--- title: "TC1108 - Manchester Alternative Education Provision" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c93e5115-8d6b-4ff7-b57a-197786799441" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c93e5115-8d6b-4ff7-b57a-197786799441" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c93e5115-8d6b-4ff7-b57a-197786799441.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c93e5115-8d6b-4ff7-b57a-197786799441.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL" published: "2022-02-17" --- # TC1108 - Manchester Alternative Education Provision Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c93e5115-8d6b-4ff7-b57a-197786799441 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c93e5115-8d6b-4ff7-b57a-197786799441) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c93e5115-8d6b-4ff7-b57a-197786799441.json) ## Summary The Manchester City Council has initiated a tender process titled "TC1108 - Manchester Alternative Education Provision," aimed at establishing a flexible purchasing system (FPS) for alternative education services within the education sector. This procurement falls under the category of education and training services and is located in England. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by 11 am on Thursday, 24 March 2022. The total estimated value of the contract is £30 million, and the service contract is expected to commence on 1 June 2022, lasting until 31 May 2032. The council is employing a selective (restricted) procurement method for this initiative. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses operating in the education and training sector, particularly those providing alternative education services such as full-time and part-time education, sports science, health and well-being, and vocational skills training. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to apply, as the framework is designed to foster inclusivity and diversity among service providers. With various lots available, businesses with expertise in innovative educational solutions and specialised training programmes will find ample prospects to engage with Manchester schools and potentially expand their operations. ## Notice The establishment of a flexible purchasing system (FPS) for Manchester schools to commission alternative education provision for pupils that Manchester has a statutory or discharged responsibilities for placing in appropriate and compliant alternative provision. The FPS is split into the following Lots: Lot 1 - Full-time Alternative Provision - Min of 25 hours per week. Lot 2 - Part-time Alternative Provision - Sports Science / Health & Well-being. Lot 3 - Part-time Alternative Provision - Sports Coaching/Life Skills. Lot 4 - Part-time Alternative Provision - Hair and Beauty. Lot 5 - Part-time Alternative Provision - Construction. Lot 6 - Part-time Alternative Provision - Creative/Media Lot 7 - Complementary - Animal Care Lot 8 - Complementary - Innovation Lot 9 - One-to-One Tutoring Additional information: The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including online questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on Thursday 24 March 2022. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed57ae7a-aa8e-4376-9051-240b394f08f6 | | 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 | 17 Feb 2022 | | Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2022 - 31 May 2032 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £30,000,000 | | 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 | MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M60 2LA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Piccadilly | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Central | | 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 - 17 Feb 2022 at 14:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed57ae7a-aa8e-4376-9051-240b394f08f6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed57ae7a-aa8e-4376-9051-240b394f08f6 17th February 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.manchester.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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