Award

Alternative Education Provision for children who, because of exclusion, illness or other reasons, would not otherwise receive suitable education

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

16 Jun 2021 at 16:02

Award Notice
Tender

15 Feb 2021 at 11:35

Tender Notice
Tender

15 Feb 2021 at 11:25

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Buckinghamshire Council is seeking suppliers for the procurement of Alternative Education Provision (AEP) aimed at children who are unable to receive suitable education due to reasons such as exclusion or illness. This procurement encompasses three distinct lots: Lot 1 for full-time onsite provision, Lot 2 for online education, and Lot 3 for short-term placements. The tendering process is currently in the Award stage, with contracts for Lots 1 and 2 running from 1st September 2021 until 31st August 2024, and Lot 3 from 1st September 2021 to 31st August 2022, with potential extensions. The deadline for submitting tender responses was midday on 18th March 2021, and the indicative budget ranges from £50,000 to £480,000 per annum depending on the specific lot.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those that provide alternative education and support for vulnerable children. Organisations that focus on onsite education, virtual learning platforms, or have experience in managing short-term educational placements would be well-positioned to compete. Furthermore, small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as they may fulfill the Council’s requirements while contributing to essential educational services in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Alternative Education Provision for children who, because of exclusion, illness or other reasons, would not otherwise receive suitable education

Notice Description

The Council has a duty to secure Alternative Education Provision (AEP) which is defined as education arranged by local authorities for pupils who, because of exclusion, illness or other reasons, would not otherwise receive suitable education. The purpose of the service will be to support the Council with this duty by providing a full time AEP service for this cohort. The scope and requirements for these services is divided into three lots: * Lot 1 - Full Time onsite Alternative Education Provision to permanently excluded and challenging young people, predominantly at Key Stage 4; * Lot 2 - Full time virtual/online education for children in Key Stages, 3, 4 and 5; * Lot 3 - Short Term Provision for children with an EHCP without a permanent school place. The contract dates for Lot 1 and 2 will be 1st September 2021 to 31st August 2024 (Two optional extensions 1st September 2024 to 31st August 2026 and 1st September 2026 to 31st September 2027). The contract dates for Lot 3 will be 1st September 2021 to 31st August 2022 (One optional extension 1st September 2022 to 31st August 2023). The indicative budget for Lot 1 is estimated to be around 480,000 GBP per annum, Lot 2 it is likely to be between 50 000 and 100,00 GBP per annum and Lot 3 is likely to be between 80 000 and 130,000 GBP per annum. This is only an estimate and the actual spend maybe higher or lower than these figures. The Council is of the opinion that TUPE will apply to Lot 1 only. If your organisation wishes to participate in this process, you need to register with the Buckinghamshire Business Portal and express an interest in this opportunity. You will be unable to take part if you do not register on the Portal and express an interest in the opportunity. The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge. Link to the Portal http://www.supplybucksbusiness.org.uk Tenders must be returned via Buckinghamshire Business Portal. The tender return date is midday 18.3.2021.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16cf7c61-353d-45b8-aea1-13d5698b906b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£1,440,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AYLESBURY
Postcode
HP20 1YU
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Aylesbury North
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROGRESS SCHOOLS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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