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Open Framework Agreement for Pupil Equity Fund

The City of Edinburgh Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Jun 2019 at 01:00

OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
Tender

19 Jun 2017 at 01:00

OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council has launched an Open Framework Agreement for the Pupil Equity Fund, which aims to facilitate additional funding allocation to schools as part of the Scottish Attainment Challenge programme. The procurement process, classified under the services category, is currently complete and took place in Edinburgh. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with a significant total contract value of £4 million, focusing primarily on educational support services. Key lots include Activity Based Learning, Clubs, and Counselling Services, among others. The contract was signed on 20th November 2017, and the aim is to assist schools in addressing the poverty-related attainment gap.

This tender represents a prime opportunity for businesses specialising in educational support services, including providers of after-school programmes, mental health counselling, and creative engagement activities. Organisations capable of delivering services that enhance pupil engagement and learning through innovative methods, such as outdoor learning and mentorship, would be well-suited to compete for these contracts. With a strong emphasis placed on value for money and quality service provision, this procurement process presents the potential for significant business growth within the education sector in Edinburgh and beyond.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Open Framework Agreement for Pupil Equity Fund

Notice 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 open framework agreement is to allow schools to contract compliantly with providers who will be able to support the pupil equity fund.

Lot Information

Creative Engagement

Providing a service which focuses on engaging pupils and learning through creative activities. These may include but are not limited to, music, art, drama and dance.. Please refer to the ESPD and ITT documents for additional information in relation to this Lot.

Pupil Workshops

Providing a service which engages pupils 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.. Please refer to ESPD, ITT documents and additional information document for all additional information with regards to this lot.

Activity Based Learning

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 limited to outdoor learning, sport and social activities.. Please refer to ESPD, ITT documents and additional information document for all additional information with regards to this lot

Clubs (After School/ Breakfast)

Services which provide a regulated club which offers a safe environment for children outside of school hours. Clubs often include the provision of food and some activities or social element. These may include but are not limited to 'breakfast club' and 'after school club.'. Please refer to ESPD, ITT documents and additional information document for all additional information with regards to this lot

Counselling, Support and Advice Services

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.. Please refer to ESPD, ITT documents and additional information document for all additional information with regards to this lot.

External Tutors/ Additional Support

Providing a service where external personnel offer additional support to pupils 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, there services will be purchased.. Please refer to ESPD, ITT documents and additional information document for all additional information with regards to this lot.

Mentoring

Providing a service which focuses on the support and encouragement of pupils 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 and mentorship programs.. Please refer to ESPD, ITT documents and additional information document for all additional information with regards to this lot.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000500548
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN357785
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80570000 - Personal development training services

80590000 - Tutorial services

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

98330000 - Physical well-being services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Nov 20178 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The City of Edinburgh Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
45
Supplier Names

Achieve Training Ltd

Action for Children

Apex Scotland

Barnardo's

Be Experimental

Bright Light

Canongate Youth

Children 1st

Chroma Therapies Ltd t/a/ Chroma

Citadel Youth Centre

Community Help & Advice Initiative

Dundee Academy of Sport

ENABLE Scotland

Eco Drama

Friends of the Award in Edinburgh and the Lothians

Glasgow Science Centre

Impact Arts

Lifelink (trading name for Royston Stress centre Ltd)

Move On

Multi-Cultural Family Base

NoTosh Limited

People Know How

Pilton Community Health Project

Place2Be

Positive Realities

Quarriers

Rathbone

Rewise Learning Ltd.

Rural and Urban Training Scheme

School of Hard Knocks

Scottish Association for Mental Health

Skill Force Development

Smart Play Network

Springboard

Strange Town

The Broomhouse Centre

The Drama Studio

The Fruitmarket Gallery

The Junction Young People Health and Wellbeing

The Moment is Now

The Spark

Venture Scotland

Walk the Talk Studios ltd

Wester Hailes Youth Agency

With Kids

Further Information

Notice Documents

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