--- title: "WP3645 - Alternative Education" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02a48e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02a48e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02a48e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02a48e.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "WALSALL COUNCIL" published: "2021-08-12" --- # WP3645 - Alternative Education Buyer: WALSALL COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a48e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02a48e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02a48e.json) ## Summary Walsall Council is conducting an open tender for the WP3645 - Alternative Education framework, which focuses on providing alternative education services for young people up to age 16 and a few post-16. This procurement falls under the category of technical and vocational secondary education services. The framework is set to last four years with possible extensions of up to an additional 48 months. Interested parties must submit their applications via the council's e-tendering system by 10 May 2021, further details for which can be found on the Walsall Council's procurement portal. This contracting opportunity presents significant potential for businesses engaged in educational services, especially those specialising in alternative educational provisions, vocational training, and related support mechanisms for at-risk youth. Companies offering services in academic assistance, hair and beauty education, sports training, and health and social care will find this framework aligns with their expertise. The open nature of the tender allows for both small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and larger organisations to participate, enhancing competition and diversity in service provision. ## 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. The duration of the framework will be for 4 years with the option to extend up to 48 months. ### Lot Information Academic WP3645 Walsall Council invites applications from suppliers for the provision of alternative education. Applications to the framework is via an electronic process using the council's e-tendering system. The duration of the framework will be 4 years with the option to extend up to 48 months. The procurement process being used is an open tender process under the Light Touch Regime (PCR 2015 74-77). The framework is split into 10 LOTS. Lot 1 Academic, Lot 2 Hair and Beauty, Lot 3 Sport, Lot 4 Catering, Lot 5 Construction, Lot 6 Retail, Lot 7 Animal Care, Lot 8 Health and Social Care, Lot 9 Media and Lot 10 Any other course. The procedure the Council has designed is that during the term of this framework agreement, the Council reserves the right to reopen the framework agreement for applications from new providers. This will be exercised where appropriate, for example, if additional capacity is required to meet the alternative education needs. Renewal: option to extend the contract up to 48 months Hair and Beauty WP3645 Walsall Council invites applications from suppliers for the provision of alternative education. Applications to the framework is via an electronic process using the council's e-tendering system. The duration of the framework will be 4 years with the option to extend up to 48 months. The procurement process being used is an open tender process under the Light Touch Regime (PCR 2015 74-77). The framework is split into 10 LOTS. Lot 1 Academic, Lot 2 Hair and Beauty, Lot 3 Sport, Lot 4 Catering, Lot 5 Construction, Lot 6 Retail, Lot 7 Animal Care, Lot 8 Health and Social Care, Lot 9 Media and Lot 10 Any other course. The procedure the Council has designed is that during the term of this framework agreement, the Council reserves the right to reopen the framework agreement for applications from new providers. This will be exercised where appropriate, for example, if additional capacity is required to meet the alternative education needs. Renewal: Option to extend the contract up to 48 months Sport WP3645 Walsall Council invites applications from suppliers for the provision of alternative education. Applications to the framework is via an electronic process using the council's e-tendering system. The duration of the framework will be 4 years with the option to extend up to 48 months. The procurement process being used is an open tender process under the Light Touch Regime (PCR 2015 74-77). The framework is split into 10 LOTS. Lot 1 Academic, Lot 2 Hair and Beauty, Lot 3 Sport, Lot 4 Catering, Lot 5 Construction, Lot 6 Retail, Lot 7 Animal Care, Lot 8 Health and Social Care, Lot 9 Media and Lot 10 Any other course. The procedure the Council has designed is that during the term of this framework agreement, the Council reserves the right to reopen the framework agreement for applications from new providers. This will be exercised where appropriate, for example, if additional capacity is required to meet the alternative education needs. Renewal: Option to extend the contract up to 48 months Catering WP3645 Walsall Council invites applications from suppliers for the provision of alternative education. Applications to the framework is via an electronic process using the council's e-tendering system. The duration of the framework will be 4 years with the option to extend up to 48 months. The procurement process being used is an open tender process under the Light Touch Regime (PCR 2015 74-77). The framework is split into 10 LOTS. Lot 1 Academic, Lot 2 Hair and Beauty, Lot 3 Sport, Lot 4 Catering, Lot 5 Construction, Lot 6 Retail, Lot 7 Animal Care, Lot 8 Health and Social Care, Lot 9 Media and Lot 10 Any other course. The procedure the Council has designed is that during the term of this framework agreement, the Council reserves the right to reopen the framework agreement for applications from new providers. This will be exercised where appropriate, for example, if additional capacity is required to meet the alternative education needs. Renewal: option to extend the contract up to 48 months Construction WP3645 Walsall Council invites applications from suppliers for the provision of alternative education. Applications to the framework is via an electronic process using the council's e-tendering system. The duration of the framework will be 4 years with the option to extend up to 48 months. The procurement process being used is an open tender process under the Light Touch Regime (PCR 2015 74-77). The framework is split into 10 LOTS. Lot 1 Academic, Lot 2 Hair and Beauty, Lot 3 Sport, Lot 4 Catering, Lot 5 Construction, Lot 6 Retail, Lot 7 Animal Care, Lot 8 Health and Social Care, Lot 9 Media and Lot 10 Any other course. The procedure the Council has designed is that during the term of this framework agreement, the Council reserves the right to reopen the framework agreement for applications from new providers. This will be exercised where appropriate, for example, if additional capacity is required to meet the alternative education needs. Renewal: option to extend the contract up to 48 months Retail WP3645 Walsall Council invites applications from suppliers for the provision of alternative education. Applications to the framework is via an electronic process using the council's e-tendering system. The duration of the framework will be 4 years with the option to extend up to 48 months. The procurement process being used is an open tender process under the Light Touch Regime (PCR 2015 74-77). The framework is split into 10 LOTS. Lot 1 Academic, Lot 2 Hair and Beauty, Lot 3 Sport, Lot 4 Catering, Lot 5 Construction, Lot 6 Retail, Lot 7 Animal Care, Lot 8 Health and Social Care, Lot 9 Media and Lot 10 Any other course. The procedure the Council has designed is that during the term of this framework agreement, the Council reserves the right to reopen the framework agreement for applications from new providers. This will be exercised where appropriate, for example, if additional capacity is required to meet the alternative education needs. Renewal: option to extend the contract up to 48 months Animal Care WP3645 Walsall Council invites applications from suppliers for the provision of alternative education. Applications to the framework is via an electronic process using the council's e-tendering system. The duration of the framework will be 4 years with the option to extend up to 48 months. The procurement process being used is an open tender process under the Light Touch Regime (PCR 2015 74-77). The framework is split into 10 LOTS. Lot 1 Academic, Lot 2 Hair and Beauty, Lot 3 Sport, Lot 4 Catering, Lot 5 Construction, Lot 6 Retail, Lot 7 Animal Care, Lot 8 Health and Social Care, Lot 9 Media and Lot 10 Any other course. The procedure the Council has designed is that during the term of this framework agreement, the Council reserves the right to reopen the framework agreement for applications from new providers. This will be exercised where appropriate, for example, if additional capacity is required to meet the alternative education needs. Renewal: option to extend the contract up to 48 months Health and Social Care WP3645 Walsall Council invites applications from suppliers for the provision of alternative education. Applications to the framework is via an electronic process using the council's e-tendering system. The duration of the framework will be 4 years with the option to extend up to 48 months. The procurement process being used is an open tender process under the Light Touch Regime (PCR 2015 74-77). The framework is split into 10 LOTS. Lot 1 Academic, Lot 2 Hair and Beauty, Lot 3 Sport, Lot 4 Catering, Lot 5 Construction, Lot 6 Retail, Lot 7 Animal Care, Lot 8 Health and Social Care, Lot 9 Media and Lot 10 Any other course. The procedure the Council has designed is that during the term of this framework agreement, the Council reserves the right to reopen the framework agreement for applications from new providers. This will be exercised where appropriate, for example, if additional capacity is required to meet the alternative education needs. Renewal: option to extend the contract up to 48 months Media WP3645 Walsall Council invites applications from suppliers for the provision of alternative education. Applications to the framework is via an electronic process using the council's e-tendering system. The duration of the framework will be 4 years with the option to extend up to 48 months. The procurement process being used is an open tender process under the Light Touch Regime (PCR 2015 74-77). The framework is split into 10 LOTS. Lot 1 Academic, Lot 2 Hair and Beauty, Lot 3 Sport, Lot 4 Catering, Lot 5 Construction, Lot 6 Retail, Lot 7 Animal Care, Lot 8 Health and Social Care, Lot 9 Media and Lot 10 Any other course. The procedure the Council has designed is that during the term of this framework agreement, the Council reserves the right to reopen the framework agreement for applications from new providers. This will be exercised where appropriate, for example, if additional capacity is required to meet the alternative education needs. Renewal: option to extend the contract up to 48 months Any other course WP3645 Walsall Council invites applications from suppliers for the provision of alternative education. Applications to the framework is via an electronic process using the council's e-tendering system. The duration of the framework will be 4 years with the option to extend up to 48 months. The procurement process being used is an open tender process under the Light Touch Regime (PCR 2015 74-77). The framework is split into 10 LOTS. Lot 1 Academic, Lot 2 Hair and Beauty, Lot 3 Sport, Lot 4 Catering, Lot 5 Construction, Lot 6 Retail, Lot 7 Animal Care, Lot 8 Health and Social Care, Lot 9 Media and Lot 9 Any other course. The procedure the Council has designed is that during the term of this framework agreement, the Council reserves the right to reopen the framework agreement for applications from new providers. This will be exercised where appropriate, for example, if additional capacity is required to meet the alternative education needs. Renewal: option to extend the contract up to 48 months ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019622-2021 | | 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 | 12 Aug 2021 | | Submission deadline | 10 May 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 27 Jul 2021 | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2021 - 31 Jul 2025 | | Recurrence | 4 months | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £16,000,000 | | Lots value | £16,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £16,000,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WALSALL COUNCIL | | Additional buyers | EUROPEAN UNION | | Locality | WALSALL | | 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 | TLG38 Walsall | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 18 | | Supplier names | ALPHA TRAINING ACADEMY; APCYMRU LIMITED T/A MPCT; BESPOKE TRAINING AND EDUCATION; COMMUNITY FOOTPRINTS; COMPASS CHILDREN’S HOME; ELITE TRAINING GROUP; HORIZON CARE AND EDUCATION GROUP; JP ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION; LIMINAL EDUCATION; NUDGE EDUCATION; ORION TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT; PEAK ACTIVITY SERVICES; SCHOOL OF CODING; T.P RILEY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION T/A BLOXWICH COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP; 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 ## Release History - 12 Aug 2021 at 14:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019622-2021 - 9 Apr 2021 at 16:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007453-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.walsall.gov.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/walsallcouncil ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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