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title: "CSI/ED/Alternative Learning Provision (ALP) Framework"
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# CSI/ED/Alternative Learning Provision (ALP) Framework

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-95552b44-aae0-4c54-a1bc-88c98b8b79b5

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## Summary

Bristol City Council, alongside North Somerset Council and South Gloucestershire Council, is currently in the tendering phase for the "CSI/ED/Alternative Learning Provision (ALP) Framework". This procurement aims to appoint providers for Alternative Learning Provision, which is essential for students unable to receive effective education in mainstream schools. The contract, valued at £22,750,000, is classified under the education and training services sector. The tender is set to close on 25th February 2022, and the services will be delivered within the South West region of the United Kingdom, commencing on 7th September 2022 and concluding on 31st August 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in educational services, particularly those specialising in tailored learning environments. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises are encouraged to participate, especially those capable of delivering full-time, part-time, or early intervention education services. As the framework is designed to support engagement and personal development for pupils, businesses with innovative and inclusive educational approaches will be well-positioned to compete for this contract.

## Notice

1.1 Bristol City Council ("the council"), North Somerset Council, South Gloucestershire Council wishes to appoint provider(s) for Alternative Learning Provision. The contract is divided in to three lots: Full-time, Part-time, and Early intervention. 1.2 Full-time: The Service will offer full-time education to pupils who are not able to, or are at risk of not being able to, receive effective education in mainstream schools, and require support through ALP. The Service will have high aspirations for all pupils and will focus on supporting engagement, personal development and academic learning. 1.3 Part-time: Part-time ALP offers additional and complimentary support to that provided by schools, to support pupils' sense of belonging as well as their attendance, academic attainment and personal development. The Service will offer a programme for individuals or groups of pupils, supporting engagement, personal development and academic learning, based on each pupil's own needs, aspirations and preferences. 1.4 Early intervention: Early intervention in-school ALP, to be delivered within mainstream schools, will support pupils' sense of belonging as well as their attendance, academic attainment and personal development. The Service will support schools to be more inclusive and help them to keep pupils in mainstream school, wherever possible.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24dd0a2b-682c-46f2-8b70-8a3f14bf5cd7 |
| 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 | 25 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £22,750,000 |
| 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 | BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS3 9FS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Bedminster |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol South |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 25 Jan 2022 at 10:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24dd0a2b-682c-46f2-8b70-8a3f14bf5cd7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24dd0a2b-682c-46f2-8b70-8a3f14bf5cd7
  25th January 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=4dadf49e-8eca-eb11-810c-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bristol.gov.uk/

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