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title: "ADMISSION TO THE DYNAMIC PURCHASING SYSTEM - PROVISION OF ALTERNATIVE PROVISION (EDUCATION) IN OXFORDSHIRE"
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# ADMISSION TO THE DYNAMIC PURCHASING SYSTEM - PROVISION OF ALTERNATIVE PROVISION (EDUCATION) IN OXFORDSHIRE

Buyer: OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c0c43d50-919a-4db6-a0d9-52b85db197a8

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## Summary

The Oxfordshire County Council has initiated a tender process for the provision of Alternative Provision (Education) in Oxfordshire, with the title "ADMISSION TO THE DYNAMIC PURCHASING SYSTEM - PROVISION OF ALTERNATIVE PROVISION (EDUCATION) IN OXFORDSHIRE". This procurement process falls under the category of education and training services, with a total contract value of £13,500,000. The open procurement method allows any qualified provider to participate, with a tender submission deadline set for 20th July 2020. The contract period is expected to commence on 2nd November 2020 and conclude on 1st November 2023, across various delivery addresses globally, including the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the education sector, particularly those offering specialised services for vulnerable children and young people. Organisations that specialise in alternative education, private or voluntary educational services, and those providing home tuition are well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, given that the procurement is designed to support diverse provider participation and enhance service delivery for pupils with specific needs.

## Notice

Oxfordshire County Council (the Council) invites Applicants to tender to join a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to support the provision of Alternative Provision (AP). AP provides support to often vulnerable children and young people (Pupils) and each placement has the potential to transform a child's life chances. AP is education arranged and commissioned for Pupils of compulsory school age outside of mainstream or special schools, who would not otherwise receive suitable education for any reason. This includes Pupils with behaviour problems, with health needs preventing school attendance or without a school place. This may include full or part-time placements in PRUs, AP academies, AP free schools, hospital special schools, FE colleges, independent schools and other provision such as home tuition services and voluntary or private sector Providers

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a06e1f8-e1bd-4f0b-a389-d9f856b597ba |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| 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 | 3 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Nov 2020 - 1 Nov 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,500,000 |
| 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 | OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX1 1ND |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Oxford |
| Electoral ward | Osney & St Thomas |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 3 Jul 2020 at 13:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a06e1f8-e1bd-4f0b-a389-d9f856b597ba

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a06e1f8-e1bd-4f0b-a389-d9f856b597ba
  3rd July 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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