--- title: "Provision of an Alternative Education Service for students subject of an Education Health and Care Plan" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-27e7417a-fecf-4b29-9e4a-522fffffa4ce" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-27e7417a-fecf-4b29-9e4a-522fffffa4ce" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-27e7417a-fecf-4b29-9e4a-522fffffa4ce.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-27e7417a-fecf-4b29-9e4a-522fffffa4ce.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-06-18" --- # Provision of an Alternative Education Service for students subject of an Education Health and Care Plan Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-27e7417a-fecf-4b29-9e4a-522fffffa4ce [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-27e7417a-fecf-4b29-9e4a-522fffffa4ce) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-27e7417a-fecf-4b29-9e4a-522fffffa4ce.json) ## Summary Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is inviting tenders for the "Provision of an Alternative Education Service for students subject of an Education Health and Care Plan". This procurement falls within the administrative educational services category and is based in Sandwell, West Midlands. The tendering process is currently in the active phase and will close on 16 July 2021 at 15:00hrs. The contract period is set to begin on 1 September 2021 and will last for two years, with a possible extension of two additional 12-month periods. The maximum budget allocated for this service is £40,000 per annum, and the Council is using an open procurement method to secure a suitable agency for this vital service. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the education and therapeutic services sectors to expand their operations. Companies specialising in alternative education and therapeutic interventions tailored for students with specific health and educational needs would be particularly well-suited to compete. Providers that can offer innovative solutions to reintegrate students into full-time education following therapeutic interventions may gain a competitive edge in this process, ultimately fostering growth and partnerships within the local community. ## Notice Provision of an Alternative Education Service for students subject of an Education Health and Care Plan The current contract for the delivery of the Alternative Education Service for students subject of an Education, Health and Care Plan in Sandwell ends on 31 July 2021. The Council is seeking to identify a suitable agency to operate the Alternative Education Service within the Borough from 1 September 2021. The aim of the Service is to support students who are subject of an Education, Health and Care Plan with a well-supported and nurturing environment to deliver therapeutic interventions. Students may not be attending full-time provision and will need to be supported to help reintegrate them into full-time provision following a period of therapeutic intervention. Further details of the service required are detailed in the specification in this document. The contract is for a 2 year period from 1 September 2021 to 31 July 2023 with the option to extend for 2 further 12 month periods subject to provision of budget. The maximum budget for the delivery of the service is PS40,000 per annum. Tenders received in excess of this will not be considered. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the ITT and other related documents. In Order To View and Submit a Tender, you will be required to' Opt-In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: Friday 16 July 2021 at 15:00hrs Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55b6b85a-ab29-48ac-998f-1ef0a395311a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | 16 Jul 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Sep 2021 - 31 Jul 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £160,000 | | 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 | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B69 3DB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell | | Local authority | Sandwell | | Electoral ward | Oldbury | | Westminster constituency | West Bromwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 75121000 - Administrative educational services - 80310000 - Youth education services ## Release History - 18 Jun 2021 at 12:59 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55b6b85a-ab29-48ac-998f-1ef0a395311a - 18 Jun 2021 at 12:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55b6b85a-ab29-48ac-998f-1ef0a395311a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55b6b85a-ab29-48ac-998f-1ef0a395311a 18th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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