--- title: "DfE Registered Alternative Education Provision Flexible Purchasing System (FPS" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0318a4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0318a4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0318a4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0318a4.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL" published: "2022-02-18" --- # DfE Registered Alternative Education Provision Flexible Purchasing System (FPS Buyer: LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0318a4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0318a4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0318a4.json) ## Summary Liverpool City Council has initiated a tender process for the "DfE Registered Alternative Education Provision Flexible Purchasing System (FPS)", aimed at enhancing educational services for pupils at key stages 3, 4, and 5 who are not in mainstream or special schools. This procurement falls under the sector of education and training services, with a total estimated value of £11,950,000. The open tender is currently active, with submissions due by 18 March 2022. Interested parties must submit their bids electronically, and the contract execution period is set for 1800 days from the award date. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those offering alternative education solutions, online learning programmes, and additional support services. Companies capable of delivering tailored educational programmes, personal guidance, and support for pupils with specific needs, such as those with Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), will find this procurement well-suited for their expertise. Additionally, businesses providing enrichment activities and bespoke educational support could significantly benefit from engaging with this flexible purchasing system. ## Notice The aim of the project is to create the FPS and identify Providers who can deliver excellent alternative provision for the education of pupils at key stage 3, 4 and 5 by offering a flexible response to those not placed in a mainstream or special school. ### Lot Information Alternative Education Alternative Education Provision to: * Provide pupils with a rigorous and high-quality alternative to a mainstream curriculum * Offer pupils who have previously not thrived in the mainstream system a creative and engaging opportunity to re-join the world of education * Support and raise the attainment of all pupils to ensure that they achieve at the highest level possible * Raise the aspirations of pupils * Support pupils to successful transition to post-16 education, employment, or training * Provide a tailored education programme for each young person and personal guidance and support * Offer pupils the opportunity for formal accreditation in several subject areas * Offer access in the wider curriculum to a range of enrichment activities such as arts, sports, PSHE, work-related learning Alternative Education via Online Learning Online Learning Programmes to: * Provide a tailored education programme for pupils and personal guidance and support * Offer the opportunity for externally accredited qualifications in several subject areas * Be regularly reviewed with the aspiration of pupils transitioning to full time in school provision as soon as possible. Alternative Education for pupils with an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) To provide an alternative approach to learning for pupils with an EHCP in key stages 3-5. Education Programmes to: * Enable the LA to secure the SEN provision described in the EHCP * Provide flexible and bespoke provision that is suitable for the young person * Provide a tailored education programme for each pupil, with personal guidance and support * Offer the opportunity for externally accredited qualifications in several subject areas * Be regularly reviewed following the statutory guidance in relation to the annual review of EHCP Alternative Education Provision - For pupils with an Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP) Delivered Online To provide an alternative approach to learning for pupils with an EHCP in key stages 3-5. Education Programme to: * Enable the LA to secure the SEN provision described in the EHCP * Provide flexible and bespoke online learning provision that is suitable for the young person * Provide a tailored education programme for each pupil, with personal guidance and support * Offer the opportunity for externally accredited qualifications in several subject areas * Be regularly reviewed following the statutory guidance in relation to the annual review of EHCP and with the aspiration of pupils transitioning to full time in school provision as soon as possible. Additional Support Services Some pupils placed or being considered for a place in alternative education may require support in addition to the services provided by Lots 1, 2, 3 and 3A. Liverpool City Council therefore intends to utilise the FPS to commission additional support services which can supplement the provision provided within Lots 1, 2, 3 or 3A or as standalone support for pupils in specific circumstances. * 1:1 staffing * 2:1 staffing * Assessment, advice and training from an educational psychologist * Assessment, advice and training from a speech and language therapist * Assessment, advice and training from a specialist sensory occupational therapist * Counselling * Tuition on a one-to-one basis, delivered in the home and likely to be for 1-3 hours per day, subject to provision requirements including as part of an engagement offer, prior to a young person attending school on site * Tuition on a one-to-one basis or in small groups (maximum group size of 3 pupils) face to face at an appropriate, agreed setting for 1 to 3 hours per day ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004616-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | 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 | 18 Feb 2022 | | Submission deadline | 18 Mar 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £11,950,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | 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 | LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L3 1DS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | Waterfront South | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | Delivery location | TLD72 Liverpool | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80100000 - Primary education services - 80200000 - Secondary education services - 80300000 - Higher education services ## Release History - 18 Feb 2022 at 10:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004616-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.liverpool.gov.uk - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=9a8e325a-fcdf-eb11-810d-005056b64545 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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