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title: "Re-opening of the FPS-Alternative Provision for Looked After Children/Children With SEND"
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# Re-opening of the FPS-Alternative Provision for Looked After Children/Children With SEND

Buyer: TRAFFORD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b66c20d6-7cc3-492e-ad96-3b6ccf84327e

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## Summary

Trafford Council is seeking to re-open the Flexible Procurement System (FPS) for Alternative Provision services, with the tender titled "Re-opening of the FPS-Alternative Provision for Looked After Children/Children With SEND." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically in education and training, as well as counselling services. The FPS is scheduled to run from 1st December 2020 until 31st December 2022, with the possibility of annual extensions until 31st December 2024. All bids must be submitted by 18th November 2020, with a total estimated contract value of £1,936,129. The procurement method is open, allowing a wide range of suppliers to participate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in educational services, counselling, and support for vulnerable children, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Providers of tuition, teaching assistant support, alternative provision, vocational opportunities, and transportation are especially well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract can not only enhance service offerings but also expand market presence within the educational support sector in the North West of England.

## Notice

Re-opening of the Flexible Procurement System (FPS).Trafford Council and STAR Partner Authorities are looking to procure a Flexible Procurement System for Alternative Provision services. The FPS will run initially from 1st December 2020 to 31st December 2022 with an option to extend on annual basis until 31st December 2024. Below is a list of lots to be procured under this FPS. Lot 1 Tuition (Qualified Teacher Lot 2 Tuition(Non-qualified teacher) Lot 3 Teaching Assistant Support Lot 4 Alternative Provision/Vocational Opportunity Lot 5 Counselling/Mentoring Support Lot 6 Transport.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b762bdf-071a-4874-affa-252314596852 |
| 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 | 19 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2020 - 31 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,936,129 |
| 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 | TRAFFORD COUNCIL |
| Locality | STRETFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M32 0TH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Electoral ward | Gorse Hill & Cornbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Stretford and Urmston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 85312320 - Counselling services

## Release History

- 19 Oct 2020 at 12:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b762bdf-071a-4874-affa-252314596852

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b762bdf-071a-4874-affa-252314596852
  19th October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=349b277a-f611-eb11-8105-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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