--- title: "Alternative Education Services Market Engagement Event" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f3a63173-1d5d-4ce5-b520-9d679e17ed54" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f3a63173-1d5d-4ce5-b520-9d679e17ed54" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f3a63173-1d5d-4ce5-b520-9d679e17ed54.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f3a63173-1d5d-4ce5-b520-9d679e17ed54.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CROYDON COUNCIL" published: "2019-05-02" --- # Alternative Education Services Market Engagement Event Buyer: CROYDON COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f3a63173-1d5d-4ce5-b520-9d679e17ed54 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f3a63173-1d5d-4ce5-b520-9d679e17ed54) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f3a63173-1d5d-4ce5-b520-9d679e17ed54.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Croydon is conducting a market engagement event for "Alternative Education Services", scheduled for 29th May 2019, from 16:00 to 18:00, at the Croydon Conference Centre. This procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a deadline for registration of attendance set for 12 noon on 24th May 2019. Interested parties should contact the local authority via the specified email for registration, and the event aims to discuss service requirements, anticipated needs, and the provisional tender timeline. This tender presents a significant opportunity for providers in the education and training sector, particularly those specialising in alternative educational provisions. Businesses that are well-positioned for this opportunity include education service providers, consultancy firms focused on educational outcomes, and organisations with expertise in quality assurance and service delivery for educational institutions. Engaging with the Council during this market event can enhance visibility and allow potential providers to align their services with Croydon Council's commissioning intentions. ## Notice London Borough of Croydon invites suitable expressions of interest to an Alternative Education Service Market Engagement Event. Date: Wednesday 29th May 2019, 16.00 - 18.00 hrs Venue: Croydon Conference Centre, 5-9 Surrey Street, Croydon, CRO 1RG. Room: Ranyard Room The London Borough of Croydon (LBC) is conducting a market engagement event. The purpose of this event is to enable LBC to have a discussion with current and potential providers of Alternative Education Provision. This will inform the Council's commissioning intentions and will include a discussion with providers on the following; * Service requirements & outcomes, including anticipated needs and quality assurance * Suggested service budget * Provisional tender timeline This market engagement activity does not constitute a call for competition to procure any services, supplies or works for the Council and the Council is not bound to accept any proposals offered. The Council is not liable for any costs, fees or expenses incurred by any party participating in this exercise. Any procurement of any services, supplies or works by the Council in due course will be carried out strictly in accordance with the provisions in the UK and EU Procurement Regulations. To register your attendance at this event please e mail vivienne.weeks@croydon.gov.uk with the name of your company and the names of the delegates you wish to attend. If you express and interest via the London Tenders Portal please send a message to confirm your attendance. Due to room capacity we can only permit 1 delegate from your organisation. Deadlines The deadline for registering your attendance is 12 noon on Friday 24th May 2019. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72bb7747-8660-40ae-991a-82f0f9776401 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 May 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 29 May 2019 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CROYDON COUNCIL | | Locality | CROYDON | | Post town | Croydon | | Postcode | CR0 1EA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South | | ITL 3 | TLI62 Croydon | | Local authority | Croydon | | Electoral ward | Fairfield | | Westminster constituency | Croydon West | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 2 May 2019 at 08:41 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72bb7747-8660-40ae-991a-82f0f9776401 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72bb7747-8660-40ae-991a-82f0f9776401 2nd May 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.croydon.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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