Tender

DfE Registered Alternative Education Provision Flexible Purchasing System (FPS

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Feb 2022 at 10:39

Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool City Council has initiated a tender process for the "DfE Registered Alternative Education Provision Flexible Purchasing System (FPS)", aimed at enhancing educational services for pupils at key stages 3, 4, and 5 who are not in mainstream or special schools. This procurement falls under the sector of education and training services, with a total estimated value of £11,950,000. The open tender is currently active, with submissions due by 18 March 2022. Interested parties must submit their bids electronically, and the contract execution period is set for 1800 days from the award date.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those offering alternative education solutions, online learning programmes, and additional support services. Companies capable of delivering tailored educational programmes, personal guidance, and support for pupils with specific needs, such as those with Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), will find this procurement well-suited for their expertise. Additionally, businesses providing enrichment activities and bespoke educational support could significantly benefit from engaging with this flexible purchasing system.

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Notice Title

DfE Registered Alternative Education Provision Flexible Purchasing System (FPS

Notice Description

The aim of the project is to create the FPS and identify Providers who can deliver excellent alternative provision for the education of pupils at key stage 3, 4 and 5 by offering a flexible response to those not placed in a mainstream or special school.

Lot Information

Alternative Education

Alternative Education Provision to: * Provide pupils with a rigorous and high-quality alternative to a mainstream curriculum * Offer pupils who have previously not thrived in the mainstream system a creative and engaging opportunity to re-join the world of education * Support and raise the attainment of all pupils to ensure that they achieve at the highest level possible * Raise the aspirations of pupils * Support pupils to successful transition to post-16 education, employment, or training * Provide a tailored education programme for each young person and personal guidance and support * Offer pupils the opportunity for formal accreditation in several subject areas * Offer access in the wider curriculum to a range of enrichment activities such as arts, sports, PSHE, work-related learning

Alternative Education via Online Learning

Online Learning Programmes to: * Provide a tailored education programme for pupils and personal guidance and support * Offer the opportunity for externally accredited qualifications in several subject areas * Be regularly reviewed with the aspiration of pupils transitioning to full time in school provision as soon as possible.

Alternative Education for pupils with an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP)

To provide an alternative approach to learning for pupils with an EHCP in key stages 3-5. Education Programmes to: * Enable the LA to secure the SEN provision described in the EHCP * Provide flexible and bespoke provision that is suitable for the young person * Provide a tailored education programme for each pupil, with personal guidance and support * Offer the opportunity for externally accredited qualifications in several subject areas * Be regularly reviewed following the statutory guidance in relation to the annual review of EHCP

Alternative Education Provision - For pupils with an Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP) Delivered Online

To provide an alternative approach to learning for pupils with an EHCP in key stages 3-5. Education Programme to: * Enable the LA to secure the SEN provision described in the EHCP * Provide flexible and bespoke online learning provision that is suitable for the young person * Provide a tailored education programme for each pupil, with personal guidance and support * Offer the opportunity for externally accredited qualifications in several subject areas * Be regularly reviewed following the statutory guidance in relation to the annual review of EHCP and with the aspiration of pupils transitioning to full time in school provision as soon as possible.

Additional Support Services

Some pupils placed or being considered for a place in alternative education may require support in addition to the services provided by Lots 1, 2, 3 and 3A. Liverpool City Council therefore intends to utilise the FPS to commission additional support services which can supplement the provision provided within Lots 1, 2, 3 or 3A or as standalone support for pupils in specific circumstances. * 1:1 staffing * 2:1 staffing * Assessment, advice and training from an educational psychologist * Assessment, advice and training from a speech and language therapist * Assessment, advice and training from a specialist sensory occupational therapist * Counselling * Tuition on a one-to-one basis, delivered in the home and likely to be for 1-3 hours per day, subject to provision requirements including as part of an engagement offer, prior to a young person attending school on site * Tuition on a one-to-one basis or in small groups (maximum group size of 3 pupils) face to face at an appropriate, agreed setting for 1 to 3 hours per day

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0318a4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004616-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

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

80300000 - Higher education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£11,950,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Miss Gill Astill
Contact Email
gill.astill@liverpool.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1512330591

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1DS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD72 Liverpool

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

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