Planning

3-18 Gaelic Medium Provision - Inverness - Feasibility Study

THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL

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13 Dec 2021 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Highland Council is currently in the planning stage for a procurement titled "3-18 Gaelic Medium Provision – Inverness - Feasibility Study". This process aims to explore future contractual arrangements for Gaelic Medium provision in Inverness. The Council, based in Inverness, Scotland, is inviting suppliers to participate in a Request for Information (RFI) to help shape their future procurement strategy. The relevant document was published on 13th December 2021, with the next significant communication expected by 1st February 2022. The procurement falls under the services category, and the projected delivery location is in Inverness.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses engaged in educational services, especially those focused on language education and cultural development. Companies that have expertise in feasibility studies, education consultancy, and Gaelic education are particularly well-suited to compete in this process. By participating, businesses can contribute to the enhancement of Gaelic education in the region, potentially leading to long-term contracts and collaborations with The Highland Council to further develop educational frameworks and facilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

3-18 Gaelic Medium Provision - Inverness - Feasibility Study

Notice Description

The Highland Council is currently considering its options regarding the future of the contractual arrangements for 3-18 Gaelic Medium provision in Inverness. As part of our fact-finding process, The Council is inviting a number of suppliers to provide information requested in the attached "Request for Information" document. It is hoped this will assist Council staff in shaping their requirements for the future, understanding the current market and future developments, and developing the best value strategy for any future procurement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Highland Council is committed to growing the number of children and young people involved in Gaelic education, language and culture and for continuing to improve attainment in Gaelic Medium Education across the whole of the Highlands. The Council is looking to commission a study to explore what steps need to be taken to deliver sustainable expansion of 3-18 Gaelic Medium Education specifically in Inverness. An associated benefit should be to develop a fuller understanding of the approaches that could be also adopted across Highland to expand Gaelic Medium education and sustain and grow Gaelic in other Highland communities. What is required: - Review of current delivery model of GME within Inverness City and investigate potential delivery models including the development of a standalone 3-18 campus - Comparison for strengths and challenges of different models of expansion including transition implications if provision is re-located away from existing schools - Understanding of parental demand and how this might be impacted by the options identified - Location and impact on catchment; consultation; planning; and transport - The pupil journey - transitions from the experience of learners and their families; learner pathways from 0-3 to ELC, ELC to Primary into BGE and on into Senior Phase; continuation of curriculum delivery through the medium of Gaelic attainment and educational outcomes; employment pathways - Sustainability in terms of pupil projections; teacher supply, retention, training and support; and curriculum availability and development - Financial assessment - capital, revenue funding and ongoing costs - Physical environment - and what this can look like to support an immersion experience i.e. What is best for pupils to enhance their learning experience. - the role of the Highland Virtual Academy - Identification of potential next steps in relation to the National Gaelic Plan and the development of the Council's Gaelic Language Plan 4. - Produce a report on findings. Please see attached RFI for more information

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000676244
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC435556
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Feb 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cpssprocurement@aberdeencity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1463702670

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 5NX
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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