Tender

Community Based Out of School Provision

CORNWALL COUNCIL

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Tender

21 Mar 2024 at 20:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Cornwall Council has issued a tender for the procurement of 'Community Based Out of School Provision' services, valued at £4,800,000. The Council aims to collaborate with independent, community-based partners to develop alternative education provision and specialist placements for children unable to access mainstream education. The tender involves creating an Approved Provider List (APL) to ensure safety and support for children, with a contract period of 1800 days. The deadline for submission is April 26, 2024.

This tender from Cornwall Council presents an opportunity for businesses in the education and training services industry to participate in providing tailored educational solutions for children and young people. Companies with experience in delivering alternative education and a focus on quality standards would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The procurement method is selective, with electronic submission required, offering potential for long-term growth through renewal options and meaningful community impact.

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Notice Title

Community Based Out of School Provision

Notice Description

Cornwall Council wants to work together with independent, community-based partners, to develop a range of 'out of school, alternative education provision' and specialist placements for children and young people currently unable to access full-time, mainstream education. Cornwall Council wishes to develop to an Approved Provider List (APL). The aim of the APL will be to increase due diligence and ensure that children and young people accessing the alternative provision are safe and are fully supported to reach their agreed outcomes whilst attending high quality provision. This will mean that, from September 2024, Cornwall Council will only be using providers who have joined the APL and agreed to deliver to the quality standards.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Cornwall Council wants to work together with independent, community-based partners, to develop a range of 'out of school, alternative education provision' and specialist placements for children and young people currently unable to access full-time, mainstream education. For the majority of young people, the most effective education is in a mainstream setting (with or without additional support). However, over the past 2 years, there has also been a significant increase in the number of children and young people who need bespoke provision or augmented educational offer to support their wellbeing and school attendance. Under Section 19 of the Education Act 1996, Local Authorities have a duty to ensure there is suitable alternative education for children of compulsory school age who cannot attend school because of illness, exclusion or for any other reason. Therefore, Cornwall Council needs to ensure that provision, including EOTAS provision, is sufficient to meet demand, varied enough to meet a wide range of needs, accessible, safe and delivers good quality educational outcomes. Additionally, if a child is permanently excluded, the LA must provide suitable, alternative full-time education from day 6 of the exclusion. This is for all children, not just those with SEN needs or those an EHC plan. Currently Cornwall Council spot-purchase individual placements and bespoke provision for young people. However, Cornwall Council wishes to develop to an Approved Provider List (APL). The aim of the APL will be to increase due diligence and ensure that children and young people accessing the alternative provision are safe and are fully supported to reach their agreed outcomes whilst attending high quality provision. This will mean that, from September 2024, Cornwall Council will only be using providers who have joined the APL and agreed to deliver to the quality standards. This Approved Provider List specification has been developed through engagement sessions with existing community-based providers.

Renewal: There will be the option to extend for a further two year period taking the potential end date with extension to 31/08/2031

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-044b73
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009280-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted 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
£4,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 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
CORNWALL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mrs Christine Stone
Contact Email
christine.stone@cornwall.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1872326050

Buyer Location

Locality
TRURO
Postcode
TR1 3AY
Post Town
Truro
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly

Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Truro Boscawen & Redannick
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

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