Social and other specific services – public contracts

Renfrewshire Council

Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street

Paisley

PA1 1JB

UK

Contact person: Alexandra Donaldson

Telephone: +44 3003000300

E-mail: [email protected]

NUTS: UKM83

Internet address(es)

Main address: http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk

Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00400

II.1.1) Title

Reference number: RC-CPU-20-113

II.1.2) Main CPV code

85312110

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

UPDATE - SEPTEMBER 2021 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.

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 42 000 000.00  GBP

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for one lot only

Lot No: 1

Lot No: 2

III.1.4) Objective rules and criteria for participation

Both Lots –

Providers must have a current Health and Safety Policy & risk assessments, Policies updated to include Covid-19 measures.

Must be registered with the Care Inspectorate for Child Day-Care services.

Further detail on Selection Criteria for each lot can be found in section "VI.3) Additional Information" of this Contract Notice.

III.2.1) Information about a particular profession

Participation is reserved to a particular profession: Yes

Reference to the relevant law, regulation or administrative provision:

Both Lots - Providers must hold registration with the Care Inspectorate for delivery of Child Day-Care Services.

Lot 1 Registered Child Day-Care Providers - All members of staff involved in the delivery of this contract should be appropriately qualified and registered with SSSC.

Lot 2 Registered Childminders - Individuals involved in the delivery of this contract will be required to evidence that they have/have applied for/are currently undertaking the benchmark qualification.

III.2.2) Contract performance conditions

Providers must meet and uphold all the required criteria listed for the duration of the contract arrangements.

III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract

Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement

Justification for any framework agreement duration exceeding 4 years: This tender is being tendered under the regulations applicable for Social and Other Specific Services. This involves the establishment of a flexible framework to support Scottish Government guidance and law with regards to the provision of Early Learning and Childcare services.

IV.1.11) Main features of the award procedure:

Submissions will be evaluated in line with the Tender Documents.

IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number in the OJ S:

2020/S 192-465324

IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date: 25/10/2021

Local time: 12:00

IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

EN

VI.4.1) Review body

VI.4.3) Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:

An economic operator that suffers, or risks suffering, loss or damage attributable to a breach of duty under the Public Contracts (Scotland)

Regulations 2015 (SSI 2015/446) (as amended) may bring proceedings in the Sheriff Court or Court of Session.