Tender

Key Stage 1&2 Alternative Education Provision

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council has put out a tender for the provision of Key Stage 1&2 Alternative Education Provision. The deadline for submissions of the tender is 10th November 2022, with clarifications accepted until 21st October 2022. The contract period starts from September 2023 and lasts for three years, split into three areas: South (Ipswich), West (Bury St Edmunds), and North (Lowestoft). Providers can apply for one or more lots under this open procedure (above threshold).

This procurement by Suffolk County Council offers opportunities for businesses involved in education and training services, specifically in primary education. SMEs and VCSEs are suitable for this tender, which involves supplying alternative education services in Suffolk for Key Stage 1 and 2 pupils. The contract is valued at £10,000,000 exclusive of VAT and is well-suited for providers who can deliver across the specified geographical areas as part of the commissioning process.

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Notice Title

Key Stage 1&2 Alternative Education Provision

Notice Description

Suffolk County Council are currently out to tender for the provision of Key Stage 1&2 Alternative Education Provision . This tender is advertised as an open tender with negotiation, under the Light Touch Regime. For further information please see the ITT document. Procurement Policy Note 09/21 requires us to calculate the value of contracts inclusive of VAT, however we can advertise them exclusive of VAT. The advertised value here is PS10,000,000 exclusive of VAT. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is 10th November 2022. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 21st October 2022 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the Suffolk Sourcing website. Suffolk County Council are seeking to commission a provider or providers to deliver an alternative provision offer across Suffolk for Key Stage 1 and 2 pupils from September 2023 initially for three years. This is split into 3 areas, South (Ipswich), West (Bury St Edmunds) and North (Lowestoft), with each area having 22 committed guaranteed places. Providers can apply for one or more lots. Additional information: This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of the portal Suffolk Sourcing. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/371dda99-92bd-4bd2-8415-d7cfae1de04c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80100000 - Primary education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2023 - 31 Aug 2028 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUFFOLK
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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