Tender

WP3899a - Provision of Alternative Education

WALSALL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

11 Jun 2024 at 14:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council seeking proposals for the provision of Alternative Education services. The contract duration will run from the date of award until 9th April 2027, with the option to extend for an additional 36 months. This procurement falls under the open procedure method and is accessible via the Council's electronic tendering site, inTend. The submission deadline for bids is 7th April 2027, with the award period starting on the same day.

This tender by Walsall Council presents an opportunity for businesses interested in providing educational services to the public sector. Companies in the education and training services industry, particularly those offering alternative education solutions, would be well-suited to compete. The ongoing application process allows providers to join at any time, providing flexibility for interested businesses. The estimated value of the services to be awarded annually is around £2 million, creating a sizeable business opportunity for successful applicants.

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Notice Title

WP3899a - Provision of Alternative Education

Notice Description

If you already have a contract through WP3899- Provision of Alternative Education in place with Walsall Council then you do not need to complete this application process. This is for new applicants only. The duration of the Contracts will be from the date each award is made following successful completion of the application process to 9th April 2027 with the option to extend up to a further 36 months. The procurement process is an Open Application Process under the Light Touch Regime. Under Regulation 76, the council is free to establish a procedure, provided that, the procedure is sufficient to ensure compliance with the principles of transparency and equal treatment of economic operators (suppliers). The Application Process remains open for the duration of the contract and providers can apply to join at any time. All suppliers that satisfy all of the minimum requirements of the standard selection questionnaire (SSQ) and due diligence process shall be awarded a contract. It is anticipated that the Council will review new applicants on a termly basis.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The application process remains open for the duration of the contract and providers can apply to join at any time. It is anticipated that the Council will review applicants on a termly basis and the Council reserve the right to close the application process at anytime if it becomes to resource intensive. All suppliers that satisfy all of the minimum requirements of the standard selection questionnaire (SSQ), quality and due diligence process shall be awarded a contract. The application process can be accessed via the Council's electronic tendering site, inTend: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/walsallcouncil/aspx/Home The duration of the contracts will be from the date each award is made following successful completion of the application process to 7 April 2027 with the option to extend for a further 36 months. The estimated value of the services that may be awarded by Walsall MBC is estimated at 2,000,000 per annum.

Options: an option to extend for up to a further 36 months

Renewal: an option to extend for up to a further 36 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-046f22
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018056-2024
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

80200000 - Secondary education services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 20272 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
WALSALL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@walsall.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1922654329

Buyer Location

Locality
WALSALL
Postcode
WS1 1TP
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG38 Walsall
Delivery Location
TLG38 Walsall

Local Authority
Walsall
Electoral Ward
St Matthew's
Westminster Constituency
Walsall and Bloxwich

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