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title: "Flexible Framework Agreement for Education & Social Support Services (Children & Families)"
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# Flexible Framework Agreement for Education & Social Support Services (Children & Families)

Buyer: DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-041d6a

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## Summary

The Dundee City Council is currently running an active tender titled "Flexible Framework Agreement for Education & Social Support Services (Children & Families)" in the services category under education and training services. This procurement process, at the planning stage, offers opportunities for businesses to provide a range of services/resources for the Children and Families Service within a Flexible Framework Agreement. Key dates include the tender period ending on 16th February 2024. This opportunity is particularly suitable for providers with experience in outdoor education, clubs, support, advice, therapeutic services, creative engagement, mentoring, workshops, professional learning, development, and bespoke family support.

The Dundee City Council is soon going to re-tender for the same framework agreement, with plans to include a new lot for "Counselling in Schools" services. The procurement stage is currently planned, with the planned future notice date on 16th January 2024. This tender will present opportunities for businesses to offer various services within a Flexible Framework Agreement for the Children & Families Service. Businesses involved in outdoor education, clubs, support services, creative engagement, mentoring, workshops, professional learning, and family support should consider participating in this upcoming tender to grow their presence in the education and social support services sector.

## Notice

Dundee City Council are seeking Providers with the appropriate experience to prove 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 Framework Agreement for up to two further periods 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.

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 Framework Agreement for up to two further periods 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.

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 Framework Agreement for up to two further periods 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.

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 Framework Agreement for up to two further periods 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.

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 two further periods 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 Framework Agreement for up to two further periods 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.

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 Framework Agreement for up to two further periods 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.

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 Framework Agreement for up to two further periods 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.

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 Framework Agreement for up to two further periods 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.

Counselling in Schools

Providing counselling services to children aged 10+ in primary, secondary and special schools. This service will be provided by qualified, registered (BACP/COSCA) counsellors who have experience of working with children and young people, preferably with a Children and Young People Qualification.

Renewal: The Purchaser may exercise its option to extend the Framework Agreement for up to two further periods 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001476-2024 |
| 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 | 16 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | 16 Jan 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| 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 | DD1 1NZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City |
| Local authority | Angus |
| Electoral ward | Forfar and District |
| Westminster constituency | Angus and Perthshire Glens |
| 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
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312320 - Counselling services

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2024 at 14:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001476-2024
- 28 Nov 2023 at 15:31 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035098-2023

## 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-r6ebe6-0000754784
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=754784
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=754784
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00220
- 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
- https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events/tayside-dundee-city-council-perth-kinross-council-and-angus-council-framework-for-education-and-social-support-services-incorporating-counselling-in-schools-service-1624/

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