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title: "Approval to Procure; Alternative Provision: KS4 and KS3"
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# Approval to Procure; Alternative Provision: KS4 and KS3

Buyer: DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f58cb812-e226-48dd-b281-0c6c4231169a

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## Summary

The Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is conducting an open procurement process titled "Approval to Procure; Alternative Provision: KS4 and KS3," aimed at improving access to education services for children at risk of permanent exclusion. This tender falls under the industry category of education and training services, with a focus on primary and secondary education, as well as special education services. The tender is currently in the active planning stage, published on 23rd February 2021, with a deadline for submission set for 6th April 2021. The contract will commence on 1st September 2021 and run until 31st August 2026, covering delivery addresses within the UK and beyond.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in educational services, particularly those offering alternative provision solutions, consultancy, or support services for at-risk students. Companies with expertise in primary, secondary, and special education services will find this procurement particularly relevant. As the process is open, it encourages a diverse range of providers to submit proposals, thus fostering competition and enabling innovative solutions aimed at improving educational outcomes for vulnerable children.

## Notice

Dudley Council requires providers to improve access to a range of fit for purpose Alternative Provision, and improved outcomes for children and young people who are at risk of permanent exclusion or have experienced permanent exclusion. Additional information: This exercise is being conducted in electronic format. Documents will be published to the Dudley MBC Portal If you wish to take part please, register with Dudley MBC e-tendering website (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/blackcountryportal/aspx/Tenders/Current ) and select the Register/Sign In button which is located on the left hand side of the Homepage. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb1d64dd-c549-4e34-95c8-f5acc34345c6 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2021 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| 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 | DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Dudley |
| Postcode | DY1 1HF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG36 Dudley |
| Local authority | Dudley |
| Electoral ward | St. James's |
| Westminster constituency | Dudley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80100000 - Primary education services
- 80200000 - Secondary education services
- 80340000 - Special education services

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2021 at 12:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb1d64dd-c549-4e34-95c8-f5acc34345c6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb1d64dd-c549-4e34-95c8-f5acc34345c6
  23rd February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/blackcountryportal/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dudley.gov.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/blackcountryportal/aspx/Tenders/Current

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