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Award

29 Jun 2021 at 01:00

Tender

21 Dec 2020 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Dundee City Council is seeking providers for its "Flexible Framework Agreement for Education & Social Support Services (Children & Families)" tender. This procurement, classified under the services category, is taking place in Dundee (postcode: DD1 1NZ). The open procedure tender period is set to conclude on 29 January 2021, with the award period starting from 1 February 2021. The primary aim is to find qualified suppliers who can deliver various educational and social support services, particularly for children and families, across multiple lots, including outdoor education, clubs, and therapeutic services.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in educational services, youth work, and social support. Smaller enterprises, such as clubs and local organisations providing mentoring, creative engagement, or professional training, may find this tender especially relevant. Larger firms with extensive experience in delivering comprehensive support services will also be well-positioned to compete. Engaging with this tender could enhance your business's visibility and contribution to community welfare, fostering long-term partnerships within the local authority's service framework.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Flexible Framework Agreement for Education & Social Support Services (Children & Families)

Notice Description

Dundee City Council are seeking Providers with the appropriate experience to provide a range of services/resources for the Children and Families Service (CFS) within a Flexible Framework Agreement. The service could be, but is not limited to schools, care establishments and family support.

Lot Information

Outdoor Education, Physical Activity and Sport

Providing a service which engages and encourages children and young people to learn through participation in activities and experiences. These may include but are not limited to outdoor learning, sport and social activities.

Renewal: The Purchaser may exercise its option to extend the Framework Agreement for up to two further periods of up to one year after the initial period. Where the Purchaser decides to take up this option it will confirm this in writing to the Provider.

Clubs

Services which provide a club which offers a safe environment for children and young people outside of school hours. Clubs will provide activities including a social element.

Renewal: The Purchaser may exercise its option to extend the Framework Agreement for up to two further periods of up to one year after the initial period. Where the Purchaser decides to take up this option it will confirm this in writing to the Provider.

Support, Advice and Therapeutic Services

Services which provide professional assistance, guidance and support in resolving personal problems. These may include but are not limited to group and/or one to one work with children, young people or families, therapeutic services, mediation and services to promote good mental wellbeing. This may also include providing CLPL / Training to staff groups or individuals.

Renewal: The Purchaser may exercise its option to extend the Framework Agreement for up to two further periods of up to one year after the initial period. Where the Purchaser decides to take up this option it will confirm this in writing to the Provider.

Creative Engagement

Providing a service which focuses on engaging children and young people to learn through creative activities. These may include but are not limited to, music, art, drama and dance.

Renewal: The Purchaser may exercise its option to extend the Framework Agreement for up to two further periods of up to one year after the initial period. Where the Purchaser decides to take up this option it will confirm this in writing to the Provider.

External Tutors/ Additional Support

Providing a service where external personnel offer additional support to children and young people 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, their services will be purchased.

Renewal: The Purchaser may exercise its option to extend the Framework Agreement for up to two further periods of up to one year after the initial period. Where the Purchaser decides to take up this option it will confirm this in writing to the Provider.

Mentoring

Providing a service which focuses on the support and encouragement of children and young people 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, family support and mentorship programs.

Renewal: The Purchaser may exercise its option to extend the Framework Agreement for up to two further periods of up to one year after the initial period. Where the Purchaser decides to take up this option it will confirm this in writing to the Provider.

Workshops

Providing a service which engages children and young people 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.

Renewal: The Purchaser may exercise its option to extend the Framework Agreement for up to two further periods of up to one year after the initial period. Where the Purchaser decides to take up this option it will confirm this in writing to the Provider.

Professional Learning & Development

Providing professional learning and development opportunities to school staff, teaching and non-teaching. This service may include but is not limited to, learning related to curriculum development, classroom learning, teaching and assessment, and opportunities for coaching and mentoring and leadership development.

Renewal: The Purchaser may exercise its option to extend the Framework Agreement for up to two further periods of up to one year after the initial period. Where the Purchaser decides to take up this option it will confirm this in writing to the Provider.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000639380
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN419694
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80100000 - Primary education services

80110000 - Pre-school education services

80200000 - Secondary education services

80212000 - Vocational secondary education services

80310000 - Youth education services

80340000 - Special education services

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,600,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20215 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Dundee City Council
Additional Buyers

Angus Council

Perth & Kinross Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD4 9FF
Postcode Area
Dundee
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM71 Angus and Dundee City

Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
North East
Westminster Constituency
Arbroath and Broughty Ferry

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
90
Supplier Names

Skilz Academy

Kanzen Karate Ltd

Maxwell Information Centre

Dundee United Sports Club

Steven Leahy

Dundee United Community Trust

Making Sport Fit

RockSolid Dundee

The Outward Bound Trust

School of Hard Knocks

Columba 1400

Dundee Science Centre

ScrapAntics C.I.C

Mr

Venture Trust

Barnardo's

The Yard Adventure Centre

Showcase the Street

Kate Hookham T/a Do Learn

Giulia Montalbano

Deaf Action

Stacy Anderson

The Speech Language Communication Company

Perth Autism Support

Enterprise Centre

White Room Yoga

Alpha Plus Training

DIAS

Full Colour Coaching Ltd

Cooperative Learning Consultants Limited

Mind Marvels

Angus Women's Aid

Angus Carers Centre

Emotion Works CIC

Deaf Links

Nordoff Robbins

Growth Mindset Yeti

Tayside Council on Alcohol

Capability Scotland

PAMIS (Promoting A More Inclusive Society)

Dundee Carers Centre

TeachMindset Ltd

NEWSolutions CIC

Place2Be

Ecologia Youth Trust

Dundee Women's Aid

Alternatives Counselling and Listening Rooms

Children 1st

Action for Children

Relationships Scotland Family Mediation Tayside and Fife

Parent to Parent

Alexander Community Development

One Parent Families Scotland

Gillian Pack

Includem

Hillcrest Futures Limited

Wellbeing Scotland

Penumbra

Catesbi Community Interest Company

Aberlour Child Care Trust

Sacro

Articulate Cultural Trust

Mobile Assisted Learning

Dundee City Pipe Band & Youth Music Initiative

Shaper/Caper

Ruth Miskin Training

Speech and Language Zone

EH5 Learning Ltd

Helm

Dundee International Women's Centre

MCR Pathways

The Inclusion Group

Baldy Bane Theatre Company

Tree of Knowledge

Lindsey Scott Yoga and Mindful Movement

Pupiltrain Ltd

Claire Sutherland

Titanic Honour and Glory Ltd.

Playback ICE

Margaret Foley

Challenging Learning

Peep Learning Limited

National Youth Choir of Scotland

The Sound Reading System

Children in Scotland

Osiris Educational

Winning Scotland Foundation

the Mudd Partnership Ltd

Creative STAR Learning Ltd

NoTosh Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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