--- title: "Flexible Framework Agreement for Education & Social Support Services (Children & Families)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04cde5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04cde5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04cde5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04cde5.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL" published: "2025-02-11" --- # Flexible Framework Agreement for Education & Social Support Services (Children & Families) Buyer: DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04cde5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04cde5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04cde5.json) ## Summary Dundee City Council, along with Perth & Kinross Council and Angus Council, is currently in the tender stage of a public procurement process for a Flexible Framework Agreement for Education & Social Support Services (Children & Families). The procurement falls under the industry category of education and training services, and is focused on providing a variety of support services to children and families in Dundee. Key dates include an extended deadline for tender submissions, now set for 17:00 on 12 February 2025, and the opening of tenders at 08:00 on 13 February 2025. The total value of the framework agreement is estimated at £4,000,000, and the agreement will commence on 1 April 2025, running through to 31 March 2028, with potential extensions for up to two additional one-year periods. This tender presents numerous opportunities for businesses specialising in education, social support, and therapeutic services to engage in long-term, impactful work within the community. Ideal candidates would include organisations proficient in outdoor education, clubs, professional development, and bespoke family support services. By participating, businesses can expand their portfolio, demonstrate their commitment to social impact, and secure a substantial revenue stream from a respected public sector partnership. The open procurement method and the diversity of lots within this framework make it accessible for a wide range of service providers, encouraging innovation and collaboration in delivering high-quality support to children and families. ## Notice Dundee City Council are seeking Providers with the appropriate experience to prove a range of services/resources for the Children and Families (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, mediation and services to promote good mental wellbeing. This may also include providing CLPL/training to staff groups or individuals. Renewal: This 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 onto 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. Creative Engagement Providing a service which focuses on engaging children and young people to learn through creative activities. These may include but are not limited to, music, art, drama and dance. Renewal: This 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 maximise their potential, develop their skills, improve the performance and become the person they want to be. This service may include but it 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 Purchasers 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/004559-2025 | | 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 | 11 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 11 Feb 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,000,000 | | 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 | DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL | | Additional buyers | ANGUS COUNCIL; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL | | Locality | DUNDEE | | Post town | Dundee | | Postcode | DD1 1QE | | 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 - 80500000 - Training services - 80530000 - Vocational training services - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services - 85312320 - Counselling services ## Release History - 11 Feb 2025 at 13:47 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004559-2025 - 7 Jan 2025 at 14:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000355-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.angus.gov.uk/ - http://www.dundeecity.gov.uk - http://www.pkc.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscoltand.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000786937 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=786937 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=786937 - 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 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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