Tender

Re-opening of the FPS-Alternative Provision for Looked After Children/Children With SEND

TRAFFORD COUNCIL

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Tender

19 Oct 2020 at 12:34

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Trafford Council is seeking to re-open the Flexible Procurement System (FPS) for Alternative Provision services, with the tender titled "Re-opening of the FPS-Alternative Provision for Looked After Children/Children With SEND." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically in education and training, as well as counselling services. The FPS is scheduled to run from 1st December 2020 until 31st December 2022, with the possibility of annual extensions until 31st December 2024. All bids must be submitted by 18th November 2020, with a total estimated contract value of £1,936,129. The procurement method is open, allowing a wide range of suppliers to participate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in educational services, counselling, and support for vulnerable children, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Providers of tuition, teaching assistant support, alternative provision, vocational opportunities, and transportation are especially well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract can not only enhance service offerings but also expand market presence within the educational support sector in the North West of England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Re-opening of the FPS-Alternative Provision for Looked After Children/Children With SEND

Notice Description

Re-opening of the Flexible Procurement System (FPS).Trafford Council and STAR Partner Authorities are looking to procure a Flexible Procurement System for Alternative Provision services. The FPS will run initially from 1st December 2020 to 31st December 2022 with an option to extend on annual basis until 31st December 2024. Below is a list of lots to be procured under this FPS. Lot 1 Tuition (Qualified Teacher Lot 2 Tuition(Non-qualified teacher) Lot 3 Teaching Assistant Support Lot 4 Alternative Provision/Vocational Opportunity Lot 5 Counselling/Mentoring Support Lot 6 Transport.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b762bdf-071a-4874-affa-252314596852
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

80000000 - Education and training services

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,936,129 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2020 - 31 Dec 2024 4-5 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
TRAFFORD COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STRETFORD
Postcode
M32 0TH
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
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Gorse Hill & Cornbrook
Westminster Constituency
Stretford and Urmston

Further Information

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