Quality Funded Early Learning & Childcare (1140 hours)

A Tender Notice
by DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Framework (Services)
Duration
6.5 month
Value
£25M
Sector
HEALTH
Published
14 Nov 2023
Delivery
08 Jan 2024 to 31 Jul 2024
Deadline
12 Dec 2023 17:00

Concepts

Location

Dundee

Geochart for 2 buyers and 0 suppliers

2 buyers

Description

Dundee City Council wish to seek bid submissions from suitably qualified and experienced providers to supplement it's existing framework (Contract Reference PROC/C&F/02/20) for Quality Funded Early Learning and Childcare.

Lot Division

1 Early Learning & Childcare for Eligible 2 Year Olds
  • Value: £25M

To supplement it's own in house service provision and the framework providers appointed to framework PROC/C&F/01/20 (Quality Funded Early Learning & Childcare), as the aforementioned framework allows for re-opening to new providers, Dundee City Council now intend to re-open the framework. In addition to passing the Qualification Stage, service providers appointed to the framework will be required to demonstrate that they fully meet the National Standards criteria and sub criteria and be prepared to accept the Council's hourly rates as detailed below. 5.59 GBP per hour of Early Learning and Childcare, per pre-school Child in their deferred, pre-school or ante pre-school year (but excluding Eligible 2 Year Olds); 5.90 GBP per hour of Early Learning and Childcare per Eligible 2 Year Olds (but excluding pre-school/ante pre-school Children in their deferred, pre-school or ante pre-school year; and 2.10 GBP per day for the provision of a Meal, per pre-school Child and Eligible 2 Year Olds accessing the Services (per session) such payment on proof of appropriate provision. As this service is listed in Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations and the contract value exceeds 750,000 euros over the contract period, the Council will be using the afforded flexibility of the Light Touch Regime to re-open the framework.

2 Early Learning & Childcare for Eligible 3-5 Year Olds
  • Value: £25M

To supplement it's own in house service provision and the Framework providers appointed to Framework PROC/C&F/01/20 (Quality Funded Early Learning & Childcare), as the aforementioned Framework allows for re-opening to new Providers, Dundee City Council now intend to re-open the Framework. In addition to passing the Qualification Stage, Service Providers appointed to the Framework will be required to demonstrate that they fully meet the National Standards criteria and sub criteria and be prepared to accept the Council's hourly rates as detailed below. 5.59 GBP per hour of Early Learning and Childcare, per pre-school Child in their deferred, pre-school or ante pre-school year (but excluding Eligible 2 year Olds): 5.90 GBP per hour of Early Learning and Childcare per Eligible 2 Year Old (but excluding pre-school/ante pre-school year and 2.10 GBP per day for the provision of a Meal, per pre-school Child and Eligible 2 Year Old's accessing the Services (per session) such payment on proof of provision. As this service is listed in Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations and the contract value exceeds 750,000 euros over the contract period, the Council will be using the afforded flexibility of the Light Touch Regime to re-open the framework.

Award Criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents _
PRICE _

CPV Codes

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

Indicators

  • Bids should cover one or more lots.
  • Bids should cover the whole contract.
  • Renewals are available.
  • Financial restrictions apply.
  • Performance considerations apply.
  • Professional qualifications are sought.
  • Staff qualifications are relevant.
  • Award on basis of price.

Other Information

Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents adn to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closting time to avoid any last minute problems. 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=750073. 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: Not applicable. 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 detailed in the Invitation to Tender and supporting documentation. (SC Ref:750073) Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=750073

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