Funded Early Learning and Childcare Places Framework Agreement - Reopening May 2024

A Prior Information Notice (Social)
by SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
2 year
Value
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Sector
HEALTH
Published
02 May 2024
Delivery
To 07 Oct 2026 (est.)
Deadline
10 Jun 2024 12:00

Concepts

Location

Newtown St Boswells

Geochart for 2 buyers and 0 suppliers

2 buyers

Description

Scottish Borders Council is seeking bid submissions from suitably qualified and experienced providers to supplement it's existing framework for Funded Early Learning and Childcare Places (ref SBC/CPS/1815).

Lot Division

1 Nursery Services (including Private and Third Sector Settings)

Scottish Borders Council is reopening its Funded Early Learning and Childcare Framework to new 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. As this service is listed in Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations and the contract value exceeds the threshold, the Council will be using the afforded flexibility of the Light Touch Regime to re-open the framework.
2 Childminder Services

Scottish Borders Council is reopening its Funded Early Learning and Childcare Framework to new 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. As this service is listed in Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations and the contract value exceeds the threshold, the Council will be using the afforded flexibility of the Light Touch Regime to re-open the framework.

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.
  • Staff qualifications are relevant.

Other Information

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. III.1.3) Technical and professional ability List and brief description of selection criteria: In addition to passing the Qualification Stage service providers will be required to demonstrate that they fully meet the National Standards criteria and sub - criteria. The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 26682. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 (SC Ref:765587)

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