Tender

Individual Packages of Education Support (2025)

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

20 Jan 2025 at 12:59

Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council (ECC) is inviting tenders for the provision of Individual Packages of Education Support aimed at ensuring suitable education for children of compulsory school age who are unable to attend school due to exclusion or other reasons. This procurement, categorised under Education and Training Services (CPV: 80000000), will be conducted using the open procedure and comprises four lots: Tuition Services, Vocational Services, Virtual Learning Services, and Early intervention/re-engagement services (Supplementary Education). The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with key deadlines including a tender period closing date on 18 February 2025 and the contract scheduled to be in effect from 1 May 2025 to 30 April 2029. This initiative is aimed at securing effective and reliable service providers across the United Kingdom, with a contract value estimated at £139,787,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational support services to engage in a substantial and long-term contract with a major public authority. Companies that provide tuition, vocational training, virtual learning solutions, and early intervention services will find this tender particularly relevant. The open procedure ensures a fair competitive environment, ideal for SMEs and VCSEs looking to expand their operations within the public sector. Participating in this procurement could enhance service portfolios, strengthen market positions, and establish long-term partnerships with Essex County Council, thereby facilitating business growth and stability.

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Notice Title

Individual Packages of Education Support (2025)

Notice Description

Essex County Council ("the Council") is seeking to secure a range of effective, reliable and efficient providers to deliver Individual Packages of Educational Support Services to enable the authority to meet its statutory responsibilities to provide suitable education for children of compulsory school age, who due to exclusion or otherwise are unable to attend school.This procurement will be conducted under the light touch regime and incorporate the following four lots: Lot 1 Tuition Services, Lot 2 Vocational Services, Lot 3 Virtual Learning Services and Lot 4: Early intervention/re-engagement services (Supplementary Education). Further details regarding the Council's requirements for each of these lots can be found within the service specification.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c3d19d1-9a21-4eb7-a398-62d7d66f0027
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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
£139,787,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
Not specified

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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