Tender

CWC24128 Alternative Provision Open Framework for Children & Young People

WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 13:18

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Wolverhampton Council is inviting tenders for the "CWC24128 Alternative Provision Open Framework for Children & Young People" to fulfil its obligations under the Education Act 1996. This tender, classified under primary and secondary education services (CPV codes 80100000 and 80200000, respectively), covers a range of educational provisions, including settings for primary and secondary phases, inclusion and engagement, face-to-face outreach, and online tuition. The framework agreements will commence on 1st September 2025, with an initial term of five years and an optional extension of up to two additional years. The deadline for tender submission is 12pm on 24th March 2025, and the tender process will be conducted through an open procedure, encouraging wide participation.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in educational services to establish or enhance their presence within the public sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply. Successful businesses will benefit from a long-term contractual relationship with the council, contingent on meeting performance indicators. Companies specialising in alternative educational provision, online learning platforms, and outreach services are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. This framework not only provides a stable revenue stream but also enhances the reputation and market position of participating firms within the education sector.

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Notice Title

CWC24128 Alternative Provision Open Framework for Children & Young People

Notice Description

The City of Wolverhampton Council has a statutory duty to provide alternative provision for children and young people in accordance with the Education Act 1996. These can include children and young people who are: * permanently excluded * subject to fixed term exclusions * at risk of disengaging from education; and/or * require alternative educational provision to meet their education entitlement for example those outlined in their EHCP. The Council is conducting a tender exercise for the provision of Alternative Provision Framework for Children and Young People (Lots 1-6) namely: Lot 1 - Primary Registered Settings (Only) Lot 2 - Primary phase inclusion and engagement Lot 3 - Secondary Registered Settings (Only) Lot 4 - Secondary phase inclusion and engagement Lot 5 - Face to Face (Outreach) Lot 6 - Online Tuition This procurement will create a framework agreement with clearly set out operation of the framework agreement and Call-off Schedule, including details of the timeline for when it will be reopened. The framework is intending to commence on 1st September 2025 with initial term of 5 years, with the option for extend up to a further 2 years on up at the sole discretion of the council. The framework will be based on minimum acceptable performance (map) being met by the tenderer as identified via key performance indicators. This Framework will be accessible by both City of Wolverhampton Council (thereafter CWC) and schools and academies in Wolverhampton. Tender documents can be accessed at https://www.wolverhamptontenders.com. Deadline for Tender submission is 12pm Monday 24th March 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63b81577-bd53-4e02-8c49-582708b388d2
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80100000 - Primary education services

80200000 - Secondary education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,900,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV1 1RL
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

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