Reopening of Flexible Framework for Early Learning and Childcare Places (New Entrants March 2024)

Concepts

• paisley
• child daycare
• daycare services
• pre-school education

Location

Renfrewshire

Description

UPDATE - OCTOBER 2023 REOPENING OF THE FLEXIBLE FRAMEWORK The previously advertised flexible framework relative to Early Learning and Childcare Places commenced on 24 May 2021. 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. ORIGINAL CONTRACT NOTICE TEXT: Renfrewshire Council Children’s Services manages the provision of Scottish Government Funding in respect of eligible pre-school children (“Child” or “Children”) who attend nurseries or Childminders (Settings) within the Renfrewshire Council area. The Council intend to seek services through a Flexible Framework. The initial term of this Flexible Framework Contract is anticipated to commence in April 2021 to April 2024 with the option to extend on two further one year periods. Any Call-Off Contracts placed under the Flexible Framework may extend further than the Flexible Framework period. Providers already awarded a place on the Flexible Framework should not respond to this opportunity; it is for New Entrants/Providers only. Renfrewshire Council Children’s Services manages the provision of Scottish Government Funding in respect of eligible pre-school children (“Child” or “Children”) who attend nurseries or Childminders (Settings) within the Renfrewshire Council area. The Council intend to seek services through a Flexible Framework. The initial term of this Flexible Framework is anticipated to commence in April 2021 to April 2024 with the option to extend on two further one year periods (3 + 1 + 1), contracts placed under this Flexible Framework are intended to commence in August 2021, please be advised that any Call-Off Contracts placed under the Flexible Framework may extend further than the Flexible Framework period.

Lot Division

CPV Codes

• 85312110 - Child daycare services
• 85312100 - Daycare services
• 80110000 - Pre-school education services

Indicators

• Bids should cover exactly one lot.
• Bids should cover a maximum number of lots.
• Performance considerations apply.
• Staff qualifications are relevant.

Other Information

Prospective providers must meet the selection criteria as detailed in this contract notice and also meet the required technical criteria as detailed in the Tender Documents. Lot 1 Registered Child Day-Care Providers– Must ensure that all staff delivering the service are SSSC registered. Insurances: Employers Liability Insurance 5,000,000 FIVE MILLION POUNDS Public Liability Insurance with appropriate extension for administering medication 5,000,000 FIVE MILLION POUNDS Professional Indemnity Insurance - 1,000,000 ONE MILLION POUNDS Statutory Third Party Motor Vehicle Insurance D&B Failure Score Min – 20 or 2 years of Audited Accounts subject to Council approval Quality management policy. Lot 2 Registered Childminders – Insurances: Employers Liability Insurance 5,000,000 FIVE MILLION POUNDS Public Liability Insurance with appropriate extension for administering medication 5,000,000 FIVE MILLION POUNDS Professional Indemnity Insurance - 100,000 ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND POUNDS Statutory Third Party Motor Vehicle Insurance 3 years of tax returns Childminders must commit to and evidence that they will undertake and achieve the benchmark qualification Quality Management Statement advising how the setting ensures continual review of quality. The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 25169. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 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: Details on Community Benefits can be found in the Tender Documents for each lot. (SC Ref:745714)