--- title: "Alternative Education Rolling Select List" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-87f61405-ea80-4eec-86b1-f5d76a1b374c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-87f61405-ea80-4eec-86b1-f5d76a1b374c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-87f61405-ea80-4eec-86b1-f5d76a1b374c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-87f61405-ea80-4eec-86b1-f5d76a1b374c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL (DIRECTORATES)" published: "2023-05-16" --- # Alternative Education Rolling Select List Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL (DIRECTORATES) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-87f61405-ea80-4eec-86b1-f5d76a1b374c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-87f61405-ea80-4eec-86b1-f5d76a1b374c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-87f61405-ea80-4eec-86b1-f5d76a1b374c.json) ## Summary The Suffolk County Council (Directorates) has initiated a tender process for the "Alternative Education Rolling Select List" within the Education and Training Services category. The goal is to approve quality providers of Alternative Education for vulnerable children and young people, aiding in their placement and education. This procurement is conducted through an open procedure with a tender period ending on 31st July 2025 and a contract period starting on 1st August 2025. Providers can join the Rolling Select List or modify their bids during termly application windows in February, June, and October each year. This tender opportunity by the Suffolk County Council presents a chance for businesses in the education and training services sector to offer tailored services for children not currently in education or facing placement challenges. Providers delivering vocational, therapeutic, and tuition services can find opportunities in a structured procurement process that emphasises inclusion and individual needs. Businesses interested in providing education support services should monitor the Rolling Select List's application windows for engagement with the Council's procurement process. ## Notice Tenders are invited for inclusion on a Rolling Select List of approved, quality assured providers of Alternative Education intended to facilitate the placement of vulnerable children and young people for whom the Council has a statutory responsibility. All young people placed under this contract will be of statutory school age in Key Stages 1-5. Alternative Education encompasses a wide range of provisions including vocational therapeutic and tuition services offering up to 15 hours per week. These placements will be for children and young people who are currently not in education or are experiencing placement breakdown Alternative education focusses on removing barriers to education and typically helping pupils back into mainstream environments. Whatever form it takes, Alternative Education should always be part of the inclusion process, not the end goal. These packages are commissioned outside of the local offer and are individually tailored to meet the needs of the individuals. These packages are put in place for children when there are difficulties in identifying a suitable permanent education provision for the child. The provision is used as an interim measure to ensure CYP continue to receive education and support whilst a more permanent placement is identified. These may also be put in place at the request of the families. Providers can apply to join the Rolling Select List or amend which lots they have bid for at any time, however, once the select list is live, applications will only be considered on a termly basis during the months of February, June and October each calendar year. Bidders will be notified no later than the end of the calendar month following month that the Rolling Select List is advertised as open to new bidders. e.g. end of March, end of July and end of November. This Rolling Select List complies with the Light touch Regime under the Public Contract Regulations 2015. Additional information: This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of www.suffolksourcing.uk. Interested parties are invited to express their interest in order to gain full access to the tender documentation Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e31a8f6-0ccc-4866-9a6f-a82fafacbabd | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 May 2023 | | Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Aug 2025 - 2 Aug 2025 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL (DIRECTORATES) | | Locality | SUFFOLK | | Post town | Ipswich | | Postcode | IP1 2BX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk | | ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich | | Local authority | Ipswich | | Electoral ward | Gipping | | Westminster constituency | Ipswich | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 16 May 2023 at 06:25 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e31a8f6-0ccc-4866-9a6f-a82fafacbabd - 16 May 2023 at 06:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e31a8f6-0ccc-4866-9a6f-a82fafacbabd ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e31a8f6-0ccc-4866-9a6f-a82fafacbabd 16th May 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/business-jobs-and-careers/tenders-and-supplying-us/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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