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Summary of the contracting process

North Lanarkshire Council is seeking to establish a "Flexible Framework for Outdoor Education Centres" to facilitate multi-day educational experiences for school pupils. This procurement process, which is currently in the Award stage, has been initiated to support 155 educational establishments in delivering quality outdoor learning experiences as outlined by the national curriculum. The contract value is approximately £15,500,000, having been signed on 27 May 2021. Businesses interested in this opportunity should note that the framework will be valid for multiple years, with provisions for new service providers to join at annual entry points.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the outdoor education and activity provision sectors. Companies that can offer diverse and inclusive outdoor learning experiences tailored to different abilities and confidence levels would be particularly well-suited to compete. The involved service providers will likely be responsible for all aspects of the residential experience, including catering and transport, making this an attractive opportunity for businesses in adventure education, hospitality, and transport services.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Flexible Framework for Outdoor Education Centres

Notice Description

The National guidance document "Curriculum for Excellence through Outdoor Learning" Education Scotland states: "the journey through education for any child in Scotland must include opportunities for a series of planned, quality outdoor learning experiences" enabling our children and young people to be successful learners, confident individuals, effective contributors and responsible citizens, one of the national outcomes which lies at the heart of the Curriculum for Excellence. . North Lanarkshire Council (the "Council") are undertaking this procurement with purpose of establishing a Framework with multiple Service Providers who can offer a multi-day outdoor education experience, with residential stay, for groups of school pupils. The Council have 155 Educational establishments who could potentially use this Framework. . The Council propose to utilise the Framework for many years or until there is fundamental change to the requirements (that will require re-tendering). It is proposed to include Framework entry points i.e. annually, which could allow new Providers to apply to join the Framework; this would enable the Council to maintain capacity and choice. .

Lot Information

Lot 1

In accordance with The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, Regulation 74, the Council propose to establish a Flexible Framework with Service Providers / Outdoor Education Centres who can provide a package for groups of pupils that comprises: activity based learning with residential stay. . The proposed Flexible Framework would be for multiple years, and the Council would include options for additional Service Providers to apply to join the Framework at future intervals (should the Council require this for any reason). . Key Objectives is to meet the curriculum objectives previously mentioned in II.1.4) Description of the procurement. . Prospective Service Providers should be able to offer a range of activities that caters for pupils of all abilities and confidence levels. The residential element should include catering. Venue based transport would be required if travel is needed to go between accommodation and activity location. . The Council's school term is August through June; packages should be available during this period. . Further to this overview, a detailed specification is contained within the main Invitation to Tender (ITT) document which is accessible (and downloadable) from the Buyer Attachment area within the PCS-T Tendering System. . The Framework must be carried out in accordance with the information provided within this Contract Notice and the following documents contained within the PCS-T Tendering System; Invitation to Tender (ITT) and the Framework Agreement and Call-Off Terms and Conditions. . Tenderers must respond to a serious of Selection Questions within the PCS-T Qualification Envelope; . Tenderers must downloand and complete a range of Award Questions and Statements located within the PCS-T Technical Envelope; . Tenderers must download and complete a Pricing Schedule located within the PCS-T Commercial Envelope. .. PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE EXCLUSION GROUNDS: Economic Operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000632969
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY416840
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, 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


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80100000 - Primary education services

80200000 - Secondary education services

80340000 - Special education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,500,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 May 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
6 Nov 2020Expired
Award Date
27 May 20215 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MOTHERWELL
Postcode
ML1 1AB
Postcode Area
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
19
Supplier Names

Abernethy Trust

Active Outdoor Pursuits

Bendrigg Trust

Clyde Scouts

Field Studies Council

Lochranza Centre CIC

SU Scotland Gowanbank

SU Scotland, Lendrick Muir

Scottish Outdoor Education Centres Limited (Belmont Outdoor Education Centre)

Scottish Outdoor Education Centres Limited (Broomlee Outdoor Education Centre)

Scottish Outdoor Education Centres Limited (Dounans Outdoor Education Centre)

Scouts Scotland, Scout Adventures Fordell Firs

Scouts Scotland, Scout Adventures Lochgoilhead

Sportscotland National Centre Inverclyde

Spotty Dog Adventures

The Actual Reality Trust

The Glencoe Trust Limited

The Outward Bound Trust

Wiston Lodge Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT396910&idx=2
    4th November 2020 - Questons with Answers from Virtual Session on 22-10-20
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT396910&idx=1
    4th November 2020 - Virtual Supplier Session Slides for Outdoor Education Centres 22nd Oct 2020
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT396910
    Flexible Framework for Outdoor Education Centres - The National guidance document "Curriculum for Excellence through Outdoor Learning" Education Scotland states: "the journey through education for any child in Scotland must include opportunities for a series of planned, quality outdoor learning experiences" enabling our children and young people to be successful learners, confident individuals, effective contributors and responsible citizens, one of the national outcomes which lies at the heart of the Curriculum for Excellence. . North Lanarkshire Council (the "Council") are undertaking this procurement with purpose of establishing a Framework with multiple Service Providers who can offer a multi-day outdoor education experience, with residential stay, for groups of school pupils. The Council have 155 Educational establishments who could potentially use this Framework. . The proposed Framework will be valid for multiple years.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV399554
    Flexible Framework for Outdoor Education Centres - The National guidance document "Curriculum for Excellence through Outdoor Learning" Education Scotland states: "the journey through education for any child in Scotland must include opportunities for a series of planned, quality outdoor learning experiences" enabling our children and young people to be successful learners, confident individuals, effective contributors and responsible citizens, one of the national outcomes which lies at the heart of the Curriculum for Excellence. . North Lanarkshire Council (the "Council") are undertaking this procurement with purpose of establishing a Framework with multiple Service Providers who can offer a multi-day outdoor education experience, with residential stay, for groups of school pupils. The Council have 155 Educational establishments who could potentially use this Framework. . The Council propose to utilise the Framework for many years or until there is fundamental change to the requirements (that will require re-tendering). It is proposed to include Framework entry points i.e. annually, which could allow new Providers to apply to join the Framework; this would enable the Council to maintain capacity and choice. .
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY416840
    Flexible Framework for Outdoor Education Centres - The National guidance document "Curriculum for Excellence through Outdoor Learning" Education Scotland states: "the journey through education for any child in Scotland must include opportunities for a series of planned, quality outdoor learning experiences" enabling our children and young people to be successful learners, confident individuals, effective contributors and responsible citizens, one of the national outcomes which lies at the heart of the Curriculum for Excellence. . North Lanarkshire Council (the "Council") are undertaking this procurement with purpose of establishing a Framework with multiple Service Providers who can offer a multi-day outdoor education experience, with residential stay, for groups of school pupils. The Council have 155 Educational establishments who could potentially use this Framework. . The Council propose to utilise the Framework for many years or until there is fundamental change to the requirements (that will require re-tendering). It is proposed to include Framework entry points i.e. annually, which could allow new Providers to apply to join the Framework; this would enable the Council to maintain capacity and choice. .

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