--- title: "DfE Registered Alternative Education Provision Flexible Purchasing System (FPS" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-499759a5-3646-4bd2-93e3-9ecf9d33f917" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-499759a5-3646-4bd2-93e3-9ecf9d33f917" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-499759a5-3646-4bd2-93e3-9ecf9d33f917.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-499759a5-3646-4bd2-93e3-9ecf9d33f917.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL" published: "2022-02-18" --- # DfE Registered Alternative Education Provision Flexible Purchasing System (FPS Buyer: LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-499759a5-3646-4bd2-93e3-9ecf9d33f917 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-499759a5-3646-4bd2-93e3-9ecf9d33f917) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-499759a5-3646-4bd2-93e3-9ecf9d33f917.json) ## Summary The Liverpool City Council is seeking providers through an open procurement process for the "DfE Registered Alternative Education Provision Flexible Purchasing System (FPS)," aimed at delivering high-quality alternative education services for pupils in Key Stages 3, 4, and 5. This tender was published on 18 February 2022, with a deadline for submissions set for 18 March 2022. The services correspond to the education and training sector and are to be fulfilled within the Liverpool City Region, with a total contract value of £11,950,000, beginning on 1 May 2022 and running until 30 April 2025. This tender presents a significant opportunity for education providers, especially small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in the alternative education market. Companies that deliver tailored educational programmes, online learning, or additional support services for pupils with additional needs will find this tender particularly suitable. The initiative aims to enhance education outcomes for students who struggle in mainstream settings, thus fostering collaboration in a sector that requires innovative educational solutions. ## Notice The aim of the project is to create a Flexible Purchasing System (FPS) and identify Providers who can deliver excellent alternative provision for the education of pupils at key stage 3, 4 and 5 by offering a flexible response to those not placed in a mainstream or special school. Registered schools within the Liverpool City Region may apply at any time, the Applications they submit will only be assessed and added to the FPS at 3 periods during each academic year. The objectives of provision are: * To provide pupils with a rigorous and high-quality alternative to a mainstream curriculum * To offer children and young people who have not previously succeeded in the mainstream system a creative and engaging opportunity to re-join the world of education * To support and raise the attainment of all pupils to ensure that they achieve at the highest level possible * To raise the aspiration of all pupils * To work towards successful transition to post-16 education, employment, or training * Provide a tailored education programme for each young person and personal guidance and support * Offer pupils the opportunity for formal accreditation in several subject areas * Offer access in the wider curriculum to a range of enrichment activities e.g. arts, sports, PSHE, work-related learning The services will be split into the following Lots: Lot 1 - Alternative education Lot 2 - Alternative education - online learning Lot 3 - Alternative Education Provision for Pupils with an EHCP Lot 3A - Alternative Education Provision for Pupils with an EHCP delivered online Lot 4 - Additional Support Services ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30ae652e-18be-439e-9c11-73c134bf3ddc | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | 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 | 18 Feb 2022 | | Submission deadline | 18 Mar 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2022 - 30 Apr 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £11,950,000 | | 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 | LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L3 1DS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | Waterfront South | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | 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 - 18 Feb 2022 at 10:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30ae652e-18be-439e-9c11-73c134bf3ddc ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30ae652e-18be-439e-9c11-73c134bf3ddc 18th February 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=9a8e325a-fcdf-eb11-810d-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.liverpool.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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