Planning

Exploring Block Contract Arrangements for Out of School Tuition Services - Soft Market Survey

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

23 Jan 2025 at 09:57

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cambridgeshire County Council is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Exploring Block Contract Arrangements for Out of School Tuition Services - Soft Market Survey." This tender falls under the primary and secondary education services industry categories, specifically targeting the East of England region in the United Kingdom. The procurement process aims to gauge interest and gather insights from potential providers through a short survey, which needs to be completed by the end of 31st January 2025. This initiative is part of Cambridgeshire County Council's broader objective to streamline their procurement of services under Lot 4 of the Children's External Placements DPS.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to establish long-term partnerships with the council. By participating in the survey, businesses can help shape the future procurement strategy and potentially secure stable, long-term contracts that reduce costs and enhance service delivery. Companies experienced in providing educational services, particularly out-of-school tuition, will find this tender especially relevant as it seeks to foster reliable, cost-effective solutions to support children's education needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Exploring Block Contract Arrangements for Out of School Tuition Services - Soft Market Survey

Notice Description

Cambridgeshire County Council is exploring the introduction of block contracts for Out of School Tuition (OoST) services under Lot 4 of the Childrens External Placements DPS. This approach aims to reduce costs, streamline search processes, and establish stable, long-term partnerships with providers. To gauge interest and understand your capacity, we've created a short form with a few key questions. Your input will help us shape this new approach and ensure it meets the needs of both providers and the children & young people we support. Please take a few minutes to complete the form: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=ZLMn4x4EUUyC8skGp4-cyY5Y4ccq-xlNvU1fAFGSvTBUM0k4OE42Q1ZYOVNSUVlFTkoyNE1QNzVINi4u Please submit your response by COP Friday 31st January 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-96f4ec30-4e30-4598-9f13-4b2c598d8bec
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea77a097-40eb-4e2c-8255-dca96448999b
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Jan 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Children's Commissioning Team
Contact Email
childrenscommissioningteam@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE28 4YE
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
The Stukeleys
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Further Information

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