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title: "Provision of Learning Outside of the Classroom - Specialist Education Programme"
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# Provision of Learning Outside of the Classroom - Specialist Education Programme

Buyer: DORSET COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4f0db9d6-fd09-4351-8639-0319b63876d7

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## Summary

The Dorset County Council is inviting tenders for the "Provision of Learning Outside of the Classroom - Specialist Education Programme," aiming to enhance educational experiences through outdoor activities. This procurement falls under the education and training services category and is located in the South West of England. The tender is currently active and follows an open procurement method, with an end date for submissions set for 5th June 2017. The project has a value of £110,000, with a minimum contract value of £50,000, and is scheduled to commence on 1st September 2017, concluding on 31st August 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in educational services and outdoor activities tailored to students with special educational needs. Companies that can deliver high-quality educational programmes that improve students' emotional and social well-being would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, highlighting an opportunity for innovation and community-oriented services in the education sector.

## Notice

Tenders are invited from external providers to provide high quality learning outside the classroom, including outdoor activities, which can be used to provide evidence of learning for ASDAN modules, and will enhance the well-being of students with SEN and SEMH needs. Outdoor activities based in natural settings outside the classroom have proven evidence of improving social, emotional and mental health. Compass wish to provide outdoor learning to students evidencing the following outcomes for these students; * More confident individuals who are physically, emotionally and socially healthy * More responsible citizens who make a positive contribution to society and embrace change * Managing risk together with their own well-being

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57674e13-f7e1-4c0e-a65d-10129c6d945c |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2017 - 31 Aug 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £110,000 |
| 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 | DORSET COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DORCHESTER |
| Post town | Dorchester |
| Postcode | DT1 1XJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Electoral ward | Dorchester West |
| Westminster constituency | West Dorset |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80340000 - Special education services

## Release History

- 9 May 2017 at 08:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57674e13-f7e1-4c0e-a65d-10129c6d945c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57674e13-f7e1-4c0e-a65d-10129c6d945c
  9th May 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dorsetforyou.com/

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