Reopening of Flexible Framework for Early Learning and Childcare Places (New Entrants March 2024)

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-r6ebe6-0000745714-2023-10-02T00:00:00Z",
    "date": "2023-10-02T00:00:00Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-r6ebe6-0000745714",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "org-62",
            "name": "Renfrewshire Council",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Renfrewshire Council"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street",
                "locality": "Paisley",
                "region": "UKM83",
                "postalCode": "PA1 1JB"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Sarah Ford",
                "email": "Sarah.Ford@renfrewshire.gov.uk",
                "telephone": "+44 3003000300",
                "url": "https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "Regional or local authority",
                        "scheme": "TED_CA_TYPE"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "01",
                        "description": "General public services",
                        "scheme": "COFOG"
                    }
                ],
                "url": "http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "org-63",
            "name": "Paisley Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Paisley Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "St. James Street",
                "locality": "Paisley",
                "postalCode": "PA3 2HW"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "url": "http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "reviewBody"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "name": "Renfrewshire Council",
        "id": "org-62"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "RC-CPU-20-113",
        "title": "Reopening of Flexible Framework for Early Learning and Childcare Places (New Entrants March 2024)",
        "description": "UPDATE - OCTOBER 2023 REOPENING OF THE FLEXIBLE FRAMEWORK The previously advertised flexible framework relative to Early Learning and Childcare Places commenced on 24 May 2021. In accordance with its terms, it is now being opened for New Entrants to be admitted under the same requirements as the original tender exercise and as noted herein. ORIGINAL CONTRACT NOTICE TEXT: Renfrewshire Council Children's Services manages the provision of Scottish Government Funding in respect of eligible pre-school children (\"Child\" or \"Children\") who attend nurseries or Childminders (Settings) within the Renfrewshire Council area. The Council intend to seek services through a Flexible Framework. The initial term of this Flexible Framework Contract is anticipated to commence in April 2021 to April 2024 with the option to extend on two further one year periods. Any Call-Off Contracts placed under the Flexible Framework may extend further than the Flexible Framework period. Providers already awarded a place on the Flexible Framework should not respond to this opportunity; it is for New Entrants/Providers only.",
        "status": "active",
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "85312100",
                        "scheme": "CPV"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "85312110",
                        "scheme": "CPV"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "80110000",
                        "scheme": "CPV"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryLocation": {
                    "description": "Renfrewshire"
                },
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKM83"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            },
            {
                "id": "2",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "85312100",
                        "scheme": "CPV"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "85312110",
                        "scheme": "CPV"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "80110000",
                        "scheme": "CPV"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryLocation": {
                    "description": "Renfrewshire"
                },
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKM83"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "2"
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 42000000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure",
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "awardCriteriaDetails": "Submissions will be evaluated in line with the Tender Documents.",
        "submissionMethod": [
            "electronicSubmission"
        ],
        "submissionMethodDetails": "https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2023-11-07T12:00:00Z"
        },
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "OCT489527",
                "documentType": "contractNotice",
                "title": "Reopening of Flexible Framework for Early Learning and Childcare Places (New Entrants March 2024)",
                "description": "UPDATE - OCTOBER 2023 REOPENING OF THE FLEXIBLE FRAMEWORK The previously advertised flexible framework relative to Early Learning and Childcare Places commenced on 24 May 2021. In accordance with its terms, it is now being opened for New Entrants to be admitted under the same requirements as the original tender exercise and as noted herein. ORIGINAL CONTRACT NOTICE TEXT: Renfrewshire Council Children's Services manages the provision of Scottish Government Funding in respect of eligible pre-school children (\"Child\" or \"Children\") who attend nurseries or Childminders (Settings) within the Renfrewshire Council area. The Council intend to seek services through a Flexible Framework. The initial term of this Flexible Framework Contract is anticipated to commence in April 2021 to April 2024 with the option to extend on two further one year periods. Any Call-Off Contracts placed under the Flexible Framework may extend further than the Flexible Framework period. Providers already awarded a place on the Flexible Framework should not respond to this opportunity; it is for New Entrants/Providers only.",
                "url": "https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT489527",
                "format": "text/html"
            }
        ],
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "title": "Registered Child Day-Care Providers",
                "description": "Renfrewshire Council Children's Services manages the provision of Scottish Government Funding in respect of eligible pre-school children (\"Child\" or \"Children\") who attend nurseries or Childminders (Settings) within the Renfrewshire Council area. The Council intend to seek services through a Flexible Framework. The initial term of this Flexible Framework is anticipated to commence in April 2021 to April 2024 with the option to extend on two further one year periods (3 + 1 + 1), contracts placed under this Flexible Framework are intended to commence in August 2021, please be advised that any Call-Off Contracts placed under the Flexible Framework may extend further than the Flexible Framework period.. Prospective providers must meet the selection criteria as detailed in this contract notice and also meet the required technical criteria as detailed in the Tender Documents.",
                "status": "active",
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "durationInDays": 1800
                }
            },
            {
                "id": "2",
                "title": "Registered Childminders",
                "description": "Renfrewshire Council Children's Services manages the provision of Scottish Government Funding in respect of eligible pre-school children (\"Child\" or \"Children\") who attend nurseries or Childminders (Settings) within the Renfrewshire Council area. The Council intend to seek services through a Flexible Framework. The initial term of this Flexible Framework is anticipated to commence in April 2021 to April 2024 with the option to extend on two further one year periods (3 + 1 + 1), contracts placed under this Flexible Framework are intended to commence in August 2021, please be advised that any Call-Off Contracts placed under the Flexible Framework may extend further than the Flexible Framework period.. Prospective providers must meet the selection criteria as detailed in this contract notice and also meet the required technical criteria as detailed in the Tender Documents.",
                "status": "active",
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "durationInDays": 1800
                }
            }
        ],
        "lotDetails": {
            "maximumLotsBidPerSupplier": 1
        },
        "contractTerms": {
            "hasElectronicPayment": true,
            "hasElectronicOrdering": true,
            "electronicInvoicingPolicy": "allowed",
            "performanceTerms": "Providers must meet and uphold all the required criteria listed for the duration of the contract arrangements."
        },
        "otherRequirements": {
            "requiresStaffNamesAndQualifications": true,
            "reductionCriteria": "Both Lots - Providers must have a current Health and Safety Policy & risk assessments, Policies updated to include Covid-19 measures. Must be registered with the Care Inspectorate for Child Day-Care services. Further detail on Selection Criteria for each lot can be found in section \"VI.3) Additional Information\" of this Contract Notice."
        },
        "selectionCriteria": {
            "criteria": [
                {
                    "type": "technical",
                    "description": "Execution of the service is reserved to a particular profession"
                }
            ]
        },
        "submissionTerms": {
            "languages": [
                "en"
            ]
        },
        "techniques": {
            "hasFrameworkAgreement": true,
            "frameworkAgreement": {
                "periodRationale": "This tender is being tendered under the regulations applicable for Social and Other Specific Services. This involves the establishment of a flexible framework to support Scottish Government guidance and law with regards to the provision of Early Learning and Childcare services."
            }
        },
        "classification": {
            "id": "85312110",
            "scheme": "CPV"
        },
        "reviewDetails": "An economic operator that suffers, or risks suffering, loss or damage attributable to a breach of duty under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 (SSI 2015/446) (as amended) may bring proceedings in the Sheriff Court or Court of Session.",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "32014L0024",
            "scheme": "CELEX"
        }
    },
    "language": "EN",
    "relatedProcesses": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "relationship": [
                "planning"
            ],
            "scheme": "EU-OJ",
            "identifier": "2020/S 192-465324"
        }
    ],
    "description": "Lot 1 Registered Child Day-Care Providers- Must ensure that all staff delivering the service are SSSC registered. Insurances: Employers Liability Insurance 5,000,000 FIVE MILLION POUNDS Public Liability Insurance with appropriate extension for administering medication 5,000,000 FIVE MILLION POUNDS Professional Indemnity Insurance - 1,000,000 ONE MILLION POUNDS Statutory Third Party Motor Vehicle Insurance D&B Failure Score Min - 20 or 2 years of Audited Accounts subject to Council approval Quality management policy. Lot 2 Registered Childminders - Insurances: Employers Liability Insurance 5,000,000 FIVE MILLION POUNDS Public Liability Insurance with appropriate extension for administering medication 5,000,000 FIVE MILLION POUNDS Professional Indemnity Insurance - 100,000 ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND POUNDS Statutory Third Party Motor Vehicle Insurance 3 years of tax returns Childminders must commit to and evidence that they will undertake and achieve the benchmark qualification Quality Management Statement advising how the setting ensures continual review of quality. The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 25169. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: Details on Community Benefits can be found in the Tender Documents for each lot. (SC Ref:745714)",
    "links": [
        {
            "rel": "canonical",
            "href": "https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000745714"
        }
    ],
    "noticetype": "OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)"
}