---
title: "Independent Alternative Provision re-opening September 2021"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02e430"
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buyer: "WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Independent Alternative Provision re-opening September 2021

Buyer: WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02e430

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## Summary

The West Sussex County Council is tendering a pseudo-dynamic purchasing system (DPS) for Independent Alternative Provision in Education. This tender seeks qualified organisations from various sectors to provide services such as Early Intervention, Vocational Opportunities, and Online Tutoring. The estimated value of the DPS has increased to £29,000,000 over its lifetime, with key dates including the submission deadline of September 23, 2021, and the tender period ending on March 31, 2026.

This procurement opportunity presents a chance for businesses in the education and training services sector to participate in providing Independent Alternative Provision services. Companies offering Early Intervention, Vocational Training, and Online Tutoring are well-suited to compete. The tender is in the open procurement stage, with a focus on electronic submission and a procurement method defined as an Open procedure.

## Notice

A pseudo-dynamic purchasing system (DPS) for the provision of Independent Alternative Provision, as further described in Document No. 2 (The Specification) is being tendered by WSCC in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015).The Invitation to Participate (ITP) is issued by West Sussex County Council (WSCC) to seek and identify suitably qualified and interested organisations from the private, public and third (voluntary, community and charitable) sector for the provision of Independent Alternative Provision of Education. This Service encompasses: 1. Early Intervention and Prevention; 2. Vocational Opportunities (including post 16 provision); 3. Interim provision for learners waiting an education placement or who have been excluded; 4. Online Tutoring (also known as blended package); 5. Complex Learners.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

A pseudo-dynamic purchasing system (DPS) for the provision of Independent Alternative Provision, as further described in Document No. 2 (The Specification) is being tendered by WSCC in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015).The Invitation to Participate (ITP) is issued by West Sussex County Council (WSCC) to seek and identify suitably qualified and interested organisations from the private, public and third (voluntary, community and charitable) sector for the provision of Independent Alternative Provision of Education. This Service encompasses: 1. Early Intervention and Prevention; 2. Vocational Opportunities (including post 16 provision); 3. Interim provision for learners waiting an education placement or who have been excluded; 4. Online Tutoring (also known as blended package); 5. Complex Learners.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016427-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic, Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,555,000 |
| Lots value | £13,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHICHESTER, |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO19 1RG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) |
| Local authority | Chichester |
| Electoral ward | Chichester Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chichester |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 24 May 2024 at 10:32 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016427-2024
- 24 Apr 2024 at 15:54 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013362-2024
- 24 Apr 2024 at 15:54 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013361-2024
- 23 Sep 2021 at 20:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023741-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.westsussex.gov.uk/default.aspx
- https://atamis-7669.my.site.com/s/Welcome
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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