Provision of Funded Early Learning and Childcare Places Framework Agreement

A Tender Notice
by SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Framework (Services)
Duration
35.5 month
Value
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Sector
PROFESSIONAL
Published
09 Apr 2021
Delivery
To 15 May 2024 (est.)
Deadline
31 May 2021 11:00

Concepts

Location

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

1 buyer

Description

Scottish Borders Council (the Council) is required by the Scottish Government, under the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014, to provide a funded placement of up to 1140 hours per year to all eligible 2 year olds and all children from age 3 to those not yet attending primary school being effective from August 2021. The procurement will be under the Light Touch Regime to establish a non-competitive flexible framework of Early Learning and Childcare providers for 2,3 & 4 year old children. The framework allows for the re-opening to new providers on an annual basis.

Lot Division

1 Nursery Services (including Private and Third Sector Settings)

The Council) are seeking to set up a flexible framework for Early Learning and Childcare providers from the voluntary, independent and private settings to provide Early Learning and Childcare for 2,3 and 4 year old children Lot 1 - Nursery Services All providers who apply and meet the national standards, legislation and the Council's procedural requirements and accept the rates and contract terms set out by the Council shall be accepted onto the framework agreement to deliver funded provision. Additional information: Option to extend for a further 3 x 12 months.
2 Childminder Services

(The Council) are seeking to set up a flexible framework for Early Learning and Childcare providers from the voluntary, independent and private settings to provide Early Learning and Childcare for 2,3 and 4 year old children. Lot 2 - Childminder Services. All providers who apply and meet the national standards, legislation and the Council's procedural requirements and accept the rates and contract terms set out by the Council shall be accepted onto the framework agreement to deliver funded provision. Additional information: Option to extend for a further 3 x 12 months.

CPV Codes

  • 80110000 - Pre-school education services
  • 85312110 - Child daycare services

Indicators

  • Staff qualifications are relevant.
  • Technical restrictions apply.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** SPD (Scotland) 1.73.7 Statement A copy of the organisation's audited accounts or equivalent for the most recent 2 years along with details of any significant change since the last year end. OR A statement of the organisation's turnover, profit and cashflow for the most recent full year of trading. OR If service providers are unable to provide the information requested above they maybe required to provide additional information and documentation that will give the authority the assurance that they are capable of carrying out any subsequent awarded contract. For example a statement of their organisations cashflow forecast for the current year and a letter from the organisation's bank outlining the current cash and credit position or other alternative means of demonstrating financial standing. For Childminding Services Only Evidence of HMRC self-evaluation confirmation - please provide self-assessment form/simple account of turnover/ expenses and profit for last financial year. Economic Operators maybe excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland)Regulations 2015. Employer's (Compulsory) Liability: 10m GBP in respect of each claim without limit to the number of claims Public Liability: 10m GBP in respect of each claim without limit to the number of claims Other Insurance: Statutory Third Party Motor vehicle insurance - only where providers will use their vehicles when undertaking activities under any awarded contract. The Supplier Development Programme are hosting webinars for tender training for the Early Learning & Childcare tender. There are two sessions: 14 April - 2.30pm: 1.2 Using PCS & PCS-T - Early Learning & Childcare Funded Entitlement - Scottish Borders Council 22 April - 6.30pm: 1.2 Using PCS & PCS-T - Early Learning & Childcare Funded Entitlement - Scottish Borders Council To book a place on the webinar please register on the Supplier Development Programme website. The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 16029. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 (SC Ref:619103)

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