description: The Strategic childcare plan 2022 to 2026 outlines the Scottish Government’s approach for the remainder of this Parliament to deliver on its childcare policies.The School Age Childcare Delivery Framework further sets out the action areas and approach we are taking to expand access to school age childcare for those who need it most.School age childcare (SACC) comprises childcare and activities which happen before school, after school and during the school holidays, which allow parents and carers to work, train, study or rest, and which give children the chance to play, socialise and develop skills and interests. It is currently provided by regulated childcare services and childminders, and we know that families may make use of specialist children’s activity providers and informal care from friends and family to meet their childcare needs.The School Age Childcare Division takes a people-centred and place-based approach to the programme’s work. By this, we mean that the childcare system, and the services which are part of this system, are co-designed with the people who use them, as well as those who deliver and support them. The design of the system takes account of what is important to communities, and makes use of all of the existing services in communities which could provide childcare options for families.The 2023 Programme for Government announced an ambitious, evidence-based set of proposals to expand high quality, funded childcare, particularly for low-income families. This includes a continued commitment to building a system of school age childcare, with a focus on our six early adopter communities. These proposals recognise that affordable and accessible childcare supports employment and the economy, and that secure and sustainable employment helps lift families out of poverty.The commitment to focus on our six early adopter communities would mean expanding into new communities in Shetland and Fife and would also expand to include younger children (from 0-5 years). This commitment was backed by a £16 million investment announced by First Minister John Swinney on 22 May 2024.Due to the commitment expanding to include younger children, the work now expands across the School Age Childcare Division and the Early Learning and Childcare Division, both of which sit in the Directorate for Children & Families within Scottish Government.We plan to convene the Early Adopter Communities as a learning partnership and provide a programme of learning & skills development in order to support them to embed our approach principles, equip them build on their engagement and co-design to date, and identify and share emerging learning and practice with each other and with the school age childcare programme. This invitation to tender is for the planning, facilitation and evaluation of the EACs Learning Partnership. Suppliers will be invited separately to tender for a contract to design and deliver the Learning & Skills Development programme. The two contracts will be aligned.Section 2 – Background & ContextThe Early Adopter Communities (EACs) were established in 2022 to support expanded access to childcare places for low-income families through the creation and provision of services within deprived communities in Clackmannanshire, Dundee, Glasgow and Inverclyde. The EACs are working with communities to understand families’ needs (with children from early years to the end of primary), develop better local systems of childcare to meet those needs, and support parents to better access existing entitlements to childcare subsidies through Universal Credit and Tax-Free Childcare. A key focus of this approach is to test change. In doing so, we are learning more about what works to deliver childcare for families in communities that need it most. Currently around 600 children from 500 families are being supported through our EACs.On 22 May 2024, the First Minister announced a new investment of £16 million over two years within six early adopter community projects to tackle poverty and help families give their children the best start in life by expanding access to childcare services. The EAC projects will now expand into new communities in Fife and Shetland and will support families with children from early years to the end of primary school.The Scottish Government is committed to sharing learning across the early adopter community network and with all Local Authorities, to ensure we support future policy development at a national level.We have asked the early adopter community project leads to embed our programme’s approach principles into their work. This will require the EACs to build on their engagement to date with parents, carers, children and childcare providers and ensure that all engagement undertaken is legal, ethical & inclusive. The EACs have been asked to demonstrate how their project has ensured local service delivery meets user needs and the impact that the Project has had on local families and communities as a whole. The EACs have committed to working with the Scottish Government and any contracted evaluators to support evaluation work and begin to collect monitoring and evaluation data and information at the earliest possible point.We have also asked the EACs to integrate place-based work to design a digital service into their work.To support the EACs to deliver their workplans and ensure that their work can inform the wider SACC programme, we plan to:•	Convene and facilitate the EACs as a Learning Partnership through the procurement of specialist support – this contract.•	Provide a bespoke Learning and Skills Development Programme on participatory and design approaches aligned with our programme approach principles and the Scottish Approach to Service Design through the procurement of specialist support.The Learning Partnership will run in parallel with a separate but aligned contract to deliver the Learning and Skills Development Programme which the EAC project leads and other local stakeholders will attend. It will be important that the Learning Partnership programme interacts with and complements the Learning and Skills Development Programme. Scottish Government will expect close partnership between the two projects, and more details can be found in the Interdependencies section of this document.With regard to the Learning Partnership, we aim to do this by offering structured and facilitated opportunities to:•	Work together with psychological safety, trust and openness and a will to surface and share learning together, for the benefit of the wider programme.•	Identify insights from their projects and share with the other EACs, integrating learning across the group and back into the ELC and SACC divisions in SG.•	Reflect on the Learning and Skills Development Programme the EACs will be participating in and explore how best to integrate this into their projects. *•	Identify and explore differences in approach to meet the needs of diverse communities.•	Identify the challenges and opportunities presented by design and digital approaches and identify key learning from this.•	Access peer support from other projects to address local challenges.•	Build a body of knowledge that can inform other all age childcare community level projects in future.We expect that the Learning Partnership will take a recognised approach to the facilitation of regular workshops and learning sessions. These will build from the insight and experience of the EACs and should be aligned with place-based, people-centred work.  The approaches used may draw upon systems and complexity thinking as context.  Some potential approaches could include Action Inquiry, Story-Telling and Listening, Coaching and the use of creative and reflective practices. The programme will include a planning phase and an evaluation phase.The contract for the Learning and Skills Development Programme is subject to a separate tender process which will be published in parallel to this one, and the SG project team expect that the contractors will work in close partnership to best ensure alignment with the two programmes of work and ensure a seamless experience for the EACs which maximises learning potential.The Learning and Skills Development Programme will provide an opportunity for the EACs to:•	Develop their skills and capacity in order to further embed our people-centred & place-based approach at a local level.•	Explore key themes identified in the programme e.g. working in complexity & system change, and the approaches needed to working in this context.•	Be equipped to undertake mixed method evidence gathering in their local communities to inform the ongoing development and delivery of their projects. to inform the development and delivery of childcare in their communities, and the ongoing policy development for early learning and school age childcare.•	Be equipped to undertake or work with others to undertake legal, ethical and inclusive engagement and co-design.The overall aims of both contracts are to:•	Build capacity in the EACs to operationalise the programme approach principles.•	Convene the EAC leads as a learning network, to further inform and embed their understanding of engagement and co-design.•	Provide an opportunity for the EAC leads to share progress and learning, clarify expectations, explore common challenges and strengths, and respond to any changes to the programme as it progresses.•	Begin to build a shared understanding and capacity across the EACs of key defining features the programme that we want to implement in our approach, including high quality legal ethical and inclusive engagement, design thinking, systems change, collective leadership and ethnographic approaches.Section 3 – Scope /Statement of RequirementOverviewAt this stage, the SG School Age Childcare Unit intend that there will be three distinct phases of work delivered by the contract. These are summarised below:1.	Review & Planning - Work with the SG project team and EAC project leads to understand the experience of the EACs to date and their needs and interests, in order to plan an approach to providing structured opportunities to collaborate and share learning with each other and with SG ELC and SACC divisions through the Learning Partnership.2.	Design & deliver a programme of facilitated workshops and learning sessions for the Early Adopter Community leads and other relevant participants from the wider EAC, feeding back to SG ELC and SACC divisions throughout. These should be structured around themes agreed with the EAC leads and SG project team, and should be open to change in response to emerging insights.3.	Gather and synthesise feedback from the Learning Partnership participants throughout the programme, in order to evaluate the impact of their participation in the Partnership on their projects. The supplier should  ensure this is communicated appropriately in a format / format accessible to a range of audiences outlined by the SG project team. Provide recommendations to support future development at a national level. In this third phase the contractor will work with the SG project team to ensure that the evaluation gathered & presented fully reflects the work undertaken and insights captured.Phase 1 – Review & Planning will take place in October and November 2024 . The purpose of this phase is to:•	Work with the SG project team and EAC project leads to review the work undertaken by the EAC projects to date, gain a clearer understanding of the challenges and opportunities they face and identify appropriate themes to explore within the Learning Partnership. The suppler will also design and agree an approach to ensure that insights shared in the Learning Partnership can be shared with the SG project team, while also providing a space in which EAC project leads can share their experiences openly.•	Work with the SG project team to ensure that the Learning Partnership takes account of recommendations provided in phases 1 and 2 of our People Panel Co-design Discovery Project with parents, carers and providers of SACC and the deign principles and identified user needs for parents and carers, children and providers of SACC. *•	Work closely in partnership with the EAC Learning and Skills Development programme supplier to agree an approach to support alignment between the facilitated learning partnership and learning and skills development programmes in order to embed learning and ensure that learning can be shared dynamically with SG ELC and SACC divisions, and to ensure that EACs experience a joined-up approach which pays attention to their experiences and learning interests and needs .•	Design and agree with the project team, a programme of facilitated Learning Partnership workshops and sessions for the EAC leads and other relevant members of the EACs.*Please note that these materials are not currently in the public domain and will be shared by the project team as part of onboarding the supplier.Phase 2 - Delivery will take place between December 2024 and August 2025. The purpose of this phase is to deliver a series of facilitated workshops and sessions to the EACs in which they can:•	Build supportive peer relationships with the other EACs and collaborate as a network of projects to surface learning, create opportunities for shared sense-making and learning, using a diverse range of approaches•	Share their learning to date with the other EACs and provide and receive input from the other EACs on their projects.•	Explore the themes and approaches central to the programme, and consider how they might integrate and support these in their projects. This should include at a minimum; system change, working in complexity, engaging with families and people-centred and place-based approaches.•	Inform and deepen the learning from the Learning and Skills development programme the EACs are participating in, providing opportunities for reflection on learning and the identification of areas where further learning would be of benefit.•	Engage with, and reflect on, any emerging findings from Scottish Government evaluation of the EAC programme.•	Reflect on the impact of the learning partnership throughout its delivery, in order to inform continuous evaluation.Phase 3 – Synthesis of Evaluation will take place between September and October 2025. The purpose of this phase is to draw upon the evaluation materials and insights from across the programme to evaluate the Learning Partnership programme delivered in order to:•	Better understand what it takes to equip projects to develop place-based and people-centred local all age childcare design and delivery.•	Identify the learning and intelligence gathered by the EACs and ensure this can shape the design and development of policy in ELC and the overall SACC programme.•	Provide recommendations to guide the further development of local place-based and people-centred childcare delivery.•	Contribute to our commitment to share learning with all Local Authorities, to support future development of SACC and ELC at a national level.The timescales for the contract sit within the 2-year funding commitment made to the Early Adopter Community projects, which ends in March 2026.It is anticipated that the overall cost to deliver this programme of work will not exceed £49,999.Breakdown of workWe require our supplier to work with the SG project team, and the EAC project leads, to do the following:Review & Planning1.	Agree an overall plan and approach to the project2.	Working with the SG project team and the EAC leads to understanding the EACs and the programme’s needs and expectations from the Learning Partnership and agreeing to the themes that will be explored within the workshops.3.	Work with the Learning and Skills Development programme supplier to agree an approach to align the two programmes of work.4.	Prepare and schedule a programme of Learning Partnership workshops and other relevant activitiesDelivery5.	Facilitate a programme of Learning Partnership workshops and sessions for the EAC leads and others involved in the delivery of the EACs as required.6.	Provide updates and insights gathered to the SG project team throughout the delivery period.7.	Embed evaluation from the outset of the programme with an ongoing commitment to gather evidence as the programme proceeds.Synthesis of Evaluation8.	Synthesise all evaluation undertaken throughout the programme.9.	Undertake qualitative interviews with the EAC project leads and SG project team to inform evaluation.10.	Prepare and agree an evaluation report, including recommendations for future delivery at a national level.These requirements are explained in more detail below.Plan and approach•	The SG Project team and the suppliers of both contracts will attend a joint project kick-off meeting.•	At this meeting, we will make sure that the supplier understands the deliverables and has the information needed to plan the delivery of the project, including information about the Scottish Approach to Service Design, and the School Age Childcare Unit’s programme approach principles.•	We will use the meeting to agree measures of success for the deliverables, such as the sign-off process for the final report.•	The project team will arrange for the supplier to meet with the supplier who will convene and facilitate the EAC Learning and Skills Development Programme, to ensure that plans for the two contracts are aligned and that a plan can be agreed for collaboration and information sharing between the two programmes and as seamless an experience as is possible for the EACs.•	Following these meetings, the supplier will provide and agree a plan for delivery of a programme of Learning Partnership workshops and sessions for the EACs. This plan will include agreement on the number of workshops and sessions required, the themes to be covered, agreement on the most appropriate means of delivery (in person or virtual) and agreement on the evaluation approach to be taken.•	The supplier(s) should be open to adapting plans as the work progresses in order to take account of and respond to feedback from participants and the content delivered by the Learning and Skills Development programme.Delivery of Programme of Learning Partnership•	The supplier will deliver a series of facilitated workshops and sessions to the EAC project leads and other relevant members of the EACs•	The SG project team will provide logistical support to arrange workshops and ensure that workshop materials reach participants. If events are to be held virtually, we may require the supplier to recommend or provide access to suitable whiteboard software.•	While we expect that an outline programme is agreed at the outset of the delivery programme, we would like to build in flexibility to adapt to the needs of the participants and therefore are open to changes to the programme, in response to emerging needs and where agreed with the SG project team. This should also be informed by and agreed with the Learning and Skills Development programme supplier.•	We are flexible about the number of workshops held and the number of participants attending each.•	The themes considered in the workshops are intended to equip the EAC projects to embed our people-centred and place-based approach in their work within communities and support them to undertake mixed method evidence gathering which can be used to inform the design, delivery and evaluation of their projects and the services they commission. It may therefore include consideration of, for example, collective leadership, service design, co-production, ethnography, action research and / other recognised approaches to community and citizen participation.•	It is important that workshops provide opportunities to explore the engagement approaches most likely to be effective in low-income families, and those families who are most at risk of child poverty.•	It is also important that workshops include consideration of how best to engage with marginalised communities, some of whom are under-represented in our engagement to date. This should be informed by an intersectional approach.•	The SG project team will work with the supplier, where necessary, to contribute to the design and approve the workshop activities.Evaluation & Recommendations•	The supplier is expected to gather feedback from the Learning Partnership participants throughout the programme in order to evaluate the impact of their participation on their projects. This should include qualitative evidence shared by the participants.•	The supplier is expected to collaborate with the Learning and Skills Development programme team to inform the evaluation approach.•	The supplier should work with the Scottish Government project team to devise an effective approach to communicating these findings to a range of audiences. It is anticipated that the set of materials required may include:o	a written report which can be used as the basis for communication with Ministers, SG officials and policy stakeholderso	a hosted, experiential session to share learning with a range of stakeholderso	a slide deck which can be used as the basis for further design and delivery of learning programmes to equip other local authorities to take a similar approach to developing a people-centred and place-based approach to designing and delivering all age childcare within communities.o	The SG project team would be happy to discuss other materials such as animations, videos, or suitable images, so long as they are accessible.•	The supplier should also produce a report on the methods and approach used to enable knowledge transfer to the SACC and ELC programmes, capture lessons learned, and provide a template for others who wish to work in a similar way.Responsibilities of the supplier•	The project team is looking for a supplier who can offer consistency in the individuals that facilitate the programme of workshops. So that there can be a process of building psychological safety and trust within the Learning Partnership, knowledge is retained, and quality is consistent across the programme delivered.•	Travel and subsistence where required to attend workshops is included in the total budget.•	The costs of any equipment and materials required for delivering content to participants is also included in the total budget.•	The supplier is responsible for ensuring the learning sessions are accessible, including ad hoc requests from participants (e.g. colour blindness, visual impairments, hearing impairments, mobility) and the supplier will not disclose the individual’s needs to any party outside of the project team.

title: Award of EAC Support - Learning Partnership

description: Education and training services

Scottish Government

locality: Glasgow

postalCode: G2 8LU

streetAddress: 5 Atlantic Quay

Glen Shuraig Consulting Ltd

locality: Edinburgh

postalCode: EH3 7PX

streetAddress: 3B Lynedoch Place

Muirhouse Housing Association

postalCode: EH4 4RW

streetAddress: 11 Muirhouse Medway

Harbour Multi-Trades

postalCode: EH5 1AB

streetAddress: 219 Granton Road

The City of Edinburgh Council

postalCode: EH8 8BG

streetAddress: Waverley Court

Nottingham Rehab Limited

postalCode: LE67 1UB

streetAddress: Sherwood House, Cartwright Way, Forest Business Park, Bardon Hill

Forestry and Land Scotland

postalCode: IV3 8NW

streetAddress: Great Glen House

Artscape Gardens

locality: Paisley

postalCode: PA2 8TS

streetAddress: 23 Glenvilla Cirle

Fife College

locality: Dunfermline

postalCode: KY11 8DY

streetAddress: Pittsburgh Road

Streamtec Ltd

postalCode: DD11 2NJ

streetAddress: Elliot Business Park

Children's Hearings Scotland

postalCode: EH12 5HE

streetAddress: 3rd floor, Thistle House

Republic of Media

postalCode: EH3 9QQ

streetAddress: Nova House

The Lines Between Ltd.

postalCode: EH8 7EH

streetAddress: 3 Piershill Place

East Dunbartonshire Council

streetAddress: Civic & Corporate Headquarters

Dennis Eagle Limited

streetAddress: Heathcote Way

NHS Grampian

locality: Aberdeen

streetAddress: Summerfield House

Bechtle direct Ltd.

streetAddress: Methuen Park


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description: The initial contract period will be 36 months, with the option to extend for a period up to 12 months.

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The Scottish Police Authority (known as the “the Authority”) has a requirement to appoint a Provider to deliver ICT Specialist Training both onsite and offsite.
 This is a Single Supplier Framework Agreement.
 The duration of the Framework will be for three(3)years with the option to extend the Framework for a further one (1) period of up to twelve (12) months at the sole discretion of the Authority.
 The total estimated spend over the duration of the Framework Agreement (including any extension periods) is 1,600,000 GBP however the Authority reserves the right to spend up to 1,800,000 GBP.

Quality

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title: PROC 24-2575 Provision of Specialist ICT Training Courses (Framework Agreement)

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description:
The Scottish Police Authority (known as the “the Authority”) has a requirement to appoint a Provider to deliver ICT Specialist Training both onsite and offsite.
 The Provider must be able to deliver core courses that have been identified, there will also be a provision for the Provider to deliver non-core courses.

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description: Electronically via Public Contract Scotland Tender by authorised Procurement Specialist after the tender deadline.

scheme: CELEX

description: 3 year period, 4 years if optional extension is activated.

performanceTerms: During the period of the Framework Agreement, the Contractor shall monitor and measure their performance against the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) . See Tender documents for more info.

procurementMethod: open

type: suitability

description:
SPD Question 4A.1 Trade Registers-
 It is a requirement of this tender that if the Tenderer is UK based they must hold a valid registration with Companies House. Where the Tenderer is UK based but not registered at Companies House they must be able to verify to the SPA’s satisfaction that they are trading from the address provided in the tender and under the company name given.
 Tenderers within the UK must confirm if they are registered under Companies House within this question.
 If the Tenderer is based out-with the UK they must be enrolled in the relevant professional or trade register appropriate to their country as described in Schedule 5 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
 SPD Question 4A.2 Authorisation/Membership-
 Where it is required, within a Tenderer’s country of establishment they must confirm which authorisation or memberships of the relevant organisation(s) are required in order to perform this service.
 It is a requirement of this Framework that bidders hold, or can commit to obtain prior to the commence of any subsequently awarded Framework, indicated below
 Tenderers must confirm if they hold the following authorisation or memberships and must provide evidence that they are an official and/or accredited partner with (or have an equal equivalent) or approved to offer official training for at least one of the following.
 · Microsoft
 · Cisco
 · Oracle

type: economic

minimum:
It is a requirement of this Contract that Tenderers hold, or can commit to obtain prior to the commence of any subsequently awarded Contract, indicated below:
 Minimum level(s) of standards required:
 -SPD Question 4B5 Insurances-
 Employers (Compulsory) Liability Insurance = 10 million GBP in respect of each claim without limit to the number of claims. Tenderers may be required to provide their current Employers Liability Insurance certificate which should include name of the insurers, policy numbers, expiry date and limits for any one incident and annual aggregate caps and the excesses under the policies.
 Public Liability Insurance = 5 million GBP in respect of each claim without limit to the number of claims. Tenderers may be required to provide a copy of their current Public Liability Insurance certificate.
 Documentation requested for the above insurances should include name of insurers, policy numbers, expiry date and limits of any one incident and annual aggregate caps and the excesses under the policies.
 -SPD Question 4B6 Financial Standing-
 The Authority will access a Credit safe report for a Tenderers organisation and use the information contained within to assist with the assessment of the Tenderer’s economic and financial standing. Tenders are asked to provide their company number within the SPD to allow the Authority to access a Credit Safe Report.
 Within such reports, the risk of business failure is expressed as a score of 30 or below (high risk of business failure). In the event that a company is determined to have a risk failure rating of 30 and below i.e. that the company is considered to have a high risk of business failure, the submission will not be considered further.
 If you are successful in the award of this contract and your risk failure rating falls below 30 then the SPA reserve the right to remove you from this contract. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure that the information held by Credit Safe is accurate and up to date.
 For the avoidance of doubt, the SPA will request a report from Credit Safe following the closing date for the receipt of the Tenders to ensure that the most up to date information is used. Where you are not registered on credit safe e.g. charitable organisations or new start companies/ Sole Traders with less than 3 years trading history, discretionary powers are available to the Director of Finance to consider abbreviated accounts along with bankers references etc.
 Tenderers should be aware that any outstanding County Court Judgements will have a detrimental effect on the rating held by Credit Safe and it is your responsibility to ensure that the information held by Credit Safe is accurate and up to date - failure to do so will result in rejection of your submission.
 IMPORTANT NOTE: This requirement is not applicable to Sole Traders/ Charities. Sole Traders/ Charities may be required to provide a bankers reference if successful.

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minimum:
-SPD Question 4C.1.2 Technical and Professional Ability-
 With reference to the nature and details of the supplies/services that are the subject matter of this tender, relevant examples are to be provided of the supplies/services undertaken by the Tenderer in the last 3 years.
 Tenderer`s will be required to provide evidence of having the necessary capacity and capability to deliver the requirements for the “ Specialist ICT Training Courses.”
 Two (2) examples of the provision of similar goods/services may be requested and must be from within the last 3 years for goods and services.
 If Tenderers are unable to provide two (2) examples the tenderer may be required to explain why examples cannot be provided.

description:
Tenderer`s will be required to provide evidence of having the necessary capacity and capability to deliver the requirements stated within the tender documents.
 The below requirements will be requested during the tender process:

mainProcurementCategory: services

procurementMethodDetails: Open procedure

Scottish Police Authority

postalCode: G51 1DZ

streetAddress: 1 Pacific Quay, 2nd Floor

scheme: COFOG

description: Public order and safety

legalName: Scottish Police Authority

name: Glasgow Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court

postalCode: G5 9DA

streetAddress: Sheriff Clerk’s Office, PO Box 23, 1 Carlton Place,

description: Public order and safety

Indicia Training

region: UK

postalCode: G2 5SG

streetAddress: 220 St Vincent Street

scale: sme

legalName: Indicia Training

streetAddress: 1 Carlton Place

currency: GBP

status: active

description:
Economic Operators
 Applicable to above threshold Notices: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
 -SPD Question 4C.12 Quality Control Requirements-
 Tenderers may be required to provide the following for Quality Control requirements:
 EITHER:
 Option A) If a Tenderers organisation holds a UKAS (or equivalent) accredited independent third party certificate of compliance in accordance with
 BS EN ISO 9001 (or equivalent) a copy of the certificate may be requested.
 OR
 Option B) If a Tenderers organisation has a documented policy regarding quality management, a copy of the policy may be requested.
 Guidance
 The policy should set out your organisation's responsibilities for quality management. Demonstrating that your organisation has and continues to implement a quality management policy that is authorised by the Chief Executive or equivalent and is periodically reviewed at a senior management level. The policy should be relevant to the nature and scale of the work to be undertaken and set out responsibilities for quality management throughout the organisation.
 Assessment of Employment Status
 Tenderers may be asked to declare whether they intend to provide services through a Personal Service Company (PSC). From April 2017, the responsibility to pay employment taxes shifts from the PSC to public sector bodies and the Authority must be aware of any successful tenderer’s detailed employment status.
 For further information on determining employment status the Government has published guidance on this IR35 Legislation
 Living Wage
 Tenderers will be asked to confirm if they pay all employees as a minimum the Real Living Wage as published by the Living Wage Foundation for statistical information gathering purposes only.
 Equality and Diversity
 Tenderers will be required to comply with the statutory obligations under the Equality Act 2010.
 Declaration of Non-Involvement in Serious Organised Crime
 Tenderers must complete and sign a Declaration of Non-Involvement in Serious Organised Crime form.
 Subcontractor Detail
 Tenderers will be required to provide details of the subcontractors they intend to use in their supply chain. Tenderers are required to complete this section as part of the SPD.
 Data Protection
 Tenderers must be aware of their obligations under the Data Protection Act 2018 and the GDPR as set out in the Contract.
 (SC Ref:795795)

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status: unsuccessful

statusDetails: discontinued

status: cancelled

description: It is anticipated that the contract duration will be around 6 months. However the duration will be dependent on the successful bidders proposal/plan to complete the overhaul.

description:
ScotRail Trains Limited wish to overhaul the existing Knorr Bremse EP98 WSP control units on their fleet of 117 trailer cars and spares stock. The WSP control units (Railway Cat number 064/012539) were installed in the mid-2000s, and are starting to suffer from failures related to leaking electrolytic capacitors, leading to damage to the PCB tracks and vias.
 The overhaul is expected to include the renewal of all electrolytic capacitors to be considered a minimum, but the following should also be considered:
 -Clean using a suitable method;
 -Renewal of other capacitors;
 -Renewal of relays;
 -Renewal of opto-isolators;
 -Functional testing on a suitable rig;
 -Soak testing;
 -Identification of overhaul (e.g. mod level plate, coloured stickers);
 -Any other ‘value add’ work considered worthwhile by the supplier.
 The full scope of the requirements is contained within the published project on our Wax Digital e-sourcing tool which can be accessed here https://scotrail.wax-live.com/S2C/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ListEvents.aspx. Wax Digital should be use for the completion of any submissions. The full scope of the requirements is contained within the published project on our Wax Digital e-sourcing tool which can be accessed here https://scotrail.wax-live.com/S2C/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ListEvents.aspx

title: HST Trailer Car WSP Rack Overhaul

title: HST Trailer Car WSP Rack Overhaul

description: ScotRail Trains Limited (herein referenced as ScotRail) wish to overhaul the existing Knorr Bremse EP98 WSP control units on their fleet of 117 trailer cars and spares stock. The WSP control units (Railway Cat number 064/012539) were installed in the mid-2000s, and are starting to suffer from failures related to leaking electrolytic capacitors, leading to damage to the PCB tracks and vias. The full scope of the requirements is contained within the published project on our Wax Digital e-sourcing tool which can be accessed here https://scotrail.wax-live.com/S2C/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ListEvents.aspx

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title: HST Trailer Car WSP Rack Overhaul

electronicInvoicingPolicy: allowed

procurementMethod: selective

mainProcurementCategory: goods

procurementMethodDetails: Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition

ScotRail Trains Limited

postalCode: G2 6HQ

streetAddress: Atrium Court, , 50 Waterloo Street

legalName: ScotRail Trains Limited

legalName: Glasgow Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court

description:
Suppliers can access and must respond to this opportunity via our Wax e-sourcing tool which can be accessed here https://scotrail.wax-live.com/S2C/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ListEvents.aspx
 (SC Ref:803649)


description: The University of Stirling is seeking to appoint a supplier for the provision of Media Buying Services through the Scottish Government Framework Agreement SP-23-05.

title: Award of Media Buying Services

description: Advertising and marketing services

The City of Edinburgh Council

streetAddress: Waverley Court

WASHCO Limited

locality: Newbury

postalCode: RG14 5RU

streetAddress: Unit 11 Arnhem Road

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

postalCode: G12 0YN

streetAddress: Estates Dept

Revinson Fire Limited

locality: Sunderland

postalCode: SR5 2BA

streetAddress: Unit M Camden Street

Fife Council

locality: Glenrothes

postalCode: KY7 5LT

streetAddress: Fife House

Access UK Ltd

locality: Loughborough

postalCode: LE11 3QF

streetAddress: The Armstrong Building, 10 Oakwood Drive

Scottish Government

postalCode: G2 8EA

streetAddress: 4 Atlantic Quay

Venesky Brown Ltd

postalCode: EH1 2AS

streetAddress: 4a Rutland Square

Lorien Resourcing Ltd

postalCode: EH2 4QZ

streetAddress: Randolph House

University of Stirling

locality: Stirling

postalCode: FK9 4LA

streetAddress: Finance Office, Room 2Z6

The Media Shop Scotland Ltd

postalCode: g1 3AH

streetAddress: 5 Royal Exchange Square


name: The Richmond Fellowship Scotland Limited

description:
The Framework Agreement is for the provision of Supported Living and Personal Care for Adults with Learning Disabilities/Mental Ill Health in accordance with agreed Support Plans under Option 3 of Self Directed Support to meet the required service outcomes.
 The Flexible Framework will be for a period of 3 years with a further 2 one year extension options.
 The Framework Agreement will be flexible to allow new entrants to join; the Council reserves the right to open up the Flexible Framework for new Service Providers at any time.

description: East Ayrshire

title: Care at Home for Adults with Learning Disabilities and Mental Ill Health - Flexible Framework

description: Care at Home service for Adults with Learning Disabilities and Mental Ill Health - Flexible Framework

periodRationale: The service is a “social and other specific” service under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 and therefore not subject to the full requirements of the regulations. A flexible framework will be for a period of 3 years with extension options and open for new applicants to join.

performanceTerms: Refer to ITT documents

reductionCriteria: Refer to the ITT documents

awardCriteriaDetails: Refer to evaluation methodology within ITT documents

East Ayrshire Council

locality: Kilmarnock

postalCode: KA3 7BU

streetAddress: Corporate Procurement Team, London Road HQ

description: General public services

legalName: East Ayrshire Council

Kilmarnock Sheriff Court

postalCode: KA1 1ED

streetAddress: Sheriff Court House

legalName: Kilmarnock Sheriff Court

East Ayrshire Council

description: General public services

Care1 Professional Services LTD

postalCode: G1 3HL

streetAddress: 69 Buchanan Street , Suite 324

legalName: Care1 Professional Services LTD

Delight Supported Living Ltd

locality: Kirkintilloch

postalCode: G66 3AA

streetAddress: 11 Dalrymple Court, Industry Street

legalName: Delight Supported Living Ltd

ENABLE Scotland (leading the Way)

locality: Lanarkshire

postalCode: ML1 4UF

streetAddress: INSPIRE House, 3 Renshaw Place, Eurocentral

legalName: ENABLE Scotland (leading the Way)

Hansel Alliance

locality: Ayrshire

postalCode: KA1 5PU

streetAddress: Murdoch House, Broadmeadows,, Symington

legalName: Hansel Alliance

Key Housing Association Limited

postalCode: G4 0HT

streetAddress: The Square, 70 Renton Street

legalName: Key Housing Association Limited

Partners For Inclusion

postalCode: KA3 1AA

streetAddress: West Kirk, 84 Portland Street

legalName: Partners For Inclusion

Quarriers

streetAddress: 20 St Kenneth Drive

legalName: Quarriers

locality: Stepps

postalCode: G33 6FB

streetAddress: 3 Buchanan Gate, Cumbernauld Road

description:
It should be noted that the deadline for expressions of interest is 12 noon on 27 October and the deadline for actual submission is 12 noon on 30 October 2024.
 (SC Ref:794608)


measure: lowestValidBidValue

measure: highestValidBidValue

description: We are seeking costs to undertake external repair works including roof repairs all in accordance with the Invitation to Quote document

title: Award of External Repair Works

mainProcurementCategory: works

description: Repair and maintenance services

description: Real estate services

Harvey Nash Limited

postalCode: EH1 3EG

streetAddress: Waverley Gate

Registers of Scotland

postalCode: EH8 7AU

streetAddress: Meadowbank House

Environmental Standards Scotland

postalCode: EH12 5HE

streetAddress: Environmental Standards Scotland

Smarts

postalCode: G2 7EZ

streetAddress: 6.02 Onyx Studios

The City of Edinburgh Council

postalCode: EH8 8BG

streetAddress: Waverley Court

Agilent Technologies LDA UK Ltd

locality: Cheadle

postalCode: SK8 3GR

streetAddress: 5500 Lakeside

WPI Economics

locality: London

streetAddress: 5-6 St Matthew Street

Fly Fast Further First Ltd

locality: Bromley

postalCode: BR1 2AL

streetAddress: 25 Vale Road

South Ayrshire Council

locality: Ayr

postalCode: KA7 1DR

streetAddress: County Buildings

name: Blue Triangle (Glasgow) Housing Association Limited

locality: Scotland

postalCode: G3 7HU

streetAddress: 100 Berkeley Street

Forestry and Land Scotland

postalCode: EH12 5HD

streetAddress: Apex 1

Organic Farmers & Growers

locality: Shrewsbury

postalCode: SY4 3AG

streetAddress: Old Estate Yard

Scottish Government- SASA

streetAddress: 1 Roddinglaw Road

Insight

locality: Hamilton

streetAddress: 5 Candymill Lane

M&K Services

locality: Castle Douglas and Crocketford Ward, Dumfries and Galloway

postalCode: DG7 1PQ

streetAddress: Millside, Port Road

Fife Council

streetAddress: Fife House

Scot J C B Limited

postalCode: G31 3AR

streetAddress: 400 Townmill Road

Ford Motor Company Ltd

locality: Essex

postalCode: SS15 6EE

streetAddress: Arterial Road

Perth & Kinross Council

locality: Perth

postalCode: PH1 5PH

streetAddress: Pullar House

Trees Plus Ltd

locality: perth

postalCode: ph1 3nj

streetAddress: 17 Main street

Scottish Youth Parliament

postalCode: EH7 5QY

streetAddress: Norton Park, 57 Albion Road

Stirling Council

postalCode: FK7 7QA

streetAddress: Strategic Commissioning

Ironside Farrar

postalCode: EH7 4NW

streetAddress: 111 McDonald Road

E-Fish (UK) Ltd.

locality: Grange over Sands,

postalCode: LA11 7PQ

streetAddress: Holker School

Getmie Safe limited

postalCode: EH4 1LY

streetAddress: 12 Deanhaugh Street

Haven Products

locality: Larbert

postalCode: FK5 4RU

streetAddress: Haven Enterprises House

SASA Scottish Government

postalCode: EH12 9FJ

streetAddress: Roddinglaw road

SBM Scotgrain Ltd

locality: Arbroath

postalCode: DD11 2NB

streetAddress: Elliot Ind Estate

The Wheatley Housing Group Limited

postalCode: G1 1HL

streetAddress: 25 Cochrane Street

Parc Construction Ltd.

locality: Dumfries

postalCode: DG2 7RH

streetAddress: 26 Rotchell Park

name: APUC Limited on behalf of Sabhal Mor Ostaig

name: Dalebay Limited. Trading as Noble & Bradford

streetAddress: Unit 10 Faraday Street Dryburgh Industrial Est

Nortek

streetAddress: Ground Floor, Endeavour House, Meridians Cross


title: Older People and Mental Health 65+ (incl Adult PD) North West

title: Older People and Mental Health 65+ (incl Adult PD under and over 65) North West Rural

title: Older People and Mental Health 65+ (incl Adult PD) South East

title: Adult Services under 65 – Adult LD, Adult Mental Health and Substance Misuse and Adult PD North

title: Adult Services under 65 – Adult LD, Adult Mental Health and Substance Misuse and Adult PD South

title: Older People and Mental Health 65+ (incl Adult PD) North East

title: Older People and Mental Health 65+ (incl Adult PD) South West

description:
Adults aged 16 and over who have a diagnosed learning disability and who require support with a variety of needs within their home and in the community.
 Adults aged 16 and over who have mental health and/or substance misuse issues and who require support with a variety of needs within their home and in the community. Mostly housing support but with some personal care requirements as necessary.
 Adults aged 16 and over who have a physical disability or acquired brain injury and who require support with personal care and/or non-personal care within their home and in the community.. Reserve Providers required for Lot 1

description:
Adults aged 16 and over who have a diagnosed learning disability and who require support with a variety of needs within their home and in the community.
 Adults aged 16 and over who have mental health and/or substance misuse issues and who require support with a variety of needs within their home and in the community. Mostly housing support but with some personal care requirements as necessary.
 Adults aged 16 and over who have a physical disability or acquired brain injury and who require support with personal care and/or non-personal care within their home and in the community.. Reserve Providers required for Lot 2

description:
Adults aged 65 and over who have age related frailty and may have diagnosed mental health issues and who require support with a variety of needs within their home and in the community. Mostly personal care but with some housing support requirements as necessary.
 Adults aged 65 and over who have a physical disability or acquired brain injury and who require support with personal care and/or non-personal care within their home and in the community.. Reserve Providers required for Lot 4

description:
Adults aged 65 and over who have age related frailty and may have diagnosed mental health issues and who require support with a variety of needs within their home and in the community. Mostly personal care but with some housing support requirements as necessary.
 Adults aged 65 and over who have a physical disability or acquired brain injury and who require support with personal care and/or non-personal care within their home and in the community.. Reserve Providers required for Lot 6

description:
Adults aged 65 and over who have age related frailty and may have diagnosed mental health issues and who require support with a variety of needs within their home and in the community. Mostly personal care but with some housing support requirements as necessary.
 Adults aged 65 and over who have a physical disability or acquired brain injury and who require support with personal care and/or non-personal care within their home and in the community.. Reserve Providers required for Lot 7

description:
Adults aged 65 and over who have age related frailty and may have diagnosed mental health issues and who require support with a variety of needs within their home and in the community. Mostly personal care but with some housing support requirements as necessary.
 Adults aged 65 and over who have a physical disability or acquired brain injury and who require support with personal care and/or non-personal care within their home and in the community.. Reserve Providers required for Lot 8

description:
Adults aged 65 and over who have age related frailty and may have diagnosed mental health issues and who require support with a variety of needs within their home and in the community. Mostly personal care but with some housing support requirements as necessary.
 Adults aged under 65 and over 65 who have a physical disability or acquired brain injury and who require support with personal care and/or non-personal care within their home and in the community.. Reserve Providers required for Lot 5

title: Provision of home and community-based care and support services SDS 3 (2023 Angus Framework Re-Opened)

description:
Angus Council and the Angus Health and Social Care Partnership have reviewed the current Framework Agreement for the provision of
 personal care and housing support (including home-based respite services) under SDS Option 3 within the homes of supported people in
 Angus. This procurement exercise is to source Reserve Providers to supplement existing Providers on the Framework. This is an opportunity for Providers to tender for Reserve services for various Lots within the current framework.

title: 1. Tender Introduction

format: application/msword

title: 2. Contract

title: 3. Service Specification

title: 4. Individual Service Agreement

title: 5. Tender Application

title: 6. SPD

title: 7. SPD List of Added Information

title: 8. General Privacy Notice

format: application/pdf

title: 9. Map of Pricing Zones

title: 10. Stage 1 Evaluation Matrix

title: 11. Stage 2 Evaluation Matrix

performanceTerms: See Tender Documents

reductionCriteria:
Bidders may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts
 (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
 Bidders will be excluded from this competition if they do not meet the Exclusion and Selection criteria as listed in Tender Document 6. SPD.
 All staff and those providing the Service must be suitably qualified and registered with the relevant regulatory bodies. Full details are in the Tender Documents - Doc 5. Tender Application - Section 4 - SPD Clause S1 Care Inspectorate.
 Full details of economic and financial standing, including Insurance, are also detailed within the Tender Documents- Doc 5. Tender Application - Section 4 - SPD Clause S2 Economic and Financial Standing and S3 Insurances.

description: Execution of the service is reserved to a particular profession

Angus Council

locality: Forfar

postalCode: DD8 1AN

streetAddress: Angus House, Orchardbank Business Park

legalName: Angus Council

name: Sherriff Principal of Tayside Central and Fife

Prestige Nursing (Scotland) Ltd

locality: Newbridge

postalCode: EH28 8PJ

streetAddress: Rolland House, , Unit 10 Cliftonhall Rd,

legalName: Prestige Nursing (Scotland) Ltd

Oran Homecare

locality: Kirkcaldy

postalCode: ky1 3NB

description:
This Flexible Framework has been in place since 01 April 2023 and will run to 31 March 2026 with the option to extend for 1 year.
 Please note that Estimated Values given in this Notice are based on the remaining 14 months duration of the Framework plus the 12 month extension.
 (SC Ref:787502)


title: Disc Scarification - National

statusDetails: unsuccessful

title: Mechanised Ground Preparation - North

name: Robertson Fencing LTD - t/a Taiga Upland

title: Mechanised Ground Preparation - South

title: Mechanised Ground Preparation - Central

title: Mechanised Ground Preparation - East

title: Mechanised Ground Preparation - West

title: Mechanised Ground Preparation - South

description:
FLS organises Scotland’s National Forests and Land into five regions: North, South, East, West and Central. This lot is for the provision of services in South region.
 The services under the scope of this lot are categorised into two types: Essential and Optional.
 Tenderers on this lot must be able to provide all Essential services for the lot.
 Tenderers are not required to be able to provide the Optional Services in the lot. However, FLS may procure Optional Services under the lot.
 The Essential Services for this Lot are as follows:
 Trench Mounding
 Inverted Mounding
 Hinge Mounding
 V-Drains
 V-Drains with Flat Tops
 High/Low Spec Access Tracks
 Excavator
 The Optional Services for this lot are as follows:
 Brash Rake & Windrowing
 Linear and Patch Scrape/Screef
 Shallow Trench/Trenchless/Forward Mounding/Borrow Pitting
 Ripping/Subsoiling
 Mechanical Respacing
 Mulching – Excavator Head
 Mulching – Skid Steer
 Continuous Mounding
 Base Machine with Grab

title: Mechanised Ground Preparation - Central

description:
FLS organises Scotland’s National Forests and Land into five regions: North, South, East, West and Central. This lot is for the provision of services in Central region.
 The services under the scope of this lot are categorised into two types: Essential and Optional.
 Tenderers on this lot must be able to provide all Essential services for the lot.
 Tenderers are not required to be able to provide the Optional Services in the lot. However, FLS may procure Optional Services under the lot.
 The Essential Services for this Lot are as follows:
 Trench Mounding
 Inverted Mounding
 Hinge Mounding
 V-Drains
 V-Drains with Flat Tops
 High/Low Spec Access Tracks
 Excavator
 The Optional Services for this lot are as follows:
 Brash Rake & Windrowing
 Linear and Patch Scrape/Screef
 Shallow Trench/Trenchless/Forward Mounding/Borrow Pitting
 Ripping/Subsoiling
 Mechanical Respacing
 Mulching – Excavator Head
 Mulching – Skid Steer
 Continuous Mounding
 Base Machine with Grab

title: Mechanised Ground Preparation - East

description:
FLS organises Scotland’s National Forests and Land into five regions: North, South, East, West and Central. This lot is for the provision of services in East region.
 The services under the scope of this lot are categorised into two types: Essential and Optional.
 Tenderers on this lot must be able to provide all Essential services for the lot.
 Tenderers are not required to be able to provide the Optional Services in the lot. However, FLS may procure Optional Services under the lot.
 The Essential Services for this Lot are as follows:
 Trench Mounding
 Inverted Mounding
 Hinge Mounding
 V-Drains
 V-Drains with Flat Tops
 High/Low Spec Access Tracks
 Excavator
 The Optional Services for this lot are as follows:
 Brash Rake & Windrowing
 Linear and Patch Scrape/Screef
 Shallow Trench/Trenchless/Forward Mounding/Borrow Pitting
 Ripping/Subsoiling
 Mechanical Respacing
 Mulching – Excavator Head
 Mulching – Skid Steer
 Continuous Mounding
 Base Machine with Grab

title: Mechanised Ground Preparation - West

description:
FLS organises Scotland’s National Forests and Land into five regions: North, South, East, West and Central. This lot is for the provision of services in West region.
 The services under the scope of this lot are categorised into two types: Essential and Optional.
 Tenderers on this lot must be able to provide all Essential services for the lot.
 Tenderers are not required to be able to provide the Optional Services in the lot. However, FLS may procure Optional Services under the lot.
 The Essential Services for this Lot are as follows:
 Trench Mounding
 Inverted Mounding
 Hinge Mounding
 V-Drains
 V-Drains with Flat Tops
 High/Low Spec Access Tracks
 Excavator
 The Optional Services for this lot are as follows:
 Brash Rake & Windrowing
 Linear and Patch Scrape/Screef
 Shallow Trench/Trenchless/Forward Mounding/Borrow Pitting
 Ripping/Subsoiling
 Mechanical Respacing
 Mulching – Excavator Head
 Mulching – Skid Steer
 Continuous Mounding
 Base Machine with Grab
 FLS organises Scotland’s National Forests and Land into five regions: North, South, East, West and Central. This lot is for the provision of services in West region.

title: Disc Scarification - National

description:
FLS organises Scotland’s National Forests and Land into five regions: North, South, East, West and Central. This lot is for Disc Scarification services across all regions of Scotland's National Forests and Land.
 The services under the scope of this lot are categorised into two types: Essential and Optional.
 Tenderers on this lot must be able to provide all Essential services for the lot.
 Tenderers are not required to be able to provide the Optional Services in the lot. However, FLS may procure Optional Services under the lot.
 The Essential Services for this Lot are as follows:
 Disc Scarification
 Base Machine with Grab
 The Optional Services for this lot are as follows:
 Continuous Mounding

title: Mechanised Ground Preparation - North

description:
FLS organises Scotland’s National Forests and Land into five regions: North, South, East, West and Central. This lot is for the provision of services in North region.
 The services under the scope of this lot are categorised into two types: Essential and Optional.
 Tenderers on this lot must be able to provide all Essential services for the lot.
 Tenderers are not required to be able to provide the Optional Services in the lot. However, FLS may procure Optional Services under the lot.
 The Essential Services for this Lot are as follows:
 Trench Mounding
 Inverted Mounding
 Hinge Mounding
 V-Drains
 V-Drains with Flat Tops
 High/Low Spec Access Tracks
 Excavator
 The Optional Services for this lot are as follows:
 Brash Rake & Windrowing
 Linear and Patch Scrape/Screef
 Shallow Trench/Trenchless/Forward Mounding/Borrow Pitting
 Ripping/Subsoiling
 Mechanical Respacing
 Mulching – Excavator Head
 Mulching – Skid Steer
 Continuous Mounding
 Base Machine with Grab

title: Mechanised Ground Preparation Framework Agreement

description:
Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) has a requirement to establish a framework agreement with external Contractors for the provision of Mechanised Ground Preparation services across Scotland's National Forests and Land (SNFL).
 FLS requires the services on various sites following the completion of harvesting operations and on woodland creation sites where ground needs to be prepared for forest establishment.
 FLS has existing contracts in place for the provision of these services. These existing contracts are FLS's primary route for the provision of the services across SNFL.
 The framework agreement will provide a compliant route to market for FLS to procure services which are unable to be provided through existing contracts or to replace contracts which have terminated or expired.

description:
Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) has established a framework agreement with external Contractors for the provision of Mechanised Ground Preparation services across Scotland's National Forests and Land (SNFL).
 FLS requires the services on various sites following the completion of harvesting operations and on woodland creation sites where ground needs to be prepared for forest establishment.
 FLS has existing contracts in place for the provision of these services. These existing contracts are FLS's primary route for the provision of the services across SNFL.
 The framework agreement will provide a compliant route to market for FLS to procure services which are unable to be provided through existing contracts or to replace contracts which have terminated or expired.

description: FLS has opted to extend the tender submission deadline to 10th February 2024. This extension is intended to offer tenderers greater flexibility to participate without experiencing unnecessary pressure during the holiday season.

label: Time limit

label: Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender

label: Conditions for opening of tenders

description: FLS has opted to extend the tender submission deadline to 10th February 2025. This extension is intended to offer tenderers greater flexibility to participate without experiencing unnecessary pressure during the holiday season.

reviewDetails:
An economic operator that suffers, or is at risk of suffering, loss or damage attributable to a breach of duty under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 or the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014, may bring proceedings in the Sheriff Court or the Court of Session.
 Court of Session
 Parliament House
 Parliament Square
 Edinburgh
 EH1 1RQ
 0131 225 2595
 supreme.courts@scotcourts.gov.uk

minimum:
4B.5 - Levels of Insurance
 The tenderer must hold, or can commit to obtain prior to the commencement of the Framework Agreement, the types and levels of insurance indicated below:
 - Employer’s (Compulsory) Liability Insurance = 5 million GBP
 - Public Liability Insurance = not less than 5 million GBP for any one occurrence and unlimited in total
 Please note, it is a legal requirement that all Tenderers hold a minimum of 5 million GBP Employers (Compulsory) Liability Insurance except those companies which are exempt in specific circumstances. For further guidance see:
 http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf

description: 4B.5 - Levels of Insurance

minimum:
4C.6 - Qualifications
 Required for Lots 1-5 only (or equivalents):
 FMOCS (Forest Machine Operator Certification Scheme) Units
 - Level 2 Award in Forest Machine Operations - Base Machine (C&G No. 0020-30)
 - Level 2 Award in Forest Machine Operations - Drainage/Mounder (C&G No. 0020-32)
 Required for Lot 6 only (or equivalents):
 FMOCS (Forest Machine Operator Certification Scheme) Units
 - Level 2 Award in Forest Machine Operations - Scarifier (C&G No. 0020-35)
 - Award in Forest Machine Operations - Base Machine with Scarifier (C&G No. 0020-50)
 Required for all Lots:
 - Emergency First Aid at Work +F (EFAW+F)
 - Full valid UK or EU Driving Licence suitable for categories of vehicles to be operated.
 ---
 4C.9 - Tools, Plant, Equipment
 Tenderers are required to confirm they have (or have access to) the following relevant tools, plant, technical equipment, and systems to deliver the services in the lots they are tendering for.
 Required for Lots 1-5 only:
 Machines
 -Excavator
 Required for all Lots:
 Equipment
 -Bunded tanks
 -Pollution control kits
 -Buckets
 Welfare facilities
 -Washing, toilet, rest and changing facilities
 -Clean facility to eat and drink during breaks.
 ---
 4C.10 - Subcontracting
 Tenderers must confirm whether they intend to subcontract, and if so, for what proportion of each lot.
 ---
 4D.1 - Health & Safety
 Criteria outlined in Annex B of the "FLS-140-F - Invitation to Tender" attachment on PCS-T.
 ---
 4D.2 - Environmental Management
 Criteria outlined in Annex B of the "FLS-140-F - Invitation to Tender" attachment on PCS-T.

description:
4C.6 - Qualifications
 4C.9 - Tools, Plant, Equipment
 4C.10 - Subcontracting
 4D.1 - Health & Safety
 4D.2 - Environmental Management

Forestry and Land Scotland

locality: Inverness

postalCode: IV3 8NW

streetAddress: Great Glen House, Leachkin Road

description: Environmental protection

description: Environmental protection

title: Mechanised Ground Preparation - North

title: Mechanised Ground Preparation - South

title: Mechanised Ground Preparation - Central

title: Mechanised Ground Preparation - East

title: Mechanised Ground Preparation - West

description: (SC Ref:797184)


description: The types of work within the Contract Area consists of the following:Carry out Aids & Adaption elements within properties owned or managed by Wheatley Homes South. Install elements dependent upon an Occupational Therapist (OT) Referral issued to the client for a specific individual/ existing dwelling. Elements instructed will be limited as Scottish Government Funding allows.In General, the following elements are likely to be proposed:-	Convert existing Bathroom to New Wet Rooms.-	Ramp Access:-	Metal Ramps (Design Required) – exempt from Planning/ BW Fees with Client Letter.-	Raising Ground/ Path-	Adapted Kitchens (Design Required)-	Chair Lifts (Normally Quote Provided by OT):-       Straight-	Curved-	Vertical Platform Lifts (Normally Quote Provided by OT)-	Hoists (Design Required) – May require S.E. Certs or additional works.-	Individual Door Entry Systems (DES) – limited. May require a new external door.-	Feasibilities (Recorded Advice provided to OT)-	By Main Contractor – Ramps/ Kitchens etc-	By Client – Technical Advice on Past installations-	Other – Internal:-	Change door to sliding-	Move radiators-	Widen Doorways-	Replace kitchen parts-	Wet/ Dry Toilets – may require electrical works-	Alter thresholds-	Other – External:-	Alter steps-	Widen Paths-	Driveways-	Upgrade/ Increase heights of Fencing (May require Planning Approval)-	Blacksmith Handrails

title: Award of Wheatley Homes South - Aids & Adaptations Investment Programme 2024 - 2029

description: Construction work for houses

Scottish Government

locality: Glasgow

postalCode: G2 8EA

streetAddress: 4 Atlantic Quay

Harvey Nash Limited

locality: Edinburgh

postalCode: EH1 3EG

streetAddress: Waverley Gate

Registers of Scotland

postalCode: EH8 7AU

streetAddress: Meadowbank House

Venesky Brown Ltd

postalCode: EH1 2AS

streetAddress: 4a Rutland Square

Environmental Standards Scotland

postalCode: EH12 5HE

streetAddress: Environmental Standards Scotland

Smarts

postalCode: G2 7EZ

streetAddress: 6.02 Onyx Studios

The City of Edinburgh Council

postalCode: EH8 8BG

streetAddress: Waverley Court

Agilent Technologies LDA UK Ltd

locality: Cheadle

postalCode: SK8 3GR

streetAddress: 5500 Lakeside

WPI Economics

locality: London

streetAddress: 5-6 St Matthew Street

Fly Fast Further First Ltd

locality: Bromley

postalCode: BR1 2AL

streetAddress: 25 Vale Road

South Ayrshire Council

postalCode: KA7 1DR

streetAddress: County Buildings

postalCode: G3 7HU

streetAddress: 100 Berkeley Street

postalCode: EH12 5HD

streetAddress: Apex 1

Organic Farmers & Growers

postalCode: SY4 3AG

streetAddress: Old Estate Yard

Scottish Government- SASA

streetAddress: 1 Roddinglaw Road

Insight

streetAddress: 5 Candymill Lane

M&K Services

postalCode: DG7 1PQ

streetAddress: Millside, Port Road

Fife Council

locality: Glenrothes

postalCode: KY7 5LT

streetAddress: Fife House

Scot J C B Limited

postalCode: G31 3AR

streetAddress: 400 Townmill Road

Ford Motor Company Ltd

postalCode: SS15 6EE

streetAddress: Arterial Road

Perth & Kinross Council

streetAddress: Pullar House

Stirling Council

locality: Stirling

Bell Group Limited

locality: Airdrie

postalCode: ML6 9BG

streetAddress: Bell Business Park

POWERMAC JOINERY LTD

locality: COLLIN


name: LHC Procurement Group for the Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA)

title: Traditional Flat Roofing

title: Liquid Flat Roofing

title: Profiled Metal Roofing

title: Traditional Flat Roofing

description:
Workstream 1 focuses on traditional flat roofing manufacturers. It involves conducting a full condition survey for waterproofing, condensation, structural integrity, and drainage. A detailed design is to be carried out through a thorough inspection, which considers all necessary thermal, condensation, and wind uplift calculations. The process includes providing a specification of works prepared by a manufacturer. Technical support and advice services are offered to clients both before and after the works, including Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM). Post-works inspections are included as needed to ensure compliance and to issue material warranties.
 The roofing products available include bituminous built-up roofing systems (both torch-free and torch-on), single-ply systems (mechanical and adhered), and extensive and intensive green roof systems. Additionally, associated roofing products such as rooflights, insulation, bonding spray, and cover strips are included.. LHC intend to appoint up to six (6) bidders per regional area to ensure Clients have adequate service coverage within each region. LHC reserve the right to appoint additional bidders where LHC deems it appropriate to support client needs and local / regional representation of appointees to the Framework.

title: Liquid Flat Roofing

description:
Workstream 2 involves conducting a full condition survey for waterproofing, condensation, structural integrity, and drainage. A detailed design is carried out through a thorough inspection, which considers all necessary thermal, condensation, and wind uplift calculations. The process includes providing a specification of works prepared by a manufacturer. Technical support and advice services are offered to clients both before and after the works, including Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM). Post-works inspections are included as needed to ensure compliance and to issue material warranties.
 The roofing products involved include cold-applied liquid waterproofing membranes, Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) systems, green roof systems (both extensive and intensive), and liquid-applied membranes. Additionally, associated roofing products such as rooflights, insulation, and adhesives are included.. LHC intend to appoint up to six (6) bidders per regional area to ensure Clients have adequate service coverage within each region. LHC reserve the right to appoint additional bidders where LHC deems it appropriate to support client needs and local / regional representation of appointees to the Framework.

title: Profiled Metal Roofing

description: Workstream 3 includes the design and supply of metallic-based roofing systems, such as tile or sheet-type profiled systems. Additionally, it encompasses associated products, including flashings, fascia, soffit, weathering, and rainwater items. If the client requires, a flat roofing maintenance schedule can be provided.. LHC intend to appoint up to six (6) bidders per regional area to ensure Clients have adequate service coverage within each region. LHC reserve the right to appoint additional bidders where LHC deems it appropriate to support client needs and local / regional representation of appointees to the Framework.

title: Roofing Systems

title: Roofing Systems

description:
THE RS5M FRAMEWORK IS ADVERTISED FOR ROOFING MANUFACTURERS.
 This opportunity has been listed on behalf of LHC Procurement Group and our regional businesses:
 Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA)
 The new Roofing Systems Framework (RS5M) will be the successor to LHC's current and successful roofing agreement (RS4) which is due to expire in May 2025.
 This framework will be utilised to provide an efficient, value for money procurement route for local authorities, social landlords and other public sector bodies for the supply and delivery of roofing systems and associated products in all types of public sector refurbishment and new build projects; including:
 - Multi occupancy residential buildings (low/medium/high rise)
 - Schools
 - Colleges
 - Universities
 - Public offices
 - NHS buildings
 - Blue Light buildings
 - Other public buildings

title: Roofing Systems

description:
This framework has been awarded by LHC Procurement Group on behalf of the Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA)
 LHCPG has also awarded this framework in England and Wales on behalf of our other regional entities:
 Consortium Procurement Construction (CPC)
 LHC London and South East (LHC)
 South-West Procurement Alliance (SWPA)
 Welsh Procurement Alliance (WPA)
 These two awards have accordingly been published on Find a Tender Service and Sell2Wales.
 The new Roofing Systems Framework (RS5M) will be the successor to LHC's current and successful roofing agreement (RS4) which is due to expire in May 2025.
 The framework will be utilised to provide an efficient, value for money procurement route for local authorities, social landlords and other public sector bodies for the supply and delivery of roofing systems and associated products in all types of public sector refurbishment and new build projects; including:
 - Multi occupancy residential buildings (low/medium/high rise)
 - Schools
 - Colleges
 - Universities
 - Public offices
 - NHS buildings
 - Blue Light buildings
 - Other public buildings
 This Framework consists of the following workstreams:
 - Traditional Flat Roofing
 - Liquid Flat Roofing
 - Profiled Metal Roofing
 This framework will commence on the 8th January 2025 and will run for 4 years 6 months (54 months).

description: June 2029

periodRationale:
4 years 6 months.

Phase 1 – Manufacturer Framework RS5M (This contract Notice)
Phase 2 – Contractor Framework RS5C

Based on the proposed method of procurement, a 4-year manufacturer framework would expire before the contractor framework, which would hinder the ability to call off from RS5 between December 2028 and June 2029. It is proposed to add 6 months to the length of this framework.

description:
Bidders will be required to demonstrate they have the appropriate competencies and hold specific qualifications and/or accreditations as appropriate for the scope of services expected to be delivered through each workstream.
 Please refer to the RS5M ITT for further information regarding associated requirements.

minimum: The minimum turnover for all workstreams is set 1,000,000GBP per annum

description:
For the financial stability assessment, LHCs’ financial team will undertake the following process to carry out a robust assessment of a Bidders' financial standing:
 1) Credit score – LHC use Creditsafe to carry out initial checking of a Bidders’ financial status and help inform the subsequent assessments carried out by LHC. Should any financial risk or low score be flagged within the Creditsafe information, LHC may also review independent reports from other credit referencing agencies such as Equifax, Dunn & Bradstreet and Baker Tilly to help inform our assessment.
 2) Annual Turnover - Bidders will be assessed based on their average annual turnover for the past 3 years by comparison to the minimum turnover requirements set out in the contract notice and/or tender document documents for the lot/s they have applied for.
 3) Profitability, Stability and Liquidity Assessment – Bidders will be assessed on their financial stability based on a range of financial information obtained from the Bidders annual accounts.

minimum:
There will be a total of four general questions and three technical specific workstream questions. Each question will be scored from 0 - 5, with the scoring matrix available in the published ITT.
 LHC reserves the right to reject submissions that do not achieve at least 50% of the maximum possible weighted score for the technical questions.
 If the bidder should score a 0 (zero) on any of the scored elements of the quality criteria, they shall be deemed not to have achieved a minimum acceptable quality standard.

description:
General Technical Questions – These are general quality questions that LHCPG consider to be equally applicable to all workstreams. Irrespective of the number of lots the Bidder is applying for they will only need to complete this once, and the scores provided by LHC following our assessment will be applied consistently for all lots the Bidder applies for. A Bidder response template for these questions is provided.
 Workstream Specific Technical Questions - The template/s required to be completed are dependent on the lots the bidder is applying for. A Bidder response template for these questions is provided.

roles: buyer centralPurchasingBody

locality: Livingston

postalCode: EH54 8AF

streetAddress: 6 Deer Park Avenue

High Court

postalCode: WC2A 2LL

streetAddress: Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand

legalName: High Court

Bauder

locality: Kelty

postalCode: KY4 0JZ

streetAddress: 55, Limepark Crescent

scale: large

legalName: Bauder

IKO PLC

locality: WIGAN

postalCode: WN6 9AB

streetAddress: Appley Lane North, Appley Bridge

legalName: IKO PLC

Langley Waterproofing Systems

locality: Daventry

postalCode: NN11 8YH

streetAddress: Langley House Lamport Drive

legalName: Langley Waterproofing Systems

Alumasc Building Products

locality: St Helens

postalCode: wa9 4jg

streetAddress: Whitehouse Works, Bold Rd

legalName: Alumasc Building Products

SIKA

locality: Welwyn Garden City

postalCode: AL7 1

streetAddress: Watchmead

legalName: SIKA

Proteus Waterproofing Ltd

locality: Rayleigh, Essex

streetAddress: Unit 3, Arterial Park, Chelmsford Road

title: Traditional Flat Roofing

title: Liquid Flat Roofing

title: Profiled Metal Roofing

description:
LHC Procurement Group Limited is a not for profit central purchasing body acting on behalf of contracting authorities throughout England, Wales and Scotland (including partners of the Scottish Procurement Alliance, Welsh Procurement Alliance, and South West Procurement Alliance) for whom we continue to monitor up to 500 live projects at any one time. Thanks to their ongoing and collective feedback and input into the development of this framework and given the reach and scale of their collective portfolios, the framework is both designed and anticipated to support the vast majority of requirements. Consequently, other contracting authorities that were not specifically consulted in the development of this framework may nevertheless also deem the framework to offer a value for money procurement solution for their own requirements and may also use the framework. As of the date of publication of this notice our frameworks may be used by all contracting authorities in England, Wales and Scotland as defined by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 as listed on:
 https://www.cpconstruction.org.uk/who-we-work-with/
 https://lse.lhcprocure.org.uk/who-we-work-with/
 https://www.scottishprocurement.scot/who-we-work-with/
 https://www.swpa.org.uk/who-we-work-with/
 https://www.welshprocurement.cymru/who-we-work-with/
 including, but not limited to Registered social landlords (RSL's), tenant management organisations (TMOs) and arm's length management organisations (ALMOs), local authorities and any subsidiaries and joint-venture vehicles of those local authorities, health authorities, councils, boards and trusts, publicly funded schools, universities and further education establishments, colleges, police forces, fire and rescue services or registered charities.
 LHC clients may add community benefit requirements in their call-off contracts from this Framework including but not limited to:
 - to generate employment and training opportunities for priority groups;
 - vocational training;
 - to up-skill the existing workforce;
 - equality and diversity initiatives;
 - to make sub-contracting opportunities available to SMEs, the third sector and supported businesses;
 - supply-chain development activity;
 - to build capacity in community organisations;
 - educational support initiatives.
 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=765097.
 (SC Ref:786762)


description:
specialist contractors required for annual preventative
 maintenance

description: Due to character limits, please refer to the 'contract variation' section in the Scope of Requirements and Tender Guidance Notes document.

description: The Contract will be awarded for an initial period of 3 year with HIE having the option to extend for a period or periods together not exceeding 12 months following the Initial Term.

description:
HIE requires a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to provide facilities management services at EMSP (Malin and Camas House), whilst offering best value in the expenditure of public funds.
 The requirements cover soft and hard FM services as well as tenant liaison.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Cyber Security

description: pass/fail

description: European Marine Science Park (Malin and Camas House), Dunstaffnage

title: EMSP Facilities Management

title: EMSP Facilities Management

title: Appendix A-G floor plans etc

format: application/x-zip-compressed

title: Appendix H - Contractor Annual Return Template

title: Appendix I - Fair Work First

title: For info - Malin House reactive calls July 23 - July 24

title: Webinar presentation - procurement slides

title: HIE's Conflict of Interest Policy July 2024

title: Award Criteria Tender Response Form

title: Forms for Signature

title: Cyber Security Questionnaire

title: Appendix 1 - Specification of Services

title: Appendix 2 - Hard FM

title: Appendix 3 - Soft FM

title: Appendix 4 - Camas House

title: Scope of Requirement and Tender Guidance

title: Terms and Conditions

title: Community Benefits Selection Menu

title: Malin House - M&E plans

title: Camas House - artist impressions

title: Pricing Schedule

title: Appendix 2 - Hard FM v2

title: Pricing Schedule v2

title: EMSP FM tender - site visit Q&A

title: Malin and Camas House site boundary

title: Pricing Schedule v3

title: EMSP Facilities Management

description:
THIS IS A CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE AND AS SUCH THE PROCUREMENT PROCESS IS COMPLETE.
 Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) require a supplier to provide Facilities Management services at the European Marine Science Park (EMSP), Dunstaffnage, Argyll (initially at Malin House, then at Camas House as well from October 2025).
 The services will be required from 13 January 2025, for an initial period of 3 years, unless terminated in accordance with the provisions of the Contract, with HIE having the option to extend for a period or periods together not exceeding 1 year following the Initial Term.

performanceTerms: Please refer to KPIs in Appendix 1.

description:
4A2 The supplier or if services are sub-contracted, then the waste management AND the landscaping services providers will be required to have in place the relevant Waste management licences under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 and Waste Management (Scotland) Regulations 2011. https://www2.sepa.scot/wastecarriers.
 4A2 Bidders must have an up-to-date Basic Disclosure Scotland Certificate for the core delivery team personnel used to deliver this contract (including core engineer team, cleaning operatives and pest control technicians) or commit to obtain the required certificates prior to contract start (e.g. when the cleaning operative has not been appointed yet).

description:
The bidder confirms they already have or can commit to obtain prior to the commencement of the Contract, the levels of insurance cover indicated for the following:
 4B5a Professional Risk Indemnity – minimum GBP 1m in aggregate
 4B5b Employers (compulsory) Liability – minimum GBP 5m for each and every claim. See http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf for more information
 4B5c Public Liability – minimum GBP 5m for each and every claim
 4B6 HMRC IR35 (not scored)
 HIE as a public body must comply with HMRC IR35 provisions. If bidding as a personal service company (PSC) or will be using one to provide services under the contract identify these PSC (s) in your response to 4B6. Further guidance and a link to the HMRC ‘’check employment details for tax’’ tool can be located here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/check-employment-status-for-tax

description:
4C4 If bidders intend to use a supply chain to deliver the requirements detailed in the Contract Notice, they should confirm they have (or have access to) the relevant supply chain management and tracking systems to ensure a resilient and sustainable supply chain. Please refer to SPD for full requirements. If bidders do not pay at least 95% of valid invoices on time and are unable to provide a proportionate and timely improvement plan, their organisation will not be selected to participate further in this procurement.
 4C10 Bidders will be required to confirm whether they intend to subcontract and, if so, for what proportion of the contract. (for info)

Highlands and Islands Enterprise

locality: Inverness

postalCode: IV2 5NA

streetAddress: An Lòchran, 10 Inverness Campus

description: Economic affairs

legalName: Highlands and Islands Enterprise

name: Inverness Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court

postalCode: IV1 1 AH

streetAddress: The Inverness Justice Centre, Longman Road

description: Economic affairs

Oban Electrical Services (Ltd)

locality: Oban

postalCode: PA34 5NA

streetAddress: 19 Stevenson Street

legalName: Oban Electrical Services (Ltd)

awardID: FTS 34

description:
The figure used in I.1.5 & II.2.6. reflects the contract value including the option extension period. It also includes allowances for additional services at Camas House; reactive repairs; cleaning consumables; asset replacements; biomass pellets; price increases as per the Terms and Conditions.
 (SC Ref:784553)


description:
Forestry and Land Scotland's (FLS) signs are one of the most important and visible parts of the FLS brand, they have a powerful impact on how FLS is perceived by all visitors and stakeholders.
 FLS are seeking bids from competent and capable suppliers, to establish a framework agreement for the production of FLS's outdoor corporate signage, structures, and furniture.
 The framework agreement will be used to procure any new or replacement timber signs, furniture, and structures required on FLS managed land; on an “as and when needed” basis.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Product Samples

description: Pass/Fail

title: Corporate Signage, Structures, and Furniture

streetAddress: Forestry and Land Scotland - Procurement

description: Procurement Specialist

description: Q1/Q2 2028 for new agreement to commence Q1 2029

performanceTerms: Please see the Invitation to Tender document pack, available for download from PCS-Tender, for full details of performance requirements.

reviewDetails:
An economic operator that suffers, or is at risk of suffering, loss or damage attributable to a breach of duty under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 or the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 , may bring proceedings in the Sheriff Court or the Court of Session.
 Court of Session
 Parliament House
 Parliament Square
 Edinburgh
 EH1 1RQ
 0131 225 2595
 supreme.courts@scotcourts.gov.uk

minimum:
- Employer’s (Compulsory) Liability Insurance = 5 million GBP
 - Public Liability Insurance = 2 million GBP
 - product Liability Insurance = 2 million GBP

description: INSURANCE: It is a requirement of this contract that bidders hold, or can commit to obtain prior to the commencement of any subsequently awarded contract, the types and levels of insurance indicated below:

minimum:
Provide a minimum of 2 examples per ‘category’ (Signage / Structures / Furniture), demonstrating the production of products similar to those specified within the Invitation to Tender document pack. Examples should include: A specification (wood used, tooling info, finish details, size, durability/warrantee), Photographs, Delivery requirements, Lead time.
 Bidders will be required to confirm that they have, or have access to, the following tools, plant, and technical equipment. The following tools and equipment have been identified as “core” or “baseline” required to deliver the specification. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list: CNC Router(s), Planer, Thicknesser, Edge sander, Wide belt sander, Spindle moulder, Mitre saw, Sliding table saw, Hollow chisel mortiser, Bandsaw, Pillar drill, and Delivery vehicle(s) with mechanical off-loading capability (can be via 3rd party).
 Details of the samples required can be found within ANNEX B (SELECTION AND AWARD CRITERIA) of the Invitation To tender document pack. Samples must be delivered to the address stated, prior to the closing date and time detailed. Any samples not received as per the instructions will be evaluated as a "Fail" and the tender will be excluded from any further participation in the competition.

description:
FULL DETAILS CAN BE FOUND WITHIN ANNEX B (SELECTION AND AWARD CRITERIA) OF THE INVITATION TO TENDER DOCUMENT PACK.
 Bidders will be required to provide details of work completed within the last 3 years that demonstrate they have the relevant experience and expertise to deliver the products as described.
 Bidders will be required to confirm that they have, or have access to, the tools, plant, and technical equipment listed.
 Bidders will be required to confirm that they have the required quality control certificates confirming that products meet the required standards (FSC certified wood etc).
 Bidders must have the following (or equivalent): 1) either ISO9001 OR documented quality management policies and processes. 2) either ISO18001 OR documented health and safety policies and processes. 3) either ISO14001 OR documented environmental management policies and processes.
 Bidders must provide samples conforming to the sample specification provided within the Technical Envelope.

Forestry and Land Scotland

postalCode: IV3 8NW

streetAddress: Great Glen House, Leachkin Road

description: Environmental protection

legalName: Forestry and Land Scotland

The Inverness Justice Centre

postalCode: IV1 1AH

streetAddress: Longman Road

legalName: The Inverness Justice Centre

Forestry and Land Scotland

description: Environmental protection

Border Signs & Graphics

locality: Dumfries

postalCode: DG1 1NA

streetAddress: The Sign Centre, St. Mary's Industrial Estate

legalName: Border Signs & Graphics

Court of Session

roles: reviewContactPoint reviewBody

locality: Edinburgh

postalCode: EH1 1RQ

streetAddress: Parliament House, Parliament Square

legalName: Court of Session

description: (SC Ref:788730)


description:
Accommodation Based - Housing Support service for Care Experienced Young People in the Falkirk Council area.
 As the service is a new service it has been agreed that a collaborative approach will be used to develop the contract and specification. This approach demonstrates our commitment to the best interests of the young people placed, and a desire to make systems and monitoring useful and manageable.
 The collaborative approach will have three stages:
 1. A single provider working with the council to design the service.
 2. A short-term pilot, with the opportunity to refine the service specification and associated processes.
 3. A competitive tender exercise undertaken, where this is determined as the appropriate way forward.
 The pilot will run for one year with the option to extend. This period provides an opportunity to look at possible innovative ways of meeting need. The council and the provider will share ideas, and as a result of feedback and discussion the service will be developed. The specification may be refined, producing specified outcomes most appropriate to the needs of this cohort of young people, and the delivery of those outcomes will be assessed.
 The provider will be selected via a predetermined scoring system which focusses on both price and quality.
 Providers will be required to evidence cost effectiveness and capability to meet the needs of the young people from the date of commencement.
 The young people will be residing in accommodation, already identified by Falkirk Council, offering nine individual en-suite bedrooms and communal living and dining space in Grangemouth. The support will be available daily within the accommodation, and the ability to offer 24 hour outreach support is desirable but not essential.
 The support required will be both practical and emotional and will seek to enhance Social Work support and assist young people to transition into their own home. This may involve role modelling of practical tasks such as cooking, cleaning and laundry or assisting with independent travel.
 It is important that the provider can employ staff who are trauma informed and able to work in a strengths-based approach with young people.
 The hours of support to each young person will vary depending on the support needs.
 It is anticipated that the total level of support will be 25 hours per week.

title: Provision of Accommodation Based - Housing Support for Care Experienced Young People in the Falkirk Council area.

description:
Falkirk Council is seeking to work in partnership with a single provider to develop a support service for our care experienced young people, including young people on the National Transfer Scheme, aged 16-26 who meet the eligibility criteria for Accommodation based - Housing Support, to progress their independent living skills and ensure they feel supported in their local community.
 The service to be provided is an Accommodation Based - Housing Support service to support up to nine young people with eligible after care needs.
 Falkirk Council will provide the accommodation which comprises a property with nine individual en-suite bedrooms and communal living and dining space in Grangemouth.
 The duration of the Contract is anticipated to be 12 months with the option of two 12 month extensions.

title: Schedule 1

title: Schedule 2

title: Schedule 3

title: Schedule 4

title: Schedule 5

title: Schedule 6

title: Appendix 1

title: Appendix 2

title: Appendix 3

title: Appendix 4

title: Appendix 5

title: Appendix 6

title: Appendix 7

title: Provider Event Q&A

performanceTerms:
Registration with the Care Inspectorate for the Services required.
 Care Inspectorate Grading of 3 or above in all of the following service areas:
 How well do we support children & young people's wellbeing?
 How good is our leadership?
 How good is our staff team?
 How well is our care planned?
 The Provider shall comply with any requirements under the Regulation of Care (Scotland) Act 2001 for staff to register with the Scottish Social Services Council and comply with its Employers’ Code of Practice.
 Ability to work as part of team around the child.
 It is a requirement of this contract that bidders hold, or can commit to obtain prior to the commencement of any subsequently awarded contract, the types and levels of insurance indicated below as a minimum:
 Employer's (Compulsory) Liability Insurance = 10 000 000 GBP
 Public Liability Insurance = 10 000 000 GBP
 Professional Indemnity Insurance = 2 000 000 GBP.

reductionCriteria:
Must have experience in providing Housing Support for Care Experienced Young People as outlined in the Specification.
 Registration with the Care Inspectorate (CI) for the Services required.
 CI Grading of 3 or above under the required registration as detailed in Schedule 1 - Instructions for Tenderers.
 Where a Provider is awaiting its first inspection, the Council reserves the right to agree suitable alternative indicator(s) of quality to assess whether the minimum requirement is met.
 SSSC Registration as appropriate (see section III.2.1)
 Ability to work as part of team around the child.
 Hold, or can commit to obtain prior to the commencement of any subsequently awarded contract, the types and levels of insurance indicated below as a minimum:
 Employer's Liability Insurance = 10M GBP
 Public Liability Insurance = 10M GBP
 Professional Indemnity Insurance = 2M GBP.

description: Execution of the service is reserved to a particular profession

awardCriteriaDetails: Please refer to Schedule 1 - Instructions to Tenderers

Falkirk Council

locality: Larbert

postalCode: FK5 4RU

streetAddress: The Foundry, 4 Central Park, Central Boulevard

description: General public services

legalName: Falkirk Council

description: General public services

Blue Triangle

locality: Glasgow

postalCode: G3 7HU

streetAddress: 100 Berkeley Street

legalName: Blue Triangle

description:
The scope of services to be provided under this Framework falls within the definition of social and other specific services in Schedule 3 to the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 ("the Regulations") and therefore the procurement process shall be subject to the requirements of section 7 of the Regulations.
 SPPN 7/2021 may apply.
 (SC Ref:796062)