--- title: "Framework Agreement for the Provision of Early Learning and Childcare Training Services (Accredited and Core Professional Learning)" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000645555" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000645555" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000645555.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000645555.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2021-02-25" --- # Framework Agreement for the Provision of Early Learning and Childcare Training Services (Accredited and Core Professional Learning) Buyer: ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000645555 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000645555) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000645555.json) ## Summary Aberdeenshire Council is seeking providers for a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Early Learning and Childcare Training Services, with a total contract value of £2,300,000. This procurement falls under the services category and is based in Aberdeen, UK. The tender is currently in the active planning stage and the submission deadline is set for 31 March 2021. Interested suppliers can submit their bids electronically through the Public Contracts Scotland platform. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in training and educational services, particularly those accredited by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) and the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). Companies that offer courses in social services, play work, health and safety training, and outdoor learning, along with experience in developing relevant professional learning, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Additionally, those with the capacity to deliver a range of qualifications at various levels, particularly in the early learning and childcare sector, should consider participating in this procurement process to boost their business growth. ## Notice Aberdeenshire Council and Aberdeen City Council require a suite of various Scottish Qualification Authority (SQA)/SSSC accredited and core professional learning courses. Accredited courses at Scottish Qualification Framework Credits (SCQF) levels 6, 7 & 9 including: - Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) in Social Services (Children and Young People) and Play Work in line with the relevant SQA (or equivalent) guidance for assessment of candidates. - Batchelor of Arts (BA) in Childhood Practice (work based, distance learning) - Professional Development Award (PDA) in Childhood Practice (Level 9 - work based, taught) Core Professional Learning in: - A range of Health and Safety work-based courses where content must be as set down by the appropriate approval/awarding body (for example, Royal Environmental Health Institute for Scotland (REHIS). Courses must also include the approving bodies assessment as part of the course where relevant. - Outdoor Learning - both ELC curriculum based, ecology, environment, and engaging children approaches. - A range of professional learning in child protection for different levels of the ELC workforce. ### Lot Information Lot 1: SQA regulated and SSSC approved work-based/day release awards Successful tenderers must be able to deliver all courses within this lot: SVQ Social Services (Children and Young People) (SSCYP) SCQF Level 6 SVQ Social Services (Children and Young People) (SSCYP) SCQF Level 7 SCQF credit 'backfilling' - please provide a price list of typically associated modules of various SCQF levels Lot 2: Professional development awards Successful tenderers will be able to deliver the following course: PDA in Childhood Practice Lot 3: SQA Accredited worked based leadership award Tenderers must be able to deliver all of the following courses within the lot: SVQ Social Services (Children and Young People) (SSCYP) SCQF Level 9 SCQF credit 'backfilling' - please provide a price list of typically associated modules at various SCQF Levels Lot 4: SQA Accredited work-based awards in Play Work Successful tenderers must be able to deliver all courses for this particular lot as below: SVQ Playwork SCQF Level 6 SVQ Playwork SCQF Level 7 SVQ Playwork SCQF Level 9 Lot 5: University work-based distance learning degree Successful tenderers must be able to deliver the following course as part of this lot: BA in Childhood Practice at SCQF Level 9 Lot 9: Outdoor Learning and the ELC curriculum Successful tenderers must be able to deliver the following course: Course Required: Curriculum Based Outdoor Learning Lot 10: Non-curriculum based outdoor learning Successful tenderers must be able to deliver the following courses for this lot: Course Required: Ecology, environment, and engaging children Lot 11: Core occupational standards and policy/guidance learning Successful tenderers must be able to deliver the following courses for this lot: Course Required: Health and Social Care Standards: My support, My life Pre-birth to three: Positive outcomes for Scotland's children and families Lot 6: Core Health and Safety Training Successful tenderers must be able to deliver all courses within each lot as a minimum: Lot 6: Core Health and Safety Training Courses Required: Elementary Food Hygiene (REHIS or equivalent) Food Hygiene Refresher (REHIS or equivalent) Infection control and Blood Borne Viruses (REHIS or equivalent) Lot 7: Core Health and Safety Training (with required practical elements) Lot 7: Core Health and Safety Training (with required practical elements) Courses Required: Emergency First Aid at Work (Paediatric Focus) Object Handling (in an ELC setting) Benefit/Risk Assessment (in ELC) Lot 8: Core Child Protection professional learning Successful tendered must be able to deliver the following courses, as a minimum, for this lot: Courses Required: Introduction to Child Protection Child protection refresher Designated Child Protection Officer Training ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB407972 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract 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 | 25 Feb 2021 | | Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,300,000 | | 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 | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 25 Feb 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB407972 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB407972&idx=13 26th March 2021 - Sample T&Cs to Supplier Incentive Scheme - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB407972&idx=2 25th February 2021 - Statement of Requirements - Early Years Training - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB407972&idx=3 25th February 2021 - Pricing Schedule - EY Training - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB407972&idx=4 25th February 2021 - Pricing Schedule Spreadsheet - Early Years Training - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB407972&idx=5 25th February 2021 - Declaration - Early Years Training - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB407972&idx=6 25th February 2021 - T&Cs Instructions - Early Years Training - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB407972&idx=7 25th February 2021 - Framework Agreement and Terms - Early Years Training - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB407972&idx=8 25th February 2021 - Award Questionnaire - Early Years Training - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB407972&idx=9 25th February 2021 - Business Continuity Form - Early Years Training - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB407972&idx=10 25th February 2021 - SPD - Early Years Training - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB407972&idx=11 25th February 2021 - SPD Standardised Statements - Early Years Training - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB407972&idx=12 25th February 2021 - Non-Disclosure - FOI - Early Years Training - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB407972&idx=1 25th February 2021 - ITT - Early Years Training - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB407972 Framework Agreement for the Provision of Early Learning and Childcare Training Services (Accredited and Core Professional Learning) - Aberdeenshire Council and Aberdeen City Council require a suite of various Scottish Qualification Authority (SQA)/SSSC accredited and core professional learning courses. Accredited courses at Scottish Qualification Framework Credits (SCQF) levels 6, 7 & 9 including: - Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) in Social Services (Children and Young People) and Play Work in line with the relevant SQA (or equivalent) guidance for assessment of candidates. - Batchelor of Arts (BA) in Childhood Practice (work based, distance learning) - Professional Development Award (PDA) in Childhood Practice (Level 9 - work based, taught) Core Professional Learning in: - A range of Health and Safety work-based courses where content must be as set down by the appropriate approval/awarding body (for example, Royal Environmental Health Institute for Scotland (REHIS). Courses must also include the approving bodies assessment as part of the course where relevant. - Outdoor Learning - both ELC curriculum based, ecology, environment, and engaging children approaches. - A range of professional learning in child protection for different levels of the ELC workforce. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk - http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf - http://www.publiccontractscotland.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000645555 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=645555 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000645555. 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