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# Provision of an Alternative Education Service for students subject of an Education Health and Care Plan - AWARD

Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5b76a6d5-c801-45e9-b1f6-b55607fb1b77

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## Summary

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is conducting a public procurement for the provision of an Alternative Education Service, specifically aimed at students who have an Education Health and Care Plan. The procurement process is at the Award stage, with the contract period commencing on 1 September 2021 and lasting until 31 July 2023, with an option for extension. The total budget for this service is £40,000 per annum, and the tender period ended on 16 July 2021. The service is classified under the CPV codes for Administrative educational services and Youth education services, and is located in West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for organisations involved in educational services, particularly those with experience in managing therapeutic interventions for students with special educational needs. Businesses that specialise in alternative education solutions, educational consultancy, or support services for reintegration into mainstream education would be well-suited to compete. The open procurement method allows various agencies to participate, potentially enhancing their profiles and expanding their market reach within the education sector.

## Notice

Provision of an Alternative Education Service for students subject of an Education Health and Care Plan The current contract for the delivery of the Alternative Education Service for students subject of an Education, Health and Care Plan in Sandwell ends on 31 July 2021. The Council is seeking to identify a suitable agency to operate the Alternative Education Service within the Borough from 1 September 2021. The aim of the Service is to support students who are subject of an Education, Health and Care Plan with a well-supported and nurturing environment to deliver therapeutic interventions. Students may not be attending full-time provision and will need to be supported to help reintegrate them into full-time provision following a period of therapeutic intervention. Further details of the service required are detailed in the specification in this document. The contract is for a 2 year period from 1 September 2021 to 31 July 2023 with the option to extend for 2 further 12 month periods subject to provision of budget. The maximum budget for the delivery of the service is PS40,000 per annum. Tenders received in excess of this will not be considered. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the ITT and other related documents. In Order To View and Submit a Tender, you will be required to' Opt-In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: Friday 16 July 2021 at 15:00hrs

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/faedd734-9d7a-4538-8bd1-0a227c45d4d1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 31 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £159,833 |
| 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 | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B69 3DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell |
| Local authority | Sandwell |
| Electoral ward | Oldbury |
| Westminster constituency | West Bromwich |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KRUNCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 75121000 - Administrative educational services
- 80310000 - Youth education services

## Release History

- 14 Sep 2021 at 12:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/faedd734-9d7a-4538-8bd1-0a227c45d4d1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/faedd734-9d7a-4538-8bd1-0a227c45d4d1
  14th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc

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