Planning

P0886 SMT - Birmingham Virtual School - Enrichment Programme - Soft Market Testing Exercise

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

18 Mar 2024 at 10:19

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

14 Mar 2024 at 16:47

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Birmingham City Council is conducting a soft market testing exercise for the Birmingham Virtual School Enrichment Programme. This exercise aims to gather input from potential providers regarding packaging and scoping a future procurement opportunity. The engagement end date for this exercise is set for April 17, 2024. The Council is seeking feedback from interested parties to inform potential future procurement decisions. The Council will hold consultation sessions for interested providers to discuss responses and provide insights.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the administrative educational services and education and training services sectors to participate in the soft market testing exercise. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to engage with the Birmingham City Council. Interested businesses should complete a questionnaire and attend consultation sessions to contribute to the options appraisal process. For further information or inquiries, businesses can contact the Birmingham Virtual School at birminghamvirtualschool@birmingham.gov.uk.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

P0886 SMT - Birmingham Virtual School - Enrichment Programme - Soft Market Testing Exercise

Notice Description

Birmingham Virtual School (BVS) is currently developing proposals for its enrichment programme prior to formulating any potential formal procurement opportunity. With this soft market testing , BVS is seeking input from the market as to what might be the most potentially attractive way of packaging and scoping any potential future procurement opportunity. This exercise will also enable BVS to obtain insight into how potential providers might approach the delivery of the services. It will also provide useful insight into the likely level of interest in the proposed Service(s). Potential bidders will not be prejudiced by any response or failure to respond to this exercise or attend the meetings. Potential bidders should note that a response to this notice does not guarantee an invitation to participate in any possible future procurement that the Council may conduct, nor that the Council will procure any such supply and services or accept any proposals offered. BVS has developed a questionnaire for interested parties to complete and return. Providers will have the opportunity to attend a consultation session or be invited to meet with the project team to discuss the responses. The Provider consultation sessions will take place on Monday 08th April 10am-11.30am and Thursday 11th April 11.30am-1.00pm The outcome of this soft market testing will inform an options appraisal with recommendations. Please note, the responses will be treated with the strictest confidence. Interested parties are requested to provide their views and thoughts and to avoid any promotional information at this stage. Should you have any further questions, please contact BVS at birminghamvirtualschool@birmingham.gov.uk Please refer to the Brief - BVS Enrichment Programme to access the link to complete the questionnaire

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3349c7bf-867a-4f76-ade2-8b7856050cff
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

75121000 - Administrative educational services

80000000 - Education and training 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 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Apr 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cps@birmingham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7WB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

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