This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

01 Sep 2019 at 19:19

Tender

25 Mar 2019 at 12:18

Tender

22 Mar 2019 at 13:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Borough Council of Bolton is seeking tenders for the "TC020 - Alternative Educational Provision - Dynamic Purchasing System," a procurement initiative classified under primary and secondary education services. This open procedure tender is currently in the award stage, with the procurement period scheduled to run from 1 September 2019 to 31 August 2021, and it allows for potential extensions. Tenders were received until the deadline of 22 April 2019. The contract is valued at £9.6 million and will serve the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This dynamic purchasing system presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those that can provide alternative education provisions. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage in this tender, as it is designed to be accessible to new providers seeking to join the established framework during its lifespan. This procurement process allows for innovation and responsiveness to the educational needs of the community, making it an ideal opportunity for suitably qualified suppliers.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

TC020 - Alternative Educational Provision - Dynamic Purchasing System

Notice Description

The Borough Council of Bolton ("the Authority") is prepared to receive tenders to be included on the Dynamic Purchasing System for Alternative Education Provision which will be subject to the information, specification and tender package enclosed. A Dynamic Purchasing System is, in effect, an open framework agreement to which new providers can apply to be appointed to during its life. During this period new providers will be able to gain entry onto the Dynamic Purchasing System. During this period, the Dynamic Purchasing System will re-open intermittently, during which periods new providers will be able to gain entry onto the Dynamic Purchasing System. It is envisaged that the Dynamic Purchasing System will be re-opened as and when there is a requirement for further provision. The term of the Framework Agreement will be for 2 years with the option to extend for a further two (2) twelve-month periods. It is intended for the Framework Agreement to commence on 1 September 2019.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cc57c9b1-e919-4f17-be68-0a6904ff5880
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6418cf3-c567-4fa0-a200-5486e29da069
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80100000 - Primary education services

80200000 - Secondary education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,600,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Apr 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20197 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2019 - 31 Aug 2021 2-3 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
The Borough Council of Bolton
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOLTON
Postcode
BL1 1RU
Postcode Area
Bolton
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
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Bolton
Electoral Ward
Queens Park & Central
Westminster Constituency
Bolton North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
8
Supplier Names

Achieve Training

Aspire Behaviour Management Ltd

Bolton Lads & Girls Club

EdStart Specialist Education Ltd

Lynx Learning Ltd

Raise the Youth Foundation CIC

The Bolton Impact Trust

Transforming Lives for Good (TLG)

Further Information

Notice Documents

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