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title: "Flexible Purchasing System for Alternative Provision"
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buyer: "BURY COUNCIL"
published: "2023-06-30"
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# Flexible Purchasing System for Alternative Provision

Buyer: BURY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-22221dd2-ec49-43ec-ba62-9fe1460b0d68

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## Summary

The Bury Council is seeking suppliers for a Flexible Purchasing System for Alternative Provision in the education and training services sector. The tender, with a value of £6,000,000, follows an open procedure and has a tender period ending on July 28, 2023. The contract period is set to start on September 25, 2023, and end on August 31, 2026. This presents an opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs in the United Kingdom to engage in providing alternative education services.

Businesses specialized in education and training services, particularly those offering alternative education provision, are well-suited to compete for this tender. The Bury Council, as the buying organization, aims to procure services that meet the needs of the community. Suppliers who can offer innovative solutions and demonstrate a commitment to social impact will have a competitive advantage in this tender process.

## Notice

To Provide Alternative Education Provision

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd8d422f-a0b5-4a9d-9a58-7af913f37952 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 24 Sep 2023 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BURY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SALE |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M33 7ZF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Electoral ward | Sale Central |
| Westminster constituency | Wythenshawe and Sale East |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2023 at 11:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd8d422f-a0b5-4a9d-9a58-7af913f37952

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd8d422f-a0b5-4a9d-9a58-7af913f37952
  30th June 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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