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title: "Alternative Education Provision Approved Provider Panel"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-028982"
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# Alternative Education Provision Approved Provider Panel

Buyer: CROYDON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028982

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Alternative Education Provision Approved Provider Panel" is being conducted by Croydon Council, which is located in Croydon, UK. This procurement falls under the education and training services sector and is currently in the Award stage. The Council aims to establish a multi-supplier panel over a four-year period, starting with an initial two-year contract that may be extended for an additional two years at their discretion. Key dates relevant to this process include the contract signing on 10 November 2020 and the completion date of the tender process on 12 January 2021.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in alternative education services, particularly those specialising in educating young people who are at risk of exclusion. Companies providing tailored educational programmes for primary and secondary school students, especially those with special educational needs and English language support, would be well-suited to compete. With multiple lots available, businesses that can deliver high-quality educational support are encouraged to participate in this procurement, potentially leading to long-term contracts with Croydon Council and increased visibility in the education sector.

## Notice

The Council intends to establish a 4 year multi-supplier Approved Provider Panel to deliver Alternative Education Provision. There will be an initial 2 year period with an option to extend for two further periods of 12 months at the dicretion of the Council. The Approved Provider Panel is split into 3 lots. Tenderers can apply for one or more lot. Lot 1 - Primary aged learners with an EHCP who have been excluded or are at risk of permanent exclusion or awaiting a SEND assessment or awaiting a school placement. 1.a Primary aged learners with an EHCP who have been excluded or are at risk of permanent exclusion. 1.b Primary aged learners with an EHCP without a school place, for example new to the borough. Lot 2 - Secondary aged learners who have been excluded or at risk of permanent exclusion from school: 2.a -Secondary aged learners with an EHCP who have been excluded or are at risk of permanent exclusion. 2.b - Secondary aged Learners who have been excluded or are at risk of permanent exclusion. 2c -Secondary aged learners with an EHCP without a school place, for example new to the borough. Lot 3 - Year 11 learners without a school place: 3.a - Young people who are new arrivals to the UK in academic year 11 with limited English language. 3.b - Young people who are new arrivals to the UK in academic year 11 with limited English language and behavioural or emotional issues. 3.c - Other year 11 young people without a school place, for example new to the borough. The Council has identified that the proposed service provision falls within the scope of "social and other specific services" set out within Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Regulations). Consequently, the so-called Light Touch Regime will apply to this procurement. The Council is orientating this procurement towards an adapted open procedure as described in Regulation 27 of the Regulations but using a "light touch" approach. The Council does not hold itself bound by the Regulations except to the extent that they apply to the light touch regime as set out in Regulations 74 to 76 of the Regulations

### Lot Information

Primary aged learners with an EHCP who have been excluded or are at risk of permanent exclusion or awaiting a SEND assessment or awaiting a school placement.

1.a Primary aged learners with an EHCP who have been excluded or are at risk of permanent exclusion. 1.b Primary aged learners with an EHCP without a school place, for example new to the borough. 4 year multi-supplier Approved Provider Panel to deliver Alternative Education Provision. There will be an initial 2 year period with an option to extend for two further periods of 12 months at the dicretion of the Council. All current and future Croydon schools (including academies and the PRU) as set out in Appendix 3 of the tender documents will be invited to have access to the lists and agreed provider KPIs with a commitment to provide information on utilisation of the list and placements made - Link to Croydon schools: https://www.croydon.gov.uk/education/schools-new/schools-types The requirements of the Services may vary and quantities shall not be specified, guaranteed or warranted by the Council. The Council reserves the right to refresh the Approved Provider Panel and admit new providers onto the panel who meet the initial quality and price evaluation criteria.

Lot 2 - Secondary aged learners who have been excluded or at risk of permanent exclusion from school

2.a -Secondary aged learners with an EHCP who have been excluded or are at risk of permanent exclusion. 2.b - Secondary aged Learners who have been excluded or are at risk of permanent exclusion. 2c -Secondary aged learners with an EHCP without a school place, for example new to the borough. All current and future Croydon schools (including academies and the PRU) as set out in Appendix 3 of the tender documents will be invited to have access to the lists and agreed provider KPIs with a commitment to provide information on utilisation of the list and placements made - Link to Croydon schools: https://www.croydon.gov.uk/education/schools-new/schools-types The requirements of the Services may vary and quantities shall not be specified, guaranteed or warranted by the Council. The Council reserves the right to refresh the Approved Provider Panel and admit new providers onto the panel who meet the initial quality and price evaluation criteria.

Year 11 learners without a school place:

3.a - Young people who are new arrivals to the UK in academic year 11 with limited English language. 3.b - Young people who are new arrivals to the UK in academic year 11 with limited English language and behavioural or emotional issues. 3.c - Other year 11 young people without a school place, for example new to the borough. All current and future Croydon schools (including academies and the PRU) as set out in Appendix 3 of the tender documents will be invited to have access to the lists and agreed provider KPIs with a commitment to provide information on utilisation of the list and placements made - Link to Croydon schools: https://www.croydon.gov.uk/education/schools-new/schools-types The requirements of the Services may vary and quantities shall not be specified, guaranteed or warranted by the Council. The Council reserves the right to refresh the Approved Provider Panel and admit new providers onto the panel who meet the initial quality and price evaluation criteria.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000558-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £5,500,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active, Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLI62 Croydon |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 10 |
| Supplier names | CROYDON AFRICAN CARRIBBEAN FAMILY ORG; CROYDON COLLEGE; HARRIS FEDERATION; JOHN RUSKIN (EAST SURREY ORBITAL; JUST LEARN; PROGRESS SCHOOLS; SUPREME EDUCATION; SV ACADEMY; THE WRITE TIME; TRANSFORMING LIVES FOR GOOD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 12 Jan 2021 at 10:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000558-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.croydon.gov.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:063391-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.croydon.gov.uk/education/schools-new/schools-types

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