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title: "LBS Alternative Provision Services Framework - Re-Opening"
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buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK"
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# LBS Alternative Provision Services Framework - Re-Opening

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-24cb364a-2238-441a-9e44-32dbccad582e

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## Summary

The London Borough of Southwark is seeking contractors to provide Alternative Education Provision for vulnerable children and young people. The procurement process involves the re-opening of the AP Framework, offering opportunities across four distinct lots. The tender, known as "LBS Alternative Provision Services Framework - Re-Opening," has a total value of £8,000,000 and falls under the primary education services category. The contract period spans from June 5, 2023, to August 31, 2026, with the tender period ending on March 8, 2023.

This tender by the London Borough of Southwark presents opportunities for businesses specialising in education services, particularly those focused on alternative education provision for children and young people. Companies offering one-to-one teaching, small group provision, English as an Additional Language services, and online virtual teaching are well-suited to compete for the four lots outlined in the tender. The procurement method is an open procedure, indicating a transparent process open to various types of suppliers, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

## Notice

London Borough of Southwark (The Council) is seeking to appoint a range of Contractors able to provide Alternative Education Provision (hereon referred to as 'AP') for children and young people for whom the Council have statutory responsibility. The Council is seeking AP providers who are able to strengthen and improve outcomes of these vulnerable children and young people, by ensuring access to high quality alternative education provision. This opportunity is available on Pro-contract, interested organisations should register their details on the portal. The Project Number is DN653092. and the Link to the Portal is as follows: https://procontract.due-north.com This contract establishes provision across four distinct 'Lots' that includes: Lot 1 - One to one and small group (2 - 4 pupils) provision for Key Stage 1 and 2 including SEND lot 2 - One to one and small group (2 - 4 pupils) provision for Key Stage 3 and 4 including SEND Lot 3 - English as an Additional Language (EAL), specialist provision and Lot 4 - Online 'virtual' teaching for both primary and secondary school age children. Please note: this Tender is for the re-opening of the AP Framework previously published under the Project Code - DN539386 and Notice reference: 2021/S 000-020599

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fdf847e-55b5-4621-a352-dceff3a63307 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | 3 Sep 2023 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,000,000 |
| 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 2QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | London Bridge & West Bermondsey |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| 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 | 4 |
| Supplier names | NISAI VIRTUAL ACADEMY; PROSPERO TEACHING; THE NEW SCHOOL; TLC LIVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80100000 - Primary education services
- 80200000 - Secondary education services
- 80300000 - Higher education services

## Release History

- 19 Sep 2023 at 09:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fdf847e-55b5-4621-a352-dceff3a63307
- 8 Feb 2023 at 14:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f22ebf2-60d6-49d6-9104-70605b7b4d0f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fdf847e-55b5-4621-a352-dceff3a63307
  19th September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f22ebf2-60d6-49d6-9104-70605b7b4d0f
  8th February 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.southwark.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com

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