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title: "Open Framework Agreement for Pupil Equity Fund"
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# Open Framework Agreement for Pupil Equity Fund

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000500548

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## Summary

The City of Edinburgh Council has launched an Open Framework Agreement for the Pupil Equity Fund, which aims to facilitate additional funding allocation to schools as part of the Scottish Attainment Challenge programme. The procurement process, classified under the services category, is currently complete and took place in Edinburgh. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with a significant total contract value of £4 million, focusing primarily on educational support services. Key lots include Activity Based Learning, Clubs, and Counselling Services, among others. The contract was signed on 20th November 2017, and the aim is to assist schools in addressing the poverty-related attainment gap.

This tender represents a prime opportunity for businesses specialising in educational support services, including providers of after-school programmes, mental health counselling, and creative engagement activities. Organisations capable of delivering services that enhance pupil engagement and learning through innovative methods, such as outdoor learning and mentorship, would be well-suited to compete for these contracts. With a strong emphasis placed on value for money and quality service provision, this procurement process presents the potential for significant business growth within the education sector in Edinburgh and beyond.

## Notice

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 open framework agreement is to allow schools to contract compliantly with providers who will be able to support the pupil equity fund.

### Lot Information

Creative Engagement

Providing a service which focuses on engaging pupils and learning through creative activities. These may include but are not limited to, music, art, drama and dance.. Please refer to the ESPD and ITT documents for additional information in relation to this Lot.

Pupil Workshops

Providing a service which engages pupils 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.. Please refer to ESPD, ITT documents and additional information document for all additional information with regards to this lot.

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 limited to outdoor learning, sport and social activities.. Please refer to ESPD, ITT documents and additional information document for all additional information with regards to this lot

Clubs (After School/ Breakfast)

Services which provide a regulated club which 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 club' and 'after school club.'. Please refer to ESPD, ITT documents and additional information document for all additional information with regards to this lot

Counselling, 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.. Please refer to ESPD, ITT documents and additional information document for all additional information with regards to this lot.

External Tutors/ Additional Support

Providing a service 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 therapists, literacy and maths champions and Nurture support. For clarity individuals who provide this service will not be employed by the Council, there services will be purchased.. Please refer to ESPD, ITT documents and additional information document for all additional information with regards to this lot.

Mentoring

Providing a service which focuses on the support and encouragement of pupils 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 and mentorship programs.. Please refer to ESPD, ITT documents and additional information document for all additional information with regards to this lot.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN357785 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) |
| 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, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £4,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH8 8BG |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 45 |
| Supplier names | ACHIEVE TRAINING; ACTION FOR CHILDREN; APEX SCOTLAND; BARNARDO'S; BE EXPERIMENTAL; BRIGHT LIGHT; CANONGATE YOUTH; CHILDREN 1ST; CHROMA THERAPIES LTD T/A/ CHROMA; CITADEL YOUTH CENTRE; COMMUNITY HELP & ADVICE INITIATIVE; DUNDEE ACADEMY OF SPORT; ECO DRAMA; ENABLE SCOTLAND; FRIENDS OF THE AWARD IN EDINBURGH AND THE LOTHIANS; GLASGOW SCIENCE CENTRE; IMPACT ARTS; LIFELINK (TRADING NAME FOR ROYSTON STRESS CENTRE; MOVE ON; MULTI-CULTURAL FAMILY BASE; NOTOSH; PEOPLE KNOW HOW; PILTON COMMUNITY HEALTH PROJECT; PLACE2BE; POSITIVE REALITIES; QUARRIERS; RATHBONE; REWISE LEARNING; RURAL AND URBAN TRAINING SCHEME; SCHOOL OF HARD KNOCKS; SCOTTISH ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH; SKILL FORCE DEVELOPMENT; SMART PLAY NETWORK; SPRINGBOARD; STRANGE TOWN; THE BROOMHOUSE CENTRE; THE DRAMA STUDIO; THE FRUITMARKET GALLERY; THE JUNCTION YOUNG PEOPLE HEALTH AND WELLBEING; THE MOMENT IS NOW; THE SPARK; VENTURE SCOTLAND; WALK THE TALK STUDIOS; WESTER HAILES YOUTH AGENCY; WITH KIDS |

## CPV Codes

### 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

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80570000 - Personal development training services
- 80590000 - Tutorial services
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 98330000 - Physical well-being services

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN357785
- 19 Jun 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN287026

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN287026&idx=10
  11th July 2017 - Additional Information and Clarification relating to questions received from Service Providers.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN287026&idx=9
  6th July 2017 - Amendment to Professional Indemnity Insurance statement (4B.5.2 of ESPD)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN287026&idx=8
  30th June 2017 - Please complete and include this form in your submission to enable set up on our system.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN287026&idx=6
  22nd June 2017 - Additional Contract Notice Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN287026&idx=7
  22nd June 2017 - ESPD Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN287026&idx=1
  22nd June 2017 - ITT
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN287026&idx=2
  22nd June 2017 - Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN287026&idx=3
  22nd June 2017 - Tenderer's submission
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN287026&idx=4
  22nd June 2017 - Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN287026&idx=5
  22nd June 2017 - Framework Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN287026
  Open Framework Agreement for Pupil Equity Fund - 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 open framework agreement is to allow schools to contract compliantly with providers who will be able to support the pupil equity fund.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN357785
  Open Framework Agreement for Pupil Equity Fund - 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 open framework agreement is to allow schools to contract compliantly with providers who will be able to support the pupil equity fund.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement
- http://www.publiccontractscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000500548
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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