Tender

CWC24128 Alternative Provision Open Framework for Children & Young People

WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

21 Feb 2025 at 15:01

Summary of the contracting process

Wolverhampton City Council is inviting tenders for the "CWC24128 Alternative Provision Open Framework for Children & Young People", classified under CPV code 80100000 (Primary education services). This procurement process belongs to the services category and is currently at the Tender stage. The tender aims to establish an Alternative Provision Framework for children at risk, such as those permanently excluded, requiring face-to-face or online tuition. The procurement method is an open procedure under the Light Touch Regime (LTR) of the Public Frameworks Regulations 2015. Tender submissions are due by 12pm on 24th March 2025, and the framework is set to commence on 1st September 2025 for an initial term of five years, with a potential extension up to two more years. This framework will serve both the City of Wolverhampton Council and schools within Wolverhampton.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in primary and secondary education services and those offering innovative educational outreach and online tuition solutions. By securing a place on this framework, businesses can gain long-term contracts and establish robust partnerships with a major regional authority. The framework's flexibility to re-open for new providers ensures continuous business growth opportunities. Companies with expertise in alternative educational provision, particularly those adept at engaging at-risk children and young people, would be well-suited to compete in this tender.

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Notice Title

CWC24128 Alternative Provision Open Framework for Children & Young People

Notice Description

The City of Wolverhampton Council has a statutory duty to provide alternative provision for children and young people in accordance with the Education Act 1996. These can include children and young people who are: * permanently excluded * subject to fixed term exclusions * at risk of disengaging from education; and/or * require alternative educational provision to meet their education entitlement for example those outlined in their EHCP. The Council is conducting a tender exercise for the provision of Alternative Provision Framework for Children and Young People (Lots 1-6) namely: Lot 1 - Primary Registered Settings (Only) Lot 2 - Primary phase inclusion and engagement Lot 3 - Secondary Registered Settings (Only) Lot 4 - Secondary phase inclusion and engagement Lot 5 - Face to Face (Outreach) Lot 6 - Online Tuition The procurement is for services which are considered Light Touch Regime (LTR) services under the Public Frameworks Regulations 2015, as specified in Schedule 3 of the Regulations ("Regulations"). Accordingly, the Council is only bound by those parts of the Regulations detailed in Chapter 3 'Particular Procurement Regimes Section 7, Social and Other Specific Services' 74 to 76 of the Public Frameworks Regulations 2015. The Council is not voluntarily following any other part of the Regulations. The procedure which the Council is following is set out within this ITT. The agreement is based upon the basic principles of a framework agreement, and although there are some similar aspects, it does not fully operate in the same way as outlined in regulation 33 of the Public Frameworks Regulations (2015). The Local Authority will create a "pseudo framework agreement" (based on CCS guidance) and have set out clearly how we intend to operate the framework agreement from the outset through the OJEU notice, Tender Document and Call-off Schedule, which also details the timeline for when it will be reopened. This meets the duty of transparency and equal treatment, which are the main guidelines to follow when setting up an LTR framework. The framework is intending to commence on 1st September 2025 with initial term of 5 years, with the option for extend up to a further 2 years on up at the sole discretion of the council. The framework will be based on minimum acceptable performance (map) being met by the tenderer as identified via key performance indicators. This Framework will be accessible by both City of Wolverhampton Council (thereafter CWC) and schools and academies in Wolverhampton. Tender documents can be accessed at https://www.wolverhamptontenders.com. Deadline for Tender submission is 12pm Monday 24th March 2025.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Primary Registered Settings (Only)

Primary (registered only) provision for permanently excluded pupils.

Lot 2 - Primary phase inclusion and engagement

Primary phase inclusion and engagement

Lot 3 - Secondary Registered Settings (Only)

Lot 3: Secondary (registered only) provision for permanently excluded students

Lot 4 - Secondary phase inclusion and engagement

Secondary phase inclusion and engagement

Lot 5 - Face to Face (Outreach)

Face to face tuition services (Primary/Secondary)

Lot 6 - Online Tuition

Online tuition services (Primary/Secondary).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e6ee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006866-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80100000 - Primary education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£4,585,000 £1M-£10M
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
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ade Winjobi
Contact Email
adebimpe.winjobi@wolverhampton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1902556556

Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV1 1RL
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
TLG39 Wolverhampton

Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

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