--- title: "ROUND 2 - TC020 - Alternative Provision (Education) Flexible Purchasing System (FPS)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-aa2dca05-9061-4d19-bd13-b3b512fc8d85" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-aa2dca05-9061-4d19-bd13-b3b512fc8d85" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-aa2dca05-9061-4d19-bd13-b3b512fc8d85.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-aa2dca05-9061-4d19-bd13-b3b512fc8d85.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BOLTON COUNCIL" published: "2024-08-02" --- # ROUND 2 - TC020 - Alternative Provision (Education) Flexible Purchasing System (FPS) Buyer: BOLTON COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aa2dca05-9061-4d19-bd13-b3b512fc8d85 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-aa2dca05-9061-4d19-bd13-b3b512fc8d85) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-aa2dca05-9061-4d19-bd13-b3b512fc8d85.json) ## Summary The Borough Council of Bolton has issued an open tender for the Flexible Purchasing System (Round 2) for Alternative Education Provision, aimed at providing suitable education for children who cannot access mainstream schooling. This tender, identified as BOLT001-DN736296-25274491, falls under the education and training services category, and covers the region of England, United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions on 2 September 2024. The framework agreement is set to start on 1 November 2024 and end on 8 October 2026, with options for two additional twelve-month extensions. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in educational services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). The open, pseudo-dynamic FPS arrangement allows providers to join during the agreement term, encouraging continuous involvement and flexibility. Businesses specialising in alternative education can leverage this opportunity to expand their services and cater to children who are permanently excluded or unable to attend mainstream schools. By participating, businesses can establish a sustained relationship with Bolton Council, positioning themselves for future rounds and similar opportunities within the public sector. ## Notice The Borough Council of Bolton ("the Authority") is prepared to receive tenders to be included on the Flexible Purchasing System (Round 2) for Alternative Education Provision which will be subject to the information, specification and tender package enclosed. The Authority has a duty to provide suitable education for all children of compulsory school age in their area. This includes pupils who are not able to access mainstream school places i.e. permanently excluded pupils, and for other pupils who because of illness or other reasons would not receive suitable education without such arrangements being made. The procurement will be an open tender but will be operating as a Flexible Purchasing System (FPS) which is an open Pseudo-dynamic FPS agreement allowing providers to join the Pseudo-dynamic FPS agreement during the term of the agreement via rounds. Rounds will be opened at certain times during the term when there is a requirement of provision - minimum once a year. The term of the Framework Agreement will be from 1 November 2024 till it's expiry date 8 October 2026, with the option available to extend for a further two (2) twelve-month periods. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81767ee9-b554-4eb5-9da5-41c5d487a427 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 2 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2024 - 8 Oct 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £7,200,000 | | 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 | BOLTON COUNCIL | | Locality | BOLTON | | Post town | Bolton | | Postcode | BL1 1RU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West | | Local authority | Bolton | | Electoral ward | Queens Park & Central | | Westminster constituency | Bolton North East | | 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 - 2 Aug 2024 at 11:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81767ee9-b554-4eb5-9da5-41c5d487a427 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81767ee9-b554-4eb5-9da5-41c5d487a427 2nd August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=0abb95ea-bf50-ef11-812d-005056b64545&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21 Find a Tender Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.bolton.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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