Tender

Provision of an Alternative Education Service for students subject of an Education Health and Care Plan

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is inviting tenders for the "Provision of an Alternative Education Service for students subject of an Education Health and Care Plan". This procurement falls within the administrative educational services category and is based in Sandwell, West Midlands. The tendering process is currently in the active phase and will close on 16 July 2021 at 15:00hrs. The contract period is set to begin on 1 September 2021 and will last for two years, with a possible extension of two additional 12-month periods. The maximum budget allocated for this service is £40,000 per annum, and the Council is using an open procurement method to secure a suitable agency for this vital service.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the education and therapeutic services sectors to expand their operations. Companies specialising in alternative education and therapeutic interventions tailored for students with specific health and educational needs would be particularly well-suited to compete. Providers that can offer innovative solutions to reintegrate students into full-time education following therapeutic interventions may gain a competitive edge in this process, ultimately fostering growth and partnerships within the local community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of an Alternative Education Service for students subject of an Education Health and Care Plan

Notice Description

Provision of an Alternative Education Service for students subject of an Education Health and Care Plan The current contract for the delivery of the Alternative Education Service for students subject of an Education, Health and Care Plan in Sandwell ends on 31 July 2021. The Council is seeking to identify a suitable agency to operate the Alternative Education Service within the Borough from 1 September 2021. The aim of the Service is to support students who are subject of an Education, Health and Care Plan with a well-supported and nurturing environment to deliver therapeutic interventions. Students may not be attending full-time provision and will need to be supported to help reintegrate them into full-time provision following a period of therapeutic intervention. Further details of the service required are detailed in the specification in this document. The contract is for a 2 year period from 1 September 2021 to 31 July 2023 with the option to extend for 2 further 12 month periods subject to provision of budget. The maximum budget for the delivery of the service is PS40,000 per annum. Tenders received in excess of this will not be considered. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the ITT and other related documents. In Order To View and Submit a Tender, you will be required to' Opt-In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: Friday 16 July 2021 at 15:00hrs Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55b6b85a-ab29-48ac-998f-1ef0a395311a
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

75121000 - Administrative educational services

80310000 - Youth education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2021 - 31 Jul 2023 1-2 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
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B69 3DB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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