Creche Services

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) requires a Contractor to establish, operate and manage a creche service appropriate for the needs and interests of children aged between six weeks and five years old on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at its building in Edinburgh.

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) requires a Contractor to establish, operate and manage an on-site crèche Service appropriate for the needs and interests of children aged between 6 weeks to 5 years old on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. The Contractor shall be required to maintain the Registration of the crèche with the Care Inspectorate throughout the duration of the contract.

In accordance with the SPD 4C.4, tenderers should evidence if they have effective payment systems in place to ensure reliability of their supply chains.

A site visit has been scheduled for the 3rd August to assess the on-site facility. Further information can be found within the tender documentation.

Tenderers will be assessed on whether it has paid its suppliers in accordance with the contractual terms that it applies to its supply chain, achieving at least 95% of valid invoices paid on time.

Where a tenderer does not pay at least 95% of valid invoices on time, an improvement plan must be provided to proceed.

If a bidder does not pay at least 95% of valid invoices on time and is unable to provide a proportionate and timely improvement plan, they will not be selected to participate any further in the competition.

Please note that there are minimum requirements concerning Cyber Security for this contract to which a pass/fail marking will attach.

Bidders will be required to complete an online Supplier Assurance Questionnaire using the Cyber Security Procurement Support Tool

(CSPST). A link to CSPST can be found here: https://cyberassessment.gov.scot.

The questionnaire will be aligned to a Cyber Risk Profile that has been established for the contract, based on the SPCB’s assessment of

cyber risk.

For this contract, minimum requirements also include the holding of Cyber Essentials (or equivalent).

Further details can be found in the Tender Invitation Letter. A contract condition for this procurement requires the bidder to comply with

minimum security requirements.

The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 21764. For more information see:

http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343

Tenderers will be given an opportunity to visit the on-site creche facilities - full information can be found within the tender documentation.

The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 21764. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343

Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/

A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:

The tenderer is required to provide community benefits as part of the delivery of the services. These include:

Key subcontracting opportunities available to SMEs, the Third Sector and supported businesses in the range of services required to meet the Contract requirements. The desired outcome would be that increased business in these sectors will help increase the SME economy and provide opportunities for recruitment from priority groups such as disabled and disadvantaged people.

The offer of work placements and experience for school, college and university students. The desired outcome is to provide support to young people in becoming successful learners, confident individuals, effective contributors and responsible citizens.

The opportunity to provide support to community initiatives. The desired outcome is to add value to the area and quality of life for those within the community.

Providing opportunities for individuals with disabilities and/or from disadvantaged backgrounds when suitable employment vacancies arise. For example, the Contractor will establish links with organisations aimed at assisting disabled/disadvantaged groups, to identify and create relevant employment opportunities through the Contract.