--- title: "S1196a - Flexible Procurement Solution for Alternative Education Provision" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a495c69d-2e30-4315-b835-c4e8728c3b99" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a495c69d-2e30-4315-b835-c4e8728c3b99" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a495c69d-2e30-4315-b835-c4e8728c3b99.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a495c69d-2e30-4315-b835-c4e8728c3b99.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SALFORD CITY COUNCIL" published: "2024-02-23" --- # S1196a - Flexible Procurement Solution for Alternative Education Provision Buyer: SALFORD CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a495c69d-2e30-4315-b835-c4e8728c3b99 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a495c69d-2e30-4315-b835-c4e8728c3b99) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a495c69d-2e30-4315-b835-c4e8728c3b99.json) ## Summary The Salford City Council is planning a procurement process for a Flexible Procurement Solution for Alternative Education Provision. The aim is to commission alternative education provision for pupils not placed in mainstream or special schools, offering a flexible approach for their education. The procurement process is under the light touch regime for social and specific services, with opportunities for providers to apply or submit offers twice a year in January and May. This tender by the Salford City Council presents opportunities for businesses in the education sector, particularly those offering alternative education services. Businesses providing full-time or part-time academic, vocational, online learning, tutoring, or special educational needs provision may find this tender suitable. The contract period spans from September 2024 to August 2028, and the Council welcomes applications from small and voluntary sector enterprises. ## Notice This Service Specification provides the background and set of service requirements each prospective FPS provider (provider) must demonstrate to be included on the Salford City Council's (the Council) Flexible Procurement Solution (FPS) for Alternative Education Provision. The FPS will be used to commission alternative education provision (placements) for pupils for whom the Council has statutory or discharged responsibilities for placing in appropriate and compliant alternative education provision. The aim is to create the FPS and identify Providers who can deliver excellent alternative provision for the education of pupils at Key Stage 1 and up by offering a flexible approach for those not placed in a mainstream or special school. Although many pupils attend mainstream schools, academies or colleges to receive their education some pupils benefit from receiving some, or all, of their education and support in 'off-site' settings that are delivered away from their school. This need to source suitable alternative provision shall be met through the use of a Flexible Procurement Solution (FPS), established under the light touch regime for social and other specific services. Providers may apply to join the FPS (or submit a new offer if currently on the FPS), at any time during the period the FPS is live. It is anticipated that submissions shall be collated and assessed twice a year: * January * May The Council however, reserves the right to assess submissions more frequently if required. The services to be provided through the FPS have been split into 10 lots: - Lot 1: Full-time Alternative Provision - Academic - Lot 2: Part-time Alternative Provision - Academic - Lot 3: Part-time Alternative Provision - Vocational - Lot 4: Part-time Alternative Provision - Online Learning - Lot 5: Alternative Provision - One-to-One Tutoring - Lot 6: Part-time Alternative Provision - Enrichment and Engagement - Lot 7: Alternative Provision - SEND - Lot 8: Alternative Provision - Post 16 - Lot 9: Full-time Alternative Provision - Key Stage 1 & 2 - Lot 10: Part-time Alternative Provision - Key Stage 1 & 2 For clarity providers may bid for one or multiple lots. Information documents are available on The Chest DN711864 - S1196a - Flexible Procurement Solution for Alternative Education Provision ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bb3b062-201c-4112-b73e-114bb814b57c | | Notice type | Planned Procurement 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 | 23 Feb 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 4 Mar 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2028 | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SALFORD CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | SALFORD | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M27 5AW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West | | Local authority | Salford | | Electoral ward | Swinton & Wardley | | Westminster constituency | Worsley and Eccles | | 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 - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 80100000 - Primary education services - 80200000 - Secondary education services - 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people - 85312120 - Daycare services for handicapped children and young people ## Release History - 23 Feb 2024 at 11:14 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bb3b062-201c-4112-b73e-114bb814b57c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bb3b062-201c-4112-b73e-114bb814b57c 23rd February 2024 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.salford.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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