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title: "Alternative Education Provision Approved Provider Panel - 857/2019"
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# Alternative Education Provision Approved Provider Panel - 857/2019

Buyer: CROYDON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-73064913-b859-482f-9ffa-6b88a51d97e9

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## Summary

The Croydon Council is seeking tenders for the "Alternative Education Provision Approved Provider Panel - 857/2019," an initiative aimed at providing suitable education for permanently excluded learners and those unable to attend school due to illness or other factors. This procurement falls within the education and training services industry, with a total contract value of £5 million, structured over an initial two-year period with options for two 12-month extensions, culminating in a maximum contract duration of four years. The tender period concluded on 3rd March 2020, and the anticipated contract start date was 1st September 2020. All contract activities will be based in Croydon, London, and the procurement method utilised is an open procedure.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in educational services, particularly those specialising in alternative education and support for excluded or vulnerable learners. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as they may provide tailored solutions aligned with the needs of Croydon's diverse student population. Companies interested in this procurement should possess expertise in educational provision and the ability to cater to various learning requirements, thereby helping to address significant gaps in support within the education system.

## Notice

The Council invites individuals and organisations to submit a tender for the provision of Alternative Education Provision, through admittance onto an Approved Provider Panel. Local authorities are legally responsible for arranging suitable education for permanently excluded learners, and for other learners who, because of illness or other reasons, would not receive suitable education without such arrangements being made. The Council intends to establish a 4 year multi-supplier Approved Provider Panel to deliver Alternative Education Provision. There will be an initial 2 year period with an option to extend for two further periods of 12 months at the dicretion of the Council. Tenderers can apply for one or more lots. The Approved Provider Panel will be split into three (3) Lots, as listed below: Lot 1 - Primary aged learners who have been excluded or are at risk of permanent exclusion or awaiting a SEND assessment or awaiting a school placement.1.a - Primary aged learners with an EHCP who have been excluded or are at risk of permanent exclusion. 1.b - Primary aged learners with an EHCP without a school place, for example new to the borough. Lot 2 - Secondary aged learners who have been excluded or at risk of permanent exclusion from school: 2.a - Secondary aged learners with an EHCP who have been excluded or are at risk of permanent exclusion.2.b - Secondary aged Learners who have been excluded or are at risk of permanent exclusion. 2c - Secondary aged learners with an EHCP without a school place, for example new to the borough. Lot 3 - Year 11 learners without a school place: 3.a - Young people who are new arrivals to the UK in academic year 11 with limited English language. 3.b - Young people who are new arrivals to the UK in academic year 11 with limited English language and behavioural or emotional issue. 3.c - Other year 11 young people without a school place, for example new to the borough. The Approved Provider Panel contract shall be for a period of 2 (two) years with an option to extend at the Council's sole discretion for two further periods of up to 12 months each giving a total maximum contract term of 4 years.During the 4 years, alternative education provision will be commissioned as follows: * Croydon Council Education Team, all Croydon schools including academies and Pupil Referral Units. The anticipated contract start date will be the 1st September 2020.All potential suppliers are advised to read the supporting documents listed on the London Tenders portal, prior to responding to the invitation to tender. The deadline for returning your tender is: 12:00:00 noon on 3rd March 2020. Additional information: How to register your interest If you wish to register an interest in this contract, please follow the steps below: * Register your company on the London Tenders Portal free of charge via the link below: https://www.londontenders.org/procontract/supplier.nsf/frm_home?openForm. * Await acceptance. You will receive an email confirming your username and password * Use your username and password to log into the London Tenders Portal and register your interest in the relevant contract: 857/2019 Alernative Education Provision Approved Provider Panel * Shortly after you have registered your interest, you will receive a second email containing a link to access the tender documentation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0de1b690-5a75-4b7c-a96c-f376e1b1c0d3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,500,000 |
| 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 | CROYDON COUNCIL |
| Locality | CROYDON |
| Post town | Croydon |
| Postcode | CR0 1EA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI62 Croydon |
| Local authority | Croydon |
| Electoral ward | Fairfield |
| Westminster constituency | Croydon West |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 10 |
| Supplier names | CROYDON AFRICAN CARIBBEAN FAMILY ORGANISATION; CROYDON COLLEGE; HARRIS FEDERATION; JOHN RUSKIN COLLEGE PAERT OF THE SOUTH ORBITAL GROUP; JUST LEARN; PROGRESS SCHOOLS; SUPREME EDUCATION; SV ACADEMY; THE WRITE TIME; TRANSFORMING LIVES FOR GOOD (TLG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 12 Jan 2021 at 11:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0de1b690-5a75-4b7c-a96c-f376e1b1c0d3
- 3 Feb 2020 at 12:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a9320d9-8e97-405d-b81c-7f0f25228490

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0de1b690-5a75-4b7c-a96c-f376e1b1c0d3
  12th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a9320d9-8e97-405d-b81c-7f0f25228490
  3rd February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.croydon.gov.uk
- https://www.londontenders.org/procontract/supplier.nsf/frm_home?openForm

## Provenance

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