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Contract award for the provision of tutoring for the Interim Provision Services for Children and Young People

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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10 Jul 2024 at 11:37

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Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of tutoring services for the Interim Provision Services (IPS) for children and young people. The procurement falls under the education and training services category, with the services to be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The contract initiation date is 2nd April 2024, with the extended period running until 31st October 2025, following the initial end date of 31st March 2025. The contract was directly awarded to BRIGHTTEACH LIMITED, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME), with a total value of £306,786. The tender process has been completed, and key contact information includes Debby Rowley at East Sussex County Council.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those experienced in providing tutoring for children and young people. SMEs like BRIGHTTEACH LIMITED are well-suited for this contract, demonstrating the council's commitment to engaging smaller local suppliers. Businesses seeking to enhance their portfolio in the public education sector could benefit from similar opportunities in future contracts issued by other educational authorities or public sector organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract award for the provision of tutoring for the Interim Provision Services for Children and Young People

Notice Description

East Sussex County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of providing teachers / tutors for children and young people on the Interim Provision Service (IPS) caseload. Initial contract end date was 31st March 2025, a seven month extension was granted to continue the service until 31st October 2025. Additional information: The total awarded contract value includes an option to extend the contract term for a period of eight months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-91889d30-70b9-4dc7-a452-3fbf0c84c26a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b21799f5-fa7d-481e-b809-6a3d42e3d001
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award of contract
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£306,786 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£306,786 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2024 - 31 Oct 2025 1-2 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
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 1UE
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Priory
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRIGHTTEACH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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