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title: "Alternative Provision for Looked After Children/Children With SEND"
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# Alternative Provision for Looked After Children/Children With SEND

Buyer: TRAFFORD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-883806c2-fb93-46ed-a462-06058be358f0

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## Summary

The Trafford Council is seeking to procure Alternative Provision services through a Flexible Procurement System (FPS) for Looked After Children/Children With SEND. The FPS, running from 1st December 2020 to 31st December 2022 (with extension options), includes lots such as Tuition, Teaching Assistant Support, and Counselling/Mentoring Support. The tender deadline is 19th April 2023, with the contract period extending from 22nd May 2023 to 31st December 2024. The procurement method is "Selective" using a "Restricted procedure", with an estimated value of £1,936,129 in Education and training services category.

This tender by Trafford Council presents an opportunity for businesses specialised in education and training services, counselling services, and related fields. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate. Businesses offering Tuition, Teaching Assistant Support, and Counselling/Mentoring services are well-suited to compete. The procurement process aims to support the provision of quality Alternative Provision services for vulnerable children and young people in the United Kingdom.

## Notice

Re-opening of the Flexible Procurement System (FPS).Trafford Council and STAR Partner Authorities are looking to procure a Flexible Procurement System for Alternative Provision services. The FPS will run initially from 1st December 2020 to 31st December 2022 with an option to extend on annual basis until 31st December 2024. Below is a list of lots to be procured under this FPS. Lot 1 Tuition (Qualified Teacher Lot 2 Tuition(Non-qualified teacher) Lot 3 Teaching Assistant Support Lot 4 Alternative Provision/Vocational Opportunity Lot 5 Counselling/Mentoring Support Lot 6 Transport.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cebfafc0-5de5-443b-8cb1-21c375b983b8 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 21 May 2023 - 31 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,936,129 |
| 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 | TRAFFORD COUNCIL |
| Locality | STRETFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M32 0TH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Electoral ward | Gorse Hill & Cornbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Stretford and Urmston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 85312320 - Counselling services

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2023 at 08:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cebfafc0-5de5-443b-8cb1-21c375b983b8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cebfafc0-5de5-443b-8cb1-21c375b983b8
  16th March 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b75732cf-d3c3-ed11-8120-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

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