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Extension of existing Alternative Education Rolling Select List

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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24 Apr 2025 at 14:58

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council, a regional authority located in Ipswich, has announced the extension of the Alternative Education Rolling Select List until 31st July 2027. This procurement process is in the tender stage, inviting providers to join or amend their participation in the select list, primarily focused on education and training services under the CPV code 80000000. The process operates under a selective method, adhering to the restricted procedure. Significant dates include the next opportunities to apply or amend bids, which are held termly in February, June, and October. The extension signifies a substantial investment, with an estimated value of £60,000,000 for various lots, including services like in-person tuition, vocational services, and early intervention support for vulnerable children and young people.

This tender offers expansive opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those providing alternative education solutions tailored to the needs of children requiring interim educational placements. Companies that can deliver quality, customised educational programs will find this tender beneficial for business growth. It welcomes a wide array of providers from tuition services to vocational training and virtual learning platforms, allowing businesses to expand their service offerings and establish a foothold within the public education sector. Given the ongoing needs and recurring nature of the select list, businesses that continuously innovate and adapt their services to meet the educational requirements of local authorities will be well-positioned to leverage this opportunity.

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Notice Title

Extension of existing Alternative Education Rolling Select List

Notice Description

Tenders are invited for inclusion on a Rolling Select List of approved, quality assured providers of Alternative Education intended to facilitate the placement of vulnerable children and young people for whom the Council has a statutory responsibility. All young people placed under this contract will be of statutory school age in Key Stages 1-5. Alternative Education encompasses a wide range of provisions including vocational therapeutic and tuition services offering up to 15 hours per week. These placements will be for children and young people who are currently not in education or are experiencing placement breakdown. Alternative education focusses on removing barriers to education and typically helping pupils back into mainstream environments. Whatever form it takes, Alternative Education should always be part of the inclusion process, not the end goal. These packages are commissioned outside of the local offer and are individually tailored to meet the needs of the individuals. These packages are put in place for children when there are difficulties in identifying a suitable permanent education provision for the child. The provision is used as an interim measure to ensure CYP continue to receive education and support whilst a more permanent placement is identified. These may also be put in place at the request of the families. Providers can apply to join the Rolling Select List or amend which lots they have bid for at any time, however, once the select list is live, applications will only be considered on a termly basis during the months of February, June and October each calendar year. Bidders will be notified no later than the end of the calendar month following month that the Rolling Select List is advertised as open to new bidders. e.g. end of March, end of July and end of November. This Rolling Select List complies with the Light touch Regime under the Public Contract Regulations 2015.

Lot Information

Tuition Services (In person)

Please see short description above. Additional information: This Rolling Select List has been extended for a further 24 months to 31st July 2027. The duration given in II.2.7) is the duration of the extension period. We reserve the right to extend, shorten or terminate, in part or whole, any Lot or the entire Rolling Select List at any time.

Renewal: The Rolling Select List will remain open until 31st July 2027

Vocational Services

Please see short description above. Additional information: This Rolling Select List has been extended for a further 24 months to 31st July 2027. The duration given in II.2.7) is the duration of the extension period. We reserve the right to extend, shorten or terminate, in part or whole, any Lot or the entire Rolling Select List at any time.

Renewal: The Rolling Select List will remain open until 31st July 2027.

Virtual Learning Services

Please see short description above. Additional information: This Rolling Select List has been extended for a further 24 months to 31st July 2027. The duration given in II.2.7) is the duration of the extension period. We reserve the right to extend, shorten or terminate, in part or whole, any Lot or the entire Rolling Select List at any time.

Renewal: The Rolling Selection List will remain open until 31st July 2027.

Early Intervention/Re-engagement Services

Please see short description above. Additional information: This Rolling Select List has been extended for a further 24 months to 31st July 2027. The duration given in II.2.7) is the duration of the extension period. We reserve the right to extend, shorten or terminate, in part or whole, any Lot or the entire Rolling Select List at any time.

Renewal: The Rolling Select List will remain open until 31st July 2027.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050723
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016843-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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
£60,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£60,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 20272 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 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
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementbusinesssupport@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

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