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title: "Flexible Framework Agreement for Education & Social Support Services (Children & Families)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000718530"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
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buyer: "DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2023-01-16"
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# Flexible Framework Agreement for Education & Social Support Services (Children & Families)

Buyer: DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000718530

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## Summary

The Dundee City Council has released a tender titled "Flexible Framework Agreement for Education & Social Support Services (Children & Families)" within the services category. The procurement stage is active, with the tender period ending on 17th February 2023 and the award period starting on 20th February 2023. This tender opportunity is located in Dundee, UK, and aims to provide services/resources for the Children and Families Service within a Flexible Framework Agreement.

This tender by Dundee City Council presents a significant business growth opportunity for providers experienced in delivering services for children and families. Businesses offering outdoor education, clubs, support services, creative engagement, external tutors, mentoring, workshops, professional learning, and bespoke family support are well-suited to compete. The procurement method is open, allowing for electronic submission. Interested businesses should visit the provided link for submission details and should note the key dates for this opportunity.

## 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.

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.

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 to promote good mental wellbeing. This may also include providing CLPL/Training to staff groups or individuals.

Creative Engagement

Providing a service which focuses on children and young people to learn through creative activities. These may include but are not limited to music, art, drama and dance.

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.

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.

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.

Professional Learning and 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.

Bespoke Family Support

Providing of a family support service which will provide support, advice and practical help to families experiencing difficulties in meeting their assessed needs. Interventions may be low or intensive and will be based on assessed need. This generic service is intended to provide to a range of families with children up to the age of 18 years. It is recognised that there may be occasions when this service will be appropriate for those above the set age range due to assessed need, it is anticipated these will be small in numbers and will be ratified via the formal monitoring process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN468694 |
| 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 | 16 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | ANGUS COUNCIL; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL |
| Locality | DUNDEE |
| Post town | Dundee |
| Postcode | DD4 9FF |
| 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 |

## 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
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80530000 - Vocational training services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN468694

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN468694&idx=5
  1st February 2023 - Invitation to Tender - to read only
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN468694&idx=6
  1st February 2023 - Invitation to Tender- to read only -please note it is only Section 17 that has been amended
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN468694&idx=3
  16th January 2023 - Pricing Schedule - to be completed/uploaded
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN468694&idx=4
  16th January 2023 - Pricing Schedule Certification - to be completed/uploaded
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN468694&idx=1
  16th January 2023 - Bona Fide Ts and Cs Certification - to be completed/uploaded
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN468694&idx=2
  16th January 2023 - Service Description & Specification - to be completed and uploaded
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN468694
  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.pkc.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=718530
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000718530
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=718530
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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