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title: "Learning Pathways Plus"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000609837"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2021-07-23"
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# Learning Pathways Plus

Buyer: ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000609837

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## Summary

Aberdeenshire Council is facilitating the "Learning Pathways Plus" tender, which is focused on education services, specifically targeting therapeutic and community-based activities for children with additional support needs. The procurement is currently at the Award stage, with significant activities expected to occur across Aberdeenshire. The tender period concluded on 29 January 2021, marking a key deadline for submissions. Contracts have already been awarded to various suppliers, including Gillian Frost Reflexology and Tracey O’Neill, each valued at £10,000, reflecting a portion of the total estimated value of £900,000 for this initiative.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the sectors of education, therapy, and community services to engage in long-term contracts, benefiting from the demand for tailored services aimed at children with special needs. Companies offering therapeutic interventions, outdoor learning, and supportive educational services, particularly those with experience working with children and young people, would be ideally positioned to compete for future opportunities under this framework. The estimated remaining duration of 35 months for the framework allows for new providers to establish themselves within Aberdeenshire Council's community-focused initiatives.

## Notice

LPP for Education services - therapists/outdoor activities

### Lot Information

LPP1

Lot 1 - Community Based Services To provide intensive outreach services and support to children/young people with additional support needs and their families and to promote participation and inclusion in education. This service will be provided through one-to-one or small group (maximum of six children/young people) support for children and young people (ages from 3-18) predominantly within and around school hours during term time (9:00am - 3:00pm). The service provision is not applicable in holiday times Working locations can vary between working from the child/young person's home, community and school locations. Service provider participation in the Multi Agency Action Plan (MAAP) processes will also be sought. Referrals for service provision will come from schools through recommendations made through the MAAP's process and approved by Local Authority Officers. Services will not begin until they have been approved by Local Authority Officer The support provided may include: Development of skills for life, skills for work and skills for learning for example, Opportunities for supported work experience and volunteering; Independent travel training; Self-help and independent skills (but not personal care), Social and communication skills; and Positive behaviour management. Staffing: Ability to demonstrate that satisfactory PVG checks have been undertaken for staff/volunteers Staff/Volunteers will be suitably trained, experienced, and relevantly qualified in supporting children with additional support needs The service provider will demonstrate that they support and supervise all staff/volunteers Expectations: Aberdeenshire Council expects regular reports and ongoing feedback from the service provider on the outcomes and impact of the provided services. Aberdeenshire Council will be responsible for the initial risk assessment, prior to making a referral for a service. Prior to the service starting, the risk assessment will be updated by the Council and will involve the service provider The service provider will carry out a risk assessment on the activities/interventions to be undertaken as part of the service to be provided. Aberdeenshire Council expects that should there be any updates required to the service providers risk assessment that it will be the responsibility of the service provider to update and to inform the Council of any changes to the risks identified. Aberdeenshire Council expects the providers to work within the parameters of key legislative, policy and/or guidance such as Getting It Right For Every Child (GIRFEC), Child Protection, Equalities, and ASN legislation (Additional Support Needs) Appropriate Clothing: It will be the expectation for the school and parents/guardians of the child/young person to supply the appropriate day-to-day clothing. Specialist clothing will be provided by the Service Provider Specialist Equipment: Specialist activity equipment will be provided by the Service Provider ensuring that all equipment adheres to regular health and safety checks and regulations.. Still 35 months of the framework term to run; estimated value of the framework is very much an estimate based on current usage - this figure is the estimate for the remaining 35months

LPP2

Lot 2 - Therapeutic Interventions To provide specialist Psychological/Arts Therapies to children/young people with additional support needs (ASN), to promote participation and inclusion in education. This service will be provided through one-to-one or small group (maximum of 3 children/young people) support for children and young people with ASN (ages from 3-18) predominantly within the context of the school day during term time (9:00am - 3:00pm). These therapeutic interventions can take place at school or offsite locations. Service provider participation in the Multi Agency Action Plan (MAAP) processes will also be sought. The service provision is not applicable in holiday times or outwith school hours. Referrals for service provision will come from schools through recommendations made through the MAAP's process and approved by Local Authority Officers. Services will not begin until they have been approved by Local Authority Officer The support provided may include, but is not limited to, the following: Play Therapy Art therapy /Art Psychotherapy Music therapy Drama therapy Direct intervention Assessments and reviews Advice and consultations Staffing: Ability to demonstrate that all relevant PVG checks have been undertaken on staff/volunteers. Relevant training and qualification, which is likely to include registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Staff/Volunteers will be suitably trained, experienced, and relevantly qualified in supporting children with additional support needs The service provider will demonstrate that they support and supervise all staff/volunteers Expectations: Aberdeenshire Council expects regular reports and ongoing feedback from the service provider on the outcomes and impact of the provided services. Aberdeenshire Council will be responsible for the initial risk assessment, prior to making a referral for a service. Prior to the service starting, the risk assessment will be updated by the Council and will involve the service provider The service provider will carry out a risk assessment on the activities/interventions to be undertaken as part of the service to be provided. Aberdeenshire Council expects that should there be any updates required to the service providers risk assessment that it will be the responsibility of the service provider to update and to inform the Council of any changes to the risks identified. Aberdeenshire Council expects the providers to work within the parameters of key legislative, policy and/or guidance such as Getting It Right For Every Child (GIRFEC), Child Protection, Equalities, and ASN legislation (Additional Support Needs) Appropriate Clothing: It will be the expectation for the school and parents/guardians of the child/young person to supply the appropriate day-to-day clothing. Specialist clothing will be provided by the Service Provider Specialist Equipment: Specialist activity equipment will be provided by the Service Provider ensuring that all equipment adheres to regular health and safety checks and regulations.. Still 35 months of the framework term to run; estimated value of the framework is very much an estimate based on current usage - this figure is the estimate for the remaining 35months

LPP3

Lot 3 - Curricular Enhancement - Offsite (Outdoor Learning) (Offsite location is any location out-with the school's boundary or the Service Provider's premises or grounds) To provide a Curricular Enhancement through outdoor learning activities to enhance the Health and Well Being curricular offer for individual and/or small groups of children and young people with ASN. This service will be provided through one-to-one or small group (maximum of 4 children/young people) support for children and young people (ages from 3-18) predominantly within the context of the school day during term time (9:00am - 3:00pm). Service provider participation in the Multi Agency Action Plan (MAAP) processes will also be sought. The service provision is not applicable in holiday times or outwith school hours. Referrals for service provision will come from schools through recommendations made through the MAAP's process and approved by Local Authority Officers. Services will not begin until they have been approved by Local Authority Officer The support provided will include: Outdoor Learning will be provided by a Forest Leader level 3 on an individual or small group basis Staffing: Ability to demonstrate that all relevant PVG checks have been undertaken on staff/volunteers. Relevant training and qualifications (including Level 3 Certificate in Forest School Leadership) As with Level 3 requirements, staff/volunteers will be teachers, support assistants, nurses etc. with relevant experience and will also hold a first aid paediatric certificate with an outdoor element. Staff/Volunteers will be suitably trained, experienced and relevantly qualified in supporting children with ASN. The service provider will demonstrate that they support and supervise all staff/volunteers Expectations: Aberdeenshire Council expects regular reports and ongoing feedback from the service provider on the outcomes and impact of the provided services. Aberdeenshire Council will be responsible for the initial risk assessment, prior to making a referral for a service. Prior to the service starting, the risk assessment will be updated by the Council and will involve the service provider The service provider will carry out a risk assessment on the activities/interventions to be undertaken as part of the service to be provided. Aberdeenshire Council expects that should there be any updates required to the service providers risk assessment that it will be the responsibility of the service provider to update and to inform the Council of any changes to the risks identified. Aberdeenshire Council expects the providers to work within the parameters of key legislative, policy and/or guidance such as Getting It Right For Every Child (GIRFEC), Child Protection, Equalities, and ASN legislation (Additional Support Needs) Appropriate Clothing: It will be the expectation for the school and parents/guardians of the child/young person to supply the appropriate day-to-day clothing. Specialist clothing will be provided by the Service Provider Specialist Equipment: Specialist activity equipment will be provided by the Service Provider ensuring that all equipment adheres to regular health and safety checks and regulations.. Still 35 months of the framework term to run; estimated value of the framework is very much an estimate based on current usage - this figure is the estimate for the remaining 35months

LPP4

Lot 4 - Curricular Enhancement - Onsite (not Outdoor Learning) (Onsite location is any location that is within the school's boundary or the Service Provider's premises or grounds) To provide a Curricular Enhancement through a range of services not ordinarily offered by the school or cluster to enhance the Health and Well Being curricular offer for individual and/or small groups of children and young people with additional support needs. This service will be provided through one-to-one or small group (maximum of 6 children/young people) support for children and young people (ages from 3-18) predominantly within the context of the school day during term time (9:00am - 3:00pm). Working location will be within the school settings, including outdoor areas, and other community settings. Service provider participation in the Multi Agency Action Plan (MAAP) processes will also be sought. The service provision is not applicable in holiday times or outwith school hours. Referrals for service provision will come from schools through recommendations made through the MAAP's process and approved by Local Authority Officers. Services will not begin until they have been approved by Local Authority Officer The support provided may include: A range of services to enhance the Health and Wellbeing curricular offer including: arts interventions (music, drama, art, dance), mindfulness, yoga, sensory programmes, horse-riding, sports and leisure. This does not refer to Riding for the Disabled (RDA) Staffing: Ability to demonstrate that all relevant PVG checks have been undertaken on staff/volunteers. Ability to demonstrate a range of relevant training and qualification. Staff/Volunteers will be suitably trained, experienced and relevantly qualified in supporting children with ASN. The service provider will demonstrate that they support and supervise all staff/volunteers Expectations: Aberdeenshire Council expects regular reports and ongoing feedback from the service provider on the outcomes and impact of the provided services. Aberdeenshire Council will be responsible for the initial risk assessment, prior to making a referral for a service. Prior to the service starting, the risk assessment will be updated by the Council and will involve the service provider The service provider will carry out a risk assessment on the activities/interventions to be undertaken as part of the service to be provided. Aberdeenshire Council expects that should there be any updates required to the service providers risk assessment that it will be the responsibility of the service provider to update and to inform the Council of any changes to the risks identified. Aberdeenshire Council expects the providers to work within the parameters of key legislative, policy and/or guidance such as Getting It Right For Every Child (GIRFEC), Child Protection, Equalities, and ASN legislation (Additional Support Needs) Appropriate Clothing: It will be the expectation for the school and parents/guardians of the child/young person to supply the appropriate day-to-day clothing. Specialist clothing will be provided by the Service Provider Specialist Equipment: Specialist activity equipment will be provided by the Service Provider ensuring that all equipment adheres to regular health and safety checks and regulations.. Still 35 months of the framework term to run; estimated value of the framework is very much an estimate based on current usage - this figure is the estimate for the remaining 35months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL422099 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 23 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £900,000 |
| Lots value | £900,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £10,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB16 5GB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Midstocket/Rosemount |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | GILLIAN FROST REFLEXOLOGY; TRACEY O'NEILL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL422099
- 11 Dec 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC402050

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC402050&idx=4
  14th December 2020 - PCST LPP Questions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC402050&idx=5
  14th December 2020 - PCST LPP Tender Lots Rates
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC402050&idx=6
  14th December 2020 - PCST Contract Template
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC402050&idx=7
  14th December 2020 - IMPORTANT - GUIDANCE
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC402050&idx=1
  14th December 2020 - Tender Overview
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC402050&idx=2
  14th December 2020 - Lot Locations
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC402050&idx=3
  14th December 2020 - Service Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC402050
  Learning Pathways Plus - LPP
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL422099
  Learning Pathways Plus - LPP for Education services - therapists/outdoor activities

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000609837
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/aberdeen-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

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