Flexible Framework for Outdoor Education Centres - Entry Point 4

The National guidance document “Curriculum for Excellence through Outdoor Learning” Education Scotland states: “the journey through education for any child in Scotland must include opportunities for a series of planned, quality outdoor learning experiences” enabling our children and young people to be successful learners, confident individuals, effective contributors and responsible citizens, one of the national outcomes which lies at the heart of the Curriculum for Excellence. . The Council have already established a Flexible Framework (see https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/se...) with multiple Service Providers who offer a multi-day outdoor education experience, with residential stay, for groups of school pupils.

The Council have 155 Educational establishments who could potentially use this Framework. The original Framework was setup for 10 years, with included annual entry points to allow new Providers to apply to join the Framework, this would enable the Council to maintain capacity and choice.

This notice is for Entry Point 4, which is is applicable for any potential provider and/or setting that is not already on the Framework. . This contract award procedure is being carried out in accordance with The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, Regulation 74. .

In accordance with The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, Regulation 74, the Council have established a Flexible Framework with Service Providers / Outdoor Education Centres who can provide a package for groups of pupils that comprises: activity based learning with residential stay. . The Flexible Framework is for multiple years, and the Council have included options for additional Service Providers to apply to join the Framework at future intervals - this is Entry Point 4. .

Key Objectives is to meet the curriculum objectives previously mentioned in II.1.4) Description of the procurement. . Prospective Service Providers should be able to offer a range of activities that caters for pupils of all abilities and confidence levels.

The residential element should include catering. Venue based transport would be required if travel is needed to go between accommodation and activity location. .

The Council's school term is August through June; packages should be available during this period. . Further to this overview, a detailed specification is contained within the main Invitation to Tender (ITT) document which is accessible (and downloadable) from the Buyer Attachment area within the PCS-T Tendering System. .

The Framework must be carried out in accordance with the information provided within this Contract Notice and the following documents contained within the PCS-T Tendering System; Invitation to Tender (ITT) and the Framework Agreement and Call-Off Terms and Conditions. . Tenderers must downloand and complete a range of Award Questions and Statements located within the PCS-T Technical Envelope; .

Tenderers must download and complete a Pricing Schedule located within the PCS-T Commercial Envelope. . Additional information: PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE EXCLUSION GROUNDS: Economic Operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.