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Alternative Provision - Active Support

CHILTERN LEARNING TRUST

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

03 Sep 2025 at 15:04

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

18 Aug 2025 at 12:26

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

08 Aug 2025 at 16:57

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process overseen by Chiltern Learning Trust involves a direct award contract titled "Alternative Provision - Active Support", primarily focused on student support services aimed at assisting schools within the Trust. This falls under the education services industry category and is geographically based in Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom (UKH21). The procurement, categorized as direct with technical reasons for a single supplier, is completed, with the contract signed on 1st September 2025, and it runs until 31st August 2028. The awarded supplier is Active Support Education Centre Ltd, responsible for providing both primary and secondary education services.

This procurement presents substantial business growth opportunities for organisations skilled in delivering educational support services. Companies with capabilities in bespoke educational provisions for students aged 9 to 16, particularly those addressing complex social, emotional, and behavioural needs, would be best suited to compete. Firms accredited in similar standards and possessing a track record of high-quality service delivery, along with qualified educators, can leverage this opportunity for expansion and deeper engagement within the educational support sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Alternative Provision - Active Support

Notice Description

The provision of student support services to schools within Chiltern Learning Trust

Procurement Information

Our schools use a range of registered and non registered Alternative Provisions that offer support that is bespoke to a child's needs. Active Support caters for significant numbers of CLT students each year such that the total combined cost of the service across our schools is estimated at PS500k pa over the next three academic years 25/26 to 27/28. Within the range of providers that are available, the Trust schools commission Active Support's services because they are unique in that they fulfill all of the following specific quality criteria for certain students: Support learners aged between 9 years and 16 years Offers a broad and balanced curriculum that supplements the schools' curriculum offer. Offers full and part time places for young people struggling to cope in mainstream education due to complex, social, emotional and/or behavioural needs Is based in Bedfordshire Is accredited by LBC, BB and CB (our 3 LAs) Is at least Ofsted Good Is a registered school ie has a URN Employs qualified teachers Has a proven track record in providing support over at least the past ten years Is capable of offering 40+ places

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058498
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053604-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80100000 - Primary education services

80200000 - Secondary education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHILTERN LEARNING TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU3 3QN
Postcode Area
Luton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Northwell
Westminster Constituency
Luton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACTIVE SUPPORT EDUCATION CENTRE LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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