Tender

ROUND 2 - TC020 - Alternative Provision (Education) Flexible Purchasing System (FPS)

BOLTON COUNCIL

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02 Aug 2024 at 11:16

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Borough Council of Bolton has issued an open tender for the Flexible Purchasing System (Round 2) for Alternative Education Provision, aimed at providing suitable education for children who cannot access mainstream schooling. This tender, identified as BOLT001-DN736296-25274491, falls under the education and training services category, and covers the region of England, United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions on 2 September 2024. The framework agreement is set to start on 1 November 2024 and end on 8 October 2026, with options for two additional twelve-month extensions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in educational services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). The open, pseudo-dynamic FPS arrangement allows providers to join during the agreement term, encouraging continuous involvement and flexibility. Businesses specialising in alternative education can leverage this opportunity to expand their services and cater to children who are permanently excluded or unable to attend mainstream schools. By participating, businesses can establish a sustained relationship with Bolton Council, positioning themselves for future rounds and similar opportunities within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ROUND 2 - TC020 - Alternative Provision (Education) Flexible Purchasing System (FPS)

Notice Description

The Borough Council of Bolton ("the Authority") is prepared to receive tenders to be included on the Flexible Purchasing System (Round 2) for Alternative Education Provision which will be subject to the information, specification and tender package enclosed. The Authority has a duty to provide suitable education for all children of compulsory school age in their area. This includes pupils who are not able to access mainstream school places i.e. permanently excluded pupils, and for other pupils who because of illness or other reasons would not receive suitable education without such arrangements being made. The procurement will be an open tender but will be operating as a Flexible Purchasing System (FPS) which is an open Pseudo-dynamic FPS agreement allowing providers to join the Pseudo-dynamic FPS agreement during the term of the agreement via rounds. Rounds will be opened at certain times during the term when there is a requirement of provision - minimum once a year. The term of the Framework Agreement will be from 1 November 2024 till it's expiry date 8 October 2026, with the option available to extend for a further two (2) twelve-month periods.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aa2dca05-9061-4d19-bd13-b3b512fc8d85
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81767ee9-b554-4eb5-9da5-41c5d487a427
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2024 - 8 Oct 2026 1-2 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
BOLTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sarah Atherton
Contact Email
sarah.atherton@bolton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 0

Buyer Location

Locality
BOLTON
Postcode
BL1 1RU
Post Town
Bolton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North 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
Bolton
Electoral Ward
Queens Park & Central
Westminster Constituency
Bolton North East

Further Information

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