b2d-2022-02-25T11:35:00Z",
    "date": "2022-02-25T11:35:00Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-031b2d",
    "description": "Please find additional information contained in the 'Additional Documents' section of this Notice. The Contract Notice is estimated to be published 25 March 2022. The Tender will be managed using Public Contracts Scotland Tender (PCS-T) and further information about this will be published in the Contract Notice. 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=684276. (SC Ref:684276)",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "TPC/COUNSSCH/20/11",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "32014L0024",
            "scheme": "CELEX"
        },
        "title": "Counselling in Schools Tayside (Flexible Framework Refresh)",
        "status": "planned",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "85300000",
            "description": "Social work and related services"
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "description": "This is a Refresh of the Flexible Framework under the 'Light Touch Regime' in accordance with Regulations 74-76 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 (further referred to as 'the Flexible Framework') for the purchase of Counselling in Schools Services. Existing Providers (admitted to the Framework in 2020) can submit anything that they wish to be re-evaluated. New Providers can submit a bid. The evaluation will be carried out in accordance with the original tender evaluation process. The Framework will operate until 31 October 2023 and will have the option of being for 12 months, should funding allow. (Maximum end date: 31 October 2024) The Contract Award details as published on 21 October 2020 can be found under Award Notice: FTS/OJEU Ref: 500626-2020 (2020/S 205-500626). The initial Framework period was extended from 31 Dec 2021 to 30 June 2022 as there was a need to gather further evaluative data (due to interruption to service implementation due to Covid-19).",
        "value": {
            "amount": 1412532,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "description": "This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to the refresh of the Flexible Framework for Counselling in Schools (Tayside). The Contract Notice published on 21 October 2020 Ref is: FTS/OJEU Ref: 500626-2020 (2020/S 205-500626). Additional information: Existing Providers (awarded on to Framework in 2020) can submit anything that they wish to be re-evaluated. New Providers can submit a bid. The evaluation will be carried out in accordance with the original tender evaluation process.",
                "status": "planned"
            }
        ],
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "85300000",
                        "description": "Social work and related services"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKM7"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryLocation": {
                    "description": "Tayside (schools through the Angus Council, Dundee City Council and Perth and Kinross Council areas)"
                },
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "communication": {
            "futureNoticeDate": "2022-03-25T00:00:00Z"
        },
        "coveredBy": [
            "GPA"
        ]
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-2591",
            "name": "Tayside Procurement Consortium",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Tayside Procurement Consortium"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Fairmuir Depot, 365 Clepington Road",
                "locality": "Dundee",
                "region": "UKM7",
                "postalCode": "DD8 3DZ",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "telephone": "+44 1382834024",
                "email": "julie.thompson@dundeecity.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer",
                "centralPurchasingBody"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "http://www.taysideprocurement.gov.uk",
                "buyerProfile": "https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA12382",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "TED_CA_TYPE",
                        "id": "REGIONAL_AUTHORITY",
                        "description": "Regional or local authority"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "COFOG",
                        "id": "01",
                        "description": "General public services"
                    }
                ]
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-FTS-2591",
        "name": "Tayside Procurement Consortium"
    },
    "language": "en"
}