Tender

S1196a - Flexible Procurement Solution for Alternative Education Provision

SALFORD CITY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Salford City Council is inviting tenders for the provision of alternative education services under its Flexible Procurement Solution (FPS) for Alternative Education Provision. This procurement falls under the education and training services category and targets locations within the UKD region. The FPS aims to place pupils, for whom the council has statutory or discharged responsibilities, in suitable educational settings outside mainstream or special schools. The tendering process includes key assessment periods in January and May, with the possibility of more frequent evaluations. The entire procurement is structured into various lots, covering full-time and part-time academic and vocational provisions, one-to-one tutoring, online learning, enrichment activities, SEND services, and post-16 education. Suppliers can apply for multiple lots, and the FPS is anticipated to be active until 31 August 2028, with certain assessments being carried out biannually.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those that can provide flexible and alternative education solutions such as tutoring, vocational training, and online learning. Companies that cater to specific educational needs, including SEND, can greatly benefit from this procurement initiative. By participating, businesses have the chance to secure long-term contracts, potentially extending over multiple years with renewal options. The flexible nature of this procurement allows suppliers to submit their offers at any time, providing ample opportunity for new and existing providers to deliver innovative educational solutions that meet the council’s rigorous standards and help address the diverse educational needs of pupils outside traditional school settings.

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Notice Title

S1196a - Flexible Procurement Solution for Alternative Education Provision

Notice Description

his Service Specification provides the background and set of service requirements each prospective FPS provider (provider) must demonstrate to be included on the Salford City Council's (the Council) Flexible Procurement Solution (FPS) for Alternative Education Provision. The FPS will be used to commission alternative education provision (placements) for pupils for whom the Council has statutory or discharged responsibilities for placing in appropriate and compliant alternative education provision. The aim is to create the FPS and identify Providers who can deliver excellent alternative provision for the education of pupils at Key Stage 1 and up by offering a flexible approach for those not placed in a mainstream or special school. Although many pupils attend mainstream schools, academies or colleges to receive their education some pupils benefit from receiving some, or all, of their education and support in 'off-site' settings that are delivered away from their school. This need to source suitable alternative provision shall be met through the use of a Flexible Procurement Solution (FPS), established under the light touch regime for social and other specific services. Providers may apply to join the FPS (or submit a new offer if currently on the FPS), at any time during the period the FPS is live. It is anticipated that submissions shall be collated and assessed twice a year: * January * May The Council however, reserves the right to assess submissions more frequently if required. The services to be provided through the FPS have been split into 10 lots: - Lot 1: Full-time Alternative Provision - Academic - Lot 2: Part-time Alternative Provision - Academic - Lot 3: Part-time Alternative Provision - Vocational - Lot 4: Part-time Alternative Provision - Online Learning - Lot 5: Alternative Provision - One-to-One Tutoring - Lot 6: Part-time Alternative Provision - Enrichment and Engagement - Lot 7: Alternative Provision - SEND - Lot 8: Alternative Provision - Post 16 - Lot 9: Full-time Alternative Provision - Key Stage 1 and 2 - Lot 10: Part-time Alternative Provision - Key Stage 1 and 2 - Lot 11: Full time Education: Academic for Permanently Excluded pupils For clarity providers may bid for one or multiple lots. Please see tender documents for closing dates and time for each tendering round

Lot Information

Lot 1

Lot 1: Full-time Alternative Provision - Academic

Renewal: This Flexible Procurement System may be extended for up to two additional two year periods

Lot 2

Lot 2: Part-time Alternative Provision - Academic

Renewal: This Flexible Procurement System may be extended for up to two additional two year periods

Lot 3

Lot 3: Part-time Alternative Provision - Vocational

Renewal: This Flexible Procurement System may be extended for up to two additional two year periods

Lot 4

Lot 4: Part-time Alternative Provision - Online Learning

Renewal: This Flexible Procurement System may be extended for up to two additional two year periods

Lot 5

Lot 5: Alternative Provision - One-to-One Tutoring

Renewal: This Flexible Procurement System may be extended for up to two additional two year periods

Lot 6

Lot 6: Part-time Alternative Provision - Enrichment and Engagement

Lot 7

Lot 7: Alternative Provision - SEND

Renewal: This Flexible Procurement System may be extended for up to two additional two year periods

Lot 8

Lot 8: Alternative Provision - Post 16

Renewal: This Flexible Procurement System may be extended for up to two additional two year periods

Lot 9

Lot 9: Full-time Alternative Provision - Key Stage 1 & 2

Renewal: This Flexible Procurement System may be extended for up to two additional two year periods

Lot 10

Lot 10: Part-time Alternative Provision - Key Stage 1 & 2

Renewal: This Flexible Procurement System may be extended for up to two additional two year periods

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0444e7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036969-2024
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


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
15 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Apr 2024Expired
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
SALFORD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ms Carolyne Knott
Contact Email
carolyne.knott@salford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1616866242

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINTON
Postcode
M27 5AW
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Swinton & Wardley
Westminster Constituency
Worsley and Eccles

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