--- title: "AT1247 Alternative Education Providers - Animal Therapy, Primary Provision and Online Tuition" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b6028535-d31e-465a-9d84-cf3fea2f2807" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b6028535-d31e-465a-9d84-cf3fea2f2807" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b6028535-d31e-465a-9d84-cf3fea2f2807.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b6028535-d31e-465a-9d84-cf3fea2f2807.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "LUTON COUNCIL" published: "2024-03-28" --- # AT1247 Alternative Education Providers - Animal Therapy, Primary Provision and Online Tuition Buyer: LUTON COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b6028535-d31e-465a-9d84-cf3fea2f2807 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b6028535-d31e-465a-9d84-cf3fea2f2807) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b6028535-d31e-465a-9d84-cf3fea2f2807.json) ## Summary The Luton Council has awarded a contract for alternative education providers, including animal therapy and primary provision services. The contract, worth £500,000, falls under the education and training services category. The procurement process was carried out through an open procedure with a tender period ending on 23rd October 2023. The contract period will run from 2nd January 2024 to 31st August 2027. The buying organisation, Luton Council, based in Luton, United Kingdom, has selected multiple suppliers for this contract. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses offering educational services, especially those focusing on animal therapy, primary education, and online provision, to engage with the Luton Council. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement process at the award stage signifies potential growth opportunities for businesses in the services sector, particularly in providing specialist education services in the United Kingdom. ## Notice DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE ON THE PROACTIS E-TENDERING PORTAL - https://procontract.due-north.com Luton Council has procured an Approved Provider List (APL) for alternative education providers to meet the needs of learners who require educational provision to complement, extend or replace their existing curriculum. Alternative provision may also be in place for pupils who are at the point of permanent exclusion, have been permanently excluded from school or signed off from school on medical grounds. This APL went live on 01 September 2023 however; there is a further requirement for: * therapeutic animal services * a primary age provision for primary school age children with challenging behaviours where their needs cannot be met in main stream school and/or permanently excluded. Provision should focus on meeting a child's social, emotional and mental health needs using a nurturing approach in a small group environment to build children's confidence and trust alongside providing support and intervention. The provision should offer part time/ full time placement and support children's' integration reintegration back into education as appropriate., * providers of online provision (virtual classroom). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c713595-35c3-4d38-ab63-a5e37c4cfc8c | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Mar 2024 | | Submission deadline | 23 Oct 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 28 Mar 2024 | | Contract period | 29 Mar 2024 - 31 Aug 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £500,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LUTON COUNCIL | | Locality | LUTON | | Post town | Luton | | Postcode | LU1 2BQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton | | Local authority | Luton | | Electoral ward | Central | | Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire | | 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) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 7 | | Supplier names | ACADEMY21; DIRECTIONAL; FRESH START IN EDUCATION; GROW YOUR POTENTIAL; KIP MCGRATH EDUCATION CENTRE LUTON SOUTH; THE SEEDS OF CHANGE; TUTOR TRAIN | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 28 Mar 2024 at 15:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c713595-35c3-4d38-ab63-a5e37c4cfc8c - 10 Oct 2023 at 11:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a76bca4c-2dad-4729-baeb-95b2d3f377b9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c713595-35c3-4d38-ab63-a5e37c4cfc8c 28th March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a76bca4c-2dad-4729-baeb-95b2d3f377b9 10th October 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.luton.gov.uk - https://procontract.due-north.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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