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title: "CBC-1512-FA-LS - SEND - Alternative Education Provision"
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buyer: "CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2023-04-27"
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# CBC-1512-FA-LS - SEND - Alternative Education Provision

Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3d46d325-c128-4f14-a517-b3a52495a536

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## Summary

The Central Bedfordshire Council has initiated a procurement process for a framework to provide Alternative Education Provision services for learners with special educational needs and disabilities. The procurement method is an open procedure (above threshold) with a tender period ending on May 15, 2023. The contract period is scheduled to start on September 1, 2023, and end on August 31, 2026. The buying organisation is Central Bedfordshire Council located in Shefford, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the services category and is aimed at special education services.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for organisations that can deliver Alternative Education Provision services. Companies operating in the special education services sector, particularly those focusing on services for learners with special educational needs and disabilities, are well-suited to compete. The procurement stage is currently active, with a deadline for submissions on May 15, 2023. Interested businesses should consider the comprehensive framework required to cater to the most vulnerable learners in the specified locations under the contract period from September 1, 2023.

## Notice

Central Bedfordshire Council has identified that there is a need for a specific framework which will deliver a range of Alternative Education Provision services for our most vulnerable learners with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and instances where such learners are unable to access education settings. 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/6d2ff4fb-0327-42d7-a60f-403e7d9b8645 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 15 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2023 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHEFFORD |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG17 5TQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire |
| Local authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Shefford |
| Westminster constituency | Hitchin |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80340000 - Special education services

## Release History

- 27 Apr 2023 at 14:28 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d2ff4fb-0327-42d7-a60f-403e7d9b8645
- 25 Apr 2023 at 21:05 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d2ff4fb-0327-42d7-a60f-403e7d9b8645
- 21 Apr 2023 at 14:17 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d2ff4fb-0327-42d7-a60f-403e7d9b8645
- 21 Apr 2023 at 10:06 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d2ff4fb-0327-42d7-a60f-403e7d9b8645
- 17 Apr 2023 at 16:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d2ff4fb-0327-42d7-a60f-403e7d9b8645

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d2ff4fb-0327-42d7-a60f-403e7d9b8645
  27th April 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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