Tender

Alternative Education in Somerset

SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 09:24

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset County Council is initiating a public procurement process for the provision of alternative education services in Somerset. The tender, titled "Alternative Education in Somerset," falls under the education and training services category (CPV: 80000000) and aims to improve outcomes for vulnerable children and young people in the region. The total estimated value of the contract is GBP 20,000,000, and the procurement is being conducted through a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) under a restricted procedure. Key dates to note include the tender submission deadline on 24 March 2025, with the contract period ending on 23 February 2029. Bidders are required to submit electronically via the provided portal.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in educational services, especially those capable of delivering high-quality alternative provision. Enterprises that can demonstrate strong referral and quality assurance processes, as well as a commitment to raising attainment levels for vulnerable groups, will find this tender particularly relevant. The procurement method encourages competition among capable providers, making it a favourable opportunity for both established education service providers and emerging businesses in the sector to expand their reach and secure a long-term contract with a reputable local authority like Somerset County Council.

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Notice Title

Alternative Education in Somerset

Notice Description

Somerset Council is seeking to commission alternative education through a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), for those children and young people who are Somerset residents and whom Somerset Council have a statutory responsibility, the child / young person does not have a school place or are on the roll of a Somerset school or academy.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Somerset Council are seeking to strengthen and improve outcomes for vulnerable young people. This is to be achieved by ensuring access to high quality alternative provision, utilizing clear and transparent referral and quality assurance routes via a DPS, which will be published online. To raise attainment for this vulnerable group Somerset Council will ensure that there are clear expectations outlined so that children are supported to achieve their full potential.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e5db
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006529-2025
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
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
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
SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
stephen.barker@somerset.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK23 Somerset CC

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

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