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title: "Alternative Provision Contract for Looked After Children"
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# Alternative Provision Contract for Looked After Children

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-caf8d955-6f15-4db6-8317-d16ea4a2a8e5

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## Summary

The East Sussex County Council has awarded a contract for an Alternative Provision service for children unable to attend school full time under their care. The contract, titled "Alternative Provision Contract for Looked After Children," falls under the Education and training services category. The total contract value, including a 12-month extension option, is £170,000. The procurement method was a Direct Award of a Contract Below Threshold. The contract period starts on April 1, 2023, and ends on March 31, 2024. The tender period ended on March 31, 2023, in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender awarded to South Brokcwells Farm School Ltd by East Sussex County Council provides growth opportunities for SMEs and organizations involved in education and training services. Businesses suited for this opportunity should focus on services catering to looked after children and be prepared to operate within East Sussex. The procurement stage for this tender was conducted via a Direct Award method below the threshold, indicating a single supplier was chosen based on specific criteria. SMEs and organizations in the education and training sector should strategize to compete effectively for similar future contracts in East Sussex.

## Notice

This contract is for an Alternative Provision service for children under East Sussex's care who are unable to attend school full time. Additional information: This Contract comes with an option to extend for a further 12 months until 31 March 2025. PS170,000 is the total Contract value including the 12 month extension option.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/873b0672-ffc1-40d8-8992-87a61f3b80e2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award of a Contract Below Threshold |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £170,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £170,000 |
| 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 | EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEWES |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN7 1UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Lewes |
| Electoral ward | Lewes Priory |
| Westminster constituency | Lewes |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOUTH BROKCWELLS FARM SCHOOL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2024 at 09:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/873b0672-ffc1-40d8-8992-87a61f3b80e2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/873b0672-ffc1-40d8-8992-87a61f3b80e2
  21st February 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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