Planning

SCC WT Market Engagement Event for Independent Alternative Provision September 2025

SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

28 Aug 2025 at 18:17

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Surrey County Council is organising a Market Engagement Event for Independent Alternative Provision, planned for 30th September 2025. This initiative, situated in Reigate, England, aims to inform and prepare potential and current providers of services like tutoring and specialist education. It is categorised under primary, secondary, youth, special, and tutorial education services, alongside physiotherapy services. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, and the event will offer insights into the landscape and needs of the Independent Alternative Provision sector, aiding participants in understanding the procurement method and subsequent steps in the system. Providers are encouraged to register attendance before the engagement due date of 30th September 2025.

This event presents a valuable opportunity for businesses poised to offer services in education, especially those specialising in supporting children and young people requiring specialised interventions. Companies that can contribute to Surrey's Independent Alternative Provision, particularly in sectors such as post-16 support services, vocational pathways, employment support, and mentoring targeted at EHCP holders, are ideal participants. SMEs and VCSEs are especially welcome, reflecting an openness to diverse and innovative approaches that can help bolster local educational support services and potentially enhance business growth through expanded contracts and visibility in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SCC WT Market Engagement Event for Independent Alternative Provision September 2025

Notice Description

Please note this is not a Tender Opportunity. Surrey County Council (SCC) warmly invites you to take part in a Market Engagement Event on Tuesday 30th September 2025 for potential and existing providers of Independent Alternative Provision Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). This includes Non-Maintained Independent (NMI) provision who may wish to contribute to Surrey County Council's Independent Alternative Provision (AP) community. Independent Alternative Provision is provision largely for one-to-one support, children and young people who require specialist intervention (in many cases but not exclusively for their additional needs) which in many cases is delivered in the home or in the community with the support of / or at the request of families. This may include: * Tutoring (QTS qualified and non QTS qualified) * Specialist teachers * Services supporting education * Community based service(s) (for example, equine care) Ultimately, it is SCCs aim to ensure that every child and young person placed within Alternative Provision (if required): * Develop the skills and confidence to return to and access mainstream education (if appropriate) * Be safe and happy in any alternative provision(s) that they access * Develop the skills and confidence to transition to adulthood, including work opportunities (apprenticeships, post-16 education) * Has the option to access and contribute to local opportunities within their communities This event is designed to support providers ahead of the next opening window. Its primary aim is to: * Introduction/Overview to Independent Alternative Provision in Surrey, including the current landscape, market and forecast sufficiency needs * Share hints, tips, and areas to consider based on lessons learned from evaluating Rounds One, Two and Three * Offer guidance on registering with the e-tendering system Proactis, including resources to help providers navigate it * Outline the next steps in the procurement process and the proposed timetable * Provide a forum to answer questions from potential and existing providers of Independent Alternative Provision (AP) In this round, we are particularly keen to strengthen our Lot 6 - Post-16 Support Services offer in line with our SEND sufficiency plan. This includes expanding access to vocational pathways, employment support, and mentoring services. We welcome providers who can contribute to a broader, more resilient base of support for young people transitioning into adulthood, especially those with EHCPs. Any interested organisation or consortium with the experience, capability and capacity to deliver Independent Alternative Provision services as laid out in this notice may register for the Market Engagement Event. Please register your attendance here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/739dbbfb-c71b-46bf-9b4d-da019d6926c4@d961b545-104c-4ed0-8582-1f570f0595cd Please note that attendance will be limited to 3 attendees per organisation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-46071777-b1ac-44db-a9fe-dda5d9c5d510
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/976eab0b-3f7b-4774-bdac-76098c3b29c9
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

80100000 - Primary education services

80200000 - Secondary education services

80310000 - Youth education services

80340000 - Special education services

80590000 - Tutorial services

85142100 - Physiotherapy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
REIGATE
Postcode
RH2 8EF
Post Town
Redhill
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ26 East Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Reigate and Banstead
Electoral Ward
South Park & Woodhatch
Westminster Constituency
Reigate

Further Information

Notice Documents

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