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title: "Approved Supplier List (ASL) for Non-Registered Post 16 Education Provision"
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# Approved Supplier List (ASL) for Non-Registered Post 16 Education Provision

Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fe5adf15-f186-41a6-ae58-76459be4f1c0

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## Summary

The Buckinghamshire Council is seeking suppliers to join an Approved Supplier List (ASL) for non-registered post-16 education provision. This opportunity is open for application from post-16 providers between Monday 3rd June 2024 and Tuesday 3rd June 2025, with the potential for a 12-month extension. The anticipated value of works for the initial term is £276,427. The ASL aims to provide tailored support to children and young people with specific educational needs and outcomes in Buckinghamshire.

This procurement process with Buckinghamshire Council is a "light touch" procedure, not based on competition. Suppliers will undergo a due diligence process involving validation of DBS certificates and financial assessments. Successful applicants will need to sign a contract before commencing any work. This opportunity is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprise entities (VCSEs) interested in providing educational services responsive to the needs of children and young people with EHCPs in Buckinghamshire.

## Notice

Buckinghamshire Council (BC) is seeking to create an approved supplier list (ASL) of suitably quality checked non Ofsted registered alternative providers (AP) offering post 16 education to Buckinghamshire children and young people who have an Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP). Suppliers appointed on this List MUST have current DBS enhanced certificate. The Approved Supplier List (ASL) will be Buckinghamshire Council's main route for sourcing spot non registered education provision of bespoke provision. Suppliers who have signed up to the ASL will, as required, provide support to Buckinghamshire children and young people aged 16-25 who have an EHCP with specific educational needs and outcomes as identified in Section B,E & F of the EHCP and are currently not on roll or attending an educational setting. APs delivering services on behalf of BC must be able to provide services that are responsive to the needs of the child or young person with whom they are providing education. The ASL will be open for new applications from the date of publication of the documents and will remain open for new applications from post 16 providers at any time during the ASL term. A due diligence process will be applied to all applicants applying to join the list which includes confirmation of policies, procedures and insurances, an appropriately robust financial status and appropriate safeguarding measures are in place e.g. DBS validation. This is not a competitive tender process. APs wishing to apply to deliver services are requested to register on the Council's portal www.supplybucksbusiness.org.uk, express an interest in this procurement, download and return completed in full the relevant documentation (specifications, contract terms and conditions and application form) which is available for download. The Post 16 ASL will open for entry from Monday 3rd June 2024 and will remain open to new applications until Tuesday 3rd June 2025 with the option to be extended for up to 12 months. ASL is considered a "light touch" procurement. The anticipated value of all works under this ASL is PS276,427 for the initial term of one year. Entry to the list will be reviewed annually, individual contract details such as length and value will be variable depending on services provided but benchmarking will be carried out. The Service aims to process applicants to the ASL in a timely manner and hopes to achieve this within 10 working days subject to a complete and comprehensive response from providers. Successful applicants will be required to sign a contract prior to any work being carried out.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65b97dbf-031d-4ab9-a229-b0a9fde603b1 |
| 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 | 3 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Jun 2025 - 5 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £276,427 |
| 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 | BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | AYLESBURY |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP20 1UA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Aylesbury North |
| Westminster constituency | Aylesbury |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2024 at 14:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65b97dbf-031d-4ab9-a229-b0a9fde603b1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65b97dbf-031d-4ab9-a229-b0a9fde603b1
  3rd June 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=56112599-a921-ef11-812c-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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