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title: "St Helens Borough Council / Launchpad, Market Engagement for the Provision of Alternative Education Services"
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# St Helens Borough Council / Launchpad, Market Engagement for the Provision of Alternative Education Services

Buyer: ST.HELENS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8aee5c0f-4b23-4594-b1fc-8f14ba170d6e

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## Summary

St Helens Borough Council is currently in the planning stage for a market engagement process titled "Launchpad, Market Engagement for the Provision of Alternative Education Services." This initiative aims to gather insights from potential providers about the market for alternative education services. Interested parties should register on The-Chest portal, review the specifications, and submit a questionnaire by 12 noon on 1st December 2021. The estimated value of this procurement effort is £100,000, and the services will be delivered within England.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses focused on education and training services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Engaging in this market research can help providers align their offerings with the needs of St Helens Borough Council, fostering growth through tailored solutions in the education sector. Companies well-suited to compete should consider leveraging their expertise in alternative education provisions to fulfil the council’s requirements.

## Notice

St Helens Borough Council / Launchpad is undertaking a market engagement to help acquire an understanding about the market for the provision of Alternative Education Services. With this in mind the Council requests that potential providers register on The-Chest portal, review the Specification and complete / return the Questionnaire no later than 12 noon on the 1st December 2021. Please note at this stage this is not an Invitation To Tender but is an exercise to acquire information and help inform procurement options. For further information please go to www.The-Chest.org.uk, select current opportunities, select The-Chest portal, select St Helens Council, select reference DN582314

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efc128a0-ea00-4a56-a98a-b875078be517 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 16 Feb 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ST.HELENS COUNCIL |
| Locality | ST HELENS |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA10 1HP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | St. Helens |
| Electoral ward | St Helens Town Centre |
| Westminster constituency | St Helens South and Whiston |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 16 Nov 2021 at 14:45 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efc128a0-ea00-4a56-a98a-b875078be517

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efc128a0-ea00-4a56-a98a-b875078be517
  16th November 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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