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Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council is leading the procurement process for the "Dec 18 Re-opening of Framework Agreement for Pupil Equity Fund," aimed at supporting schools in closing the poverty-related attainment gap through Pupil Equity Funding. This procurement falls under the services category and has an open tendering method. The tender period is set to end on 28 January 2019, with the council seeking compliant contracts with providers located in the City of Edinburgh. The evaluation for award criteria is based on a 70% cost and 30% quality split.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on educational services, including those offering counselling, external tutors, mentoring, and creative engagement activities. Companies that are well-suited to compete include those with experience in supporting pupil-focused programmes, especially in community and social services. The potential contract value is substantial, with individual contracts worth up to £4 million, making it beneficial for both large suppliers and SMEs operating within the education sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Dec 18 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.

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.

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000567772
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN355712
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
SME

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
30 May 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 May 20197 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
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
36
Supplier Names

Articulate Language Camps

Baldy Bane Theatre Company

Barnardo's Scotland

Bee Buddies SCIO

Caber Enterprises t/a ABC Creative Music

Children Inspired by Yoga - Tatty Bumpkin Edinburgh

Columba 1400

Cyrenians

Do-Be Ltd

Earth Calling

Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust

GILLIAN DALGLIESH

Grampian Training Services

Home Link Family Support

Lead a Bright Future CIC

Love learning Scotland

MCR Pathways

Mindset-UK Ltd

NoTosh Limited

Osiris Educational

PBS UK

PILTON YOUTH AND CHILDRENS PROJECT

Place2Be

RUTS

Resiliate

Sacro

Scottih Sports Futures

Sinclair Wellbeing and Training Solutions

Speech and Language Zone

The Conservation Volunteers Scotland

The Hive of Wellbeing Ltd

The Prince's Trust

The Spartans Community Football Academy

The Speech Language Communication Company

Therapeutic Counselling Services Ltd

YMCA Edinburgh

Further Information

Notice Documents

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