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Alternative Education provision (x2 full time equivalent placements)

REDCAR & CLEVELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The contracting authority, Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council, has completed the procurement process for alternative education provision comprising two full-time equivalent placements. The project is classified under "Education and training services," with the procurement conducted through a direct award method. Located in the North East region of the United Kingdom, the contract was awarded to Education Plus NE Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Durham. The award was published on 24th June 2024, following the tender period that ended on 28th May 2024. The contract period is set to begin on 1st September 2024 and will conclude on 31st August 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services to expand their reach within the public sector. With a value of £60,000, this contract may particularly benefit SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can offer bespoke educational solutions tailored to the specific needs of local authorities. Given the direct award procurement method, businesses that establish strong relationships and demonstrate capacity to meet the outlined requirements of alternative education provision are well-positioned to compete in similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Alternative Education provision (x2 full time equivalent placements)

Notice Description

Alternative Education provision (x2 full time equivalent places) provided by Education Plus

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2a8cf6b2-1445-4552-846c-426e5c21aad0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a158910f-5e21-4557-895a-f137c2cd915e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
REDCAR & CLEVELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
REDCAR
Postcode
TS10 1RT
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Redcar and Cleveland
Electoral Ward
Coatham
Westminster Constituency
Redcar

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EDUCATION PLUS NE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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