--- title: "Alternative Provision Dynamic Purchasing System" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3daceaac-6199-4c5f-b0db-6a10f2b304de" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3daceaac-6199-4c5f-b0db-6a10f2b304de" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3daceaac-6199-4c5f-b0db-6a10f2b304de.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3daceaac-6199-4c5f-b0db-6a10f2b304de.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DONCASTER MBC" published: "2020-02-25" --- # Alternative Provision Dynamic Purchasing System Buyer: DONCASTER MBC Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3daceaac-6199-4c5f-b0db-6a10f2b304de [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3daceaac-6199-4c5f-b0db-6a10f2b304de) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3daceaac-6199-4c5f-b0db-6a10f2b304de.json) ## Summary Doncaster Borough Council is currently seeking contractors for an "Alternative Provision Dynamic Purchasing System" aimed at providing educational services for children and young people aged 8-19 who face challenges in mainstream education. The procurement process, classified under the education and training services sector, is active and involves a selective procedure through a modified Dynamic Purchasing System established under the Light Touch Regime. The tender period will close on 31st August 2021, with an initial contract duration of 36 months, potentially extending for two further 12-month periods, depending on funding availability and the Council's strategic priorities. This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those that can offer support for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, as well as alternative provisions for those struggling with engagement in mainstream education. Companies that can provide holistic interventions and tailored educational experiences will find a favourable environment for competition. The contract value is estimated at £15 million, inviting applications for various lots, making it suitable for both established education providers and innovative SMEs looking to expand their offerings in the educational services market within the Yorkshire and the Humber region. ## Notice Doncaster Borough Council (The Council) is seeking to appoint a range of Contractors able to provide Alternative Provision for children and young people, aged 8-19 many who are not able to attend their usual school or setting many of whom have severe difficulties in managing their emotions and behaviour. The successful applicants must be able to appropriately meets the needs of pupils and enable them to achieve good educational attainment, which is aligned to that of their mainstream peers. The successful provider must also be able to supplement learning through the provision of a broad range of holistic interventions The Council is proposing to appoint Contractors through the application of a modified Dynamic Purchasing System established under the Light touch Regime The DPS will consist of 3 Lots: Lot 1: Provision to promote engagement and/or reengagement to mainstream school Lot 2: Provision to support Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Lot 3: 5 day SEMH provision Contractors are invited to apply for one, more than one, or all Lots. The Dynamic Purchasing system for the supply of Alternative Provision will be initially 36 months in length, with two further optional 12 month extension periods, subject to the provision of available funding and the strategic priorities of the Council Additional information: Doncaster Council, as the contracting authority is seeking to establish this Dynamic Purchasing (DPS) modified under the Light Touch Regime Schools within the borough will be eligible to use the DPS. This includes all schools maintained by the Local Education Authorities (LEA), Academies (whenever they convert), Secondary, Primary, Special and Pupil Referral Units and Colleges. The values provided in Sections (ii) (1.5) and (ii) (2.6) is only an estimated potential value including extensions (values maybe higher or lower) as the council cannot guarantee any level of business through the Dynamic Purchasing System ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15e9b9fb-ce6d-4b5f-bf82-a08cd1702ec3 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Feb 2020 | | Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 2 Sep 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £15,000,000 | | 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 | DONCASTER MBC | | Locality | DONCASTER | | Post town | Doncaster | | Postcode | DN1 3BU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE35 Doncaster | | Local authority | Doncaster | | Electoral ward | Town | | Westminster constituency | Doncaster Central | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 25 Feb 2020 at 10:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15e9b9fb-ce6d-4b5f-bf82-a08cd1702ec3 - 4 Sep 2018 at 09:40 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74303bd9-ab36-4075-be32-4d122156a314 - 12 Jul 2018 at 10:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74303bd9-ab36-4075-be32-4d122156a314 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15e9b9fb-ce6d-4b5f-bf82-a08cd1702ec3 25th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74303bd9-ab36-4075-be32-4d122156a314 4th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.doncaster.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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