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title: "Alternative Provision for Educational and Vocational Programmes"
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# Alternative Provision for Educational and Vocational Programmes

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dd2b2b05-8b29-45af-bcd7-12da0d44903a

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## Summary

The tender titled "Alternative Provision for Educational and Vocational Programmes" is being conducted by the London Borough of Waltham Forest, specifically managed by The Hawkswood Group. This procurement falls under the recreational, cultural, and sporting services category and is focused on providing alternative educational solutions for students struggling in traditional academic environments. The procurement process is currently in the active tender stage and is operating under an open procedure method. Key dates include the tender deadline on 2nd March 2018, with the contract period spanning from 3rd September 2018 to 31st August 2021. The total estimated value of the contract is £800,000 and delivery will occur in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses that specialise in educational services, particularly those offering vocational training and alternative educational programmes. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is suitable for these sectors. Companies that can provide accredited qualifications and tailored support for young people at risk of falling behind in traditional academic settings will find this opportunity particularly well-suited for their capabilities, enabling them to contribute to positive educational outcomes in the community.

## Notice

The Hawkswood Group, on behalf of London Borough of Waltham Forest Secondary Schools, commissions education providers to deliver alternative educational and vocational programmes to young people who are not succeeding on a more traditional academic curriculum and who are at risk of failing in mainstream schools. This is a key part of keeping the young people of Waltham Forest in learning and making a positive contribution to society. The alternative educational programmes provide accredited qualifications to those young people who struggle to achieve in a more conventional settings.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07f078e5-1d9d-4ada-84c4-f462306f3fff |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2018 - 31 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E17 4JF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East |
| ITL 3 | TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest |
| Local authority | Waltham Forest |
| Electoral ward | Chapel End |
| Westminster constituency | Walthamstow |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2018 at 17:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07f078e5-1d9d-4ada-84c4-f462306f3fff

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07f078e5-1d9d-4ada-84c4-f462306f3fff
  23rd January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=c57e4ef2-5300-e811-80ea-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

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