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Alternative Provision Contract for Looked After Children

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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21 Feb 2024 at 09:51

Summary of the contracting process

The East Sussex County Council has awarded a contract for an Alternative Provision service for children unable to attend school full time under their care. The contract, titled "Alternative Provision Contract for Looked After Children," falls under the Education and training services category. The total contract value, including a 12-month extension option, is £170,000. The procurement method was a Direct Award of a Contract Below Threshold. The contract period starts on April 1, 2023, and ends on March 31, 2024. The tender period ended on March 31, 2023, in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender awarded to South Brokcwells Farm School Ltd by East Sussex County Council provides growth opportunities for SMEs and organizations involved in education and training services. Businesses suited for this opportunity should focus on services catering to looked after children and be prepared to operate within East Sussex. The procurement stage for this tender was conducted via a Direct Award method below the threshold, indicating a single supplier was chosen based on specific criteria. SMEs and organizations in the education and training sector should strategize to compete effectively for similar future contracts in East Sussex.

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Notice Title

Alternative Provision Contract for Looked After Children

Notice Description

This contract is for an Alternative Provision service for children under East Sussex's care who are unable to attend school full time. Additional information: This Contract comes with an option to extend for a further 12 months until 31 March 2025. PS170,000 is the total Contract value including the 12 month extension option.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-caf8d955-6f15-4db6-8317-d16ea4a2a8e5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/873b0672-ffc1-40d8-8992-87a61f3b80e2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award of a Contract Below Threshold
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 1-2 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
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sam Jones
Contact Email
sam.jones@eastsussex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07935 603346

Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 1UE
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Priory
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOUTH BROKCWELLS FARM SCHOOL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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