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Luton Council Approved Suppliers List for Alternative Learning Provision

LUTON COUNCIL

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19 Apr 2021 at 11:37

Summary of the contracting process

Luton Council is conducting a tender for the "Approved Suppliers List for Alternative Learning Provision" aimed at securing services in the education and training sector, particularly for learners who are permanently excluded or not school-ready. The procurement, which falls under the open procedure method, is currently complete, with key activities having taken place and contracts awarded on 12 April 2021. The main delivery location is the Luton area, specified under the postal code LU1 2BQ. The procurement process was guided by the criteria prioritising quality over cost, reflecting the importance of safeguarding for vulnerable students.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in alternative education services, especially those focused on creating safe and adaptive learning environments for at-risk students. Companies that provide educational settings capable of tailoring curricula to meet individual learner needs, particularly those who can demonstrate strong safeguarding practices, are well-suited to compete. With contracts already awarded to suppliers like Evolve Learning Centre Limited, Expert Ease Tuition Limited, and Fleet Tutors, potential suppliers must be prepared to demonstrate their qualifications and innovative approaches to alternative learning initiatives.

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Notice Title

Luton Council Approved Suppliers List for Alternative Learning Provision

Notice Description

Alternative providers are to provide Luton borough council with education settings that meet the needs of learners who are permanently excluded or not school ready, or are signed off from school on medical grounds. Luton Council intends to set up an approved list of suitable qualified providers.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Alternative providers are to provide Luton borough council with education settings that meet the needs of learners who are permanently excluded or not school ready, or are signed off from school on medical grounds. Alternative providers will consider Safeguarding their number one priority as the students who are placed by the Alternative learning and progression service are extremely vulnerable and detailed attention by each provider will be needed to keep all of these students safe. Alternative providers will provide students with a curriculum that is robust and fit for purpose, but is forward thinking enough to open opportunities to return to school or to follow aspirational post 16 course and destinations. Luton Council intends to set up an approved list of suitable qualified providers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a77c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008203-2021
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Apr 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
LUTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mrs Caroline Sturman
Contact Email
caroline.sturman@luton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 2BQ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
TLH21 Luton

Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

EVOLVE LEARNING CENTRE

EXPERT EASE TUITION

FLEET TUTORS

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