Tender

DfE Registered Alternative Education Provision Flexible Purchasing System (FPS

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Feb 2022 at 10:41

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool City Council is seeking providers through an open procurement process for the "DfE Registered Alternative Education Provision Flexible Purchasing System (FPS)," aimed at delivering high-quality alternative education services for pupils in Key Stages 3, 4, and 5. This tender was published on 18 February 2022, with a deadline for submissions set for 18 March 2022. The services correspond to the education and training sector and are to be fulfilled within the Liverpool City Region, with a total contract value of £11,950,000, beginning on 1 May 2022 and running until 30 April 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for education providers, especially small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in the alternative education market. Companies that deliver tailored educational programmes, online learning, or additional support services for pupils with additional needs will find this tender particularly suitable. The initiative aims to enhance education outcomes for students who struggle in mainstream settings, thus fostering collaboration in a sector that requires innovative educational solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DfE Registered Alternative Education Provision Flexible Purchasing System (FPS

Notice Description

The aim of the project is to create a Flexible Purchasing System (FPS) and identify Providers who can deliver excellent alternative provision for the education of pupils at key stage 3, 4 and 5 by offering a flexible response to those not placed in a mainstream or special school. Registered schools within the Liverpool City Region may apply at any time, the Applications they submit will only be assessed and added to the FPS at 3 periods during each academic year. The objectives of provision are: * To provide pupils with a rigorous and high-quality alternative to a mainstream curriculum * To offer children and young people who have not previously succeeded in the mainstream system a creative and engaging opportunity to re-join the world of education * To support and raise the attainment of all pupils to ensure that they achieve at the highest level possible * To raise the aspiration of all pupils * To work towards successful transition to post-16 education, employment, or training * Provide a tailored education programme for each young person and personal guidance and support * Offer pupils the opportunity for formal accreditation in several subject areas * Offer access in the wider curriculum to a range of enrichment activities e.g. arts, sports, PSHE, work-related learning The services will be split into the following Lots: Lot 1 - Alternative education Lot 2 - Alternative education - online learning Lot 3 - Alternative Education Provision for Pupils with an EHCP Lot 3A - Alternative Education Provision for Pupils with an EHCP delivered online Lot 4 - Additional Support Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-499759a5-3646-4bd2-93e3-9ecf9d33f917
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30ae652e-18be-439e-9c11-73c134bf3ddc
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
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
£11,950,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2022 - 30 Apr 2025 3-4 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
LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1DS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
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
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

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