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title: "TC020 - Alternative Educational Provision - Dynamic Purchasing System"
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# TC020 - Alternative Educational Provision - Dynamic Purchasing System

Buyer: THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF BOLTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cc57c9b1-e919-4f17-be68-0a6904ff5880

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## Summary

The Borough Council of Bolton is seeking tenders for the "TC020 - Alternative Educational Provision - Dynamic Purchasing System," a procurement initiative classified under primary and secondary education services. This open procedure tender is currently in the award stage, with the procurement period scheduled to run from 1 September 2019 to 31 August 2021, and it allows for potential extensions. Tenders were received until the deadline of 22 April 2019. The contract is valued at £9.6 million and will serve the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This dynamic purchasing system presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those that can provide alternative education provisions. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage in this tender, as it is designed to be accessible to new providers seeking to join the established framework during its lifespan. This procurement process allows for innovation and responsiveness to the educational needs of the community, making it an ideal opportunity for suitably qualified suppliers.

## Notice

The Borough Council of Bolton ("the Authority") is prepared to receive tenders to be included on the Dynamic Purchasing System for Alternative Education Provision which will be subject to the information, specification and tender package enclosed. A Dynamic Purchasing System is, in effect, an open framework agreement to which new providers can apply to be appointed to during its life. During this period new providers will be able to gain entry onto the Dynamic Purchasing System. During this period, the Dynamic Purchasing System will re-open intermittently, during which periods new providers will be able to gain entry onto the Dynamic Purchasing System. It is envisaged that the Dynamic Purchasing System will be re-opened as and when there is a requirement for further provision. The term of the Framework Agreement will be for 2 years with the option to extend for a further two (2) twelve-month periods. It is intended for the Framework Agreement to commence on 1 September 2019.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6418cf3-c567-4fa0-a200-5486e29da069 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic, Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2019 - 31 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £9,600,000 |
| 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 | THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF BOLTON |
| Locality | BOLTON |
| Post town | Bolton |
| Postcode | BL1 1RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |
| Local authority | Bolton |
| Electoral ward | Queens Park & Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bolton North East |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 8 |
| Supplier names | ACHIEVE TRAINING; ASPIRE BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT; BOLTON LADS & GIRLS CLUB; EDSTART SPECIALIST EDUCATION; LYNX LEARNING; RAISE THE YOUTH FOUNDATION; THE BOLTON IMPACT TRUST; TRANSFORMING LIVES FOR GOOD (TLG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80100000 - Primary education services
- 80200000 - Secondary education services

## Release History

- 1 Sep 2019 at 18:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6418cf3-c567-4fa0-a200-5486e29da069
- 25 Mar 2019 at 12:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcfaf61f-5fd3-42ab-b210-9aad3e424031
- 22 Mar 2019 at 13:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09e5d699-21e6-462f-a40a-320c0a7e0f59

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6418cf3-c567-4fa0-a200-5486e29da069
  1st September 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcfaf61f-5fd3-42ab-b210-9aad3e424031
  25th March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09e5d699-21e6-462f-a40a-320c0a7e0f59
  22nd March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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