Award

Educated Other Than At School

CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

05 Nov 2024 at 16:51

Tender

10 May 2024 at 15:15

Planning

23 Feb 2024 at 13:57

Summary of the contracting process

Caerphilly County Borough Council has completed a public procurement process for the provision of "Educated Other Than At School" (EOTAS) services. The contract, which falls under the Secondary Education Services category, has been awarded to three suppliers: HIT Education Limited, Equity Foundation Ltd, and Sgiliau Cyf. The framework agreement will run from 1 October 2024 to 30 September 2027, with an option to extend for an additional 12 months. This procurement follows the Public Contracts Regulation 2015 and was conducted using an open procedure. The contract covers the region of Caerphilly County Borough Council (UKL16) with an estimated value of £4,500,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those providing specialised education services, vocational training, or therapeutic interventions tailored to the needs of young people who cannot participate in mainstream education. The framework allows for new providers to join annually, facilitating potential business growth and sustained engagement with the local authority. SMEs with experience in secondary education services and compliance with child protection and statutory responsibilities are well-suited to compete. The contract aims to reduce barriers to learning, promote academic and vocational achievement, and support the reintegration of learners into mainstream education, making it a pivotal opportunity for providers dedicated to educational innovation and youth development.

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Notice Title

Educated Other Than At School

Notice Description

Caerphilly CBC has awarded a framework agreement for the provision of Educated Other than At School, under the Public Contracts Regulation 2015, schedule 3, falling within Regulation 74-77, otherwise known as the Light Touch Regime. This notice is to inform the market that the tender process has now been awarded to HIT Education, Equity Foundation Ltd and Sgiliau Cyf. The framework term for this arrangement is 01 October 2024 to 30 September 2027, with the option to extend for a further period of 12 months. Refresh Periods - New Providers shall be permitted to apply to join the framework at set times/intervals as advertised by the Council, on a twelve (12) month basis. This period may be shortened or extended, during the validity period of the framework, for example at times where there is poor capacity within the marketplace. The Council shall reserve the right to re-open the framework. A Contract Notice shall be issued via sell2wales to inform the market of the opportunity

Lot Information

Lot 1

Caerphilly Educated Other at School Service (EOTAS) aims are to: Ensure early identification and intervention. Minimise as far as possible the interruption to a learner's normal schooling. Provide a continuity and progression as far as circumstances will allow. Raise achievement and attainment by removing barriers to learning. Achieve reintegration to mainstream schooling for as many pupils as possible, as soon as possible. Secure the best educational outcomes within the context of the learner's social, emotional and health needs. Promote appropriate vocational and academic education across EOTAS provisions. Reduce the number of young people not in education, employment, or training (NEET) within the LA. Ensure that the rights and entitlements of vulnerable children and young people are safeguarded. Ensure qualifications offered to learners must meet the Welsh requirements as set out in the Approved Qualifications in Wales database. Provide best value in terms of learner outcomes and value for money. Providers offering this service will need to :- Provide a management structure, necessary infrastructure and capacity to ensure the provision meets learner need and operates safely, effectively and efficiently. Provide a curriculum that meets the individual needs of all learners. At Key Stage 4 the minimum aspiration for learners should be Level 1 Threshold, including English and Mathematics. All curriculum issues will be discussed half termly with an EOTAS Service Team member. Provide curriculum and social skill interventions to meet leaner needs. Be compliant with Child Protection procedures and able to demonstrate a working knowledge and compliance with the All-Wales Child Protection procedures. Demonstrate effective behaviour management in relation to learner need. Be compliant with all statutory responsibilities where learners are single or dual registered, including developing Individual Development Plans (IDPs), and the arrangement and conducting of Person-Centred Reviews for those pupils who have identified ALN. Provide all Post 14 learners with access to Careers Wales interviews and where appropriate provide a work-related placement. Ensure all teaching staff have the relevant teaching qualifications specific to those specialist areas of the curriculum in English and Mathematics. Ensure there is no discrimination directly or indirectly on the grounds of gender, marital status, race, disability, colour, ethnic and national origin in any terms of employment of the service delivery. Ensure all staff involved in the provision undergo and maintain a successful Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check in accordance with the conditions of this Framework throughout the lifetime of the agreement period. Attend Provider Network meetings on a termly basis. Attend the LA Child Protection training. Comply with health and safety requirements Additional information: Please note the framework agreement is from the 01 October 2024 - 30 September 2027 with the option to extend for up to a further period of twelve (12) months. The estimated spend includes the option to extend The estimated spend may increase or decrease depending on the needs of individuals. This provision is supporting the Councils provision for EOTAS

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-043c8a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035847-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

80200000 - Secondary education services

80210000 - Technical and vocational secondary education services

80212000 - Vocational secondary education services

80310000 - Youth education services

80340000 - Special education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
5 May 2024Expired
Award Date
30 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Leah Emery
Contact Email
emeryl@caerphilly.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1443863161

Buyer Location

Locality
HENGOED
Postcode
CF82 7PG
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL53 Gwent Valleys
Delivery Location
TLL16 Gwent Valleys

Local Authority
Caerphilly
Electoral Ward
Ystrad Mynach
Westminster Constituency
Caerphilly

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

EQUITY FOUNDATION

HIT EDUCATION

SGILIAU CYF

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