Tender

16-19 Study Programme Offer: Oxfordshire - Therapeutic Learning

ACTIVATE LEARNING

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Tender

28 Apr 2025 at 10:02

Summary of the contracting process

Activate Learning, a sub-central government public authority, has initiated an open procurement process for partnering in the delivery of a therapeutic learning programme for 16-19 year olds in Oxfordshire. The focus is on outdoor-based education for students with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), aiming to overcome complex barriers to accessing education. The tender, entitled "16-19 Study Programme Offer: Oxfordshire - Therapeutic Learning", falls under the education and training services category and involves co-delivery with colleges for classroom preparedness. The contract commences on 1st August 2025 and concludes on 31st July 2026, with a total contract value of £20,000. Key deadlines include the end of the tender period on 2nd May 2025.

This tender presents advantageous opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), particularly those specialising in education or outdoor learning experiences. The successful organisation will not only gain financial benefits but also the chance to contribute to the educational sector, potentially enhancing their profile and expanding their portfolio. By aligning with Activate Learning, businesses can leverage this partnership to solidify their position in the sector while providing meaningful educational solutions.

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Notice Title

16-19 Study Programme Offer: Oxfordshire - Therapeutic Learning

Notice Description

Activate Learning is looking to partner to support the delivery of an outdoor based, therapeutic approach to learning based across Oxfordshire. All learners will have EHCPs and require support with complex barriers to accessing education. This provision will focus on developing young people's resilience, trust and relationship to enable sustainable progression into further education opportunities for example Supported Internships. The provision will be co-delivered with the Colleges who will undertake learner preparedness classroom provision for a percentage of the week, with the successful partner co-ordinating and providing outdoor learning opportunities linked to sustainability and food-to-plate. The successful partner will need to work with us within the limitations of the 16-19 funding lagged funding formula whereby successful delivery in 25/26 will lead to lagged funding being received by all parties in 26/27. In year 1, the cohort target will be 8 learners.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05082d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017239-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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 Under £100K
Lots Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ACTIVATE LEARNING
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@activatelearning.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1SA
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Osney & St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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