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title: "Panel of Providers for Alternative Education Provision"
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# Panel of Providers for Alternative Education Provision

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d4b39455-5eb6-4a35-a523-3b2de4385b31

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## Summary

Durham County Council is conducting a public procurement process titled "Panel of Providers for Alternative Education Provision", aimed at establishing a provider panel for alternative education placements for Key Stage 3 and 4 pupils who have been excluded from mainstream schooling. The procurement is classified under training services and secondary education services, with a total contract value of £2,400,000. The tender was published on 6th September 2019, and the tender period concluded on 18th October 2019. The resulting contract is set to commence on 2nd January 2020 and will run until 1st January 2022, with delivery locations required to be in or near County Durham, United Kingdom.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those providing alternative education solutions. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, especially those that can deliver personalised educational support for disaffected students. With a flexible panel structure, a variety of providers can join, enabling a diverse range of educational services and approaches. This not only supports local educational needs but also allows businesses to expand their outreach and services within the North East region.

## Notice

This agreement is for a Panel of Providers for Alternative Education Provision. The primary purpose of the Provider Panel Agreement is to create a list of providers who can offer alternative education placements to Key Stage 3 (Years 7-9) and Key Stage 4 (Years 10 and 11) pupils who have been excluded from school. The provision is for those pupils who need a more individualised personal, social and academic curriculum. The Council is creating this panel without restrictions to the number of Providers who join, only that they meet all the requirements of this Invitation to Tender and Service Specification. Providers must have a delivery location that is within the boundaries of County Durham or within close proximity of neighbouring borders to County Durham.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17c69844-8b20-48db-9bf3-1ff2eed76701 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | 8 Sep 2019 |
| Award date | 22 Nov 2019 |
| Contract period | 2 Jan 2020 - 1 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,400,000 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 16 |
| Supplier names | ALD HAIRDRESSING TRAINING ACADEMY; BOX CLEVER; CITY OF SUNDERLAND YMCA FOYER; CORNERSTONE SUPPORTED HOUSING & COUSELLING; EAST DURHAM COLLEGE; EVERYONE NEEDS GOOD AND GUIDED ENGAGEMENT; FINCHALE TRAINING COLLEGE; HEARTWOOD SKILLS; HOME ON THE RANGE; LEARNING TRADES; NUDGE EDUCATION; OPEN ARMS; PINNACLE TRAINING NE; TM8; TWEDDLE CHILDREN'S ANIMAL FARM; WORLD ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80200000 - Secondary education services
- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2019 at 09:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17c69844-8b20-48db-9bf3-1ff2eed76701
- 6 Sep 2019 at 06:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac454426-c4d2-4bcf-88fc-d7233ef8e054
- 3 Sep 2019 at 07:31 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75078a9c-7a74-4369-a59a-9125ce392080

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17c69844-8b20-48db-9bf3-1ff2eed76701
  19th December 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac454426-c4d2-4bcf-88fc-d7233ef8e054
  6th September 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75078a9c-7a74-4369-a59a-9125ce392080
  3rd September 2019 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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