Flexible Framework for Services linked to Scottish Attainment Challenge (SAC) and Pupil Equity Fund (PEF) - Entry Point 2

North Lanarkshire Council

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Summary of the contracting process

The North Lanarkshire Council has awarded a contract for the "Flexible Framework for Services linked to Scottish Attainment Challenge (SAC) and Pupil Equity Fund (PEF) - Entry Point 2" to multiple suppliers. The contract, valued at £16,000,000 GBP, was signed on 31st August 2023. This procurement process aims to address the poverty-related attainment gap by providing services to Primary, Secondary, and Additional Support Needs schools within NLC. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the main procurement category was services.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for SMEs in the education sector who can provide services related to activity-based learning, counselling, community engagement, mentoring, educational assessments, research consultancy, leadership programs, and workforce development. Businesses focusing on providing educational and support services to schools can compete for various lots under this framework to support North Lanarkshire Council's objectives of closing the poverty-related attainment gap.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Flexible Framework for Services linked to Scottish Attainment Challenge (SAC) and Pupil Equity Fund (PEF) - Entry Point 2

Notice Description

The Council have already established a Flexible Framework (https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP460524)for services linked to Scottish Attainment Challenge and Pupil Equity Fund. . This notice is for Entry Point 2, which is applicable for any potential Provider and/or setting that is not already on the Framework. . The original Framework was set up for 4 years, with included annual entry points to allow new Providers to apply to join the Framework, this would enable the Council to maintain capacity and choice. . Key objectives of Scottish Attainment Challenge is to provide opportunities for local authorities in addressing the poverty related attainment gap. . The Pupil Equity funding is additional funding allocated directly to schools with objective to allow flexibility within a local context for schools to target interventions aimed at closing the poverty related attainment gap. . It is envisaged that Service Providers appointed to this Flexible Framework will support these objectives. The resultant services will be made available to Primary, Secondary and Additional Support Needs schools within NLC.

Lot Information

Community Engagement

This Lot is part of the overall framework for potential providers to support North Lanarkshire Councils objectives to close the poverty related attainment gap. . This Lot is to provide a service which focuses on engaging pupils, parents/carers and a wider community in learning through activities designed to close the poverty related attainment gap. The services(s) provided should complement the range of activities which the local Authority currently provides. . Further to this overview, a detailed specification "ITT SCHEDULE 1 - DETAILS OF REQUIREMENTS" for each Lot is contained within the Tender Pack which is accessible/downloadable from the Buyer Attachment area within the PCS-T Tendering System. . General Note to tenderers - you are be able to bid for one or more lots. There are no restrictions. Please ensure you complete each Lot specific tender response.. 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 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Pupil Workshops

This Lot is part of the overall framework for potential providers to support North Lanarkshire Councils objectives to close the poverty related attainment gap. . This Lot is to provide to provide a service which engages pupils on a particular subject, activity or project through discussion, performance or participation in class(es) 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. . Further to this overview, a detailed specification "ITT SCHEDULE 1 - DETAILS OF REQUIREMENTS" for each Lot is contained within the Tender Pack which is accessible/downloadable from the Buyer Attachment area within the PCS-T Tendering System. . General Note to tenderers - you are be able to bid for one or more lots. There are no restrictions. Please ensure you complete each Lot specific tender response.. 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 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Educational Leadership (all staff)

This Lot is part of the overall framework for potential providers to support North Lanarkshire Councils objectives to close the poverty related attainment gap. . This Lot is to provide a service which will develop leadership skills in teachers and support staff as part of the local Authority's commitment to career long professional Learning. . Further to this overview, a detailed specification "ITT SCHEDULE 1 - DETAILS OF REQUIREMENTS" for each Lot is contained within the Tender Pack which is accessible/downloadable from the Buyer Attachment area within the PCS-T Tendering System. . General Note to tenderers - you are be able to bid for one or more lots. There are no restrictions. Please ensure you complete each Lot specific tender response.. 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 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Leadership for Pupils

This Lot is part of the overall framework for potential providers to support North Lanarkshire Councils objectives to close the poverty related attainment gap. . This Lot is to provide a service which will develop leadership and team working skills in pupils of all ages and abilities across the local authority. . Further to this overview, a detailed specification "ITT SCHEDULE 1 - DETAILS OF REQUIREMENTS" for each Lot is contained within the Tender Pack which is accessible/downloadable from the Buyer Attachment area within the PCS-T Tendering System. . General Note to tenderers - you are be able to bid for one or more lots. There are no restrictions. Please ensure you complete each Lot specific tender response.. 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 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Educational Assessments

This Lot is part of the overall framework for potential providers to support North Lanarkshire Councils objectives to close the poverty related attainment gap. . This Lot is to provide support and assessment materials primarily in the areas of Literacy, Numeracy and Health and Wellbeing. This service may include, but is not limited to, standardised diagnostic assessment and screening tools. . Further to this overview, a detailed specification "ITT SCHEDULE 1 - DETAILS OF REQUIREMENTS" for each Lot is contained within the Tender Pack which is accessible/downloadable from the Buyer Attachment area within the PCS-T Tendering System. . General Note to tenderers - you are be able to bid for one or more lots. There are no restrictions. Please ensure you complete each Lot specific tender response document.. 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 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Research and Improvement Consultancy

This Lot is part of the overall framework for potential providers to support North Lanarkshire Councils objectives to close the poverty related attainment gap. . This Lot is to provide a service which will support the local authority in seeking to close the poverty related attainment gap. This service may include, but is not limited to, data analysis and research-based activities focused on data acquisition in relation to closing the poverty related attainment gap. . Further to this overview, a detailed specification "ITT SCHEDULE 1 - DETAILS OF REQUIREMENTS" for each Lot is contained within the Tender Pack which is accessible/downloadable from the Buyer Attachment area within the PCS-T Tendering System. . General Note to tenderers - you are be able to bid for one or more lots. There are no restrictions. Please ensure you complete each Lot specific tender response.. 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 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Developing the Young Workforce

This Lot is part of the overall framework for potential providers to support North Lanarkshire Councils objectives to close the poverty related attainment gap. . This lot is to provide a service which assist schools in developing skills for learning, life and work in children and young people in the broad general education, particularly for those young people with barriers to learning and at risk of disengaging from education early. The service may include but is not limited to work-related learning experiences, employer involvement, family involvement and also development opportunities for teachers. . Further to this overview, a detailed specification "ITT SCHEDULE 1 - DETAILS OF REQUIREMENTS" for each Lot is contained within the Tender Pack which is accessible/downloadable from the Buyer Attachment area within the PCS-T Tendering System. . General Note to tenderers - you are be able to bid for one or more lots. There are no restrictions. Please ensure you complete each Lot specific tender response.. 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 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Mentoring & Support and Advice Services

This Lot is part of the overall framework for potential providers to support North Lanarkshire Councils objectives to close the poverty related attainment gap. . This Lot is to provide a service which focuses on the support and encouragement of pupils to manage their own learning in order that they may develop their learning skills, supports nurture and health and wellbeing activities, improves their academic performance and maximises their potential. This service may include, but is not limited to, additional support with academic studies, coaching, youth work and support and mentoring activities, group and/or one-to-one support with pupils and/or families, resilience coaching, mediation, speech and language therapy. . Further to this overview, a detailed specification "ITT SCHEDULE 1 - DETAILS OF REQUIREMENTS" for each Lot is contained within the Tender Pack which is accessible/downloadable from the Buyer Attachment area within the PCS-T Tendering System. . General Note to tenderers - you are be able to bid for one or more lots. There are no restrictions. Please ensure you complete each Lot specific tender response.. 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 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Activity Based Learning

This Lot is part of the overall framework for potential providers to support North Lanarkshire Councils objectives to close the poverty related attainment gap. . To provide a service which engages and encourages pupils to learn and develop through participation in a range of learning activities and experiences which may include, but are not limited to, outdoor learning, sport and social activities aimed a closing the poverty related attainment gap. . Further to this overview, a detailed specification "ITT SCHEDULE 1 - DETAILS OF REQUIREMENTS" for each Lot is contained within the Tender Pack which is accessible/downloadable from the Buyer Attachment area within the PCS-T Tendering System. . General Note to tenderers - you are be able to bid for one or more lots. There are no restrictions. Please ensure you complete each Lot specific tender response. . .. 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 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Counselling

This Lot is part of the overall framework for potential providers to support North Lanarkshire Councils objectives to close the poverty related attainment gap. . This Lot is to provide a counselling service that is universal. This will complement the range of whole-school and targeted approaches already available in schools to help support the mental, emotional, social and physical wellbeing of children and young people. This Lot focuses on the provision of formal counselling and follows the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapy (BACP) definition of counselling which is: 'a professional activity delivered by qualified practitioners in schools. Counsellors offer distressed children and young people an opportunity to talk about their difficulties, within a relationship of agreed confidentiality'. . Further to this overview, a detailed specification "ITT SCHEDULE 1 - DETAILS OF REQUIREMENTS" for each Lot is contained within the Tender Pack which is accessible/downloadable from the Buyer Attachment area within the PCS-T Tendering System. . General Note to tenderers - you are be able to bid for one or more lots. There are no restrictions. Please ensure you complete each Lot specific tender response document. .. 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 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000730935
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP488367
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
North Lanarkshire Council
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
25
Supplier Names

Abernethy

Blossom with Nurture

Code Division Learning Centre

Do-Be Ltd

ENABLE Scotland

Early Years Scotland

INTERNATIONAL DYSLEXIA LEARNING SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Kate Hookham T/a Do Learn

Lanarkshire Play Therapy CIC

LinkLiving Ltd

Love Outdoor Learning

MacLaughter

Macdonald Education Consultants

Motherwell FC Community Trust

One Parent Families Scotland

Papilio Engineering Ltd

Playback ICE

Plus One Learning Limited

Relax Kids with Domonique

Rethinking Education

The Larder West Lothian

The Outward Bound Trust

The Verdancy Group Ltd

Tree of Knowledge

Wildside Adventures Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY477604
    Flexible Framework for Services linked to Scottish Attainment Challenge (SAC) and Pupil Equity Fund (PEF) - Entry Point 2 - The Council have already established a Flexible Framework (https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP460524)for services linked to Scottish Attainment Challenge and Pupil Equity Fund. . This notice is for Entry Point 2, which is applicable for any potential Provider and/or setting that is not already on the Framework. . The original Framework was set up for 4 years, with included annual entry points to allow new Providers to apply to join the Framework, this would enable the Council to maintain capacity and choice. . Key objectives of Scottish Attainment Challenge is to provide opportunities for local authorities in addressing the poverty related attainment gap. . The Pupil Equity funding is additional funding allocated directly to schools with objective to allow flexibility within a local context for schools to target interventions aimed at closing the poverty related attainment gap. . It is envisaged that Service Providers appointed to this Flexible Framework will support these objectives. The resultant services will be made available to Primary, Secondary and Additional Support Needs schools within NLC.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP488367
    Flexible Framework for Services linked to Scottish Attainment Challenge (SAC) and Pupil Equity Fund (PEF) - Entry Point 2 - The Council have already established a Flexible Framework (https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP460524)for services linked to Scottish Attainment Challenge and Pupil Equity Fund. . This notice is for Entry Point 2, which is applicable for any potential Provider and/or setting that is not already on the Framework. . The original Framework was set up for 4 years, with included annual entry points to allow new Providers to apply to join the Framework, this would enable the Council to maintain capacity and choice. . Key objectives of Scottish Attainment Challenge is to provide opportunities for local authorities in addressing the poverty related attainment gap. . The Pupil Equity funding is additional funding allocated directly to schools with objective to allow flexibility within a local context for schools to target interventions aimed at closing the poverty related attainment gap. . It is envisaged that Service Providers appointed to this Flexible Framework will support these objectives. The resultant services will be made available to Primary, Secondary and Additional Support Needs schools within NLC.

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