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title: "Flexible Framework Agreement for Education & Social Support Services (Children & Families)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03116a"
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# Flexible Framework Agreement for Education & Social Support Services (Children & Families)

Buyer: DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03116a

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## Summary

Dundee City Council is currently seeking providers for a Flexible Framework Agreement pertaining to Education and Social Support Services (Children & Families), with applications open until 4th March 2022. This procurement opportunity is classified under the services category in the education and training sector. The services requested include, but are not limited to, outdoor education, clubs for children, therapeutic services, mentoring, and workshops. The contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2022 and will last until 31st March 2023, with an option to extend for an additional year. Interested suppliers are encouraged to submit their bids electronically through the designated Postbox facility.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the social services, education, and childcare sectors. Companies offering specialised services such as outdoor education, mentoring, or mental health support for children and families would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. With a focus on community benefits, winning this tender could enhance a provider's portfolio, boost their market presence, and foster long-term relationships with a key local authority, thereby contributing to their growth in the public sector.

## Notice

Dundee City Council are seeking Providers with the appropriate experience to provide a range of services/resources for the Children and Families Service (CFS) within a Flexible Framework Agreement. The service could be, but is not limited to schools, care establishments and family support

### Lot Information

Outdoor Education, Physical Activity and Sport

Providing a service which engages and encourages children and young people to learn through participation in activities and experiences. These may include but are not limited to outdoor learning, sport and social activities.

Renewal: The Purchaser may exercise its option to extend the Flexible Framework Agreement for up to one further period of up to one year. Where the Purchaser decides to take up this option it will confirm this in writing to the Provider.

Clubs

Services which provide a club which offers a safe environment for children and young people outside of school hours. Clubs will provide activities including a social element.

Renewal: The Purchaser may exercise its option to extend the Flexible Framework Agreement for up to one further period of up to one year. Where the Purchaser decides to take up this option it will confirm this in writing to the Provider.

Support, Advice and Therapeutic Services

Services which provide professional assistance, guidance and support in resolving personal problems. These may include but are not limited to group and/or one to one work with children, young people or families, therapeutic services to promote good mental wellbeing. This may also include providing CLPL/Training to staff groups or individuals

Renewal: The Purchaser may exercise its option to extend the Flexible Framework Agreement for up to one further period of up to one year. Where the Purchaser decides to take up this option it will confirm this in writing to the Provider.

Creative Engagement

Providing a service which focuses on children and young people to learn through creative activities. These may include but are not limited to music, art, drama and dance.

Renewal: The Purchaser may exercise its option to extend the Flexible Framework Agreement for up to one further period of up to one year. Where the Purchaser decides to take up this option it will confirm this in writing to the Provider.

External Tutors/ Additional Support

Providing a service where external personnel offer additional support to children and young people on a group or one to one basis. Services may include but are not limited to; resilience coaching, speech and language therapists, literacy and maths champions and Nurture support. For clarity, individuals who provide this service will not be employed by the Council, their services will be purchased.

Renewal: The Purchaser may exercise its option to extend the Framework Agreement for up to one further period of up to one year after the initial period. Where the Purchaser decides to take up this option it will confirm this in writing to the Provider.

Mentoring

Providing a service which focuses on the support and encouragement of children and young people to manage their own learning in order that they may maximise their potential, develop their skills, improve the performance and become the person they want to be. This service may include but is not limited to coaching, youth work and support, family support and mentorship programs.

Renewal: The Purchaser may exercise its option to extend the Flexible Framework Agreement for up to one further period of up to one year. Where the Purchaser decides to take up this option it will confirm this in writing to the Provider.

Workshops

Providing a service which engages children and young people on a particular subject, activity or project through discussion, performance or participation in class(s) 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.

Renewal: The Purchaser may exercise its option to extend the Flexible Framework Agreement for up to one further period of up to one year . Where the Purchaser decides to take up this option it will confirm this in writing to the Provider.

Professional Learning and Development

Providing professional learning and development opportunities to school staff, teaching and non-teaching. This service may include but is not limited to, learning related to curriculum development, classroom learning, teaching and assessment, and opportunities for coaching and mentoring and leadership development.

Renewal: The Purchaser may exercise its option to extend the Flexible Framework Agreement for up to one further period of up to one year . Where the Purchaser decides to take up this option it will confirm this in writing to the Provider.

Bespoke Family Support

Providing of a family support service which will provide support, advice and practical help to families experiencing difficulties in meeting their assessed needs. Interventions may be low or intensive and will be based on assessed need. This generic service is intended to provide to a range of families with children up to the age of 18 years. It is recognised that there may be occasions when this service will be appropriate for those above the set age range due to assessed need, it is anticipated these will be small in numbers and will be ratified via the formal monitoring process.

Renewal: The Purchaser may exercise its option to extend the Flexible Framework Agreement for up to one further period of up to one year. Where the Purchaser decides to take up this option it will confirm this in writing to the Provider.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002768-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | ANGUS COUNCIL; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL |
| Locality | DUNDEE |
| Post town | Dundee |
| Postcode | DD4 9FF |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |
| Local authority | Perth and Kinross |
| Electoral ward | Perth City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Perth and Kinross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM71 Angus and Dundee City |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80100000 - Primary education services
- 80110000 - Pre-school education services
- 80200000 - Secondary education services
- 80212000 - Vocational secondary education services
- 80310000 - Youth education services
- 80340000 - Special education services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 1 Feb 2022 at 09:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002768-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.angus.gov.uk/
- http://www.dundeecity.gov.uk
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000680442
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=680442
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=680442
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00236
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00372
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

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