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title: "Dec 18 Re-opening of Framework Agreement for Pupil Equity Fund"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000567772"
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# Dec 18 Re-opening of Framework Agreement for Pupil Equity Fund

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000567772

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## Summary

The City of Edinburgh Council is leading the procurement process for the "Dec 18 Re-opening of Framework Agreement for Pupil Equity Fund," aimed at supporting schools in closing the poverty-related attainment gap through Pupil Equity Funding. This procurement falls under the services category and has an open tendering method. The tender period is set to end on 28 January 2019, with the council seeking compliant contracts with providers located in the City of Edinburgh. The evaluation for award criteria is based on a 70% cost and 30% quality split.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on educational services, including those offering counselling, external tutors, mentoring, and creative engagement activities. Companies that are well-suited to compete include those with experience in supporting pupil-focused programmes, especially in community and social services. The potential contract value is substantial, with individual contracts worth up to £4 million, making it beneficial for both large suppliers and SMEs operating within the education sector.

## 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.

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.

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN355712 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 May 2019 |
| 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 | Unsuccessful |
| 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 | 36 |
| Supplier names | ARTICULATE LANGUAGE CAMPS; BALDY BANE THEATRE; BARNARDO'S SCOTLAND; BEE BUDDIES SCIO; CABER ENTERPRISES T/A ABC CREATIVE MUSIC; CHILDREN INSPIRED BY YOGA - TATTY BUMPKIN EDINBURGH; COLUMBA 1400; CYRENIANS; DO-BE; EARTH CALLING; EDINBURGH & LOTHIANS GREENSPACE TRUST; GILLIAN DALGLIESH; GRAMPIAN TRAINING SERVICES; HOME LINK FAMILY SUPPORT; LEAD A BRIGHT FUTURE; LOVE LEARNING SCOTLAND; MCR PATHWAYS; MINDSET-UK; NOTOSH; OSIRIS EDUCATIONAL; PBS; PILTON YOUTH AND CHILDRENS PROJECT; PLACE2BE; RESILIATE; RUTS; SACRO; SCOTTIH SPORTS FUTURES; SINCLAIR WELLBEING AND TRAINING SOLUTIONS; SPEECH AND LANGUAGE ZONE; THE CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERS SCOTLAND; THE HIVE OF WELLBEING; THE PRINCE'S TRUST; THE SPARTANS COMMUNITY FOOTBALL ACADEMY; THE SPEECH LANGUAGE COMMUNICATION; THERAPEUTIC COUNSELLING SERVICES; YMCA EDINBURGH |

## 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

- 30 May 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=JUN355712
- 17 Dec 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC340346

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC340346&idx=12
  20th December 2018 - Jan 18 answered questions excel format
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC340346&idx=1
  19th December 2018 - ESPD
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC340346&idx=2
  19th December 2018 - ITT
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC340346&idx=3
  19th December 2018 - Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC340346&idx=4
  19th December 2018 - Tender submission
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC340346&idx=5
  19th December 2018 - Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC340346&idx=6
  19th December 2018 - Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC340346&idx=7
  19th December 2018 - Vendor Form
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC340346&idx=8
  19th December 2018 - Additional Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC340346&idx=9
  19th December 2018 - PEF Guidance
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC340346&idx=10
  19th December 2018 - Original Q&A
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC340346&idx=11
  19th December 2018 - Jan 18 Q&A
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC340346
  Dec 18 Re-opening of 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=JUN355712
  Dec 18 Re-opening of 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.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000567772
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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