Tender

Pupil Equity Funding Framework

LIVINGSTON SHERRIFF COURT

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20 Dec 2023 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Livingston Sherriff Court is seeking suppliers for the "Pupil Equity Funding Framework" tender in the Education sector. This procurement opportunity is located in Livingston, UK. The tender is currently in the planning stage. The deadline for submission is 30th January 2024, with a contract award period starting on the same date.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses providing services related to education, counselling, creative engagement, expert support, pupil workshops, staff training, literacy and numeracy interventions, and vocational training. Suppliers who can offer quality services aligning with the aims of closing the poverty-related attainment gap are well-suited to compete. The procurement process is open, with electronic submissions accepted for this services category procurement.

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Notice Title

Pupil Equity Funding Framework

Notice Description

The Scottish Government has committed to providing additional funding in the form of Pupil Equity Funding (PEF), to schools as part of the Scottish Attainment Challenge programme. This funding is allocated directly to schools and is aimed at closing the poverty related attainment gap. The aim of this framework agreement is to allow schools to contract compliantly with providers who will be able to support the pupil equity fund.

Lot Information

Activity Based Learning

Providing a service which engages and encourages pupils to learn through the participation in non-academic activities and experiences. These may include but are not necessarily limited to outdoor learning, residential, sports and social activities.

Renewal: The Council will have sole discretion to extend for a period of 12 months plus a further 12 months.

Counselling, Therapy, Support and Advice Services

Services which provide professional assistance, guidance and support in resolving personal or psychological problems. These may include but are not limited to group and/or one to one work with pupils or families, counselling, mediation and services to promote good mental wellbeing. Services may also include therapy including but not limited to play and music therapy.

Renewal: The Council will have sole discretion to extend for a period of 12 months plus a further 12 months.

Creative Engagement

Those services which focus on engaging pupils and learning through creative activities. Services may include but are not solely limited to music, art, drama and dance.

Renewal: The Council will have sole discretion to extend for a period of 12 months plus a further 12 months.

External Experts

External expert service provision whereby working alongside teaching staff, knowledge and skills will be used to enhance the curriculum. This support may be provided through teacher training, classroom observations, assistance with class lessons and working with pupils on a group or one to one basis. Experts will provide a high degree of specific professional knowledge in areas including but not limited to; resilience coaching, literacy and numeracy. However, please note that this does not incorporate literacy interventions and numeracy interventions which are covered by Lots 7 and 8 respectively.

Renewal: The Council will have sole discretion to extend for a period of 12 months plus a further 12 months.

Pupil Workshops

Provision of services which engage 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, nurture, STEM, diversity and health and wellbeing.

Renewal: The Council will have sole discretion to extend for a period of 12 months plus a further 12 months.

Staff Training

Training provision for staff in areas including but not necessarily limited to motivational workshops, team building, management and leadership.

Renewal: The Council will have sole discretion to extend for a period of 12 months plus a further 12 months.

Staff Training

Services that provide evidence-based literacy interventions that could be used to close the poverty related attainment gap. These may include but will not necessarily be limited to literacy programmes, online resources and staff training.

Renewal: The Council will have sole discretion to extend for a period of 12 months plus a further 12 months.

Numeracy Interventions

Services that provide evidence-based numeracy interventions that could be used to close the poverty related attainment gap. These may include but will not be limited to numeracy programmes, numeracy resources, online resources and staff training.

Renewal: The Council will have sole discretion to extend for a period of 12 months plus a further 12 months.

Vocational Training

Services related to vocational training courses and qualifications including but not necessarily limited to hair dressing, beauty, customer care and car repair.

Renewal: The Council will have sole discretion to extend for a period of 12 months plus a further 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000753453
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC495332
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80100000 - Primary education services

80210000 - Technical and vocational secondary education services

80212000 - Vocational secondary education services

80500000 - Training services

80530000 - Vocational training services

80570000 - Personal development training services

80590000 - Tutorial services

85000000 - Health and social work services

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

98300000 - Miscellaneous services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVINGSTON SHERRIFF COURT
Contact Name
Lisa Mallaghan
Contact Email
lisa.mallaghan@westlothian.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVINGSTON
Postcode
EH54 6FF
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM14 West Lothian
Delivery Location
TLM78 West Lothian

Local Authority
West Lothian
Electoral Ward
Livingston South
Westminster Constituency
Livingston

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC495332
    Pupil Equity Funding Framework - The Scottish Government has committed to providing additional funding in the form of Pupil Equity Funding (PEF), to schools as part of the Scottish Attainment Challenge programme. This funding is allocated directly to schools and is aimed at closing the poverty related attainment gap. The aim of this framework agreement is to allow schools to contract compliantly with providers who will be able to support the pupil equity fund.

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