Tender

WSCC - LJ - Independent Alternative Provision

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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23 Apr 2021 at 10:29

Tender Notice
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22 Apr 2021 at 14:42

Tender Notice
Tender

22 Apr 2021 at 14:41

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Sussex County Council (WSCC) is currently conducting a tender for the "Independent Alternative Provision" project, which falls under the education and training services category. This procurement process is at the Tender stage, with submissions due by 4th June 2021. The contract, valued between £12 million and £13 million, will address various educational services including early intervention, vocational opportunities, and online tutoring, aimed at complex learners and those awaiting placements or facing exclusions. The contract period is set to commence on 1st September 2021 and will run until 28th February 2024, with delivery expected to take place in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialised in educational services, particularly those capable of providing alternative provisions or specialised learning support. Companies engaged in early intervention, vocational training, and online educational solutions would be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract. Given the broad nature of the services required, firms from the private, public, and third sectors, including charitable and community organisations, are encouraged to apply, fostering a competitive environment that could enhance education delivery within the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WSCC - LJ - Independent Alternative Provision

Notice Description

A pseudo-dynamic purchasing system (DPS) for the provision of Independent Alternative Provision, as further described in Document No. 2 (The Specification) is being tendered by WSCC in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015). The Invitation to Participate (ITP) is issued by West Sussex County Council (WSCC) to seek and identify suitably qualified and interested organisations from the private, public and third (voluntary, community and charitable) sector for the provision of Independent Alternative Provision of Education. This Service encompasses: 1. Early Intervention and Prevention; 2. Vocational Opportunities (including post 16 provision); 3. Interim provision for learners waiting an education placement or who have been excluded; 4. Online Tutoring (also known as blended package); 5. Complex Learners. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6da885e1-d55f-4bd1-8ff0-420c7a9ccfb1
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80340000 - Special education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2021 - 28 Feb 2024 2-3 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
WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST SUSSEX
Postcode
PO19 1RQ
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester Central
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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