Award

Provision of School Improvement

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Sep 2021 at 13:18

Tender

18 Mar 2021 at 13:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Birmingham City Council is seeking to enhance educational standards in the region through the "Provision of School Improvement" contract, classified under the special education services category. This active procurement process operates under the open procedure with a total contract value of £7,089,000 and has a contract period lasting up to seven years. The tender will play a crucial role in shaping educational strategies for primary, secondary, and special schools across Birmingham. The deadline for tender submissions is set for 16th April 2021, along with criteria focusing on quality, social value, and price.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in educational consulting, school improvement services, and data analysis. Suppliers able to demonstrate experience in developing comprehensive educational strategies and a solid track record of improving school performance would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Additionally, firms that can offer innovative solutions for supporting vulnerable student groups will likely find their services in high demand as the council aims to create a system that effectively addresses performance weaknesses across all schools in Birmingham.

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Notice Title

Provision of School Improvement

Notice Description

For the provision of Schools Improvement Services. School improvement remains a key focus for the Council in delivering our vision and therefore the Council is seeking to commission arrangements with a Provider who can develop a clear strategy for improvement. The strategy will extend across statutory school age provision which includes Primary, Secondary and Special in maintained and academy schools so that all stakeholders understand the vision and direction for educational improvement in the city. The strategy must be clear to drive improvement at key assessment points where performance is weak particularly for maintained but also for all schools across the city for vulnerable groups. The Provider will be expected to provide a local face for education, allowing schools to shape local service offers and support and challenge schools individually or in groups.

Lot Information

Lot 1

For the provision of Schools Improvement Services. School improvement remains a key focus for the Council in delivering our vision and therefore the Council is seeking to commission contractual arrangements with a potential provider who can develop a clear strategy for improvement. The contractual arrangements will extend across statutory school age provision which includes Primary, Secondary and Special schools so that all stakeholders understand the vision and direction for educational improvement in the city. Therefore, the new contractual arrangements must be clear and able to drive improvement at key assessment points where performance is weak, across the city as a whole and for vulnerable groups.

Options: With option to exercise the break clauses at years three and five subject to any performance related issues and/or budget availability.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029cf7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022056-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
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

80211000 - Technical secondary education services

80340000 - Special education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£7,089,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Corporate Procurement Services
Contact Email
etendering@birmingham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1214648000

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7WB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG31 Birmingham

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIRMINGHAM EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP

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