Award

Panel of Providers for Alternative Education Provision

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

19 Dec 2019 at 09:59

Tender

06 Sep 2019 at 06:21

Planning

03 Sep 2019 at 07:31

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council is conducting a public procurement process titled "Panel of Providers for Alternative Education Provision", aimed at establishing a provider panel for alternative education placements for Key Stage 3 and 4 pupils who have been excluded from mainstream schooling. The procurement is classified under training services and secondary education services, with a total contract value of £2,400,000. The tender was published on 6th September 2019, and the tender period concluded on 18th October 2019. The resulting contract is set to commence on 2nd January 2020 and will run until 1st January 2022, with delivery locations required to be in or near County Durham, United Kingdom.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those providing alternative education solutions. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, especially those that can deliver personalised educational support for disaffected students. With a flexible panel structure, a variety of providers can join, enabling a diverse range of educational services and approaches. This not only supports local educational needs but also allows businesses to expand their outreach and services within the North East region.

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Notice Title

Panel of Providers for Alternative Education Provision

Notice Description

This agreement is for a Panel of Providers for Alternative Education Provision. The primary purpose of the Provider Panel Agreement is to create a list of providers who can offer alternative education placements to Key Stage 3 (Years 7-9) and Key Stage 4 (Years 10 and 11) pupils who have been excluded from school. The provision is for those pupils who need a more individualised personal, social and academic curriculum. The Council is creating this panel without restrictions to the number of Providers who join, only that they meet all the requirements of this Invitation to Tender and Service Specification. Providers must have a delivery location that is within the boundaries of County Durham or within close proximity of neighbouring borders to County Durham.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d4b39455-5eb6-4a35-a523-3b2de4385b31
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17c69844-8b20-48db-9bf3-1ff2eed76701
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80200000 - Secondary education services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
8 Sep 2019Expired
Award Date
22 Nov 20196 years ago
Contract Period
2 Jan 2020 - 1 Jan 2022 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
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UL
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
16
Supplier Names

ALD HAIRDRESSING TRAINING ACADEMY

BOX CLEVER

CITY OF SUNDERLAND YMCA FOYER

CORNERSTONE SUPPORTED HOUSING & COUSELLING

EAST DURHAM COLLEGE

EVERYONE NEEDS GOOD AND GUIDED ENGAGEMENT

FINCHALE TRAINING COLLEGE

HEARTWOOD SKILLS

HOME ON THE RANGE

LEARNING TRADES

NUDGE EDUCATION

OPEN ARMS

PINNACLE TRAINING NE

TM8

TWEDDLE CHILDREN'S ANIMAL FARM

WORLD ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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