Tender

ROUND 2 - TC020 - Alternative Provision (Education) Flexible Purchasing System (FPS)

BOLTON COUNCIL

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Tender

02 Aug 2024 at 11:08

Tender

13 Jun 2023 at 14:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Borough Council of Bolton is currently initiating an open tender for the "ROUND 2 - TC020 - Alternative Provision (Education) Flexible Purchasing System (FPS)" to be incorporated into their procurement framework for alternative education services. This active procurement focuses on the industry category of education and training services and targets various key stages (KS1-KS4). The location of service delivery is within the UKD3 region. Notable dates include the end of the tender period on 2nd September 2024, with contract periods starting from 1st November 2024 and concluding on 8th October 2026, with up to two 12-month extension options available for each lot. The procurement method is open, and all submissions must be made electronically in English.

This flexible purchasing system provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, specifically aimed at provision for permanently excluded pupils, those with medical needs, and pupils requiring alternative curricula. The framework agreement allows providers to join during its term, potentially expanding their market reach and securing long-term contracts. Companies with expertise in primary and secondary education, special needs education, and alternative enrichment programmes are especially well-suited to compete, creating an excellent avenue for growth in the education sector.

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Notice Title

ROUND 2 - TC020 - Alternative Provision (Education) Flexible Purchasing System (FPS)

Notice Description

The Borough Council of Bolton (the Authority) is prepared to receive tenders to be included on the Flexible Purchasing System for Alternative Education Provision which will be subject to the information, specification and tender package enclosed. The Authority has a duty to provide suitable education for all children of compulsory school age in their area. This includes pupils who are not able to access mainstream school places i.e. permanently excluded pupils, and for other pupils who because of illness or other reasons would not receive suitable education without such arrangements being made. The procurement will be an open tender but will be operating as a Flexible Purchasing System (FPS) which is an open Pseudo-dynamic FPS agreement allowing providers to join the Pseudo-dynamic FPS agreement during the term of the agreement via rounds. Rounds will be opened at certain times during the term when there is a requirement of provision - minimum once a year.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Primary (KS1 and KS2)

Lot 1 - Primary (KS1 & KS2) education focusing on achieving KS1 and KS2 outcomes to ensure that pupils are ready to make a successful transition into secondary education.

Renewal: option of 2 x 12 month extensions

Lot 2 - Day 6 Exclusion (KS1 - KS2)

Lot 2 - Day 6 Exclusion (KS1 - KS2) providing education from day 6 for any pupil who has a permanent exclusion from mainstream school, so that they continue with their education with minimum disruption.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions available

Lot 3 - Secondary (KS3 and KS4)

Lot 3- Secondary (KS3 & KS4) education focusing on achieving academic qualifications (GCSE or alternatives) to ensure pupils are ready to make a successful transition into post 16 education or training.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions available

Lot 4 - Day 6 Exclusion (KS3 - KS4)

Lot 4 - Day 6 Exclusion (KS3 - KS4) providing education from day 6 for any pupil who has a permanent exclusion from mainstream school, so that they continue with their education with minimum disruption.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions available.

Lot 5 - Medical (KS1 - KS4)

Lot 5 - Medical (KS1 - KS4) providing education for pupils who have been prevented from attending their mainstream school as a result of medical needs.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions available

Lot 6 - Alternative Curriculum and Enrichment Service (KS1 - KS4)

Lot 6 - Alternative curriculum and enrichment service, providing creative and alternative programme that enhances or provides an alternative curriculum for KS1-4 pupils. Tailored support for pupils who are disengaged with learning in the classroom or face challenges with the pace of classroom curriculum.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions available.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03d5ea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024282-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£7,209,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2024 - 8 Oct 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOLTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mrs Sarah Atherton
Contact Email
sarah.atherton@bolton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 0

Buyer Location

Locality
BOLTON
Postcode
BL1 1RU
Post Town
Bolton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Bolton
Electoral Ward
Queens Park & Central
Westminster Constituency
Bolton North East

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