Award

Alternative Education Places

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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21 Feb 2025 at 13:23

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Summary of the contracting process

Sunderland City Council has completed the procurement process for an awarded contract titled "Alternative Education Places," within the social work and related services industry category. The tender, which utilised a direct award procurement method, covers the North East region of the United Kingdom. The contract is valued at £904,935 and spans from 1 September 2024 to 31 August 2028. Noteworthy deadlines include the end of the tender period on 31 August 2024 and the award date on 21 February 2025.

This procurement initiative provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in alternative education solutions and services, particularly those capable of delivering substantial projects over a prolonged period. While the tender is currently not focused on SMEs or VCSEs, large education providers like Hopespring School, the awarded supplier, are well-suited for such contracts. This opportunity allows businesses in the education sector to establish or expand their presence within the North East region, potentially leading to sustained growth and long-term partnerships with public sector buyers like Sunderland City Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Alternative Education Places

Notice Description

Awarded contract for the provision of Alternative Education Places

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ef3c80a2-7fc6-4f99-9b0a-a28213819611
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19e849d3-ae97-4f1b-9eff-8ee585a11121
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£904,935 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£904,935 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3AD
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HOPESPRING SCHOOL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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