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title: "Approved Provider DPS to Supply Alternative Provision to Salford Pupils"
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# Approved Provider DPS to Supply Alternative Provision to Salford Pupils

Buyer: SALFORD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d8df7159-42d0-4e89-a372-4cbd27784dcc

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## Summary

Salford City Council is currently managing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) titled "Approved Provider DPS to Supply Alternative Provision to Salford Pupils," aimed at sourcing alternative education provisions for Key Stage 3 and 4 pupils in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The DPS was published on 16 February 2017 and is in the planning stage, with an end date for submissions set for 31 March 2019. The contract period will commence on 1 April 2019 and conclude on 2 April 2019. This procurement falls under the "Education and training services" category and is designed to allow schools and the Council to source required services flexibly over the period of its operation, which is due to expire in March 2021.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with expertise in providing alternative educational provisions, such as tutoring, mentoring, or specialised education programmes, would be well-suited to participate in this procurement process. The ongoing nature of the DPS allows new providers to apply, promoting business growth by tapping into a consistent demand for educational services within local schools and the Council.

## Notice

Salford City Council is creating a DPS, which schools and the Council can use to source and commission suitable alternative provision for their pupils in KS3 and KS4. The process for issuing calls for competition (Invitations to Tender) for individual requirements will be managed by the Council. The DPS will be open to new applicants until it expires in March 2021. Documents can be accessed via www.the-chest.org.uk or by using the following link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=5143ae3b-6d1f-e711-80dd-005056b64545&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21 Completed submissions should be emailed to altpro@salford.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77536662-5159-4e00-b324-0d96a6e121f0 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 2 Apr 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | SALFORD |
| 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 4 May 2017 at 07:06 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77536662-5159-4e00-b324-0d96a6e121f0
- 16 Feb 2017 at 09:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77536662-5159-4e00-b324-0d96a6e121f0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77536662-5159-4e00-b324-0d96a6e121f0
  4th May 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=5143ae3b-6d1f-e711-80dd-005056b64545&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21
  Link to opportunity via The Chest

## Provenance

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