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title: "TVMBC/CS002/2021 Tees Alternative Education Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02a243"
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buyer: "MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL"
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# TVMBC/CS002/2021 Tees Alternative Education Framework

Buyer: MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a243

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## Summary

The Tees Alternative Education Framework, initiated by Middlesbrough Council, is an active procurement process aimed at providing alternative education services for young people up to the age of 16 and post-16 as required. This public procurement falls under the education and training services category. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, indicating broad participation opportunities. Key dates include a submission deadline of May 11, 2021, and contracts projected to last over a period of 720 days with provisions for extensions across various lots.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in educational services, particularly those specialising in alternative education, therapeutic support, and curricular enrichment. Companies that effectively address the diverse needs of excluded or at-risk students, such as those providing tailored educational programmes, mentoring, or psychological support, would be well-positioned to compete successfully in this procurement. The involvement of multiple councils, including Darlington Borough and Redcar & Cleveland Borough Councils, further broadens the potential market for service providers.

## Notice

This Framework contract is for the provision of Alternative Education for young people up to age 16 and post 16 when required. The framework should 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.

### Lot Information

Primary KS1 and KS2

Must provide education with a focus on achieving KS1 and KS2 outcomes to ensure that pupils are ready to make a successful transition into Secondary education.

Renewal: two further 12 month extentions available

Primary KS1 and KS2 Day 6 Exclusion

Must provide education from day six for any pupil who has a permanent exclusion from their mainstream School and can register a child onto their School roll, so that they can continue with their education with the minimum of disruption.

Renewal: two further 12 month extensions available

Secondary KS3 and KS4

Must provide education with a focus on achieving academic qualifications (GCSE or alternatives) to ensure that pupils are ready to make a successful transition into post 16 education or training.

Renewal: two further 12 month extensions availabe

Secondary KS3 and KS4 Day 6 Exclusion

Must provide education from day six for any pupil who has a permanent exclusion from their mainstream School, and can register a child onto their School roll, so that they can continue with their education with the minimum of disruption.

Renewal: two further 12 month extensions available

Medical and Therapeutic KS1 - KS4

Must provide education for pupils who have been prevented from attending their mainstream School as a result of medical needs. These may be physical, emotional or psychological.

Renewal: two further 12 month extensions available

Primary and Secondary Alternative Curriculum and Enrichment Service

Must provide a creative and alternative programme that enhances or provides an alternative curriculum for KS1 - 4 pupils. The service will provide tailored support for pupils who are disengaged with learning in the classroom or face challenges with the pace of a classroom curriculum.

Renewal: two further 12 month extensions available

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020848-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 7 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | The authority reserves the right to open the framework for additional providers to join at intervals determined by the Lead Officer. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | £4,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,400,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL; REDCAR & CLEVELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL; REDCAR AND CLEVELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | MIDDLESBROUGH |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS1 2QQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Middlesbrough |
| Electoral ward | Newport |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | TLC1 Tees Valley and Durham, TLC12 South Teesside, TLC13 Darlington |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 19 |
| Supplier names | 1ST STAFF; DAISY CHAIN PROJECT; EDUC8; EDUCATION PLUS NE; EVOLVE SPORTS ACADEMY; HOPEFIELDS EDUCATION; KEYS PCE; LISA MCGEE EDUCATION; NISAI VIRTUAL ACADEMY; NORTHERN SKILLS GROUP; NUDGE EDUCATION; OUTWOOD ALTERNATIVE PROVISION ESTON; PROGRESS SCHOOLS; REINTEGREAT EDUCATION SOLUTIONS; RELIEF PROFESSIONALS GROUP; RIGHT TRAX; RIVER TEES MULTI ACADEMY TRUST; RIVER TEES MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST; TEACHING PERSONNEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 24 Aug 2021 at 13:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020848-2021
- 27 Jul 2021 at 17:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006866-2021
- 6 May 2021 at 17:45 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009894-2021
- 6 May 2021 at 13:36 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009857-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.darlington.gov.uk
- http://www.middlesbrough.gov.uk
- http://www.nepo.org
- http://www.redcar-cleveland.gov.uk

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