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Summary of the contracting process

Walsall Council e-Tendering is undertaking a tender for the provision of Alternative Education services under a framework contract, titled "WP3645 - Alternative Education - AWARD". This contract aims to support young people up to age 16 and a small number post 16 who are excluded or at risk of exclusion from mainstream education, providing them with alternative educational opportunities. The total value of the contract is £16 million, with a minimum value of £12 million. The contract period will commence on 1st August 2021 and conclude on 31st July 2025. The procurement process followed is an open procedure, and the procurement stage is marked as complete, with the tender period having ended on 25th May 2021.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those focused on alternative and vocational education. Providers offering tailored educational interventions, support for at-risk youth, and innovative training solutions will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The suitability criteria indicate that small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, thus fostering a diverse range of service providers in this important sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

WP3645 - Alternative Education - AWARD

Notice Description

Walsall Council is looking to commission the provision of Alternative Education to young people up to age 16 and a small number post 16 under a framework contract. The service deliver a range of alternative approaches to providing access to education for young people who are excluded or at risk of exclusion, at risk of disengaging from mainstream school provision or otherwise require alternative education provision to meet their educational entitlement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f89c73b0-a2a2-4464-a32e-fdc5dbbb0e93
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d6ab457-e7fc-4548-8c2e-cb7247e536b3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80100000 - Primary education services

80200000 - Secondary education services

80210000 - Technical and vocational secondary education services

80212000 - Vocational secondary education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jul 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20215 years ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2021 - 31 Jul 2025 4-5 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
Walsall Council e-Tendering
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
WS1 1TP
Postcode Area
Walsall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG38 Walsall
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Walsall
Electoral Ward
St Matthew's
Westminster Constituency
Walsall and Bloxwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
18
Supplier Names

Alpha Training Academy UK Ltd

Bespoke Training and Education Ltd

Bloxwich Community Partnership (trading name of T.P.Riley Commun

Community Footprints Ltd

Compass Community Limited

Elite Training Group Ltd

Horizon Care and Education Group Limited

J P Alternative Education

Liminal Education LTD

MPCT

Nudge Education Limited

Orion training and development ltd

PEAK PURSUITS LTD

School of Coding Limited

Targeted Provision Ltd

The National Teaching & Advisory Service Limited

Walsall College

Walsall Construction Training Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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