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Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council has initiated a tender titled "Re-opening of Framework Agreement for Pupil Equity Fund" aimed at providing additional funding to schools as part of the Scottish Attainment Challenge programme. This open procedure procurement, now complete, is intended to facilitate contracts with providers that can effectively support the objectives of the pupil equity fund. The procurement process relatively focuses on the delivery of services within the City of Edinburgh, with a total value of £4 million GBP. Notably, the tender period ended on 28th February 2018, and the evaluation criteria prioritised cost (70%) against quality (30).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in educational support services, including organisations offering after-school clubs, counselling, mentoring, or activity-based learning programs. Companies well-suited for this contract can range from community organisations and educational service providers to skilled professionals such as external tutors and mental health support specialists. With the funding directed towards closing the poverty-related attainment gap, this framework provides a valuable platform for businesses aiming to contribute to educational improvement while expanding their operational reach within the public sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Re-opening of 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000522707
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN357878
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
28 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Aug 20188 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

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
25
Supplier Names

Action for Children

Children 1st

Circle

ComputerXplorers

Core Assets Scotland

Edible Estates CIC

Fast Forward

Health Opportunities Team

Home-Start Edinburgh West & SW

Licketyspit

Live-N-Learn Ltd

Move On

My Adventure

Penumbra

Pilmeny Development Project

Play2Learn Sports Coaching

Remade in Edinburgh

Sacro

Smart Play Network

The Brilliant Club

The Outward Bound Trust

The Spark

Themis training and consultancy

Volunteering Matters

WHALE Arts

Further Information

Notice Documents

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