Planning

Online School Provision

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

21 Jul 2023 at 16:41

Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

21 Jul 2023 at 16:37

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Essex County Council has published a planning notice for a tender titled "Online School Provision" in the category of Primary education services and Training services. The procurement process is at the planning stage with a budget allocation of 2,324,640 GBP for a contract period starting from January 1, 2024, to January 1, 2026. The Council is seeking an online education supplier to provide immediate education services to students in Essex, focusing on primary and secondary education needs. The contract duration is initially set for two years with a potential extension to four years.

This tender presents an opportunity for education service providers to offer online teaching solutions to Essex County Council. Businesses specializing in education technology, online curriculum development, and student support services would be suitable candidates to compete for this tender. Interested parties are required to submit their details to the Council by 5pm on 11th August 2023 for consideration. The Council aims to engage a provider with a strong ethos in behaviour management and supportive learning environments to deliver personalised education to a wide range of pupils from Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 4.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Online School Provision

Notice Description

The purpose of this PIN is to gauage expressions of interests from organisations that can offer online teaching to a large cohort of children for a short term bases. We are seeking an online education supplier to provide an immediate(exclusive to Essex) online education to pupils range KS1-KS4 on a short term basis, focussing on English, Maths, and Science. The education offer must be in place within one working day of the referral being received, and be accessible through a tablet or a phone. Necessary requirements: Personalised timetables offered - 15 hour minimum over 5 days 1 day from referral to education provided Accessible for all children Daily attendance feedback Weekly student progress feedback Strong ethos around behaviour and behaviour management Supportive environment Contract expectations: Our aim is to offer a 2 year contract across 2 academic years The Education Access Team is responsible for ensuring Essex County Council (ECC) meets its statutory duty to provide suitable education for permanently excluded children from the sixth day of exclusion. The Council proposes that this service will be commissioned under an initial two (2) year term with the option to extend for a further two (2) years at the Council's sole discretion; thereby resulting in a maximum possible contract duration of four (4) years. Therefore the pin value indicates the value of a four year term. If you are interested, please email Nicola.turp@essex.gov.uk with the following information by 5pm on 11th August 2023:- Your name, the Name of your organisation, Your Contact email and telephone number.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a7bc4bf0-32a7-4dbf-9f1b-541ae8b30ffb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c96488ad-d67d-43b5-bb2f-a39214934b8e
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
Not specified
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

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,324,640 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2024 - 1 Jan 2026 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Nicola Turp
Contact Email
nicola.turp@essex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 333

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
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
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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