Social and other specific services – public contracts
Contract award notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Aberdeenshire Council
Woodhill House, Westburn Road
Aberdeen
AB16 5GB
UK
Telephone: +44 1467530600
E-mail: neil.stephenson@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
NUTS: UKM50
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00232
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
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
Learning Pathways Plus
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
We are tendering these services to commission services for individual and groups of children within the context of Learning Pathways Plus. This will include Community Based Services, Therapeutic Interventions, and Curricular Enhancement: Offsite and/or Onsite. We are aiming to establish equity and fairness of access to provision across Aberdeenshire to provide the “right support at the right time in the right place” to children and young people. The services procured by Aberdeenshire Council will be determined by the specific needs of an identified child or group of children through multi-agency assessment and planning processes.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
2 100 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Community Based Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM50
Main site or place of performance:
Aberdeenshire-wide
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
To provide intensive outreach services and support to children/young people with additional support needs and their families and to promote participation and inclusion in education.
— This service will be provided through one-to-one or small group (maximum of 6 children/young people) support for children and young people (ages from 3-18) predominantly within and around school hours during term time (9:00am - 3:00pm),
— The service provision is not applicable in holiday times,
— Working locations can vary between working from the child/young person’s home, community and school locations,
— Service provider participation in the Multi Agency Action Plan (MAAP) processes will also be sought,
— Referrals for service provision will come from schools through recommendations made through the MAAP’s process and approved by Local Authority Officers. Services will not begin until they have been approved by Local Authority Officer.
The support provided may include:
— Development of skills for life, skills for work and skills for learning for example, Opportunities for supported work experience and volunteering; Independent travel training; Self-help and independent skills (but not personal care), Social and communication skills; and Positive behaviour management.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
See PCST
Contract is for two years plus the option of 2 additional 1-year extensions
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Therapeutic Interventions
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM50
Main site or place of performance:
Aberdeenshire-wide
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
To provide specialist Psychological/Arts Therapies to children/young people with additional support needs (ASN), to promote participation and inclusion in education.
— This service will be provided through one-to-one or small group (maximum of 3 children/young people) support for children and young people with ASN (ages from 3-18) predominantly within the context of the school day during term time (9:00am - 3:00pm),
— These therapeutic interventions can take place at school or offsite locations,
— Service provider participation in the Multi Agency Action Plan (MAAP) processes will also be sought,
— The service provision is not applicable in holiday times or outwith school hours,
— Referrals for service provision will come from schools through recommendations made through the MAAP’s process and approved by Local Authority Officers. Services will not begin until they have been approved by Local Authority Officer.
The support provided may include, but is not limited to, the following:
— Play Therapy,
— Art therapy /Art Psychotherapy,
— Music therapy,
— Drama therapy,
— Direct intervention,
— Assessments and reviews,
— Advice and consultations.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
See PCST
Contract is for 2 years plus the option of 2 additional 1-year extensions.
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Curricular Enhancement - Offsite (Outdoor Learning)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM50
Main site or place of performance:
Aberdeenshire-wide
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
— To provide Curricular Enhancement through outdoor learning activities to enhance the Health and Well Being curricular offer for individual and/or small groups of children and young people with ASN,
— This service will be provided through one-to-one or small group (maximum of 4 children/young people) support for children and young people (ages from 3-18) predominantly within the context of the school day during term time (9:00am - 3:00pm),
— Service provider participation in the Multi Agency Action Plan (MAAP) processes will also be sought,
— The service provision is not applicable in holiday times or outwith school hours,
— Referrals for service provision will come from schools through recommendations made through the MAAP’s process and approved by Local Authority Officers. Services will not begin until they have been approved by Local Authority Officer.
The support provided will include:
— Outdoor Learning will be provided by a Forest Leader level 3 on an individual or small group basis.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
See PCST
Contract is for 2 years plus the option of 2 additional 1-year extensions.
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Curricular Enhancement - Onsite (Not Outdoor Learning)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM50
Main site or place of performance:
Aberdeenshire-wide
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
(Onsite location is any location that is within the school’s boundary or the Service Provider’s premises or grounds)
— To provide Curricular Enhancement through a range of services not ordinarily offered by the school or cluster to enhance the Health and Well Being curricular offer for individual and/or small groups of children and young people with additional support needs,
— This service will be provided through one-to-one or small group (maximum of 6 children/young people) support for children and young people (ages from 3-18) predominantly within the context of the school day during term time (9:00am - 3:00pm),
— Working location will be within the school settings, including outdoor areas, and other community settings,
— Service Provider participation in the Multi Agency Action Plan (MAAP) processes will also be sought,
— The service provision is not applicable in holiday times or outwith school hours,
— Referrals for service provision will come from schools through recommendations made through the MAAP’s process and approved by Local Authority Officers. Services will not begin until they have been approved by Local Authority Officer.
The support provided may include:
— A range of services to enhance the Health and Wellbeing curricular offer including: arts interventions (music, drama, art, dance), mindfulness, yoga, sensory programmes, horse-riding, sports and leisure. This does not refer to Riding for the Disabled (RDA).
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
See PCST
Contract is for 2 years plus the option of 2 additional 1-year extensions
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.1.11) Main features of the award procedure:
The contract will be awarded following evaluations through PCST.
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2019/S 091-220495
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Community Based Services
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
16/09/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 15
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 15
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Seed Box ltd
Walled Garden, Ballogie, Aboyne
Aberdeen
AB34 5DT
UK
Telephone: +44 7796125746
NUTS: UKM50
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sacro
110 Crown Street
Aberdeen
AB11 6HJ
UK
Telephone: +44 1224560560
NUTS: UKM50
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Grampian Autistic Society
33/35 Carnie Drive
Aberdeen
AB25 3AN
UK
Telephone: +44 1224277900
Fax: +44 1224495580
NUTS: UKM50
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Aberlour
2 Green Wynd
Glasgow
G40 2TD
UK
Telephone: +44 7595245227
NUTS: UKM50
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Aberdeen Foyer
18 Marywell Street
Aberdeen
AB11 6FS
UK
Telephone: +44 1224224252
NUTS: UKM50
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Aberdeen FC Community Trust
Pittodrie Stadium, Pittodrie Street
Aberdeen
AB24 5QH
UK
Telephone: +44 1224650400
NUTS: UKM50
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Station House Media Unit
202 Ashgrove Road West
Aberdeen
AB16 5EH
UK
Telephone: +44 1224515013
NUTS: UKM50
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Brave Outdoors Ltd
16 Bosies Bank Way
Peterhead
AB42 2UR
UK
Telephone: +44 7875466327
NUTS: UKM50
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sensationall.org.uk
Old School, Westhill road
Westhill
AB32 6FT
UK
Telephone: +44 1224746699
NUTS: UKM50
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Relax Kids
12 Whitehall Gardens
Insch
AB52 6HJ
UK
Telephone: +44 7990611223
NUTS: UKM50
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Hand Pict by Penny - Creative Space
14 Cairn Road, Kemnay
Inverurie
AB51 5RT
UK
Telephone: +44 7935720982
NUTS: UKM50
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Yoga 4 Every Body and Relax Kids Banff and Aberdeenshire
Fairview, 18 Colleonard Drive
Banff
AB45 1DP
UK
Telephone: +44 7779253860
NUTS: UKM50
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sport Aberdeen
Broadfold House, Broadfold Road
Aberdeen
AB23 8EE
UK
Telephone: +44 1224507713
NUTS: UKM50
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Modo - Circus with Purpose
15 Erroll Street
Peterhead
AB42 1PU
UK
Telephone: +44 1779600020
NUTS: UKM50
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sounds light sensory
Little Finnercy, Echt
Aberdeenshire
AB32 6XD
UK
Telephone: +44 7340185499
NUTS: UKM50
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 525 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Therapeutic Interventions
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
16/09/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sounds light sensory
Little Finnercy, Aberdeenshire
Echt
AB32 6XD
UK
Telephone: +44 7340185499
NUTS: UKM50
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Aberdeen Foyer
18 Marywell Street
Aberdeen
AB11 6FS
UK
Telephone: +44 1224224252
NUTS: UKM50
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sensationall.org.uk
Old School, Westhill Road
Westhill
AB32 6FT
UK
Telephone: +44 1224746699
NUTS: UKM50
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sticks and Stones Therapeutic Forest School C.I.,C.
Gardener's Cottage, Gannochy
Brechin
DD9 7UX
UK
Telephone: +44 7802545866
NUTS: UKM50
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ishbel Mollison, Play Therapy Services
30 Balfour Road
Alford
AB33 8NF
UK
Telephone: +44 7880960141
NUTS: UKM50
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ELM Music Therapy
15 Westhill Heights
Westhill
AB32 6RY
UK
Telephone: +44 7969876483
NUTS: UKM50
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Modo - Circus with Purpose
15 Erroll Street
Peterhead
AB42 1PU
UK
Telephone: +44 1779600020
NUTS: UKM50
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Grampian Music Therapy
38 Hillside Crescent
Westhill
AB32 6PA
UK
Telephone: +44 7985266109
NUTS: UKM50
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 525 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Title: Curricular Enhancement - Offsite (Outdoor Learning)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
16/09/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 10
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Aberlour Child Care Trust
Balgownie 1, Conference Way
Aberdeen
AB23 8AQ
UK
Telephone: +44 1224814540
Fax: +44 1224824829
NUTS: UKM50
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Jill Birch - Wild Connect
Rhiannoch, Cairnton Rd Inchmarlo
Banchory
AB31 4AQ
UK
Telephone: +44 7969866546
NUTS: UKM50
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Outdoor Woodland Learning School CIC
Unit 6, Aboyne Business Centre, Huntly Road
Aboyne
AB34 5HE
UK
Telephone: +44 7585743739
NUTS: UKM50
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Marvellous Adventure Club Ltd
Caladh Sonais, Greeness
Turriff
AB53 8EB
UK
Telephone: +44 7825090570
NUTS: UKM50
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
T.O.A.D.S. Tine's Outdoor Adventure Day Service
9 Hall Cottages, Cairnie
Huntly
AB54 4TQ
UK
Telephone: +44 7512263698
NUTS: UKM50
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sticks and Stones Therapeutic Forest School C.I.,C.
Gardener's Cottage, Gannochy
Brechin
DD9 7UX
UK
Telephone: +44 7802545866
NUTS: UKM50
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Lindsey Duncan
Culmellie Cottage, Muir of Fowis
Alford
AB33 8NY
UK
Telephone: +44 7884000986
NUTS: UKM50
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
W.C & A.D Allan
Kinkell Farm, Keithhall
Inverurie
AB51 0LU
UK
Telephone: +44 7970769431
NUTS: UKM50
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Woodlands4Kids/Gardening4Kids
3 Airyhillock Manor, Kirkton of Bourtie
Inverurie
AB51 0JS
UK
Telephone: +44 1651873565
NUTS: UKM50
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sport Aberdeen
Broadfold House, Broadfold Road
Aberdeen
AB23 8EE
UK
Telephone: +44 1224270990
NUTS: UKM50
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 525 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Title: Curricular Enhancement - Onsite (Not Outdoor Learning)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
06/09/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Aberlour Child Care Trust
Balgownie 1, Conference Way
Aberdeen
AB23 8AQ
UK
Telephone: +44 1224814540
Fax: +44 1224824829
NUTS: UKM50
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Aberdeen FC Community Trust
Pittodrie Stadium, Pittodrie Street
Aberdeen
AB24 5QH
UK
Telephone: +44 122650400
NUTS: UKM50
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Station House Media Unit
202 Ashgrove Road West
Aberdeen
AB16 5EH
UK
Telephone: +44 1224515013
NUTS: UKM50
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Mission Fitness Scotland Ltd
Basin View
Montrose
dd10 8de
UK
Telephone: +44 7825840948
NUTS: UKM50
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Relax Kids
12 Whitehall Gardens
Insch
AB52 6HJ
UK
Telephone: +44 7990611223
NUTS: UKM50
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Hand Pict by Penny - Creative Space
14 Cairn Road, Kemnay
Inverurie
AB51 5RT
UK
Telephone: +44 7935720982
NUTS: UKM50
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Yoga 4 Every Body and Relax Kids Banff and Aberdeenshire
Fairview, 18 Colleonard Drive
Banff
AB45 1DP
UK
Telephone: +44 7779253860
NUTS: UKM50
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 525 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
PCST Question Economic and Financial Standing 4B.4: The bidder confirms the name, value and/or range of the financial ratios as follows:
Bidders will be required to state the values for the following ratio(s):
Current Ratio
Quick Ratio
Gearing
ROCE (Return on Capital Employed)
PCST Question Economic and Financial Standing: Insurance: The bidder confirms they already have or can commit to obtain, prior to the commencement of the contract, the levels of insurance cover indicated in the relevant Contract Notice
Employer’s Liability Insurance = 5m GBP
Public Liability Insurance = 2m GBP
PCST Question 1.74.2 4C.1.2: For public supply and public service contracts only: Please provide relevant examples of supplies and/or services carried out during the last 3 years as specified in the Contract Notice. A minimum of two examples will be required.
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 13457
(SC Ref:599046)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Aberdeenshire Council
Woodhill House, Westburn Road
Aberdeen
AB16 5GB
UK
Telephone: +44 1467530600
Internet address(es)
URL: http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
26/09/2019