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title: "CBC-1512-FA-LS - SEND - Alternative Education Provision - AWARD"
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buyer: "CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# CBC-1512-FA-LS - SEND - Alternative Education Provision - AWARD

Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-75dce527-b8ba-4b7f-bc13-096c9a79abda

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## Summary

The Central Bedfordshire Council has concluded a procurement process for the provision of Alternative Education Services for vulnerable learners with special educational needs and disabilities. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract period spans from September 1, 2023, to August 31, 2026. The tender closed on May 15, 2023, with the award announced on July 19, 2023.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses providing educational services tailored to learners with special needs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that focus on special education services are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The buying organization, Central Bedfordshire Council, is seeking suppliers to deliver a range of Alternative Education Provision services across various locations, including the United Kingdom and other territories.

## Notice

Central Bedfordshire Council has identified that there is a need for a specific framework which will deliver a range of Alternative Education Provision services for our most vulnerable learners with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and instances where such learners are unable to access education settings.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/917d4973-a269-4d01-b39e-e8607e4f88b5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHEFFORD |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG17 5TQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire |
| Local authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Shefford |
| Westminster constituency | Hitchin |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 24 |
| Supplier names | ACADEMY21; ALTR RISE; ALTR RISE (AYLESBURY; AMEINA CENTRE; APRICOT ONLINE; BARNES ROSE TRAINING; BROOKE TAYLOR EDUCATION CONSULTANCY LIMITED (RESTART PROGRAMME; C&G PLASTERING ACADEMY; CARE FORUM (MK; CHANCE 2 CHANGE COMMUNITY INTEREST; DIRECTIONAL COMMUNITY INTEREST; EVOLVE LEARNING CENTRE; FRESH START IN EDUCATION; GROW WILD OUTREACH; HUMLY MILTON KEYNES; KEYSOE CUDDLE THERAPY CENTRE; NEW MEANING FOUNDATION; ONE LESS STRESS FAMILY SUPPORT; PROSPERO GROUP; RANDSTAD SOLUTIONS; RED BALLOON EDUCATIONAL TRUST; SHINE LEARNING AND TRAINING CENTRE; THE REGULATION STATION; THE SEEDS OF CHANGE UK LIMITED T/A STABLE AND WILD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80340000 - Special education services

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2024 at 12:09 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/917d4973-a269-4d01-b39e-e8607e4f88b5
- 15 Apr 2024 at 12:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/917d4973-a269-4d01-b39e-e8607e4f88b5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/917d4973-a269-4d01-b39e-e8607e4f88b5
  15th April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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