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title: "PB2022-00781 - Alternative Education Provision"
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# PB2022-00781 - Alternative Education Provision

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0d707175-6a55-491b-b530-61b2237398a4

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## Summary

The Darlington Borough Council has completed a direct award procurement process for the provision of alternative education services. The contract, titled PB2022-00781 - Alternative Education Provision, falls under the education and training services category. The procurement stage commenced on June 26, 2022, with a tender period deadline, and the contract is currently active with a value of GBP 80,000. Outdoor-Ambition Ltd has been awarded the contract, and the contract period spans from July 1, 2022, to March 31, 2023. The Council, located in Darlington, England, is the buyer organisation overseeing this procurement opportunity.

This tender for alternative education provision presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in education and training services to engage with Darlington Borough Council. Businesses looking to offer innovative education solutions outside traditional school settings can leverage their expertise to contribute to turning around students' educational paths. The direct award method used for this procurement process streamlines the contracting procedure, offering a clear timeline from tender to contract execution, benefiting SMEs seeking efficient and direct business opportunities within the education sector.

## Notice

Alternative education provision to learning and support offered primarily outside of School that is deemed to be an intervention aimed at helping 'turn around pupils before they become disengaged with their education' and will 'deliver appropriate educational progress'. The provider is registering to be part of the TV Framework, however there is a delay in respect of the framework opening and therefore a further extension of the contract is required . In addition the contract will be used to spot purchase provision across children's social care in response to assessed need.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06fe4096-4fc5-4211-8956-84a8f2a37d17 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL1 5QT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Park East |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OUTDOOR-AMBITION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 17 Aug 2022 at 11:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06fe4096-4fc5-4211-8956-84a8f2a37d17

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06fe4096-4fc5-4211-8956-84a8f2a37d17
  17th August 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.darlington.gov.uk

## Provenance

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