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title: "CS0877 South West & South Central Flexible Framework for Independent/ Non-Maintained Special Schools"
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# CS0877 South West & South Central Flexible Framework for Independent/ Non-Maintained Special Schools

Buyer: WILTSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7287e916-c9e6-49d5-8783-5f7d6d21d33d

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## Summary

Wiltshire Council is overseeing a significant tender titled "CS0877 South West & South Central Flexible Framework for Independent/ Non-Maintained Special Schools," which aims to establish a Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for placements for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND). This procurement falls under the education and training services category (CPV code 80000000) and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender follows an open procurement method and had a tender period that ended on 29 November 2019, with the contract period set to run from 1 January 2020 to 31 December 2027, with a total estimated value of £77 million.

This tender presents a prime opportunity for businesses specialising in services for children and young adults with SEND, particularly Independent and Non-Maintained Special Schools, and Specialist Post-16 Providers. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, given their suitability for the procurement. Firms focusing on innovative educational services are well-positioned to grow through this contract by contributing to the supportive educational environment required for these specific groups, ultimately enhancing outcomes for young people with SEND.

## Notice

It is the intention of the Participating Authorities to establish a Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to procure placements for children/young people/young adults with Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) in Independent and Non-Maintained Special Schools (INMSS) and Specialist Post-16 Providers which fall within the light-touch regime (LTR - PCR 2015 Regulations 74-77). The Pseudo DPS will in many respects look and feel like a DPS set up under PCR 2015 Regulation 34, but the flexibility of the LTR will apply. None of the formal procedural rules have any direct application including the requirements of Regulation 34. Wiltshire Council makes this distinction to avoid implying that it will follow, or be bound by, the full procurement regime under PCR 2015 for this procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91f93acb-4421-42dd-ba16-2fb4722be5fe |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | 24 Sep 2020 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £77,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £77,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WILTSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | TROWBRIDGE |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA14 8JN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Trowbridge Central |
| Westminster constituency | South West Wiltshire |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 10 |
| Supplier names | ACORN CARE AND EDUCATION; ENHANCED LEARNING SERVICES; EXETER ROYAL ACADEMY FOR DEAF EDUCATION; FIVE RIVERS CHILD CARE; KEDLESTON SCHOOLS; KEYS PCE; NATIONAL STAR; PHOENIX LEARNING AND CARE; RUSKIN MILL TRUST; SALUTEM LD BIDCO IV LIMITED, TRADING AS AMBITO CARE AND EDUCATIO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2020 at 18:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91f93acb-4421-42dd-ba16-2fb4722be5fe
- 21 Oct 2020 at 17:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/720fc850-f43f-4d21-965a-a72f649453a9
- 31 Oct 2019 at 10:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82d309b3-5b4e-4e51-bbd5-dbbb2f87e803

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91f93acb-4421-42dd-ba16-2fb4722be5fe
  21st October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/720fc850-f43f-4d21-965a-a72f649453a9
  21st October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82d309b3-5b4e-4e51-bbd5-dbbb2f87e803
  31st October 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=f15b57e4-c3fb-e911-80fb-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/

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