--- title: "Market Warming Event - Alternative Provision" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6633d8bf-86c3-4376-866e-4dfd50a1ca96" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6633d8bf-86c3-4376-866e-4dfd50a1ca96" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6633d8bf-86c3-4376-866e-4dfd50a1ca96.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6633d8bf-86c3-4376-866e-4dfd50a1ca96.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK" published: "2019-12-20" --- # Market Warming Event - Alternative Provision Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6633d8bf-86c3-4376-866e-4dfd50a1ca96 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6633d8bf-86c3-4376-866e-4dfd50a1ca96) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6633d8bf-86c3-4376-866e-4dfd50a1ca96.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Southwark is initiating a market warming event titled "Market Warming Event - Alternative Provision," focused on enhancing educational services for children unable to access mainstream schooling. The event is part of the planning stage and aims to engage potential providers as Southwark Council prepares to establish a framework for Alternative Provision (AP) in the education sector. Interested parties have until 18 March 2020 to engage with the Council. The anticipated value for the upcoming contracts is £8 million, aimed at the adult and other education services industry, with the framework intended to enhance choice and effectiveness in service delivery. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services, training, and welfare provisions for children and young people. Companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary or community sector enterprises (VCSEs), are well-suited to compete as Southwark seeks high-quality providers. The framework is designed to respond to the varied educational needs of students, thereby fostering business growth in the education sector in London, while providing a stable market for these services. ## Notice Southwark Council is inviting interested parties to attend a market warming event for Alternative Provision. Southwark Council is currently reviewing its offer of Alternative Provision (AP), which provides education for children who, because a wide range of social, behavioural or health needs, are unable to access the mainstream education system. Subject to Southwark Council Cabinet approval, the intention is to establish contracting arrangements with high-quality providers via an AP framework. It is anticipated the AP framework will generate increased choice, improved educational and developmental outcomes, and better reflect the needs of the user. In addition, the framework will allow the Council to respond quickly and effectively to its needs, whilst providing a level of market stability through its bank of providers. For further details about the event, interested parties can access information via https://procontract.due-north.com and download the invitation. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3feee21c-99bd-4374-9757-72bb6cb308bd | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Dec 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 18 Mar 2020 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £8,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE1 2QH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark | | Local authority | Southwark | | Electoral ward | London Bridge & West Bermondsey | | Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 80100000 - Primary education services - 80200000 - Secondary education services - 80300000 - Higher education services - 80400000 - Adult and other education services - 80500000 - Training services - 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people - 98133110 - Services provided by youth associations ## Release History - 20 Dec 2019 at 10:00 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3feee21c-99bd-4374-9757-72bb6cb308bd ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3feee21c-99bd-4374-9757-72bb6cb308bd 20th December 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.southwark.gov.uk - https://procontract.due-north.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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