Planning

S1196a - Flexible Procurement Solution for Alternative Education Provision

SALFORD CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

23 Feb 2024 at 11:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Salford City Council is planning a procurement process for a Flexible Procurement Solution for Alternative Education Provision. The aim is to commission alternative education provision for pupils not placed in mainstream or special schools, offering a flexible approach for their education. The procurement process is under the light touch regime for social and specific services, with opportunities for providers to apply or submit offers twice a year in January and May.

This tender by the Salford City Council presents opportunities for businesses in the education sector, particularly those offering alternative education services. Businesses providing full-time or part-time academic, vocational, online learning, tutoring, or special educational needs provision may find this tender suitable. The contract period spans from September 2024 to August 2028, and the Council welcomes applications from small and voluntary sector enterprises.

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Notice Title

S1196a - Flexible Procurement Solution for Alternative Education Provision

Notice Description

This Service Specification provides the background and set of service requirements each prospective FPS provider (provider) must demonstrate to be included on the Salford City Council's (the Council) Flexible Procurement Solution (FPS) for Alternative Education Provision. The FPS will be used to commission alternative education provision (placements) for pupils for whom the Council has statutory or discharged responsibilities for placing in appropriate and compliant alternative education provision. The aim is to create the FPS and identify Providers who can deliver excellent alternative provision for the education of pupils at Key Stage 1 and up by offering a flexible approach for those not placed in a mainstream or special school. Although many pupils attend mainstream schools, academies or colleges to receive their education some pupils benefit from receiving some, or all, of their education and support in 'off-site' settings that are delivered away from their school. This need to source suitable alternative provision shall be met through the use of a Flexible Procurement Solution (FPS), established under the light touch regime for social and other specific services. Providers may apply to join the FPS (or submit a new offer if currently on the FPS), at any time during the period the FPS is live. It is anticipated that submissions shall be collated and assessed twice a year: * January * May The Council however, reserves the right to assess submissions more frequently if required. The services to be provided through the FPS have been split into 10 lots: - Lot 1: Full-time Alternative Provision - Academic - Lot 2: Part-time Alternative Provision - Academic - Lot 3: Part-time Alternative Provision - Vocational - Lot 4: Part-time Alternative Provision - Online Learning - Lot 5: Alternative Provision - One-to-One Tutoring - Lot 6: Part-time Alternative Provision - Enrichment and Engagement - Lot 7: Alternative Provision - SEND - Lot 8: Alternative Provision - Post 16 - Lot 9: Full-time Alternative Provision - Key Stage 1 & 2 - Lot 10: Part-time Alternative Provision - Key Stage 1 & 2 For clarity providers may bid for one or multiple lots. Information documents are available on The Chest DN711864 - S1196a - Flexible Procurement Solution for Alternative Education Provision

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a495c69d-2e30-4315-b835-c4e8728c3b99
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bb3b062-201c-4112-b73e-114bb814b57c
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

80100000 - Primary education services

80200000 - Secondary education services

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

85312120 - Daycare services for handicapped children and young people

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Mar 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SALFORD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Daniel Cunliffe
Contact Email
daniel.cunliffe@salford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1616866249

Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M27 5AW
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
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
Salford
Electoral Ward
Swinton & Wardley
Westminster Constituency
Worsley and Eccles

Further Information

Notice Documents

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