Planning

Market Warming Event - Alternative Provision

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

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Planning

20 Dec 2019 at 10:00

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Southwark is initiating a market warming event titled "Market Warming Event - Alternative Provision," focused on enhancing educational services for children unable to access mainstream schooling. The event is part of the planning stage and aims to engage potential providers as Southwark Council prepares to establish a framework for Alternative Provision (AP) in the education sector. Interested parties have until 18 March 2020 to engage with the Council. The anticipated value for the upcoming contracts is £8 million, aimed at the adult and other education services industry, with the framework intended to enhance choice and effectiveness in service delivery.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services, training, and welfare provisions for children and young people. Companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary or community sector enterprises (VCSEs), are well-suited to compete as Southwark seeks high-quality providers. The framework is designed to respond to the varied educational needs of students, thereby fostering business growth in the education sector in London, while providing a stable market for these services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Market Warming Event - Alternative Provision

Notice Description

Southwark Council is inviting interested parties to attend a market warming event for Alternative Provision. Southwark Council is currently reviewing its offer of Alternative Provision (AP), which provides education for children who, because a wide range of social, behavioural or health needs, are unable to access the mainstream education system. Subject to Southwark Council Cabinet approval, the intention is to establish contracting arrangements with high-quality providers via an AP framework. It is anticipated the AP framework will generate increased choice, improved educational and developmental outcomes, and better reflect the needs of the user. In addition, the framework will allow the Council to respond quickly and effectively to its needs, whilst providing a level of market stability through its bank of providers. For further details about the event, interested parties can access information via https://procontract.due-north.com and download the invitation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3feee21c-99bd-4374-9757-72bb6cb308bd
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

80100000 - Primary education services

80200000 - Secondary education services

80300000 - Higher education services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80500000 - Training services

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

98133110 - Services provided by youth associations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Mar 2020Expired
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
LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK
Contact Name
Dan Paton
Contact Email
dan.paton@southwark.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2075250328

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 2QH
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

Notice Documents

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