TT0013 - Invitation to Tender for Social Work and Housing Transport Framework

A Tender Notice
by FIFE COUNCIL

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Framework (Services)
Duration
23.5 month
Value
£-£7M
Sector
TRANSPORT
Published
09 May 2023
Delivery
To 29 May 2025 (est.)
Deadline
09 Jun 2023 08:00

Concepts

Location

Fife Wide

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

1 buyer

Description

This Invitation to Tender is to establish a Framework Agreement for the supply of various types of transport services for the conveyance of Social Work and Housing Services passengers. Contracts operated through this Framework can generally be undertaken by taxis, private hire cars and minibuses, including the requirement for some of these vehicles to be capable of carrying passengers in wheelchairs. All journeys required will be organised, booked and managed by Fife Council staff. Contracts will be awarded using either the direct call-off method outlined in the tender documents or by mini-competition and that mini competition award criteria will be defined at the time of tendering. PLEASE NOTE that 2A.18 of the SPD requires the list of Lots applied for. This should be done in the separate Pricing Schedule document.

Lot Division

1 SW - West Licensing Zone - 4 seater passenger vehicle

Fife Council requires to appoint Contractors capable of meeting the needs of the Council in relation to the provision of Social Work and Housing Transport Framework. This Lot requires Contractors to undertake Social Work journeys in the West of Fife area and have the necessary 4 seater passenger vehicle to undertake these journeys. Journeys may take place wholly within a zone (West, Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes, Levenmouth and North East), between zones or between Fife and locations across the Fife boundary. Additional information: Price is not the only award criterion and all Quality criteria are stated only in the Procurement documents. PLEASE NOTE that 2A.18 of the SPD requires the list of Lots applied for. This should be done in the separate Pricing Schedule document.
2 SW - West Licensing Zone - 5 to 8 seater passenger vehicle

Fife Council requires to appoint Contractors capable of meeting the needs of the Council in relation to the provision of Social Work and Housing Transport Framework. This Lot requires Contractors to undertake Social Work journeys in the West of Fife area and have the necessary 5-8 seater passenger vehicle to undertake these journeys. Journeys may take place wholly within a zone (West, Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes, Levenmouth and North East), between zones or between Fife and locations across the Fife boundary. Additional information: Price is not the only award criterion and all Quality criteria are stated only in the Procurement documents. PLEASE NOTE that 2A.18 of the SPD requires the list of Lots applied for. This should be done in the separate Pricing Schedule document.
3 SW - West Licensing Zone - Wheelchair Access Vehicle (WAV) - Taxi/PHC

Fife Council requires to appoint Contractors capable of meeting the needs of the Council in relation to the provision of Social Work and Housing Transport Framework. This Lot requires Contractors to undertake Social Work journeys in the West of Fife area and have the necessary 4 seater passenger Wheelchair Access Vehicle (WAV) – Taxi/PHC, to undertake these journeys. Journeys may take place wholly within a zone (West, Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes, Levenmouth and North East), between zones or between Fife and locations across the Fife boundary. Additional information: Price is not the only award criterion and all Quality criteria are stated only in the Procurement documents. PLEASE NOTE that 2A.18 of the SPD requires the list of Lots applied for. This should be done in the separate Pricing Schedule document.
4 SW - Kirkcaldy Licensing Zone - 4 seater passenger vehicle

Fife Council requires to appoint Contractors capable of meeting the needs of the Council in relation to the provision of Social Work and Housing Transport Framework. This Lot requires Contractors to undertake Social Work journeys in the Kirkcaldy of Fife area and have the necessary 4 seater passenger vehicle, to undertake these journeys. Journeys may take place wholly within a zone (West, Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes, Levenmouth and North East), between zones or between Fife and locations across the Fife boundary. Additional information: Price is not the only award criterion and all Quality criteria are stated only in the Procurement documents. PLEASE NOTE that 2A.18 of the SPD requires the list of Lots applied for. This should be done in the separate Pricing Schedule document.
5 SW - Kirkcaldy Licensing Zone - 5 to 8 seater passenger vehicle

Fife Council requires to appoint Contractors capable of meeting the needs of the Council in relation to the provision of Social Work and Housing Transport Framework. This Lot requires Contractors to undertake Social Work journeys in the Kirkcaldy of Fife area and have the necessary 5 to 8 seater passenger vehicle, to undertake these journeys. Journeys may take place wholly within a zone (West, Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes, Levenmouth and North East), between zones or between Fife and locations across the Fife boundary. Additional information: Price is not the only award criterion and all Quality criteria are stated only in the Procurement documents. PLEASE NOTE that 2A.18 of the SPD requires the list of Lots applied for. This should be done in the separate Pricing Schedule document.
6 SW - Kirkcaldy Licensing Zone - Wheelchair Access Vehicle (WAV) – Taxi/PHC

Fife Council requires to appoint Contractors capable of meeting the needs of the Council in relation to the provision of Social Work and Housing Transport Framework. This Lot requires Contractors to undertake Social Work journeys in the Kirkcaldy of Fife area and have the necessary Wheelchair Access Vehicle (WAV) – Taxi/PHC, to undertake these journeys. Journeys may take place wholly within a zone (West, Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes, Levenmouth and North East), between zones or between Fife and locations across the Fife boundary. Additional information: Price is not the only award criterion and all Quality criteria are stated only in the Procurement documents. PLEASE NOTE that 2A.18 of the SPD requires the list of Lots applied for. This should be done in the separate Pricing Schedule document.
7 SW - Glenrothes Licensing Zone – 4 seater passenger vehicle

Fife Council requires to appoint Contractors capable of meeting the needs of the Council in relation to the provision of Social Work and Housing Transport Framework. This Lot requires Contractors to undertake Social Work journeys in the Glenrothes of Fife area and have the necessary 4 seater passenger vehicle, to undertake these journeys. Journeys may take place wholly within a zone (West, Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes, Levenmouth and North East), between zones or between Fife and locations across the Fife boundary. Additional information: Price is not the only award criterion and all Quality criteria are stated only in the Procurement documents. PLEASE NOTE that 2A.18 of the SPD requires the list of Lots applied for. This should be done in the separate Pricing Schedule document.
8 SW - Glenrothes Licensing Zone – 5 to 8 seater passenger vehicle

Fife Council requires to appoint Contractors capable of meeting the needs of the Council in relation to the provision of Social Work and Housing Transport Framework. This Lot requires Contractors to undertake Social Work journeys in the Glenrothes of Fife area and have the necessary 5 to 8 seater passenger vehicle, to undertake these journeys. Journeys may take place wholly within a zone (West, Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes, Levenmouth and North East), between zones or between Fife and locations across the Fife boundary. Additional information: Price is not the only award criterion and all Quality criteria are stated only in the Procurement documents. PLEASE NOTE that 2A.18 of the SPD requires the list of Lots applied for. This should be done in the separate Pricing Schedule document.
9 SW - Glenrothes Licensing Zone – Wheelchair Access Vehicle (WAV) – Taxi/PHC

Fife Council requires to appoint Contractors capable of meeting the needs of the Council in relation to the provision of Social Work and Housing Transport Framework. This Lot requires Contractors to undertake Social Work journeys in the Glenrothes of Fife area and have the necessary Wheelchair Access Vehicle (WAV) – Taxi/PHC, to undertake these journeys. Journeys may take place wholly within a zone (West, Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes, Levenmouth and North East), between zones or between Fife and locations across the Fife boundary. Additional information: Price is not the only award criterion and all Quality criteria are stated only in the Procurement documents. PLEASE NOTE that 2A.18 of the SPD requires the list of Lots applied for. This should be done in the separate Pricing Schedule document.
10 SW - Levenmouth Licensing Zone – 4 seater passenger vehicle

Fife Council requires to appoint Contractors capable of meeting the needs of the Council in relation to the provision of Social Work and Housing Transport Framework. This Lot requires Contractors to undertake Social Work journeys in the Levenmouth of Fife area and have the necessary 4 seater passenger vehicle, to undertake these journeys. Journeys may take place wholly within a zone (West, Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes, Levenmouth and North East), between zones or between Fife and locations across the Fife boundary. Additional information: Price is not the only award criterion and all Quality criteria are stated only in the Procurement documents. PLEASE NOTE that 2A.18 of the SPD requires the list of Lots applied for. This should be done in the separate Pricing Schedule document.
11 SW - Levenmouth Licensing Zone – 5 to 8 seater passenger vehicle

Fife Council requires to appoint Contractors capable of meeting the needs of the Council in relation to the provision of Social Work and Housing Transport Framework. This Lot requires Contractors to undertake Social Work journeys in the Levenmouth of Fife area and have the necessary 5 to 8 seater passenger vehicle, to undertake these journeys. Journeys may take place wholly within a zone (West, Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes, Levenmouth and North East), between zones or between Fife and locations across the Fife boundary. Additional information: Price is not the only award criterion and all Quality criteria are stated only in the Procurement documents. PLEASE NOTE that 2A.18 of the SPD requires the list of Lots applied for. This should be done in the separate Pricing Schedule document.
12 SW - Levenmouth Licensing Zone - Wheelchair Access Vehicle (WAV) – Taxi/PHC

Fife Council requires to appoint Contractors capable of meeting the needs of the Council in relation to the provision of Social Work and Housing Transport Framework. This Lot requires Contractors to undertake Social Work journeys in the Levenmouth of Fife area and have the necessary Wheelchair Access Vehicle (WAV) – Taxi/PHC, to undertake these journeys. Journeys may take place wholly within a zone (West, Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes, Levenmouth and North East), between zones or between Fife and locations across the Fife boundary. Additional information: Price is not the only award criterion and all Quality criteria are stated only in the Procurement documents. PLEASE NOTE that 2A.18 of the SPD requires the list of Lots applied for. This should be done in the separate Pricing Schedule document.
13 SW - North East Licensing Zone – 4 seater passenger vehicle

Fife Council requires to appoint Contractors capable of meeting the needs of the Council in relation to the provision of Social Work and Housing Transport Framework. This Lot requires Contractors to undertake Social Work journeys in the North East of Fife area and have the necessary 4 seater passenger vehicle, to undertake these journeys. Journeys may take place wholly within a zone (West, Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes, Levenmouth and North East), between zones or between Fife and locations across the Fife boundary. Additional information: Price is not the only award criterion and all Quality criteria are stated only in the Procurement documents. PLEASE NOTE that 2A.18 of the SPD requires the list of Lots applied for. This should be done in the separate Pricing Schedule document.
14 SW - North East Licensing Zone – 5 to 8 seater passenger vehicle

Fife Council requires to appoint Contractors capable of meeting the needs of the Council in relation to the provision of Social Work and Housing Transport Framework. This Lot requires Contractors to undertake Social Work journeys in the North East of Fife area and have the necessary 5 to 8 seater passenger vehicle, to undertake these journeys. Journeys may take place wholly within a zone (West, Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes, Levenmouth and North East), between zones or between Fife and locations across the Fife boundary. Additional information: Price is not the only award criterion and all Quality criteria are stated only in the Procurement documents. PLEASE NOTE that 2A.18 of the SPD requires the list of Lots applied for. This should be done in the separate Pricing Schedule document.
15 SW - North East Licensing Zone - Wheelchair Access Vehicle (WAV) – Taxi/PHC

Fife Council requires to appoint Contractors capable of meeting the needs of the Council in relation to the provision of Social Work and Housing Transport Framework. This Lot requires Contractors to undertake Social Work journeys in the North East of Fife area and have the necessary Wheelchair Access Vehicle (WAV) – Taxi/PHC, to undertake these journeys. Journeys may take place wholly within a zone (West, Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes, Levenmouth and North East), between zones or between Fife and locations across the Fife boundary. Additional information: Price is not the only award criterion and all Quality criteria are stated only in the Procurement documents. PLEASE NOTE that 2A.18 of the SPD requires the list of Lots applied for. This should be done in the separate Pricing Schedule document.
16 Fife Wide Licensing Zones – 9+ seater passenger Minibus

Fife Council requires to appoint Contractors capable of meeting the needs of the Council in relation to the provision of Social Work and Housing Transport Framework. This Lot requires Contractors to undertake Social Work and Housing journeys covering all of the Fife area and have the necessary 9+ seater passenger Minibus (which may also include Wheelchair Access Vehicle (WAV)), to undertake these journeys. Additional information: Price is not the only award criterion and all Quality criteria are stated only in the Procurement documents. PLEASE NOTE that 2A.18 of the SPD requires the list of Lots applied for. This should be done in the separate Pricing Schedule document.
17 H – West Licensing Zone – 4 seater passenger vehicle

Fife Council requires to appoint Contractors capable of meeting the needs of the Council in relation to the provision of Social Work and Housing Transport Framework. This Lot requires Contractors to undertake Housing journeys in the West of Fife area and have the necessary 4 seater passenger vehicle, to undertake these journeys. Journeys may take place wholly within a zone (West, Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes, Levenmouth and North East), between zones or between Fife and locations across the Fife boundary. Additional information: Price is not the only award criterion and all Quality criteria are stated only in the Procurement documents. PLEASE NOTE that 2A.18 of the SPD requires the list of Lots applied for. This should be done in the separate Pricing Schedule document.
18 H – West Licensing Zone – 5 to 8 seater passenger vehicle

Fife Council requires to appoint Contractors capable of meeting the needs of the Council in relation to the provision of Social Work and Housing Transport Framework. This Lot requires Contractors to undertake Housing journeys in the West of Fife area and have the necessary 5 to 8 seater passenger vehicle, to undertake these journeys. Journeys may take place wholly within a zone (West, Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes, Levenmouth and North East), between zones or between Fife and locations across the Fife boundary. Additional information: Price is not the only award criterion and all Quality criteria are stated only in the Procurement documents. PLEASE NOTE that 2A.18 of the SPD requires the list of Lots applied for. This should be done in the separate Pricing Schedule document.
19 H – West Licensing Zone – Wheelchair Access Vehicle (WAV) – Taxi/PHC

Fife Council requires to appoint Contractors capable of meeting the needs of the Council in relation to the provision of Social Work and Housing Transport Framework. This Lot requires Contractors to undertake Housing journeys in the West of Fife area and have the necessary Wheelchair Access Vehicle (WAV) – Taxi/PHC, to undertake these journeys. Journeys may take place wholly within a zone (West, Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes, Levenmouth and North East), between zones or between Fife and locations across the Fife boundary. Additional information: Price is not the only award criterion and all Quality criteria are stated only in the Procurement documents. PLEASE NOTE that 2A.18 of the SPD requires the list of Lots applied for. This should be done in the separate Pricing Schedule document.
20 H – Kirkcaldy Licensing Zone – 4 seater passenger vehicle

Fife Council requires to appoint Contractors capable of meeting the needs of the Council in relation to the provision of Social Work and Housing Transport Framework. This Lot requires Contractors to undertake Housing journeys in the Kirkcaldy of Fife area and have the necessary 4 seater passenger vehicle, to undertake these journeys. Journeys may take place wholly within a zone (West, Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes, Levenmouth and North East), between zones or between Fife and locations across the Fife boundary. Additional information: Price is not the only award criterion and all Quality criteria are stated only in the Procurement documents. PLEASE NOTE that 2A.18 of the SPD requires the list of Lots applied for. This should be done in the separate Pricing Schedule document.
21 H – Kirkcaldy Licensing Zone – 5 to 8 seater passenger vehicle

Fife Council requires to appoint Contractors capable of meeting the needs of the Council in relation to the provision of Social Work and Housing Transport Framework. This Lot requires Contractors to undertake Housing journeys in the Kirkcaldy of Fife area and have the necessary 5 to 8 seater passenger vehicle, to undertake these journeys. Journeys may take place wholly within a zone (West, Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes, Levenmouth and North East), between zones or between Fife and locations across the Fife boundary. Additional information: Price is not the only award criterion and all Quality criteria are stated only in the Procurement documents. PLEASE NOTE that 2A.18 of the SPD requires the list of Lots applied for. This should be done in the separate Pricing Schedule document.
22 H – Kirkcaldy Licensing Zone – Wheelchair Access Vehicle (WAV) – Taxi/PHC

Fife Council requires to appoint Contractors capable of meeting the needs of the Council in relation to the provision of Social Work and Housing Transport Framework. This Lot requires Contractors to undertake Housing journeys in the Kirkcaldy of Fife area and have the necessary Wheelchair Access Vehicle (WAV) – Taxi/PHC, to undertake these journeys. Journeys may take place wholly within a zone (West, Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes, Levenmouth and North East), between zones or between Fife and locations across the Fife boundary. Additional information: Price is not the only award criterion and all Quality criteria are stated only in the Procurement documents. PLEASE NOTE that 2A.18 of the SPD requires the list of Lots applied for. This should be done in the separate Pricing Schedule document.
23 H – Glenrothes Licensing Zone – 4 seater passenger vehicle

Fife Council requires to appoint Contractors capable of meeting the needs of the Council in relation to the provision of Social Work and Housing Transport Framework. This Lot requires Contractors to undertake Housing journeys in the Glenrothes of Fife area and have the necessary 4 seater passenger vehicle, to undertake these journeys. Journeys may take place wholly within a zone (West, Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes, Levenmouth and North East), between zones or between Fife and locations across the Fife boundary. Additional information: Price is not the only award criterion and all Quality criteria are stated only in the Procurement documents. PLEASE NOTE that 2A.18 of the SPD requires the list of Lots applied for. This should be done in the separate Pricing Schedule document.
24 H – Glenrothes Licensing Zone – 5 to 8 seater passenger vehicle

Fife Council requires to appoint Contractors capable of meeting the needs of the Council in relation to the provision of Social Work and Housing Transport Framework. This Lot requires Contractors to undertake Housing journeys in the Glenrothes of Fife area and have the necessary 5 to 8 seater passenger vehicle, to undertake these journeys. Journeys may take place wholly within a zone (West, Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes, Levenmouth and North East), between zones or between Fife and locations across the Fife boundary. Additional information: Price is not the only award criterion and all Quality criteria are stated only in the Procurement documents. PLEASE NOTE that 2A.18 of the SPD requires the list of Lots applied for. This should be done in the separate Pricing Schedule document.
25 H – Glenrothes Licensing Zone - Wheelchair Access Vehicle (WAV) – Taxi/PHC

Fife Council requires to appoint Contractors capable of meeting the needs of the Council in relation to the provision of Social Work and Housing Transport Framework. This Lot requires Contractors to undertake Housing journeys in the Glenrothes of Fife area and have the necessary Wheelchair Access Vehicle (WAV) – Taxi/PHC, to undertake these journeys. Journeys may take place wholly within a zone (West, Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes, Levenmouth and North East), between zones or between Fife and locations across the Fife boundary. Additional information: Price is not the only award criterion and all Quality criteria are stated only in the Procurement documents. PLEASE NOTE that 2A.18 of the SPD requires the list of Lots applied for. This should be done in the separate Pricing Schedule document.
26 H – Levenmouth Licensing Zone – 4 seater passenger vehicle

Fife Council requires to appoint Contractors capable of meeting the needs of the Council in relation to the provision of Social Work and Housing Transport Framework. This Lot requires Contractors to undertake Housing journeys in the Levenmouth of Fife area and have the necessary 4 seater passenger vehicle, to undertake these journeys. Journeys may take place wholly within a zone (West, Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes, Levenmouth and North East), between zones or between Fife and locations across the Fife boundary. Additional information: Price is not the only award criterion and all Quality criteria are stated only in the Procurement documents. PLEASE NOTE that 2A.18 of the SPD requires the list of Lots applied for. This should be done in the separate Pricing Schedule document.
27 H – Levenmouth Licensing Zone – 5 to 8 seater passenger vehicle

Fife Council requires to appoint Contractors capable of meeting the needs of the Council in relation to the provision of Social Work and Housing Transport Framework. This Lot requires Contractors to undertake Housing journeys in the Levenmouth of Fife area and have the necessary 5 to 8 seater passenger vehicleC, to undertake these journeys. Journeys may take place wholly within a zone (West, Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes, Levenmouth and North East), between zones or between Fife and locations across the Fife boundary. Additional information: Price is not the only award criterion and all Quality criteria are stated only in the Procurement documents. PLEASE NOTE that 2A.18 of the SPD requires the list of Lots applied for. This should be done in the separate Pricing Schedule document.
28 H – Levenmouth Licensing Zone – Wheelchair Access Vehicle (WAV) – Taxi/PHC

Fife Council requires to appoint Contractors capable of meeting the needs of the Council in relation to the provision of Social Work and Housing Transport Framework. This Lot requires Contractors to undertake Housing journeys in the Levenmouth of Fife area and have the necessary Wheelchair Access Vehicle (WAV) – Taxi/PHC, to undertake these journeys. Journeys may take place wholly within a zone (West, Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes, Levenmouth and North East), between zones or between Fife and locations across the Fife boundary. Additional information: Price is not the only award criterion and all Quality criteria are stated only in the Procurement documents. PLEASE NOTE that 2A.18 of the SPD requires the list of Lots applied for. This should be done in the separate Pricing Schedule document.
29 H – North East Licensing Zone – 4 seater passenger vehicle

Fife Council requires to appoint Contractors capable of meeting the needs of the Council in relation to the provision of Social Work and Housing Transport Framework. This Lot requires Contractors to undertake Housing journeys in the North East of Fife area and have the necessary 4 seater passenger vehicle, to undertake these journeys. Journeys may take place wholly within a zone (West, Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes, Levenmouth and North East), between zones or between Fife and locations across the Fife boundary. Additional information: Price is not the only award criterion and all Quality criteria are stated only in the Procurement documents. PLEASE NOTE that 2A.18 of the SPD requires the list of Lots applied for. This should be done in the separate Pricing Schedule document.
30 H – North East Licensing Zone – 5 to 8 seater passenger vehicle

Fife Council requires to appoint Contractors capable of meeting the needs of the Council in relation to the provision of Social Work and Housing Transport Framework. This Lot requires Contractors to undertake Housing journeys in the North East of Fife area and have the necessary 5 to 8 seater passenger vehicle, to undertake these journeys. Journeys may take place wholly within a zone (West, Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes, Levenmouth and North East), between zones or between Fife and locations across the Fife boundary. Additional information: Price is not the only award criterion and all Quality criteria are stated only in the Procurement documents. PLEASE NOTE that 2A.18 of the SPD requires the list of Lots applied for. This should be done in the separate Pricing Schedule document.
31 H – North East Licensing Zone – Wheelchair Access Vehicle (WAV) – Taxi/PHC

Fife Council requires to appoint Contractors capable of meeting the needs of the Council in relation to the provision of Social Work and Housing Transport Framework. This Lot requires Contractors to undertake Housing journeys in the North East of Fife area and have the necessary Wheelchair Access Vehicle (WAV) – Taxi/PHC, to undertake these journeys. Journeys may take place wholly within a zone (West, Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes, Levenmouth and North East), between zones or between Fife and locations across the Fife boundary. Additional information: Price is not the only award criterion and all Quality criteria are stated only in the Procurement documents. PLEASE NOTE that 2A.18 of the SPD requires the list of Lots applied for. This should be done in the separate Pricing Schedule document.

Award Criteria

Quality criteria stated within TN1 document 20
price 80

CPV Codes

  • 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Indicators

  • This is a recurring contract.
  • Renewals are available.
  • Financial restrictions apply.
  • Professional qualifications are sought.
  • Technical restrictions apply.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** All sections of the SPD are to be completed unless marked 'Not Applicable.' 2D.1.1 of the SPD requires bidders to list sub-contractors. This should be done using the separate Sub-Contractor Declaration Form. 4D.2 of the SPD requires bidders to be members of the ECO Stars Scheme by 31st December 2023. Bidders should note that, in some circumstances, there will not be a minimum of 10 days given to respond to mini-competitions or for availability requests due to the urgency required to arrange transport for some service users. Tenderers are advised to check they have uploaded the correct documents. The answers to the quality/technical questions are multiple choice. Community Benefit details are listed within the tender documentation. NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=731347. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. 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: Sub-contracting will be allowed under this Framework. If you are considering sub-contracting, you must be aware of the special requirements in the Conditions of Contract (see “Assignation & Sub-contracting” section). Tenderers who wish to sub-contract services must declare the intention to sub-contract in the separate SPD document and the separate “Sub-contractor Declaration Form". Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-pr... A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: Community Benefits are to be provided where a supplier is awarded in excess of 300,000.00 GBP in any contract year (August to July). (SC Ref:731347)

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