--- title: "Pathway Strategy Alternative Provision Bespoke Framework (Tier 4) Pseudo DPS" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-40e4da3d-5622-4293-b4bb-be9c073d388e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-40e4da3d-5622-4293-b4bb-be9c073d388e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-40e4da3d-5622-4293-b4bb-be9c073d388e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-40e4da3d-5622-4293-b4bb-be9c073d388e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2024-10-18" --- # Pathway Strategy Alternative Provision Bespoke Framework (Tier 4) Pseudo DPS Buyer: DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-40e4da3d-5622-4293-b4bb-be9c073d388e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-40e4da3d-5622-4293-b4bb-be9c073d388e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-40e4da3d-5622-4293-b4bb-be9c073d388e.json) ## Summary Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council has initiated a tender process for the "Pathway Strategy Alternative Provision Bespoke Framework (Tier 4) Pseudo DPS," aimed at providing targeted educational interventions for at-risk children and young people in mainstream schools within the West Midlands. This initiative seeks qualified providers to deliver services to those facing high suspensions or permanent exclusion. The procurement, classified under "Education and training services" (CPV Code 80000000), adopts an open procedure method above the threshold and is currently in the tender stage. Key dates include the tender period ending on 18th November 2024, with the contract expected to commence on 16th December 2024 and conclude on 30th August 2027. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, to expand their reach by partnering with a local authority. Companies that excel in providing bespoke educational programmes geared towards re-engagement and support for young people will find this an ideal fit. By participating in this Pseudo-Dynamic Purchasing System, businesses can establish long-term working relationships with the Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council, gaining a stable and potentially recurrent stream of contracts. ## Notice The Pathway Strategy Alternative Provision Bespoke Framework (Tier 4) and the Providers entered on it, is a list of approved providers of individualised targeted Provision and forms one of the interventions provided to children and young people through Dudley's Pathway Strategy who have been identified by a mainstream school as being at risk of high suspensions and/or exclusion. The Alternative Education Provision is also 6th day provision for children and young people who have been permanently excluded from school. Working together with our providers to meet the outcomes for our young people to support engagement with learning with the right support, right place and right time. Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council wishes to find qualified providers that will be able to provide places that will support the young people who may have a high number of suspensions and in some cases face permanent exclusion. The providers will be considered and checked and placed on a directory known as a Pseudo-Dynamic Purchasing System - or a PDPS - This means that Dudley will follow all legal rules of the Procurement Regulations 2015. (Procurement are responsible for making sure that everything the council buys or services they receive have been bought in fairly and responsibly and the money has been spent wisely). Additional information: The opportunity is available on the council's e-tendering system - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/blackcountryportal/aspx/home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f8975e6-9aba-4ba6-b527-679cbf8747a2 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 18 Nov 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Dec 2024 - 30 Aug 2027 | | 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 | DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Dudley | | Postcode | DY1 1HF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG36 Dudley | | Local authority | Dudley | | Electoral ward | St. James's | | Westminster constituency | Dudley | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 18 Oct 2024 at 12:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f8975e6-9aba-4ba6-b527-679cbf8747a2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f8975e6-9aba-4ba6-b527-679cbf8747a2 18th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/blackcountryportal/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.dudley.gov.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/blackcountryportal/aspx/home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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