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Contract Notice

Pupil Equity Funding (PEF) Flexible Framework

  • First published: 08 December 2024
  • Last modified: 08 December 2024
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Contents

Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-03cd6d
Published by:
Dumfries and Galloway Council
Authority ID:
AA20584
Publication date:
08 December 2024
Deadline date:
06 November 2025
Notice type:
Contract Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

The Scottish Government has committed to providing additional funding in the form of Pupil Equity Funding (PEF), to schools as part of the Scottish Attainment Challenge programme. This funding is allocated directly to schools and is aimed at closing the poverty related attainment gap.

The aim of this framework agreement is to allow schools to contract compliantly with providers who will be able to support the pupil equity fund.

Full notice text

Contract notice

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

Dumfries and Galloway Council

Procurement Team, Carruthers House

Dumfries

DG1 2HP

UK

Contact person: Craig Wilson

Telephone: +44 3033333000

E-mail: Procurement.PeopleandProjects@dumgal.gov.uk

NUTS: UKM92

Internet address(es)

Main address: http://www.dumgal.gov.uk

Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00219

I.2) Joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

I.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:

https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/


Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address


Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:

https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/


I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local authority

I.5) Main activity

General public services

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

Pupil Equity Funding (PEF) Flexible Framework

Reference number: DGCP-0184

II.1.2) Main CPV code

80000000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

The Scottish Government has committed to providing additional funding in the form of Pupil Equity Funding (PEF), to schools as part of the Scottish Attainment Challenge programme. This funding is allocated directly to schools and is aimed at closing the poverty related attainment gap.

The aim of this framework agreement is to allow schools to contract compliantly with providers who will be able to support the pupil equity fund.

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1

II.2.1) Title

Activity based Learning

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85312300

92000000

80590000

80570000

98330000

80100000

80200000

92340000

80400000

80210000

75121000

80340000

85312320

80310000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM92


Main site or place of performance:

At schools across Dumfries & Galloway

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Providing services that engages and encourages pupils to learn and develop through the participation in a range of learning activities and experiences.

Services may include but are not limited to outdoor learning and sport and social activities.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: meeting minimum standards / Weighting: 60

Price / Weighting:  40

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 84

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

This will be an initial five year contract with the option of one two year extension

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 2

II.2.1) Title

Counselling, Support & Advice Services

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85312300

85312320

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM92


Main site or place of performance:

Schools across Dumfries and Galloway

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Providing services that provide professional assistance, guidance and support in resolving personal or psychological problems.

Services may include but are not limited to group and/or one to one work with pupils or families, counselling, befriending, mediation and services to promote positive mental wellbeing.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: meeting minimum standards / Weighting: 60

Price / Weighting:  40

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 84

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

This will be an initial five year contract with the option of one two year extension

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 3

II.2.1) Title

Creative Engagement

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

92340000

92342000

92342100

92342200

37000000

48520000

48521000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM92


Main site or place of performance:

Schools across Dumfries and Galloway

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Providing services that focuses on engaging pupils and learning through creative activities. Services may include but are not limited to, music, art, drama and dance.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: meeting minimum standards / Weighting: 60

Price / Weighting:  40

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 84

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

This will be an initial five year contract with the option of one two year extension

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 4

II.2.1) Title

External Tutors - Additional Support

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80590000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM92


Main site or place of performance:

Schools across Dumfries and Galloway

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Providing services 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, speech and language therapy, literacy and maths champions and Nurture support.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: meeting minimum standards / Weighting: 60

Price / Weighting:  40

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 84

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

This will be an initial five year contract with the option of one two year extension

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 5

II.2.1) Title

Pupil workshops

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85140000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM92


Main site or place of performance:

Schools across Dumfries & Galloway

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Providing services that engages pupils on a particular subject, activity or project through discussion, performance or participation in class(s)dedicated to the project or activity.

Services may include but are not limited to mindfulness, yoga, confidence building, nutrition, diversity, health and wellbeing (physical and mental).

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: meeting minimum standards / Weighting: 60

Price / Weighting:  40

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 84

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

This will be an initial five year contract with the option of one two year extension

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 6

II.2.1) Title

Parental Support & Family Learning

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85312300

85312310

85312320

85312400

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM92


Main site or place of performance:

Schools across Dumfries & Galloway

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Providing services that engage with parents and families to provide support to increase involvement in the pupil’s learning.

Services may include, but are not limited to, parental engagement workshops, leadership training, one to one sessions.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: meeting minimum standards / Weighting: 60

Price / Weighting:  40

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 84

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

This will be an initial five year contract with the option of one two year extension

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 7

II.2.1) Title

Community Engagement

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85322000

98000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM92


Main site or place of performance:

Schools across Dumfries & Galloway

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Providing services that focuses on engaging pupils, parents/carers and the wider community in learning and will build and develop local capacity.

Services provided should draw on existing interventions and community programmes to build a stronger local community based on local needs and aspirations.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: meeting minimum standards / Weighting: 60

Price / Weighting:  40

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 84

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

This will be an initial five year contract with the option of one two year extension

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 8

II.2.1) Title

Mentoring

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80590000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM92


Main site or place of performance:

Schools across Dumfries & Galloway

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Providing a service that focuses on the support and encouragement of pupils to manage their own learning in order that they may develop their learning skills, improve their academic performance and maximise their potential.

Services may include, but are not limited to, additional support with academic studies, coaching, youth work and support and mentoring programs

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: meeting minimum standards / Weighting: 60

Price / Weighting:  40

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 84

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

This will be an initial five year contract with the option of one two year extension

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 9

II.2.1) Title

Leadership for Pupils

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85312310

85312320

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM92


Main site or place of performance:

At schools across Dumfries & Galloway

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Provide services that will develop leadership and team working skills in pupils of all ages and abilities across the local authority.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: meeting minimum standards / Weighting: 60

Price / Weighting:  40

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 84

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

This will be an initial five year contract with the option of one two year extension

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 10

II.2.1) Title

Educational leadership

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

48931000

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM92


Main site or place of performance:

At schools across Dumfries and Galloway

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Providing support and assessment materials primarily in the areas of Literacy, Numeracy and Health and Wellbeing.

Services may include, but are not limited to, standardised and diagnostic assessment and screening tools.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: meeting minimum standards / Weighting: 60

Price / Weighting:  40

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 84

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

This will be an initial five year contract with the option of one two year extension

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 11

II.2.1) Title

Educational Assessments

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85140000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM92


Main site or place of performance:

At schools across Dumfries and Galloway

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Providing support and assessment materials primarily in the areas of Literacy, Numeracy and Health and Wellbeing.

Services may include, but are not limited to, standardised and diagnostic assessment and screening tools.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: meeting minimum standards / Weighting: 60

Price / Weighting:  40

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 84

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

This will be an initial five year contract with the option of one two year extension

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 12

II.2.1) Title

Developing the Young Workforce

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM92


Main site or place of performance:

At schools across Dumfries and Galloway

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Providing services that will assist schools in developing skills for learning, life and work in children and young people in the broad general education, particularly for those young people with barriers to learning and at risk of disengaging from education early.

Services may include but are not limited to work-related learning experiences and involvement with families or employers.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: meeting minimum standards / Weighting: 60

Price / Weighting:  40

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 84

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

This will be an initial five year contract with the option of one two year extension

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 13

II.2.1) Title

Out of School Clubs

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM92


Main site or place of performance:

At schools across Dumfries and Galloway

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Providing services that provides a regulated club that offers a safe environment for children outside of school hours. Clubs often include the provision of food and some activities or social element. These may include but are not limited to breakfast, after school and holiday clubs.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: meeting minimum standards / Weighting: 60

Price / Weighting:  40

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 84

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

This will be an initial five year contract with the option of one two year extension

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 14

II.2.1) Title

Residential

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM92

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

at locations away from the educational environment

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: meeting minimum standards / Weighting: 60

Price / Weighting:  40

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 84

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

This will be an initial five year contract with the option of one two year extension

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 15

II.2.1) Title

Miscellaneous Services

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM92


Main site or place of performance:

At schools across Dumfries and Galloway

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This lot will provide for any service that does not easily fall into any of the categories above e.g., Pet Therapy, Bee Keeping, Massage-in-Schools

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: meeting minimum standards / Weighting: 60

Price / Weighting:  40

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 84

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

This will be an initial five year contract with the option of one two year extension

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1) Conditions for participation

III.1.2) Economic and financial standing

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents


III.1.3) Technical and professional ability

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents


III.2) Conditions related to the contract

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement with several operators.

Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 150

Justification for any framework agreement duration exceeding 4 years: due to the services being provided by this framework it will be a flexible framework lasting for an initial five years (awarded September 2023), with the option of one 24 month extension

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number in the OJ S:

2023/S 000-014158

IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date: 06/11/2025

Local time: 12:00

IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

EN

IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender

Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)

IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date: 06/11/2025

Local time: 12:00

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: Yes

Estimated timing for further notices to be published:

This flexible framework will open on an annual basis to allow new providers to submit bids to be awarded places on the framework

VI.2) Information about electronic workflows

Electronic ordering will be used

Electronic invoicing will be accepted

Electronic payment will be used

VI.3) Additional information

If you have already been awarded a place on the framework, you DO NOT need to apply again.

The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 57551. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343

The Contracting Authority does not intend to include a sub-contract clause as part of community benefits (as per Section 25 of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014) in this contract for the following reason:

As detailed in the tender pack

Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/

A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:

Community benefits will be deliverable from this framework and are detailed in the tender pack

(SC Ref:785189)

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

Dumfries Sheriff Court

Buccleuch Street

Dumfries

UK

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

06/12/2024

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
75121000 Administrative educational services Administrative services of agencies
80400000 Adult and other education services Education and training services
92342100 Ballroom dance-instruction services Dance-instruction services
85322000 Community action programme Social services
85312320 Counselling services Social work services without accommodation
92340000 Dance and performance entertainment services Entertainment services
92342000 Dance-instruction services Dance and performance entertainment services
92342200 Discotheque dance-instruction services Dance-instruction services
80000000 Education and training services Education
85312300 Guidance and counselling services Social work services without accommodation
85312310 Guidance services Social work services without accommodation
85140000 Miscellaneous health services Health services
48520000 Multimedia software package Communication and multimedia software package
48521000 Music or sound editing software package Multimedia software package
37000000 Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories Materials and Products
98000000 Other community, social and personal services Other Services
80570000 Personal development training services Training services
98330000 Physical well-being services Miscellaneous services
80100000 Primary education services Education and training services
92000000 Recreational, cultural and sporting services Other Services
80200000 Secondary education services Education and training services
80340000 Special education services Higher education services
80210000 Technical and vocational secondary education services Secondary education services
48931000 Training software package Training and entertainment software package
80590000 Tutorial services Training services
85312400 Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions Social work services without accommodation
80310000 Youth education services Higher education services

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

About the buyer

Main contact:
Procurement.PeopleandProjects@dumgal.gov.uk
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

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