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title: "SCC Independent Alternative Provision Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for children and young people with additional needs and disabilities - Admission Round 3"
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# SCC Independent Alternative Provision Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for children and young people with additional needs and disabilities - Admission Round 3

Buyer: SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5a43e55b-6c8e-4b11-9c71-7993cd504f16

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## Summary

Surrey County Council has completed the award stage of its procurement process titled "SCC Independent Alternative Provision Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for children and young people with additional needs and disabilities - Admission Round 3". This process is categorised under health and social work services and operates within the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement, conducted under the 'Light Touch Regime' of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, uses a Dynamic Purchasing System with selective procurement methods. It includes several lots such as tutoring, specialist teachers, registered therapies, and post-16 support services, with both online and face-to-face provisions. The contract began on 7th July 2025 and will run until 6th July 2029, with a total estimated value of £57.2 million.

The DPS creates numerous opportunities for growth among businesses specialising in education and support services, particularly those with expertise in providing tailored support to young people with additional needs. SMEs and VCSE organisations are particularly well-suited to register as providers, given the open, ongoing nature of the application process and the flexible evaluation rounds. This system's arrangement allows for a wide range of service providers to potentially secure contracts, thereby fostering healthy competition and innovation in service provision. Suppliers already involved include both large and SME-sized companies, reflecting a diverse supplier base capable of delivering an array of educational and support services.

## Notice

Surrey County Council (SCC) has established a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the supply of services in respect of Independent Alternative Provision for children and young people with additional needs and disabilities for an initial period of 4 years + with optional further extension provisions for 2 years + 2 years. This contract award notice is for the admitted providers to the third round of the DPS. The primary purpose of this DPS is to provide key education and/or other support services to a child or young person who are in receipt of an Education, Health and Care (EHCP) (or those individuals as outlined in the Service Specification). Independent Alternative Provision is provision largely for one-to-one support, children and young people who require specialist intervention (in many cases but not exclusively for their additional needs) which in many cases is delivered in the home or in the community with the support of / or at the request of families. The services fall under Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015). This procurement is undertaken under the 'Light Touch Regime' as detailed in Section 7 of PCR 2015. The DPS has six (6) lots and is further divided into two (2) sub-lots as follows: Lot 1: Tutoring (QTS Qualified) - Lot 1a: Online - Lot 1b: Face to Face provision Lot 2: Tutoring (Non QTS Qualified) - Lot 2a: Online - Lot 2b: Face to Face provision Lot 3: Specialist Teachers - Lot 3a: Online - Lot 3b: Face to Face provision Lot 4: Registered Therapies supporting education (covered under HCPC) - Lot 4a: Online - Lot 4b: Face to Face provision Lot 5: Other services supporting education - Lot 5a: Online - Lot 5b: Face to Face provision Lot 6: Post-16 Support Services (supporting employment, preparing for adulthood/ independence) - Lot 6a: Online - Lot 6b: Face to Face provision SCC intends to evaluate new applications to the 'Admission' stage twice a year. The Council reserves the right to revise the number of evaluation Rounds ('opening ceremonies') for Admission stage per year at its discretion to allow further applicants to apply in an emergency. The Council will add Providers to the DPS throughout its duration, providing that the Providers meet the requirements outlined in the Invitation to Tender documents and submit an Application that is found to be compliant. These services are being procured under a multiple-Provider DPS. There will be no limit to the number of Providers admitted onto the DPS, providing they meet the minimum requirements as set out in the Invitation to Tender documents. There will be no guarantee of work or volume of work given under this DPS. For the purposes of this Contract Award Notice, the overall estimated aggregate DPS value has been divided equally between each Lot however does not reflect the anticipated Lot spend or contract value. This will be determined based on the need of the individual at Stage 2: Contracting Stage and cannot be anticipated at this stage.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a695a34b-d062-4843-bdb1-7d5c43b2d5e6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Jul 2025 - 6 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £57,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £57,200,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | REIGATE |
| Post town | Redhill |
| Postcode | RH2 8EF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ26 East Surrey |
| Local authority | Reigate and Banstead |
| Electoral ward | South Park & Woodhatch |
| Westminster constituency | Reigate |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 10 |
| Supplier names | ACTIVATE LEARNING; CHANGE OF SCENE; DARE2DREAM FOUNDATION; EMPOWER KNOWLEDGE; HALOW PROJECT; NUDGE EDUCATION; PEOPLE AND ANIMAL WELLBEING SERVICES; SUGARMAN HEALTH & WELLBEING; THE EDUCATCH CHARITY; THE TUTOR TEAM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2025 at 12:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a695a34b-d062-4843-bdb1-7d5c43b2d5e6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a695a34b-d062-4843-bdb1-7d5c43b2d5e6
  25th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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