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title: "Alternative Provision for Looked After Children/Children With SEND"
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# Alternative Provision for Looked After Children/Children With SEND

Buyer: TRAFFORD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c3e18a63-81c6-4cd9-813f-05523aaad388

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## Summary

The Trafford Council, in collaboration with STAR Partner Authorities, has initiated a tender process for the procurement of a Flexible Procurement System for Alternative Provision services in the education and training services category. The title of the tender is "Alternative Provision for Looked After Children/Children With SEND". The procurement method is a selective procedure following a restricted procedure. The contract period is scheduled to start on November 20, 2023, and end on December 31, 2024, with a tender deadline on October 20, 2023.

This tender by Trafford Council presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those offering services related to education, training, counselling, and mentoring support, to provide Alternative Provision services. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. Businesses interested in tuition services, vocational opportunities, and transport services can explore this tender to expand their market presence and contribute to the welfare of children with special educational needs.

## Notice

Trafford Council and STAR Partner Authorities are looking to procure a Flexible Procurement System for Alternative Provision services. 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/49355e42-dbc5-4139-97f4-2ab491e92db9 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 20 Nov 2023 - 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 20 Sep 2023 at 13:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49355e42-dbc5-4139-97f4-2ab491e92db9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49355e42-dbc5-4139-97f4-2ab491e92db9
  20th September 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=3fdf8c98-b657-ee11-8124-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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