Prior information notice
This notice is a call for competition
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Bristol City Council
Bristol City Council, City Hall, College Green
Bristol
BS1 5TR
UK
Contact person: Mr Andrew Doig
Telephone: +44 0
E-mail: Andrew.Doig@bristol.gov.uk
NUTS: UKK11
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.bristol.gov.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.bristol.gov.uk/
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=ce511986-eab5-ee11-8127-005056b64545
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=ce511986-eab5-ee11-8127-005056b64545
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
PEP/CYP/Books, Math Games and Stationery for Children in Care
Reference number: DN707471
II.1.2) Main CPV code
80000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Children in care can suffer great adversity and disadvantages when it comes to their education due to their adverse childhood experiences. The Virtual School has a duty to improve the educational outcomes of children in care, and an important part of this is to improve their literacy skills.
The service aims is to provide the Virtual School with 6 monthly packages of books, maths games and stationery that will be passed on to Bristol’s Children in Care, ranging from ages 3 - 12.
Supporting the children’s reading, comprehension, and maths abilities, as well as ensuring that the children feel that they are cared for and recognised.
Supporting children in having increased confidence in literacy and numeracy.
The service will support children who have experienced difficulty and adversity by providing books which will support with relaxation.
This service will support children in developing relationships with their carers.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
42 712.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKK11
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Children in care can suffer great adversity and disadvantages when it comes to their education due to their adverse childhood experiences. The Virtual School has a duty to improve the educational outcomes of children in care, and an important part of this is to improve their literacy skills.
The service aims is to provide the Virtual School with 6 monthly packages of books, maths games and stationery that will be passed on to Bristol’s Children in Care, ranging from ages 3 - 12.
Supporting the children’s reading, comprehension, and maths abilities, as well as ensuring that the children feel that they are cared for and recognised.
Supporting children in having increased confidence in literacy and numeracy.
The service will support children who have experienced difficulty and adversity by providing books which will support with relaxation.
This service will support children in developing relationships with their carers.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Competitive procedure with negotiation
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of expressions of interest
Date:
29/01/2024
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Bristol City Council
Bristol
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
18/01/2024