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Alternative Education Provision Approved Provider Panel

Croydon Council

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12 Jan 2021 at 10:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Alternative Education Provision Approved Provider Panel" is being conducted by Croydon Council, which is located in Croydon, UK. This procurement falls under the education and training services sector and is currently in the Award stage. The Council aims to establish a multi-supplier panel over a four-year period, starting with an initial two-year contract that may be extended for an additional two years at their discretion. Key dates relevant to this process include the contract signing on 10 November 2020 and the completion date of the tender process on 12 January 2021.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in alternative education services, particularly those specialising in educating young people who are at risk of exclusion. Companies providing tailored educational programmes for primary and secondary school students, especially those with special educational needs and English language support, would be well-suited to compete. With multiple lots available, businesses that can deliver high-quality educational support are encouraged to participate in this procurement, potentially leading to long-term contracts with Croydon Council and increased visibility in the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Alternative Education Provision Approved Provider Panel

Notice Description

The Council intends to establish a 4 year multi-supplier Approved Provider Panel to deliver Alternative Education Provision. There will be an initial 2 year period with an option to extend for two further periods of 12 months at the dicretion of the Council. The Approved Provider Panel is split into 3 lots. Tenderers can apply for one or more lot. Lot 1 - Primary aged learners with an EHCP who have been excluded or are at risk of permanent exclusion or awaiting a SEND assessment or awaiting a school placement. 1.a Primary aged learners with an EHCP who have been excluded or are at risk of permanent exclusion. 1.b Primary aged learners with an EHCP without a school place, for example new to the borough. Lot 2 - Secondary aged learners who have been excluded or at risk of permanent exclusion from school: 2.a -Secondary aged learners with an EHCP who have been excluded or are at risk of permanent exclusion. 2.b - Secondary aged Learners who have been excluded or are at risk of permanent exclusion. 2c -Secondary aged learners with an EHCP without a school place, for example new to the borough. Lot 3 - Year 11 learners without a school place: 3.a - Young people who are new arrivals to the UK in academic year 11 with limited English language. 3.b - Young people who are new arrivals to the UK in academic year 11 with limited English language and behavioural or emotional issues. 3.c - Other year 11 young people without a school place, for example new to the borough. The Council has identified that the proposed service provision falls within the scope of "social and other specific services" set out within Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Regulations). Consequently, the so-called Light Touch Regime will apply to this procurement. The Council is orientating this procurement towards an adapted open procedure as described in Regulation 27 of the Regulations but using a "light touch" approach. The Council does not hold itself bound by the Regulations except to the extent that they apply to the light touch regime as set out in Regulations 74 to 76 of the Regulations

Lot Information

Primary aged learners with an EHCP who have been excluded or are at risk of permanent exclusion or awaiting a SEND assessment or awaiting a school placement.

1.a Primary aged learners with an EHCP who have been excluded or are at risk of permanent exclusion. 1.b Primary aged learners with an EHCP without a school place, for example new to the borough. 4 year multi-supplier Approved Provider Panel to deliver Alternative Education Provision. There will be an initial 2 year period with an option to extend for two further periods of 12 months at the dicretion of the Council. All current and future Croydon schools (including academies and the PRU) as set out in Appendix 3 of the tender documents will be invited to have access to the lists and agreed provider KPIs with a commitment to provide information on utilisation of the list and placements made - Link to Croydon schools: https://www.croydon.gov.uk/education/schools-new/schools-types The requirements of the Services may vary and quantities shall not be specified, guaranteed or warranted by the Council. The Council reserves the right to refresh the Approved Provider Panel and admit new providers onto the panel who meet the initial quality and price evaluation criteria.

Lot 2 - Secondary aged learners who have been excluded or at risk of permanent exclusion from school

2.a -Secondary aged learners with an EHCP who have been excluded or are at risk of permanent exclusion. 2.b - Secondary aged Learners who have been excluded or are at risk of permanent exclusion. 2c -Secondary aged learners with an EHCP without a school place, for example new to the borough. All current and future Croydon schools (including academies and the PRU) as set out in Appendix 3 of the tender documents will be invited to have access to the lists and agreed provider KPIs with a commitment to provide information on utilisation of the list and placements made - Link to Croydon schools: https://www.croydon.gov.uk/education/schools-new/schools-types The requirements of the Services may vary and quantities shall not be specified, guaranteed or warranted by the Council. The Council reserves the right to refresh the Approved Provider Panel and admit new providers onto the panel who meet the initial quality and price evaluation criteria.

Year 11 learners without a school place:

3.a - Young people who are new arrivals to the UK in academic year 11 with limited English language. 3.b - Young people who are new arrivals to the UK in academic year 11 with limited English language and behavioural or emotional issues. 3.c - Other year 11 young people without a school place, for example new to the borough. All current and future Croydon schools (including academies and the PRU) as set out in Appendix 3 of the tender documents will be invited to have access to the lists and agreed provider KPIs with a commitment to provide information on utilisation of the list and placements made - Link to Croydon schools: https://www.croydon.gov.uk/education/schools-new/schools-types The requirements of the Services may vary and quantities shall not be specified, guaranteed or warranted by the Council. The Council reserves the right to refresh the Approved Provider Panel and admit new providers onto the panel who meet the initial quality and price evaluation criteria.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-028982
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000558-2021
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active, Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Croydon Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CROYDON
Postcode
CR0 1EA
Postcode Area
Croydon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI62 Croydon
Delivery Location
TLI62 Croydon
Local Authority
Croydon
Electoral Ward
Fairfield
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
10
Supplier Names

Croydon African Carribbean Family Org

Croydon College

Harris Federation

John Ruskin (East Surrey Orbital)

Just Learn

Progress Schools

SV Academy

Supreme Education Ltd

The Write Time

Transforming Lives for Good

Further Information

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