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title: "WP3645 - Alternative Education - AWARD"
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# WP3645 - Alternative Education - AWARD

Buyer: WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f89c73b0-a2a2-4464-a32e-fdc5dbbb0e93

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## Summary

Walsall Council e-Tendering is undertaking a tender for the provision of Alternative Education services under a framework contract, titled "WP3645 - Alternative Education - AWARD". This contract aims to support young people up to age 16 and a small number post 16 who are excluded or at risk of exclusion from mainstream education, providing them with alternative educational opportunities. The total value of the contract is £16 million, with a minimum value of £12 million. The contract period will commence on 1st August 2021 and conclude on 31st July 2025. The procurement process followed is an open procedure, and the procurement stage is marked as complete, with the tender period having ended on 25th May 2021.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those focused on alternative and vocational education. Providers offering tailored educational interventions, support for at-risk youth, and innovative training solutions will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The suitability criteria indicate that small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, thus fostering a diverse range of service providers in this important sector.

## Notice

Walsall Council is looking to commission the provision of Alternative Education to young people up to age 16 and a small number post 16 under a framework contract. The service deliver a range of alternative approaches to providing access to education for young people who are excluded or at risk of exclusion, at risk of disengaging from mainstream school provision or otherwise require alternative education provision to meet their educational entitlement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d6ab457-e7fc-4548-8c2e-cb7247e536b3 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 25 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2021 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,000,000 |
| 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 | WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Walsall |
| Postcode | WS1 1TP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG38 Walsall |
| Local authority | Walsall |
| Electoral ward | St Matthew's |
| Westminster constituency | Walsall and Bloxwich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 18 |
| Supplier names | ALPHA TRAINING ACADEMY; BESPOKE TRAINING AND EDUCATION; BLOXWICH COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP (TRADING NAME OF T.P.RILEY COMMUN; COMMUNITY FOOTPRINTS; COMPASS COMMUNITY; ELITE TRAINING GROUP; HORIZON CARE AND EDUCATION GROUP; J P ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION; LIMINAL EDUCATION; MPCT; NUDGE EDUCATION; ORION TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT; PEAK PURSUITS; SCHOOL OF CODING; TARGETED PROVISION; THE NATIONAL TEACHING AND ADVISORY SERVICE; WALSALL COLLEGE; WALSALL CONSTRUCTION TRAINING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80100000 - Primary education services
- 80200000 - Secondary education services
- 80210000 - Technical and vocational secondary education services
- 80212000 - Vocational secondary education services

## Release History

- 19 Jul 2021 at 14:57 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d6ab457-e7fc-4548-8c2e-cb7247e536b3
- 19 Jul 2021 at 14:37 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d6ab457-e7fc-4548-8c2e-cb7247e536b3
- 19 Jul 2021 at 14:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d6ab457-e7fc-4548-8c2e-cb7247e536b3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d6ab457-e7fc-4548-8c2e-cb7247e536b3
  19th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.walsall.gov.uk/

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