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title: "Re-opening of Framework for Services to Support Engagement, Inclusion, Achievement and Attainment in East Lothian Schools"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000720274"
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published: "2023-02-10"
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# Re-opening of Framework for Services to Support Engagement, Inclusion, Achievement and Attainment in East Lothian Schools

Buyer: EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000720274

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## Summary

The public procurement contracting process is being conducted by the East Lothian Council for the "Re-opening of Framework for Services to Support Engagement, Inclusion, Achievement and Attainment in East Lothian Schools". The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender period ending on 13th March 2023. The services are focused on engaging pupils through non-academic activities within East Lothian school settings. The procurement method is an open procedure for services, with evaluation based on service provision and pricing.

This tender opportunity by the East Lothian Council is ideal for businesses providing services related to educational engagement, inclusion, and achievement support for school settings. Companies offering activities like outdoor learning, sport, creative engagement, mentoring, and pupil workshops may find this opportunity fitting. The framework agreement aims to improve literacy and numeracy, address attainment gaps, promote health and wellbeing, and enhance employability skills for school children in East Lothian.

## Notice

UPDATE - February 2023 - REOPENING OF THE FLEXIBLE FRAMEWORK The previously advertised flexible framework for these services commenced in January 2022. In accordance with its terms, it is now being opened for New Entrants to be admitted under the same requirements as the original tender exercise and as noted herein. Please note if you are an existing provider and are already part of this framework, your status remains unaffected and no further action is required. Re-opening of a flexible framework by East Lothian Council for requirements to be delivered within East Lothian Council school settings. These services may be provided in relation to Pupil Equity funding and will also include provision of interventions for individuals with varied and complex needs. East Lothian Education and Children's Services Departments are committed to ensuring young people are treated with dignity and respect with a clear focus on self-directed decision making by young people and sustainable outcomes for them. We have a focus on Inclusion, Achievement, Ambition and Progress for All. We all work together to Get it Right for Every Child and to ensure that all our children and young people are Safe, Healthy, Nurtured, Active, Respected, Responsible and Included. This framework agreement will enable East Lothian schools to compliantly purchase the range of services which will support the delivery of our vision and values which align closely with following values of the Key Priorities in the National Improvement Framework for Scottish Education 'Achieving Excellence and Equity': - Improvement in attainment, particularly in literacy and numeracy; - Closing the attainment gap between the most and least disadvantaged children; - Improvement in children and young people's health and wellbeing. - Improvement in employability skills and sustained, positive school leaver destinations for all. Services which engage and encourage pupils to learn through participation in non-academic activities and experiences. These may include, but are not limited to, outdoor learning, sport and social activities that will be offered on East Lothian Council school premises (scope does not include primarily online services).

### Lot Information

Activity Based Learning

Services which engage and encourage pupils to learn through participation in non-academic activities and experiences. These may include but are not limited to outdoor learning, sport and social activities. Re-opening of flexible framework February 2023 - please note if you are an existing provider and are already part of this framework lot, your status remains unaffected and no further action is required. The end date of this flexible framework will be 10 January 2025.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Creative Engagement

Services which focus on engaging pupils and learning through creative activities. These may include but are not limited to, music, art, drama and dance. Re-opening of flexible framework February 2023 - please note if you are an existing provider and are already part of this framework lot, your status remains unaffected and no further action is required. The end date of this flexible framework will be 10 January 2025.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

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, 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. Re-opening of flexible framework February 2023 - please note if you are an existing provider and are already part of this framework lot, your status remains unaffected and no further action is required. The end date of this flexible framework will be 10 January 2025.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

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. Re-opening of flexible framework February 2023 - please note if you are an existing provider and are already part of this framework lot, your status remains unaffected and no further action is required. The end date of this flexible framework will be 10 January 2025.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

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. Re-opening of flexible framework February 2023 - please note if you are an existing provider and are already part of this framework lot, your status remains unaffected and no further action is required. The end date of this flexible framework will be 10 January 2025.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB470963 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH41 3HA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian |
| Local authority | East Lothian |
| Electoral ward | Haddington and Lammermuir |
| Westminster constituency | Lothian East |
| Delivery location | TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB470963

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB470963&idx=1
  10th February 2023 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB470963&idx=2
  10th February 2023 - Terms and conditions, including specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB470963&idx=3
  10th February 2023 - Form of tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB470963&idx=4
  10th February 2023 - Tender submission document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB470963&idx=5
  10th February 2023 - Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB470963&idx=6
  10th February 2023 - GDPR questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB470963&idx=7
  10th February 2023 - ELC Financial health evaluation
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB470963&idx=8
  10th February 2023 - ELC Community Benefits pack
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB470963
  Re-opening of Framework for Services to Support Engagement, Inclusion, Achievement and Attainment in East Lothian Schools - UPDATE - February 2023 - REOPENING OF THE FLEXIBLE FRAMEWORK The previously advertised flexible framework for these services commenced in January 2022. In accordance with its terms, it is now being opened for New Entrants to be admitted under the same requirements as the original tender exercise and as noted herein. Please note if you are an existing provider and are already part of this framework, your status remains unaffected and no further action is required. Re-opening of a flexible framework by East Lothian Council for requirements to be delivered within East Lothian Council school settings. These services may be provided in relation to Pupil Equity funding and will also include provision of interventions for individuals with varied and complex needs. East Lothian Education and Children's Services Departments are committed to ensuring young people are treated with dignity and respect with a clear focus on self-directed decision making by young people and sustainable outcomes for them. We have a focus on Inclusion, Achievement, Ambition and Progress for All. We all work together to Get it Right for Every Child and to ensure that all our children and young people are Safe, Healthy, Nurtured, Active, Respected, Responsible and Included. This framework agreement will enable East Lothian schools to compliantly purchase the range of services which will support the delivery of our vision and values which align closely with following values of the Key Priorities in the National Improvement Framework for Scottish Education 'Achieving Excellence and Equity': - Improvement in attainment, particularly in literacy and numeracy; - Closing the attainment gap between the most and least disadvantaged children; - Improvement in children and young people's health and wellbeing. - Improvement in employability skills and sustained, positive school leaver destinations for all. Services which engage and encourage pupils to learn through participation in non-academic activities and experiences. These may include, but are not limited to, outdoor learning, sport and social activities that will be offered on East Lothian Council school premises (scope does not include primarily online services).

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=720274
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000720274
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=720274

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