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Supporting Collaboration & Data Analysis between Comparative Schools

NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

North Lanarkshire Council is seeking to establish a contract titled "Supporting Collaboration & Data Analysis between Comparative Schools" to provide research and data analysis services aimed at enhancing educational outcomes in the North Lanarkshire and South Lanarkshire regions. This tender is currently in the Award stage, with submissions received by 4th October 2019, and the contract value is set at £180,000. Key contact for the council is Lyn Longmuir, who can be reached at longmuirl@northlan.gov.uk. The project has implications for educational improvement, particularly focusing on addressing the poverty-related attainment gap.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses adept in applied educational research and data analytics, particularly those with experience in addressing educational equity and system change. Companies with expertise in engaging with local authorities and the Scottish educational landscape, particularly those capable of supporting schools with targeted strategies, will be well-positioned to compete. Providing robust systems for outcome measurement and the ability to deliver direct support to schools will be critical factors for potential bidders.

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Notice Title

Supporting Collaboration & Data Analysis between Comparative Schools

Notice Description

North Lanarkshire Council wishes to establish a contract for the provision of Supporting Collaboration and Data Analysis between Comparative Schools throughout the geographical area of North Lanarkshire Council & South Lanarkshire Council (West Partnership).

Lot Information

Lot 1

North Lanarkshire Council (the "Council") wishes to establish a contract for a single supplier to provide research and data analysis; these will be within the Education team project "Supporting Collaboration and Data Analysis between comparative schools". . Limited funding (around 45k GBP) has been secured for 2019/20; if the project is successful, there may be option for the Council to secure funding for further years. . To demonstrate compliance with the Council's minimum requirements, the Council seeks Service Providers who have extensive expertise in using theory-driven, applied research to help close the poverty-related attainment gap. Potential providers will have extensive knowledge of local, national and international research relating to educational equity and systems change in education. Potential providers will have an up-to-date, accurate understanding of the current fast-changing Scottish context, particularly relating to the recently-published Governance Review, and the capacity to draw on learning from a variety of pertinent practice in other local authorities. . The nature of this project requires the service provider to have sufficient personnel with expertise in the area of closing the poverty-related attainment gap to provide sustained direct support to schools during the course of the programme. The Service Provider will have clear outcome measures for the work and robust systems for measuring the impact of their input. . Key deliverable include to provide a brief monthly update in writing to the local authority Attainment Challenge Lead Officer as to the progress and impact of the work. In addition to this, the outcomes of the project will be summarised in a comprehensive written report once direct input with schools has concluded. . Contexts in which the input/support has to be implemented: . 1. Intensive support in 'two family groups' from both North and South Lanarkshire establishments. . 2. Monthly input, based on the intensive work with two family groups, to 35 'focus' schools. This input will be delivered, along with NLC personnel, via monthly 'gathering points' for the 35 schools. . The qualified professionals working for the service provider on the proposed contract will need to be registered with the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.. PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE EXCLUSION GROUNDS: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016.

Renewal: The initial period of the Contract will be 12 months. As this project is subject to funding, the Council seek the option to extend annually for up to a further period of 36 months should funding be provided.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000598411
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT369664
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Oct 20196 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
NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Lyn Longmuir, Michael Dolan
Contact Email
dolanmi@northlan.gov.uk, longmuirl@northlan.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1236812209, +44 1236812855

Buyer Location

Locality
MOTHERWELL
Postcode
ML1 1AB
Post Town
Motherwell
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM34 North Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM84 North Lanarkshire

Local Authority
North Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig
Westminster Constituency
Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY COURT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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