Planning

Alternative Educational Services Framework

NORTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

08 May 2025 at 08:54

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process, overseen by North Tyneside Borough Council, is in the planning stage for the "Alternative Educational Services Framework." This procurement is focused on providing alternative educational services targeted at students who are educated outside of traditional schools, excluded from mainstream or special schools, or not engaged in education, employment, or training. The framework has an estimated annual value of approximately £600,000, with an overall planned duration of five years, and possibly extending to 2030. The industry category is education and training services, occurring in the UKC22 region of the United Kingdom. Key dates include supplier presentations on the 7th and 22nd of May 2025, with a future notice date scheduled for the 16th of June 2025. The procurement will follow a framework agreement method, suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). The contact for this process is Susan Stonehouse at North Tyneside Borough Council.

This tender offers significant prospects for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those geared towards alternative education and supporting disadvantaged youth. SMEs and VCSEs involved in education and training services are particularly well-suited to compete, given the tailored nature of the framework’s requirements and the provision for such types of enterprises. The framework's scope, valued at approximately £600,000 per annum, provides a stable financial outlook and an opportunity for long-term business growth, presenting a chance for businesses to establish or strengthen their presence within the educational services sector. Moreover, with the planned framework running for a possible total of up to five years, enterprises can secure extended contractual engagements, allowing for potential scalability and increased market share in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Alternative Educational Services Framework

Notice Description

This is a framework for alternative educational services for students who are: * Educated Other than at School (EOTAS) * Permanently excluded from a mainstream or special school and is awaiting to be transferred to a new educational setting *Any other reason, is not is education, employment or training (NEET) Value for the framework is approx. PS600,000 per annum with the framework due to run for 5 years (provided extensions are taken).

Planning Information

Presentation for interested suppliers explaining details of the framework, scope (Lots breakdown), KPI requirement etc. along with details of portal to be used and how to register. Presentations will be via teams invitation on: 7th May 2025 (10:00am) 22nd May 2025 (15:00pm) Suppliers can register their interest by sending notification to: kirsty.williams@northtyneside.gov.uk. A link to the teams event will then be forwarded. Time at the end of the presentation will be allowed for any supplier questions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050e63
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019584-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Susan Stonehouse
Contact Email
strategic.procurement@northtyneside.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0191 6433472

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTH TYNESIDE
Postcode
NE27 0BY
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC22 Tyneside
Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Shiremoor
Westminster Constituency
Cramlington and Killingworth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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