Planning

388 - Prior Information Notice / Soft Market Testing Exercise for Alternative Education

WIGAN COUNCIL

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Planning

18 May 2022 at 10:11

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Wigan Council is planning a procurement process for a project titled "388 - Prior Information Notice / Soft Market Testing Exercise for Alternative Education." This initiative falls under the education and training services industry category, specifically targeting alternative provision for pupils in Wigan, England. The procurement is currently in the planning stage with key dates including the contract period starting on 21st May 2022 and running until 10th June 2022. Interested providers are encouraged to express their interest, with a submission deadline approaching on 1st August 2022.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in education services, particularly those that can offer alternative provision for secondary age pupils or support for permanently excluded students. Businesses that are compliant with national educational guidelines, including those registered with OFSTED, will be well-suited to compete. The initiative aligns with Wigan Council's Excellence in Education Strategy, making it an attractive prospect for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their service offerings in the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

388 - Prior Information Notice / Soft Market Testing Exercise for Alternative Education

Notice Description

Wigan Council Education Services are seeking expressions of interest from Alternative Provision providers or education settings who are able to establish Alternative provision for Wigan Pupils. This provision would be to support the councils Excellence in Education Strategy and SEND priority plan ensuring an education system that is inclusive of all pupils. Alternative provision would provide complementary support to secondary age pupils, this would enhance the curriculum offer in their school/setting or offer an alternative to school for pupils who are permanently excluded from their setting and in need of a registered AP provider to support their reintegration into a suitable setting. Any provider expressing interest would need to be compliant with national statutory guidance for AP, safeguarding and other guidance relating to education settings. For those providers expressing an interest in supporting permanently excluded pupils there would be a requirement to be OFSTED registered to allow pupils to go on the 'school roll'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a903db56-b420-4ccc-b14e-2aaeb9c64182
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 May 2022 - 10 Jun 2022 30 days
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
WIGAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Anthony Baker
Contact Email
anthony.baker@wigan.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1942828643

Buyer Location

Locality
WIGAN
Postcode
WN1 1YN
Post Town
Wigan
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
Wigan
Electoral Ward
Wigan Central
Westminster Constituency
Wigan

Further Information

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