--- title: "S1196a - Flexible Procurement Solution for Alternative Education Provision" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d15bed22-822f-4eb8-bc42-b72cebd0bfcc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d15bed22-822f-4eb8-bc42-b72cebd0bfcc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d15bed22-822f-4eb8-bc42-b72cebd0bfcc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d15bed22-822f-4eb8-bc42-b72cebd0bfcc.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SALFORD CITY COUNCIL" published: "2024-04-15" --- # S1196a - Flexible Procurement Solution for Alternative Education Provision Buyer: SALFORD CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d15bed22-822f-4eb8-bc42-b72cebd0bfcc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d15bed22-822f-4eb8-bc42-b72cebd0bfcc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d15bed22-822f-4eb8-bc42-b72cebd0bfcc.json) ## Summary The Salford City Council has initiated a tender for a "Flexible Procurement Solution for Alternative Education Provision" under the education and training services category. The procurement process is at the planning stage with a tender deadline of April 23, 2024. The contract period is set to start on September 1, 2024, and end on August 31, 2028. The council is looking for providers who can offer alternative education services across various lots, ranging from full-time academic provision to one-to-one tutoring. This public procurement opportunity offers a chance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations to compete. Businesses in the education and training sector, particularly those experienced in providing alternative education services, would be well-suited to participate. The flexible approach of the tender process, which allows providers to bid for multiple lots, creates opportunities for growth and collaboration in delivering top-quality educational services to pupils in need of alternative provision. ## Notice This Service Specification provides the background and set of service requirements each prospective FPS provider (provider) must demonstrate to be included on the Salford City Council's (the Council) Flexible Procurement Solution (FPS) for Alternative Education Provision. The FPS will be used to commission alternative education provision (placements) for pupils for whom the Council has statutory or discharged responsibilities for placing in appropriate and compliant alternative education provision. The aim is to create the FPS and identify Providers who can deliver excellent alternative provision for the education of pupils at Key Stage 1 and up by offering a flexible approach for those not placed in a mainstream or special school. Although many pupils attend mainstream schools, academies or colleges to receive their education some pupils benefit from receiving some, or all, of their education and support in 'off-site' settings that are delivered away from their school. This need to source suitable alternative provision shall be met through the use of a Flexible Procurement Solution (FPS), established under the light touch regime for social and other specific services. Providers may apply to join the FPS (or submit a new offer if currently on the FPS), at any time during the period the FPS is live. It is anticipated that submissions shall be collated and assessed twice a year: * January * May The Council however, reserves the right to assess submissions more frequently if required. The services to be provided through the FPS have been split into 10 lots: - Lot 1: Full-time Alternative Provision - Academic - Lot 2: Part-time Alternative Provision - Academic - Lot 3: Part-time Alternative Provision - Vocational - Lot 4: Part-time Alternative Provision - Online Learning - Lot 5: Alternative Provision - One-to-One Tutoring - Lot 6: Part-time Alternative Provision - Enrichment and Engagement - Lot 7: Alternative Provision - SEND - Lot 8: Alternative Provision - Post 16 - Lot 9: Full-time Alternative Provision - Key Stage 1 & 2 - Lot 10: Part-time Alternative Provision - Key Stage 1 & 2 For clarity providers may bid for one or multiple lots. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d254f296-51ab-4ebf-9da2-38ea591f72f9 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Apr 2024 | | Submission deadline | 23 Apr 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,993,009 | | 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 | SALFORD CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | SWINTON | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M27 5AW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West | | Local authority | Salford | | Electoral ward | Swinton & Wardley | | Westminster constituency | Worsley and Eccles | | 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 - 15 Apr 2024 at 08:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d254f296-51ab-4ebf-9da2-38ea591f72f9 - 20 Mar 2024 at 20:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/285a24a3-8d52-4d59-85e5-1a78857a4ba7 - 4 Mar 2024 at 10:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/041ad14a-a899-4968-a38f-70ea488ff273 - 1 Mar 2024 at 21:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a58088bc-82db-4cc2-85f7-3015f019bdd9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d254f296-51ab-4ebf-9da2-38ea591f72f9 15th April 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/285a24a3-8d52-4d59-85e5-1a78857a4ba7 20th March 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/041ad14a-a899-4968-a38f-70ea488ff273 4th March 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a58088bc-82db-4cc2-85f7-3015f019bdd9 1st March 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=6ca43449-acd0-ee11-8127-005056b64545 Advert - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=6d765ee8-07d8-ee11-8127-005056b64545&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.salford.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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