ProcuraAxisBeta
Sign inCreate Free Account
Home / Opportunities / Opportunity
PROCUREMENT OPPORTUNITY

Flexible Framework Agreement for Education & Social Support Services (Children & Families)

Dundee City Council · compiled

Tender information last checkedLast checked 29 Sept 2026, 20:41.

Opportunity overview

Dundee City Council are seeking Providers with the appropriate experience to prove a range of services/resources for the Children and Families (CFS) within a Flexible Framework Agreement. The service could be, but is not limited to Schools, Care Establishments and Family Support.

Classification

  • CPV80000000 — Education and training services
  • CPV80100000 — Primary education services
  • CPV80110000 — Pre-school education services
  • CPV80200000 — Secondary education services
  • CPV80212000 — Vocational secondary education services
  • CPV80310000 — Youth education services
  • CPV80340000 — Special education services
  • CPV80500000 — Training services
  • CPV80530000 — Vocational training services
  • CPV85000000 — Health and social work services
  • CPV85300000 — Social work and related services
  • CPV85312300 — Guidance and counselling services
  • CPV85312320 — Counselling services

Lots

  • Outdoor Education, Physical Activity and SportValue not stated
  • Counselling in SchoolsValue not stated
  • ClubsValue not stated
  • Support, Advice and Therapeutic ServicesValue not stated
  • Creative EngagementValue not stated
  • External Tutors/Additional SupportValue not stated
  • MentoringValue not stated
  • WorkshopsValue not stated
  • Professional Learning and DevelopmentValue not stated
  • Bespoke Family SupportValue not stated

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
PROC/C&F/C&F/01/25
Status
active
Has Recurrence
No
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Amendments

Entry 1
Id
3
Description
Public Contracts Scotland Website Support have been in touch to advise there are issues with the website and would advise to extend deadline to ensure all Bidders can submit their tender.

Unstructured Changes

Entry 1

Where

Label
Time limit
Section
IV.2.2

New Value

Date
12 Feb 2025, 17:00

Old Value

Date
11 Feb 2025, 17:00
Entry 2

Where

Label
Conditions for opening of tenders
Section
IV.2.7

New Value

Date
13 Feb 2025, 08:00

Old Value

Date
12 Feb 2025, 09:00

Bid Opening

Date
12 Feb 2025, 09:00

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Lot Details

Maximum Lots Bid Per Supplier
9,999,999

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Maximum Participants
9,999,999

Expected award period

Starts
12 Feb 2025, 09:00

Tender Period

Ends
11 Feb 2025, 17:00

Communication

Contract terms

Performance Terms
As detailed in the Invitation To Tender.
Has Electronic Payment
Yes
Has Electronic Ordering
Yes
Electronic Invoicing Policy
allowed

Classification

Id
80000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Education and training services

Submission terms

Languages

en

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
suitability
Description
Included in the Single Procurement Document (SPD)

Applies To

supplier
Criterion 2
Type
economic
Minimum
Included in the Single Procurement Document (SPD)
Description
Included in the Single Procurement Document (SPD)

Applies To

supplier
Criterion 3
Type
technical
Minimum
Included in the Single Procurement Document (SPD)
Description
Included in the Single Procurement Document (SPD)

Applies To

supplier

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Outdoor Education, Physical Activity and Sport
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Providing a service which engages and encourages children and young people to learn through participation in activities and experiences. These may include but are not limited to outdoor learning, sport and social activities.

Renewal

Description
The Purchaser may exercise its option to extend the Framework Agreement for up to two further periods of up to one year after the initial period. Where the Purchaser decides to take up this option it will confirm this in writing to the Provider

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
Type
quality
Description
0
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
0

Contract period

Ends
31 Mar 2028, 23:59
Starts
1 Apr 2025, 00:00

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Clubs
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Services which provide a club which offers a safe environment for children and young people outside of school hours. Clubs will provide activities including a social element.

Renewal

Description
The Purchaser may exercise its option to extend the Framework Agreement for up to two further periods of up to one year after the initial period. Where the Purchaser decides to take up this option it will confirm this in writing to the Provider.

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
Type
quality
Description
0
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
0

Contract period

Ends
31 Mar 2028, 23:59
Starts
1 Apr 2025, 00:00

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
Support, Advice and Therapeutic Services
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Services which provide professional assistance, guidance and support in resolving personal problems. These may include but are not limited to group and/or one to one work with children, young people or families, therapeutic services, mediation and services to promote good mental wellbeing. This may also include providing CLPL/training to staff groups or individuals.

Renewal

Description
This Purchaser may exercise its option to extend the Framework Agreement for up to two further periods of up to one year after the initial period. Where the Purchaser decides to take up this option it will confirm this in writing to the Provider.

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
Type
quality
Description
0
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
0

Contract period

Ends
31 Mar 2028, 23:59
Starts
1 Apr 2025, 00:00

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 4
Id
5
Title
External Tutors/Additional Support
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Providing a service where external personnel offer additional support to children and young people on a group or onto one basis. Services may include but are not limited to; resilience coaching, speech and language therapists, literacy and maths champions and Nurture Support. For clarity, individuals who provide this service will not be employed by the Council, their services will be purchased.

Renewal

Description
The Purchaser may exercise its option to extend the Framework Agreement for up to two further periods of up to one year after the initial period. Where the Purchaser decides to take up this option it will confirm this in writing to the Provider.

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
Type
quality
Description
0
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
0

Contract period

Ends
31 Mar 2028, 23:59
Starts
1 Apr 2025, 00:00

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 5
Id
4
Title
Creative Engagement
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Providing a service which focuses on engaging children and young people to learn through creative activities. These may include but are not limited to, music, art, drama and dance.

Renewal

Description
This Purchaser may exercise its option to extend the Framework Agreement for up to two further periods of up to one year after the initial period. Where the Purchaser decides to take up this option it will confirm this in writing to the Provider.

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
Type
quality
Description
0
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
0

Contract period

Ends
31 Mar 2028, 23:59
Starts
1 Apr 2025, 00:00

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 6
Id
6
Title
Mentoring
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Providing a service which focuses on the support and encouragement of children and young people to manage their own learning in order that they maximise their potential, develop their skills, improve the performance and become the person they want to be. This service may include but it is not limited to coaching, youth work and support, family support and mentorship programs.

Renewal

Description
The Purchaser may exercise its option to extend the Framework Agreement for up to two further periods of up to one year after the initial period. Where the Purchaser decides to take up this option it will confirm this in writing to the Provider.

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
Type
quality
Description
0
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
0

Contract period

Ends
31 Mar 2028, 23:59
Starts
1 Apr 2025, 00:00

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 7
Id
7
Title
Workshops
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Providing a service which engages children and young people on a particular subject, activity or project through discussion, performance or participation in class(s) dedicated to the project or activity. This service may include but is not limited to mindfulness, yoga, confidence building, nutrition, diversity and health and wellbeing.

Renewal

Description
The Purchaser may exercise its option to extend the Framework Agreement for up to two further periods of up to one year after the initial period. Where the Purchaser decides to take up this option it will confirm this in writing to the Provider.

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
Type
quality
Description
0
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
0

Contract period

Ends
31 Mar 2028, 23:59
Starts
1 Apr 2025, 00:00

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 8
Id
8
Title
Professional Learning and Development
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Providing professional learning and development opportunities to school staff, teaching and non-teaching. This service may include but is not limited to, learning related to curriculum development, classroom learning, teaching and assessment and opportunities for coaching and mentoring and leadership development.

Renewal

Description
The Purchaser may exercise its option to extend the Framework Agreement for up to two further periods of up to one year after the initial period. Where the Purchasers decides to take up this option it will confirm this in writing to the Provider.

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
Type
quality
Description
0
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
0

Contract period

Ends
31 Mar 2028, 23:59
Starts
1 Apr 2025, 00:00

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 9
Id
9
Title
Bespoke Family Support
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Providing of a family support service which will provide support, advice and practical help to families experiencing difficulties in meeting their assessed needs. Interventions may be low or intensive and will be based on assessed need. This generic service is intended to provide to a range of families with children up to the age of 18 years. It is recognised that there may be occasions when this service will be appropriate for those above the set age range due to assessed need, it is anticipated these will be small in numbers and will be ratified via the formal monitoring process.

Renewal

Description
The Purchaser may exercise its option to extend the Framework Agreement for up to two further periods of up to one year after the initial period. Where the Purchaser decides to take up this option it will confirm this in writing to the Provider.

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
Type
quality
Description
0
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
0

Contract period

Ends
31 Mar 2028, 23:59
Starts
1 Apr 2025, 00:00

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 10
Id
10
Title
Counselling in Schools
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Providing counselling services to children aged 10+ in primary, secondary and special schools. This service will be provided by qualified, registered (BACP/COSCA) counsellors who have experience of working with children and young people, preferably with a Children and Young People Qualification,.

Renewal

Description
The Purchaser may exercise its option to extend the Framework Agreement for up to two further periods of up to one year after the initial period. Where the Purchaser decides to take up this option it will confirm this in writing to the Provider.

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
Type
quality
Description
0
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
0

Contract period

Ends
31 Mar 2028, 23:59
Starts
1 Apr 2025, 00:00

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery Location

Description
Dundee

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM71

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
85000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Health and social work services
Entry 2
Id
85300000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Social work and related services
Entry 3
Id
80310000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Youth education services
Entry 4
Id
80000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Education and training services
Entry 5
Id
80200000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Secondary education services
Entry 6
Id
80340000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Special education services
Entry 7
Id
80212000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Vocational secondary education services
Entry 8
Id
80100000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Primary education services
Entry 9
Id
80110000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Pre-school education services
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Delivery Location

Description
Dundee

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM71

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
80000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Education and training services
Entry 2
Id
85300000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Social work and related services
Entry 3
Id
85000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Health and social work services
Entry 4
Id
80310000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Youth education services
Entry 5
Id
80200000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Secondary education services
Entry 6
Id
80100000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Primary education services
Entry 7
Id
80212000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Vocational secondary education services
Entry 8
Id
80340000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Special education services
Entry 9
Id
80110000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Pre-school education services
Item 3
Id
3
Related Lot
3

Delivery Location

Description
Dundee

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM71

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
80100000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Primary education services
Entry 2
Id
80000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Education and training services
Entry 3
Id
80110000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Pre-school education services
Entry 4
Id
80200000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Secondary education services
Entry 5
Id
80212000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Vocational secondary education services
Entry 6
Id
80310000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Youth education services
Entry 7
Id
85000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Health and social work services
Entry 8
Id
85300000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Social work and related services
Entry 9
Id
80340000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Special education services
Item 4
Id
5
Related Lot
5

Delivery Location

Description
Dundee

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM71

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
80100000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Primary education services
Entry 2
Id
80000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Education and training services
Entry 3
Id
80110000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Pre-school education services
Entry 4
Id
80200000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Secondary education services
Entry 5
Id
80212000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Vocational secondary education services
Entry 6
Id
80310000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Youth education services
Entry 7
Id
80340000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Special education services
Entry 8
Id
85300000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Social work and related services
Entry 9
Id
85000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Health and social work services
Item 5
Id
4
Related Lot
4

Delivery Location

Description
Dundee

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM71

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
80000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Education and training services
Entry 2
Id
80100000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Primary education services
Entry 3
Id
80110000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Pre-school education services
Entry 4
Id
80200000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Secondary education services
Entry 5
Id
80212000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Vocational secondary education services
Entry 6
Id
80310000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Youth education services
Entry 7
Id
80340000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Special education services
Entry 8
Id
85000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Health and social work services
Entry 9
Id
85300000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Social work and related services
Item 6
Id
6
Related Lot
6

Delivery Location

Description
Dundee

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM71

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
80100000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Primary education services
Entry 2
Id
80000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Education and training services
Entry 3
Id
80110000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Pre-school education services
Entry 4
Id
80200000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Secondary education services
Entry 5
Id
80212000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Vocational secondary education services
Entry 6
Id
80310000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Youth education services
Entry 7
Id
80340000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Special education services
Entry 8
Id
85300000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Social work and related services
Entry 9
Id
85000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Health and social work services
Item 7
Id
7
Related Lot
7

Delivery Location

Description
Dundee

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM71

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
80100000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Primary education services
Entry 2
Id
80000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Education and training services
Entry 3
Id
80110000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Pre-school education services
Entry 4
Id
80200000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Secondary education services
Entry 5
Id
80212000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Vocational secondary education services
Entry 6
Id
80310000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Youth education services
Entry 7
Id
80340000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Special education services
Entry 8
Id
80530000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Vocational training services
Entry 9
Id
80500000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Training services
Item 8
Id
8
Related Lot
8

Delivery Location

Description
Dundee

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM71

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
80000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Education and training services
Entry 2
Id
80100000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Primary education services
Entry 3
Id
80110000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Pre-school education services
Entry 4
Id
80200000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Secondary education services
Entry 5
Id
80212000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Vocational secondary education services
Entry 6
Id
80310000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Youth education services
Entry 7
Id
80340000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Special education services
Entry 8
Id
85300000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Social work and related services
Entry 9
Id
85000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Health and social work services
Item 9
Id
9
Related Lot
9

Delivery Location

Description
Dundee

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM71

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
80000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Education and training services
Entry 2
Id
80100000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Primary education services
Entry 3
Id
80110000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Pre-school education services
Entry 4
Id
80200000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Secondary education services
Entry 5
Id
80212000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Vocational secondary education services
Entry 6
Id
80310000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Youth education services
Entry 7
Id
80340000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Special education services
Entry 8
Id
85300000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Social work and related services
Entry 9
Id
85000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Health and social work services
Item 10
Id
10
Related Lot
10

Delivery Location

Description
Dundee

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM71

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
80000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Education and training services
Entry 2
Id
80100000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Primary education services
Entry 3
Id
80110000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Pre-school education services
Entry 4
Id
80200000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Secondary education services
Entry 5
Id
80212000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Vocational secondary education services
Entry 6
Id
80310000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Youth education services
Entry 7
Id
80340000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Special education services
Entry 8
Id
80530000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Vocational training services
Entry 9
Id
85000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Health and social work services
Entry 10
Id
85312300
Scheme
CPV
Description
Guidance and counselling services
Entry 11
Id
85312320
Scheme
CPV
Description
Counselling services

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-122330
Name
Dundee City Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKM71
Locality
Dundee
Postal Code
DD1 1QE
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Dundee House, 50 North Lindsay Street

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Regional or local authority
Entry 2
Id
01
Scheme
COFOG
Description
General public services

Identifier

Legal Name
Dundee City Council

Contact

Telephone
+44 1382433156
Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-1263
Name
Perth & Kinross Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKM77
Locality
Perth
Postal Code
PH1 5PH
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
2 High Street

Details

Identifier

Legal Name
Perth & Kinross Council

Contact

Telephone
+44 1738475000
Organisation 3
Id
GB-FTS-2479
Name
Angus Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKM71
Locality
Forfar
Postal Code
DD8 1AN
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Angus House, Orchardbank Business Park

Details

Identifier

Legal Name
Angus Council

Contact

Telephone
+44 3452777778
Organisation 4
Id
GB-FTS-83455
Name
Dundee Sheriff Court House

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
Dundee
Postal Code
DD1 9AD
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
6 West Bell Street

Identifier

Legal Name
Dundee Sheriff Court House

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Dundee · UKM71 · DD1 1QE · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKM71

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. ocds-h6vhtk-04cde5-2025-02-11T13:47:16Zcompiled ·