--- title: "Pupil Referral Unit (KS3 KS4) - ASCHIW/2021/148*" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-744e0959-ae07-492d-b7ce-b45a6fb738b1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-744e0959-ae07-492d-b7ce-b45a6fb738b1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-744e0959-ae07-492d-b7ce-b45a6fb738b1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-744e0959-ae07-492d-b7ce-b45a6fb738b1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "STOKE-ON-TRENT CITY COUNCIL" published: "2021-11-04" --- # Pupil Referral Unit (KS3 KS4) - ASCHIW/2021/148* Buyer: STOKE-ON-TRENT CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-744e0959-ae07-492d-b7ce-b45a6fb738b1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-744e0959-ae07-492d-b7ce-b45a6fb738b1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-744e0959-ae07-492d-b7ce-b45a6fb738b1.json) ## Summary Stoke-on-Trent City Council is seeking a provider for its Pupil Referral Unit (PRU), specifically for Key Stage 3 and 4 pupils, under the tender titled "Pupil Referral Unit (KS3 KS4) - ASCHIW/2021/148*". This contract falls under the education and training services industry category, with a contract value of £4,000,000. The open procurement process is currently in the tender stage, which will close on 22nd November 2021. The contract period will commence on 25th April 2022 and conclude on 24th April 2025. This procurement opportunity is based in Stoke-on-Trent, England. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the education sector, particularly those specialising in alternative education and support services for children and young people with special educational needs. Companies that offer tailored teaching solutions, behavioural support, or holistic educational approaches would greatly benefit from this opportunity. Furthermore, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as they are recognised for their ability to deliver innovative and focused services in educational settings aimed at preventing permanent exclusions and supporting reintegration into mainstream education. ## Notice Stoke on Trent City Council wish to appoint a provider to assist with the delivery of our Pupil Referral Unit (PRU). Pupil Referral Unit caters for children who aren't able to attend a mainstream school. Pupils are often referred to a PRU if they need greater care and support than their school can provide. PRUs don't have to teach the full National Curriculum, but they aim to provide a broad and balanced education that covers as much of the Curriculum as possible. In general, a PRU placement is seen as a short-term measure and the aim is to reintegrate the child back into mainstream education as soon as possible, although some children may require an alternative education provision until they finish education journey. Although attending a PRU is often seen as a last resort, it can have great benefits for pupils who are having difficulties at school. The Council wants to take a more proactive and preventative approach to reducing the number of permanently excluded children and young people within the city. The PRU will offer a placement to a child for a period of assessment, to identify the most appropriate education setting. This assessment will be holistic and include input from a range of professionals, such as Educational Psychologists, Social Workers, Early Help and Health, with the aim being to identify the most appropriate long term education provision for each child. At the end of the assessment process, a decision will be made on a multi-disciplinary basis as to the most appropriate education provision for the pupil, which could include further assessment ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d31f557-407b-4047-8b7c-b794bac0200e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 24 Apr 2022 - 24 Apr 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | STOKE-ON-TRENT CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | STOKE-ON-TRENT | | Post town | Stoke-on-Trent | | Postcode | ST4 1HH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire | | ITL 3 | TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent | | Local authority | Stoke-on-Trent | | Electoral ward | Hartshill Park & Stoke | | Westminster constituency | Stoke-on-Trent Central | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 4 Nov 2021 at 13:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d31f557-407b-4047-8b7c-b794bac0200e - 11 Oct 2021 at 14:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b00f51f-da21-4a33-a2a6-5a7fa99b3e0c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d31f557-407b-4047-8b7c-b794bac0200e 4th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b00f51f-da21-4a33-a2a6-5a7fa99b3e0c 11th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.stoke.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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