This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Aug 2021 at 15:49

Tender

09 Apr 2021 at 17:11

Summary of the contracting process

Walsall Council is conducting an open tender for the WP3645 - Alternative Education framework, which focuses on providing alternative education services for young people up to age 16 and a few post-16. This procurement falls under the category of technical and vocational secondary education services. The framework is set to last four years with possible extensions of up to an additional 48 months. Interested parties must submit their applications via the council's e-tendering system by 10 May 2021, further details for which can be found on the Walsall Council's procurement portal.

This contracting opportunity presents significant potential for businesses engaged in educational services, especially those specialising in alternative educational provisions, vocational training, and related support mechanisms for at-risk youth. Companies offering services in academic assistance, hair and beauty education, sports training, and health and social care will find this framework aligns with their expertise. The open nature of the tender allows for both small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and larger organisations to participate, enhancing competition and diversity in service provision.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

WP3645 - Alternative Education

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. The duration of the framework will be for 4 years with the option to extend up to 48 months.

Lot Information

Academic

WP3645 Walsall Council invites applications from suppliers for the provision of alternative education. Applications to the framework is via an electronic process using the council's e-tendering system. The duration of the framework will be 4 years with the option to extend up to 48 months. The procurement process being used is an open tender process under the Light Touch Regime (PCR 2015 74-77). The framework is split into 10 LOTS. Lot 1 Academic, Lot 2 Hair and Beauty, Lot 3 Sport, Lot 4 Catering, Lot 5 Construction, Lot 6 Retail, Lot 7 Animal Care, Lot 8 Health and Social Care, Lot 9 Media and Lot 10 Any other course. The procedure the Council has designed is that during the term of this framework agreement, the Council reserves the right to reopen the framework agreement for applications from new providers. This will be exercised where appropriate, for example, if additional capacity is required to meet the alternative education needs.

Renewal: option to extend the contract up to 48 months

Hair and Beauty

WP3645 Walsall Council invites applications from suppliers for the provision of alternative education. Applications to the framework is via an electronic process using the council's e-tendering system. The duration of the framework will be 4 years with the option to extend up to 48 months. The procurement process being used is an open tender process under the Light Touch Regime (PCR 2015 74-77). The framework is split into 10 LOTS. Lot 1 Academic, Lot 2 Hair and Beauty, Lot 3 Sport, Lot 4 Catering, Lot 5 Construction, Lot 6 Retail, Lot 7 Animal Care, Lot 8 Health and Social Care, Lot 9 Media and Lot 10 Any other course. The procedure the Council has designed is that during the term of this framework agreement, the Council reserves the right to reopen the framework agreement for applications from new providers. This will be exercised where appropriate, for example, if additional capacity is required to meet the alternative education needs.

Renewal: Option to extend the contract up to 48 months

Sport

WP3645 Walsall Council invites applications from suppliers for the provision of alternative education. Applications to the framework is via an electronic process using the council's e-tendering system. The duration of the framework will be 4 years with the option to extend up to 48 months. The procurement process being used is an open tender process under the Light Touch Regime (PCR 2015 74-77). The framework is split into 10 LOTS. Lot 1 Academic, Lot 2 Hair and Beauty, Lot 3 Sport, Lot 4 Catering, Lot 5 Construction, Lot 6 Retail, Lot 7 Animal Care, Lot 8 Health and Social Care, Lot 9 Media and Lot 10 Any other course. The procedure the Council has designed is that during the term of this framework agreement, the Council reserves the right to reopen the framework agreement for applications from new providers. This will be exercised where appropriate, for example, if additional capacity is required to meet the alternative education needs.

Renewal: Option to extend the contract up to 48 months

Catering

WP3645 Walsall Council invites applications from suppliers for the provision of alternative education. Applications to the framework is via an electronic process using the council's e-tendering system. The duration of the framework will be 4 years with the option to extend up to 48 months. The procurement process being used is an open tender process under the Light Touch Regime (PCR 2015 74-77). The framework is split into 10 LOTS. Lot 1 Academic, Lot 2 Hair and Beauty, Lot 3 Sport, Lot 4 Catering, Lot 5 Construction, Lot 6 Retail, Lot 7 Animal Care, Lot 8 Health and Social Care, Lot 9 Media and Lot 10 Any other course. The procedure the Council has designed is that during the term of this framework agreement, the Council reserves the right to reopen the framework agreement for applications from new providers. This will be exercised where appropriate, for example, if additional capacity is required to meet the alternative education needs.

Renewal: option to extend the contract up to 48 months

Construction

WP3645 Walsall Council invites applications from suppliers for the provision of alternative education. Applications to the framework is via an electronic process using the council's e-tendering system. The duration of the framework will be 4 years with the option to extend up to 48 months. The procurement process being used is an open tender process under the Light Touch Regime (PCR 2015 74-77). The framework is split into 10 LOTS. Lot 1 Academic, Lot 2 Hair and Beauty, Lot 3 Sport, Lot 4 Catering, Lot 5 Construction, Lot 6 Retail, Lot 7 Animal Care, Lot 8 Health and Social Care, Lot 9 Media and Lot 10 Any other course. The procedure the Council has designed is that during the term of this framework agreement, the Council reserves the right to reopen the framework agreement for applications from new providers. This will be exercised where appropriate, for example, if additional capacity is required to meet the alternative education needs.

Renewal: option to extend the contract up to 48 months

Retail

WP3645 Walsall Council invites applications from suppliers for the provision of alternative education. Applications to the framework is via an electronic process using the council's e-tendering system. The duration of the framework will be 4 years with the option to extend up to 48 months. The procurement process being used is an open tender process under the Light Touch Regime (PCR 2015 74-77). The framework is split into 10 LOTS. Lot 1 Academic, Lot 2 Hair and Beauty, Lot 3 Sport, Lot 4 Catering, Lot 5 Construction, Lot 6 Retail, Lot 7 Animal Care, Lot 8 Health and Social Care, Lot 9 Media and Lot 10 Any other course. The procedure the Council has designed is that during the term of this framework agreement, the Council reserves the right to reopen the framework agreement for applications from new providers. This will be exercised where appropriate, for example, if additional capacity is required to meet the alternative education needs.

Renewal: option to extend the contract up to 48 months

Animal Care

WP3645 Walsall Council invites applications from suppliers for the provision of alternative education. Applications to the framework is via an electronic process using the council's e-tendering system. The duration of the framework will be 4 years with the option to extend up to 48 months. The procurement process being used is an open tender process under the Light Touch Regime (PCR 2015 74-77). The framework is split into 10 LOTS. Lot 1 Academic, Lot 2 Hair and Beauty, Lot 3 Sport, Lot 4 Catering, Lot 5 Construction, Lot 6 Retail, Lot 7 Animal Care, Lot 8 Health and Social Care, Lot 9 Media and Lot 10 Any other course. The procedure the Council has designed is that during the term of this framework agreement, the Council reserves the right to reopen the framework agreement for applications from new providers. This will be exercised where appropriate, for example, if additional capacity is required to meet the alternative education needs.

Renewal: option to extend the contract up to 48 months

Health and Social Care

WP3645 Walsall Council invites applications from suppliers for the provision of alternative education. Applications to the framework is via an electronic process using the council's e-tendering system. The duration of the framework will be 4 years with the option to extend up to 48 months. The procurement process being used is an open tender process under the Light Touch Regime (PCR 2015 74-77). The framework is split into 10 LOTS. Lot 1 Academic, Lot 2 Hair and Beauty, Lot 3 Sport, Lot 4 Catering, Lot 5 Construction, Lot 6 Retail, Lot 7 Animal Care, Lot 8 Health and Social Care, Lot 9 Media and Lot 10 Any other course. The procedure the Council has designed is that during the term of this framework agreement, the Council reserves the right to reopen the framework agreement for applications from new providers. This will be exercised where appropriate, for example, if additional capacity is required to meet the alternative education needs.

Renewal: option to extend the contract up to 48 months

Media

WP3645 Walsall Council invites applications from suppliers for the provision of alternative education. Applications to the framework is via an electronic process using the council's e-tendering system. The duration of the framework will be 4 years with the option to extend up to 48 months. The procurement process being used is an open tender process under the Light Touch Regime (PCR 2015 74-77). The framework is split into 10 LOTS. Lot 1 Academic, Lot 2 Hair and Beauty, Lot 3 Sport, Lot 4 Catering, Lot 5 Construction, Lot 6 Retail, Lot 7 Animal Care, Lot 8 Health and Social Care, Lot 9 Media and Lot 10 Any other course. The procedure the Council has designed is that during the term of this framework agreement, the Council reserves the right to reopen the framework agreement for applications from new providers. This will be exercised where appropriate, for example, if additional capacity is required to meet the alternative education needs.

Renewal: option to extend the contract up to 48 months

Any other course

WP3645 Walsall Council invites applications from suppliers for the provision of alternative education. Applications to the framework is via an electronic process using the council's e-tendering system. The duration of the framework will be 4 years with the option to extend up to 48 months. The procurement process being used is an open tender process under the Light Touch Regime (PCR 2015 74-77). The framework is split into 10 LOTS. Lot 1 Academic, Lot 2 Hair and Beauty, Lot 3 Sport, Lot 4 Catering, Lot 5 Construction, Lot 6 Retail, Lot 7 Animal Care, Lot 8 Health and Social Care, Lot 9 Media and Lot 9 Any other course. The procedure the Council has designed is that during the term of this framework agreement, the Council reserves the right to reopen the framework agreement for applications from new providers. This will be exercised where appropriate, for example, if additional capacity is required to meet the alternative education needs.

Renewal: option to extend the contract up to 48 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a48e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019622-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

80210000 - Technical and vocational secondary education services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20215 years ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2021 - 31 Jul 2025 4-5 years
Recurrence
4 months

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
WALSALL
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
TLG38 Walsall

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

Apcymru Limited T/A MPCT

Bespoke Training and Education Ltd

Community Footprints Limited

Compass Children’s Home Limited

Elite Training Group Limited

Horizon Care and Education Group Limited

JP Alternative Education Limited

Liminal Education Ltd

Nudge Education Limited

Orion Training and Development Ltd

Peak Activity Services Ltd

School of Coding Limited

T.P Riley Community Association T/A Bloxwich Community Partnership

Targeted Provision Ltd

The National Teaching and Advisory Service

Walsall College

Walsall Construction Training Ltd

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