Tender

Flexible Procurement system for the Provision of Children's Specialist Education Services

CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL

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Tender

05 Feb 2024 at 23:49

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Doncaster Council has initiated a tender for the establishment of a Flexible Procurement System (FPS) for the Provision of Children's Specialist Education Services. This framework aims to provide tailored education programs to children and young people with unique learning needs. The procurement includes a variety of lots such as Alternative Provision, Key Stage 4 Pupil Referral Unit, and Specialist Post 16 Provision. The deadline for tender submission is 26th March 2034, and the procurement method is an open procedure.

This tender by the City of Doncaster Council offers opportunities for businesses in the education and training sector, particularly those providing specialist education services. Companies offering services related to alternative provision, one-to-one tuition, and supported internships are well-suited to compete. By participating in this tender, businesses can access contracts for providing educational support to children and young people in need, thereby contributing to the improvement of educational outcomes in the region.

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Notice Title

Flexible Procurement system for the Provision of Children's Specialist Education Services

Notice Description

The City of Doncaster Council is to establish a Flexible Procurement System (FPS) for the Provision of Children's Specialist Education Services under the light touch regime. The FPS for the Provision of Children's Specialist Education Services is part of the continuum of services that support children, young people, and their families. It provides a structured and organised approach that outlines the principles, guidelines, and strategies for providing specialist education provision to children and young people with unique learning needs or specific challenges such as school avoidance, trauma response behaviour or other emotional or behaviour concerns. This framework serves as a blueprint for designing, implementing, and evaluating educational programs that are tailored to address the diverse requirements of these children and young people, ensuring that they receive effective and targeted support in their learning journey.

Lot Information

Lot1: Alternative Provision - Engagement / Reintegration

The purpose of Engagement and Re-Integration is to establish a connection/rapport with the learner and with the mainstream setting which can be built on to move towards reengagement with learning in the short term.

Lot2: Alternative Provision to support Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

Alternative Provision to support Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Short / Medium / Long Term reintegration and / or reengagement.

Lot3: Key Stage 4 Pupil Referral Unit

Key Stage 4 PRU's will work with secondary children and young people experiencing difficulties at their mainstream school, at risk of permanent exclusion or having been permanently excluded.

Lot4: Independent Special Schools

Providers will provide full-time education provision within a Department of Education (DfE) registered school on-site which meets the educational needs of an individual child or young person. Providers must have their own DfE number. Children and Young people placed within these provisions will be named on roll and the provision will be specified in Section I of the Education Health Care and Plan (EHC Plan).

Lot5: Residential Special Schools

Residential Special Schools will provide full-time education provision within a Department of Education (DfE) registered school which meets the educational needs of individual child or young person. Providers must have their own DfE number. Children and young people placed within these provisions will be named on roll and the provision will be named in Section I of the Education Health Care Plan (EHC Plan).

Lot6: Specialist Post 16 Provision

Young People with an Education Health Care Plan (EHC Plan). Where a child or young person's needs cannot be met within the mainstream or specialist settings then alternative provision may be sourced to provide suitable post 16 provision. Young people placed within these provisions will be named on roll and the provision will be named in Section I of the EHC Plan.

Lot7: One to One Tuition

Support for Children and Young people who are not able to attend their usual school or setting for a variety of reasons. Tuition will be required for a short period, this may take place in the child's home, online or other suitable venue. Tutors should be experienced and skilled in the use of tools to inform assessments, for example: gap analysis in core subjects.

Lot8: Supported Internships

Work-based study programmes that aim to support young people into employment. Supported interns are in full-time education and their supported internship work placements are part of their course. The aim of supported internships is to support young people with Education Health and Care plans to gain paid employment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-043767
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003793-2024
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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80200000 - Secondary education services

80212000 - Vocational secondary education services

80310000 - Youth education services

80340000 - Special education services

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 20349 years to go
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
CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL
Contact Name
Tina Brierley
Contact Email
tina.brierley@doncaster.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1302862529

Buyer Location

Locality
DONCASTER
Postcode
DN1 3BU
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE35 Doncaster
Delivery Location
TLE31 Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham, TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Doncaster
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Doncaster Central

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