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title: "Luton Council Approved Suppliers List for Alternative Learning Provision"
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# Luton Council Approved Suppliers List for Alternative Learning Provision

Buyer: LUTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-77f3041c-5ac4-486f-9c50-d3536d867ec7

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## Summary

Luton Council is seeking to establish an Approved Suppliers List for Alternative Learning Provision, aimed at providing education settings for learners who are either permanently excluded, not school-ready, or medically unable to attend school. This open procurement process, with a total contract value of £5,530,676 over three years, is currently in the active phase. The tender period ends on 11 November 2020, and a support session for prospective providers will be held on 14 October 2020 at 3:30 PM. The services will primarily be delivered within Luton, England, as indicated by the delivery addresses associated with the procurement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in special education services, particularly those experienced in supporting vulnerable learners. Companies that provide tailored educational services and have a strong emphasis on safeguarding will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as they often bring innovative approaches and flexibility that can be beneficial in addressing the specific needs of this programme.

## Notice

Alternative Learning Providers are to provide Luton Council with education settings that meet the needs of learners who are permanently excluded or not school ready, or are signed off from school on medical grounds. Luton Council intends to set up an Approved Provider List of suitable qualified providers. THERE WILL BE A SUPPORT SESSION FOR THIS PROCUREMENT TO ASSIST PROVIDERS WITH THE BASIC TENDER PROCESS ON 14.10.2020 AT 3.30PM. IF YOU WISH TO ATTEND PLEASE EMAIL caroline.sturman@luton.gov.uk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb503d1e-887a-4024-a2ac-9078a6eac0b6 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2021 - 31 Aug 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,530,676 |
| 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 | LUTON COUNCIL |
| Locality | LUTON |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU1 2BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton |
| Local authority | Luton |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80340000 - Special education services

## Release History

- 12 Oct 2020 at 11:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb503d1e-887a-4024-a2ac-9078a6eac0b6
- 24 Apr 2020 at 14:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9de2bd2-9e46-4fe0-b52d-f76c06f69ed3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb503d1e-887a-4024-a2ac-9078a6eac0b6
  12th October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9de2bd2-9e46-4fe0-b52d-f76c06f69ed3
  24th April 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=9f748c93-8884-ea11-80ff-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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