Tender

TC020 - Alternative Provision (Education) Flexible Purchasing System (FPS)

BOLTON COUNCIL

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Tender

13 Jun 2023 at 15:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Bolton Council has issued a tender titled "TC020 - Alternative Provision (Education) Flexible Purchasing System (FPS)" in the services industry category. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions on 13th July 2023. The contract period is set to begin on 1st September 2023 and last for three years, with potential extensions. This opportunity is open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender by the Bolton Council provides an opportunity for businesses to participate in providing alternative education services in England. Companies with expertise in education and training services, especially those experienced in supporting pupils who face challenges accessing mainstream education, are well-suited to compete. The Flexible Purchasing System allows for dynamic participation throughout the agreement term, offering business growth potential for providers joining the agreement rounds.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TC020 - Alternative Provision (Education) Flexible Purchasing System (FPS)

Notice Description

The Authority has a duty to provide suitable education for all children of compulsory school age in their area. This includes pupils who are not able to access mainstream school places i.e. permanently excluded pupils, and for other pupils who because of illness or other reasons would not receive suitable education without such arrangements being made. The procurement will be an open tender but will be operating as a Flexible Purchasing System which is an open Pseudo-dynamic FPS agreement allowing providers to join the Pseudo dynamic FPS agreement during the term of the agreement via rounds. Rounds will be opened at certain times during the term when there is a requirement of provision. minimum once a year. The term of the Framework Agreement will be for three years with the option to extend for a further two twelve month periods. It is intended for the Framework Agreement to commence on 1 September 2023.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2aba9f62-6622-4d74-8c53-28561db964ee
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2023 - 17 Feb 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOLTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOLTON
Postcode
BL1 1RU
Post Town
Bolton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bolton
Electoral Ward
Queens Park & Central
Westminster Constituency
Bolton North East

Further Information

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