Planning

SEND - Alternative Education Provision

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

26 Feb 2025 at 14:45

Summary of the contracting process

Central Bedfordshire Council has initiated a procurement process titled "SEND - Alternative Education Provision" under the industry category of special education services. This procurement, currently in the planning stage, involves reopening applications for the approved provider list for alternative education provision. To facilitate interested providers, a Provider Engagement Event is scheduled via Microsoft Teams on 26th March 2025 from 11:00 to 12:00, with the formal application process reopening on 2nd April 2025. Relevant stakeholders including potential bidders are encouraged to attend this event and share their feedback while getting an overview of the specification, timelines, and quality assurance processes. The delivery location for the contract covers multiple regions within the UK, with the central delivery point being Central Bedfordshire.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the special education sector to expand their service footprint by becoming approved providers for Central Bedfordshire Council. Companies specialising in alternative education provision and looking to grow their portfolio in the regional education sector would find this engagement particularly beneficial. The procurement encourages input and engagement from providers, giving companies a platform to contribute to the service design and ensure their offerings align with the council's requirements. As this is a planned procurement, businesses that can demonstrate high-quality service provision and compliance with the outlined requirements will be well-positioned to benefit from this opportunity.

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Notice Title

SEND - Alternative Education Provision

Notice Description

Central Bedfordshire Council will be reopening applications to join the approved provider list for Alternative Education Provision (Ref. CBC-1512-FA-LS). Interested providers are invited to participate in a Provider Engagement Event via Microsoft Teams on Wednesday 26th March 2025 between 11:00 and 12:00 and anticipate re-opening for applications on Wednesday 2nd April 2025. Agenda: * Overview of the specification * Timelines and application process * Quality Assurance overview * Opportunity for providers to share views, provide feedback, and ask questions To confirm your attendance or for any queries, please contact Zoe Axon at zoe.axon@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Central Bedfordshire Council will be reopening applications to join the approved provider list for Alternative Education Provision (Ref. CBC-1512-FA-LS). Interested providers are invited to participate in a Provider Engagement Event via Microsoft Teams on Wednesday 26th March 2025 between 11:00 and 12:00 and anticipate re-opening for applications on Wednesday 2nd April 2025. Agenda: * Overview of the specification * Timelines and application process * Quality Assurance overview * Opportunity for providers to share views, provide feedback, and ask questions To confirm your attendance or for any queries, please contact Zoe Axon at zoe.axon@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e825
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007306-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80340000 - Special 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
26 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Linda Sharpstone
Contact Email
linda.sharpstone@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFORD
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

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