Planning

Counselling in Schools Tayside (Flexible Framework Refresh)

TAYSIDE PROCUREMENT CONSORTIUM

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Planning

25 Feb 2022 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Tayside Procurement Consortium, based in Dundee, is initiating a tender process for the "Counselling in Schools Tayside (Flexible Framework Refresh)" under the public services category. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with an estimated contract notice release set for 25 March 2022. The Flexible Framework will remain operational until 31 October 2023, with potential extension options depending on funding availability, with a maximum expiry date of 31 October 2024. The total value anticipated for this contract is £1,412,532, with services delivered across schools in the Angus, Dundee City, and Perth and Kinross Council areas.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing counselling and related services in educational settings. Both existing providers, who can submit re-evaluation requests, and new entrants are encouraged to participate. Organisations specializing in educational counselling, mental health support, or related services would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, as they can leverage the established framework to deliver essential services to schools in Tayside, thereby enhancing their market presence and contributing to local educational welfare.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Counselling in Schools Tayside (Flexible Framework Refresh)

Notice Description

This is a Refresh of the Flexible Framework under the 'Light Touch Regime' in accordance with Regulations 74-76 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 (further referred to as 'the Flexible Framework') for the purchase of Counselling in Schools Services. Existing Providers (admitted to the Framework in 2020) can submit anything that they wish to be re-evaluated. New Providers can submit a bid. The evaluation will be carried out in accordance with the original tender evaluation process. The Framework will operate until 31 October 2023 and will have the option of being for 12 months, should funding allow. (Maximum end date: 31 October 2024) The Contract Award details as published on 21 October 2020 can be found under Award Notice: FTS/OJEU Ref: 500626-2020 (2020/S 205-500626). The initial Framework period was extended from 31 Dec 2021 to 30 June 2022 as there was a need to gather further evaluative data (due to interruption to service implementation due to Covid-19).

Lot Information

Lot 1

This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to the refresh of the Flexible Framework for Counselling in Schools (Tayside). The Contract Notice published on 21 October 2020 Ref is: FTS/OJEU Ref: 500626-2020 (2020/S 205-500626).. Existing Providers (awarded on to Framework in 2020) can submit anything that they wish to be re-evaluated. New Providers can submit a bid. The evaluation will be carried out in accordance with the original tender evaluation process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000684276
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB441799
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - 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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,412,532 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Mar 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
TAYSIDE PROCUREMENT CONSORTIUM
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
julie.thompson@dundeecity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1382834024

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD8 3DZ
Post Town
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
TLM7 Eastern Scotland
Local Authority
Angus
Electoral Ward
Forfar and District
Westminster Constituency
Angus and Perthshire Glens

Further Information

Notice Documents

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