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title: "Flexible Framework Agreement for Education & Social Support Services (Children & Families)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000639380"
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buyer: "DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL"
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# Flexible Framework Agreement for Education & Social Support Services (Children & Families)

Buyer: DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000639380

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## Summary

Dundee City Council is seeking providers for its "Flexible Framework Agreement for Education & Social Support Services (Children & Families)" tender. This procurement, classified under the services category, is taking place in Dundee (postcode: DD1 1NZ). The open procedure tender period is set to conclude on 29 January 2021, with the award period starting from 1 February 2021. The primary aim is to find qualified suppliers who can deliver various educational and social support services, particularly for children and families, across multiple lots, including outdoor education, clubs, and therapeutic services.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in educational services, youth work, and social support. Smaller enterprises, such as clubs and local organisations providing mentoring, creative engagement, or professional training, may find this tender especially relevant. Larger firms with extensive experience in delivering comprehensive support services will also be well-positioned to compete. Engaging with this tender could enhance your business's visibility and contribution to community welfare, fostering long-term partnerships within the local authority's service framework.

## Notice

Dundee City Council are seeking Providers with the appropriate experience to provide 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, mediation and 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 engaging 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 & 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN419694 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,600,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | ANGUS COUNCIL; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL |
| Locality | FORFAR |
| Post town | Dundee |
| Postcode | DD8 1AX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |
| Local authority | Perth and Kinross |
| Electoral ward | Perth City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Perth and Kinross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM71 Angus and Dundee City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 90 |
| Supplier names | ABERLOUR CHILD CARE TRUST; ACTION FOR CHILDREN SERVICES; ALEXANDER COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT; ALPHA PLUS TRAINING; ALTERNATIVES COUNSELLING AND LISTENING ROOMS; ANGUS CARERS CENTRE; ANGUS WOMEN'S AID; ARTICULATE CULTURAL TRUST; BALDY BANE THEATRE; BARNARDO'S; CAPABILITY SCOTLAND; CATESBI COMMUNITY INTEREST; CHALLENGING LEARNING; CHILDREN 1ST; CHILDREN IN SCOTLAND; CLAIRE SUTHERLAND; COLUMBA 1400; COOPERATIVE LEARNING CONSULTANTS; CREATIVE STAR LEARNING; DEAF ACTION; DEAF LINKS; DIAS; DUNDEE CARERS CENTRE; DUNDEE CITY PIPE BAND & YOUTH MUSIC INITIATIVE; DUNDEE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S CENTRE; DUNDEE SCIENCE CENTRE; DUNDEE UNITED COMMUNITY TRUST; DUNDEE UNITED SPORTS CLUB; DUNDEE WOMEN'S AID; ECOLOGIA YOUTH TRUST; EH5 LEARNING; EMOTION WORKS; ENTERPRISE CENTRE; FULL COLOUR COACHING; GILLIAN PACK; GIULIA MONTALBANO; GROWTH MINDSET YETI; HELM; HILLCREST FUTURES; INCLUDEM; KANZEN KARATE; KATE HOOKHAM T/A DO LEARN; LINDSEY SCOTT YOGA AND MINDFUL MOVEMENT; MAKING SPORT FIT; MARGARET FOLEY; MAXWELL INFORMATION CENTRE; MCR PATHWAYS; MIND MARVELS; MOBILE ASSISTED LEARNING; MR; NATIONAL YOUTH CHOIR OF SCOTLAND; NEWSOLUTIONS; NORDOFF ROBBINS; NOTOSH; ONE PARENT FAMILIES SCOTLAND; OSIRIS EDUCATIONAL; PAMIS (PROMOTING A MORE INCLUSIVE SOCIETY; PARENT TO PARENT; PEEP LEARNING; PENUMBRA; PERTH AUTISM SUPPORT; PLACE2BE; PLAYBACK ICE; PUPILTRAIN; RELATIONSHIPS SCOTLAND FAMILY MEDIATION TAYSIDE AND FIFE; ROCKSOLID DUNDEE; RUTH MISKIN TRAINING; SACRO; SCHOOL OF HARD KNOCKS; SCRAPANTICS; SHAPER/CAPER; SHOWCASE THE STREET; SKILZ ACADEMY; SPEECH AND LANGUAGE ZONE; STACY ANDERSON; STEVEN LEAHY; TAYSIDE COUNCIL ON ALCOHOL; TEACHMINDSET; THE INCLUSION GROUP; THE MUDD PARTNERSHIP; THE OUTWARD BOUND TRUST; THE SOUND READING SYSTEM; THE SPEECH LANGUAGE COMMUNICATION; THE YARD ADVENTURE CENTRE; TITANIC HONOUR AND GLORY; TREE OF KNOWLEDGE; VENTURE TRUST; WELLBEING SCOTLAND; WHITE ROOM YOGA; WINNING SCOTLAND FOUNDATION |

## 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

## Release History

- 29 Jun 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN419694
- 21 Dec 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC403199

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC403199&idx=5
  11th January 2021 - Service Description and Specification - Bidders to complete
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC403199&idx=8
  11th January 2021 - Service Description and Specification - Bidders to complete
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC403199&idx=7
  23rd December 2020 - Pricing Schedule for Bidders to complete
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC403199&idx=1
  23rd December 2020 - Slides from Dundee City Council from Webinar held on 1st December
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC403199&idx=2
  23rd December 2020 - Slides from Supplier Development Programme from Webinar held on 1st December 2020
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC403199&idx=3
  23rd December 2020 - Certification for Bidders To Sign
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC403199&idx=4
  23rd December 2020 - Pricing Schedule Certification - for Bidders to sign
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC403199&idx=6
  23rd December 2020 - Invitation To Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC403199
  Flexible Framework Agreement for Education & Social Support Services (Children & Families) - Dundee City Council are seeking Providers with the appropriate experience to provide 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.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN419694
  Flexible Framework Agreement for Education & Social Support Services (Children & Families) - Dundee City Council are seeking Providers with the appropriate experience to provide 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.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.angus.gov.uk/
- http://www.dundeecity.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000639380
- https://sdpscotland.webex.com/recordingservice/sites/sdpscotland/recording/cf8f9427d8544f0c9769c6297a61bcbf/playback

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