--- title: "WSCC - LJ - Independent Alternative Provision" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-883b5a55-1ad6-4930-bd20-e6616965323b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-883b5a55-1ad6-4930-bd20-e6616965323b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-883b5a55-1ad6-4930-bd20-e6616965323b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-883b5a55-1ad6-4930-bd20-e6616965323b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2021-04-23" --- # WSCC - LJ - Independent Alternative Provision Buyer: WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-883b5a55-1ad6-4930-bd20-e6616965323b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-883b5a55-1ad6-4930-bd20-e6616965323b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-883b5a55-1ad6-4930-bd20-e6616965323b.json) ## Summary The West Sussex County Council (WSCC) is currently conducting a tender for the "Independent Alternative Provision" project, which falls under the education and training services category. This procurement process is at the Tender stage, with submissions due by 4th June 2021. The contract, valued between £12 million and £13 million, will address various educational services including early intervention, vocational opportunities, and online tutoring, aimed at complex learners and those awaiting placements or facing exclusions. The contract period is set to commence on 1st September 2021 and will run until 28th February 2024, with delivery expected to take place in the South East region of the United Kingdom. This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialised in educational services, particularly those capable of providing alternative provisions or specialised learning support. Companies engaged in early intervention, vocational training, and online educational solutions would be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract. Given the broad nature of the services required, firms from the private, public, and third sectors, including charitable and community organisations, are encouraged to apply, fostering a competitive environment that could enhance education delivery within the region. ## Notice A pseudo-dynamic purchasing system (DPS) for the provision of Independent Alternative Provision, as further described in Document No. 2 (The Specification) is being tendered by WSCC in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015). The Invitation to Participate (ITP) is issued by West Sussex County Council (WSCC) to seek and identify suitably qualified and interested organisations from the private, public and third (voluntary, community and charitable) sector for the provision of Independent Alternative Provision of Education. This Service encompasses: 1. Early Intervention and Prevention; 2. Vocational Opportunities (including post 16 provision); 3. Interim provision for learners waiting an education placement or who have been excluded; 4. Online Tutoring (also known as blended package); 5. Complex Learners. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6da885e1-d55f-4bd1-8ff0-420c7a9ccfb1 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | 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 | 23 Apr 2021 | | Submission deadline | 4 Jun 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Sep 2021 - 28 Feb 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £13,000,000 | | 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 | WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST SUSSEX | | Post town | Portsmouth | | Postcode | PO19 1RQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) | | Local authority | Chichester | | Electoral ward | Chichester Central | | Westminster constituency | Chichester | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80340000 - Special education services ## Release History - 23 Apr 2021 at 10:29 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6da885e1-d55f-4bd1-8ff0-420c7a9ccfb1 - 22 Apr 2021 at 14:42 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6da885e1-d55f-4bd1-8ff0-420c7a9ccfb1 - 22 Apr 2021 at 14:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6da885e1-d55f-4bd1-8ff0-420c7a9ccfb1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6da885e1-d55f-4bd1-8ff0-420c7a9ccfb1 23rd April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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