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title: "TC020 - Alternative Provision (Education) Flexible Purchasing System (FPS)"
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# TC020 - Alternative Provision (Education) Flexible Purchasing System (FPS)

Buyer: BOLTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-26c584ec-2d15-4a49-9b66-ced6dcbeeb71

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## Summary

The Bolton Council has issued a tender titled "TC020 - Alternative Provision (Education) Flexible Purchasing System (FPS)" in the services industry category. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions on 13th July 2023. The contract period is set to begin on 1st September 2023 and last for three years, with potential extensions. This opportunity is open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender by the Bolton Council provides an opportunity for businesses to participate in providing alternative education services in England. Companies with expertise in education and training services, especially those experienced in supporting pupils who face challenges accessing mainstream education, are well-suited to compete. The Flexible Purchasing System allows for dynamic participation throughout the agreement term, offering business growth potential for providers joining the agreement rounds.

## Notice

The Authority has a duty to provide suitable education for all children of compulsory school age in their area. This includes pupils who are not able to access mainstream school places i.e. permanently excluded pupils, and for other pupils who because of illness or other reasons would not receive suitable education without such arrangements being made. The procurement will be an open tender but will be operating as a Flexible Purchasing System which is an open Pseudo-dynamic FPS agreement allowing providers to join the Pseudo dynamic FPS agreement during the term of the agreement via rounds. Rounds will be opened at certain times during the term when there is a requirement of provision. minimum once a year. The term of the Framework Agreement will be for three years with the option to extend for a further two twelve month periods. It is intended for the Framework Agreement to commence on 1 September 2023.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2aba9f62-6622-4d74-8c53-28561db964ee |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 13 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2023 - 17 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,200,000 |
| 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 | BOLTON COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOLTON |
| Post town | Bolton |
| Postcode | BL1 1RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |
| Local authority | Bolton |
| Electoral ward | Queens Park & Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bolton North 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

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 13 Jun 2023 at 15:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2aba9f62-6622-4d74-8c53-28561db964ee

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2aba9f62-6622-4d74-8c53-28561db964ee
  13th June 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=662dc4d8-fa09-ee11-8123-005056b64545&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21
  Advert Link

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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