Award

AT1247 Alternative Education Providers - Animal Therapy, Primary Provision and Online Tuition

LUTON COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Mar 2024 at 15:52

Tender

10 Oct 2023 at 11:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Luton Council has awarded a contract for alternative education providers, including animal therapy and primary provision services. The contract, worth £500,000, falls under the education and training services category. The procurement process was carried out through an open procedure with a tender period ending on 23rd October 2023. The contract period will run from 2nd January 2024 to 31st August 2027. The buying organisation, Luton Council, based in Luton, United Kingdom, has selected multiple suppliers for this contract.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses offering educational services, especially those focusing on animal therapy, primary education, and online provision, to engage with the Luton Council. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement process at the award stage signifies potential growth opportunities for businesses in the services sector, particularly in providing specialist education services in the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

AT1247 Alternative Education Providers - Animal Therapy, Primary Provision and Online Tuition

Notice Description

DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE ON THE PROACTIS E-TENDERING PORTAL - https://procontract.due-north.com Luton Council has procured an Approved Provider List (APL) for alternative education providers to meet the needs of learners who require educational provision to complement, extend or replace their existing curriculum. Alternative provision may also be in place for pupils who are at the point of permanent exclusion, have been permanently excluded from school or signed off from school on medical grounds. This APL went live on 01 September 2023 however; there is a further requirement for: * therapeutic animal services * a primary age provision for primary school age children with challenging behaviours where their needs cannot be met in main stream school and/or permanently excluded. Provision should focus on meeting a child's social, emotional and mental health needs using a nurturing approach in a small group environment to build children's confidence and trust alongside providing support and intervention. The provision should offer part time/ full time placement and support children's' integration reintegration back into education as appropriate., * providers of online provision (virtual classroom).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b6028535-d31e-465a-9d84-cf3fea2f2807
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c713595-35c3-4d38-ab63-a5e37c4cfc8c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2024 - 31 Aug 2027 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LUTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
Caroline Sturman
Contact Email
caroline.sturman@luton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 2BQ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
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
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
7
Supplier Names

ACADEMY21

DIRECTIONAL

FRESH START IN EDUCATION

GROW YOUR POTENTIAL

KIP MCGRATH EDUCATION CENTRE LUTON SOUTH

THE SEEDS OF CHANGE

TUTOR TRAIN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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