Tender

Pupil Referral Unit (KS3 KS4) - ASCHIW/2021/148*

STOKE-ON-TRENT CITY COUNCIL

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04 Nov 2021 at 13:02

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11 Oct 2021 at 14:19

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Summary of the contracting process

Stoke-on-Trent City Council is seeking a provider for its Pupil Referral Unit (PRU), specifically for Key Stage 3 and 4 pupils, under the tender titled "Pupil Referral Unit (KS3 KS4) - ASCHIW/2021/148*". This contract falls under the education and training services industry category, with a contract value of £4,000,000. The open procurement process is currently in the tender stage, which will close on 22nd November 2021. The contract period will commence on 25th April 2022 and conclude on 24th April 2025. This procurement opportunity is based in Stoke-on-Trent, England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the education sector, particularly those specialising in alternative education and support services for children and young people with special educational needs. Companies that offer tailored teaching solutions, behavioural support, or holistic educational approaches would greatly benefit from this opportunity. Furthermore, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as they are recognised for their ability to deliver innovative and focused services in educational settings aimed at preventing permanent exclusions and supporting reintegration into mainstream education.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pupil Referral Unit (KS3 KS4) - ASCHIW/2021/148*

Notice Description

Stoke on Trent City Council wish to appoint a provider to assist with the delivery of our Pupil Referral Unit (PRU). Pupil Referral Unit caters for children who aren't able to attend a mainstream school. Pupils are often referred to a PRU if they need greater care and support than their school can provide. PRUs don't have to teach the full National Curriculum, but they aim to provide a broad and balanced education that covers as much of the Curriculum as possible. In general, a PRU placement is seen as a short-term measure and the aim is to reintegrate the child back into mainstream education as soon as possible, although some children may require an alternative education provision until they finish education journey. Although attending a PRU is often seen as a last resort, it can have great benefits for pupils who are having difficulties at school. The Council wants to take a more proactive and preventative approach to reducing the number of permanently excluded children and young people within the city. The PRU will offer a placement to a child for a period of assessment, to identify the most appropriate education setting. This assessment will be holistic and include input from a range of professionals, such as Educational Psychologists, Social Workers, Early Help and Health, with the aim being to identify the most appropriate long term education provision for each child. At the end of the assessment process, a decision will be made on a multi-disciplinary basis as to the most appropriate education provision for the pupil, which could include further assessment

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d31f557-407b-4047-8b7c-b794bac0200e
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
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
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Apr 2022 - 24 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
STOKE-ON-TRENT CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STOKE-ON-TRENT
Postcode
ST4 1HH
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent
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
Stoke-on-Trent
Electoral Ward
Hartshill Park & Stoke
Westminster Constituency
Stoke-on-Trent Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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