--- title: "Services to Support Educational Attainment (Round 3)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029837" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-029837" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029837.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029837.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2021-03-31" --- # Services to Support Educational Attainment (Round 3) Buyer: EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029837 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-029837) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029837.json) ## Summary East Ayrshire Council is conducting an active procurement process titled "Services to Support Educational Attainment (Round 3)" within the education and training services sector. The total estimated value of this contract is £12,000,000, and the procurement method is an open procedure involving the establishment of a multi-lot, multi-supplier Open Framework Agreement to facilitate the allocation of funds under PEF & SAC expenditure. The tender submission period ends on 12 May 2021, with services commencing from 20 August 2021 and running until 19 August 2023, primarily based in the Kilmarnock region. This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, counselling, creative engagement, and family support, among others. Companies capable of providing high-quality educational support, mentoring services, and community engagement initiatives would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The inclusion of community benefits further enhances the potential for local businesses to engage with East Ayrshire Council, aligning their service offerings with the council's objectives of improving educational outcomes and community wellbeing. ## Notice East Ayrshire Council is looking to establish a multi-lot, multi-supplier Open Framework Agreement to support the PEF & SAC expenditure. This is the third round of applications for the Framework. Providers who were awarded to the Framework in the first and second rounds are not required to re-apply. ### Lot Information Counselling, Support & Advice Services Providing services that provide professional assistance, guidance and support in resolving personal or psychological problems. Services may include but are not limited to group and/or one to one work with pupils or families, counselling, befriending, mediation and services to promote positive mental wellbeing. Creative Engagement Providing services that focuses on engaging pupils and learning through creative activities. Services may include but are not limited to, music, art, drama and dance. External Tutors / Additional Support Providing services where external personnel offer additional support to pupils on a group or one to one basis. Services may include but are not limited to; resilience coaching, speech and language therapy, literacy and maths champions and Nurture support. Pupil Workshops Providing services that engages pupils on a particular subject, activity or project through discussion, performance or participation in class(s)dedicated to the project or activity. Services may include but are not limited to mindfulness, yoga, confidence building, nutrition, diversity, health and wellbeing(physical and mental). Parental Support & Family Learning Providing services that engage with parents and families to provide support to increase involvement in the pupil's learning. Services may include, but are not limited to, parental engagement workshops, leadership training, one to one sessions. CommunityEngagement Providing services that focuses on engaging pupils, parents/carers and the wider community in learning and will build and develop local capacity. Services provided should draw on existing interventions and community programmes to build a stronger local community based on local needs and aspirations. Mentoring Providing a service that focuses on the support and encouragement of pupils to manage their own learning in order that they may develop their learning skills, improve their academic performance and maximise their potential. Services may include, but are not limited to, additional support with academic studies, coaching, youth work and support and mentoring programs Leadership for Pupils Provide services that will develop leadership and team working skills in pupils of all ages and abilities across the local authority. Educational Leadership Provide services that will develop leadership skills in teachers and support staff as part of the local authority's commitment to career long professional learning. Educational Assessments Providing support and assessment materials primarily in the areas of Literacy, Numeracy and Health and Wellbeing. Services may include, but are not limited to, standardised and diagnostic assessment and screening tools. Research & Improvement Consultancy Providing services that will support the local authority in seeking to close the poverty related attainment gap. Services may include, but are not limited to, data analysis and research based activities focused on data acquisition in relation to closing the poverty related attainment gap. Developing the Young Workforce Providing services that will 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. Services may include but are not limited to work-related learning experiences and involvement with families or employers. Out of School Clubs Providing services that provides a regulated club that offers a safe environment for children outside of school hours. Clubs often include the provision of food and some activities or social element. These may include but are not limited to breakfast, after school and holiday clubs. Residential Providing services that provides a learning and development experience for pupils and/or families away from the school/home environment. Miscellaneous Services This lot will provide for any service that doesn't easily fall into any of the categories above e.g. Pet Therapy, Bee Keeping, Massage-in-Schools Activity Based Learning Providing services that engages and encourages pupils to learn and develop through the participation in a range of learning activities and experiences. Services may include but are not limited to outdoor learning and sport and social activities. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006694-2021 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 Mar 2021 | | Submission deadline | 12 May 2021 | | Future notice date | 31 Mar 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 19 Aug 2021 - 19 Aug 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £12,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | KILMARNOCK | | Post town | Kilmarnock | | Postcode | KA3 7BU | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire | | Local authority | East Ayrshire | | Electoral ward | Kilmarnock East and Hurlford | | Westminster constituency | Kilmarnock and Loudoun | | Delivery location | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 80 - Education and training services - 85 - Health and social work services - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 75121000 - Administrative educational services - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80100000 - Primary education services - 80110000 - Pre-school education services - 80200000 - Secondary education services - 80210000 - Technical and vocational secondary education services - 80310000 - Youth education services - 80340000 - Special education services - 80400000 - Adult and other education services - 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services - 85312320 - Counselling services - 92340000 - Dance and performance entertainment services ## Release History - 31 Mar 2021 at 14:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006694-2021 - 4 Mar 2021 at 09:56 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004314-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00223 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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