---
title: "Alternative Education Support for KS2-KS5 Pupils"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0329da"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2022-07-26"
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# Alternative Education Support for KS2-KS5 Pupils

Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0329da

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Alternative Education Support for KS2-KS5 Pupils" is being conducted by Buckinghamshire Council, focusing on the provision of educational support services in the education sector, specifically under the classification of education and training services. The tender is currently in the Award stage, with a contract commencement date effective from 1st September 2022 to 31st August 2025, and potential extensions until 31st August 2028. The estimated annual contract spend is £234,000, reflecting the council's commitment to address the educational needs of vulnerable pupils in Buckinghamshire, particularly in light of recent challenges posed by the pandemic.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those with experience in providing tailored support for students with additional needs. Companies that offer a combination of online and in-person educational programmes, alongside pastoral care, would be well-positioned to compete. As the contract has not yet been awarded to a specific supplier, businesses capable of effectively engaging and reintegrating young people into educational settings stand to benefit significantly from this procurement opportunity.

## Notice

Under this contract, the Provider will work in partnership with children and young people, parents/carers, schools and Buckinghamshire Council to provide education and support services to children and young people in Buckinghamshire. The impact of the pandemic has seen nationally an increase in anxiety, a detrimental impact on young people's mental health and wellbeing which has led to an increase in emotionally based school avoidance. To ensure all pupils are fully supported and able to access education, the Council is seeking a provider who will be able to meet the individual needs of children and young people to successfully support, engage and re-integrate them into education. A programme of effective support, successfully delivered at the appropriate time, is required to ensure every child is able to meet their full potential. The primary objective of this service is to ensure children and young people are re-integrated to access education at school or their next placement whether it be training, work or college. We anticipate this to be delivered through a flexible approach with on-line education and in-person education pathways, pastoral care and compassion to support the child or young person on their education journey. This is particularly significant for those pupils who have additional support needs and vulnerabilities which can lead to them not fulfilling their potential. The provider will have a progressive or graduated approach to deliver the service outcomes based on an individual child or young person's requirements. The provision will meet the needs of Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5. The contract commencement date will be 1st September 2022 to 31st August 2025 (Two optional extensions 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2027 and 1st September 2027 to 31st September 2028). The contract is on a pay as you go basis. The estimated contract spend is PS234,000 per annum. This is only an estimate and the actual spend maybe higher or lower than this figure. The total estimated contract value of the contract for the three year initial contract period is PS702,000.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Under this contract, the Provider will work in partnership with children and young people, parents/carers, schools and Buckinghamshire Council to provide education and support services to children and young people in Buckinghamshire. The impact of the pandemic has seen nationally an increase in anxiety, a detrimental impact on young people's mental health and wellbeing which has led to an increase in emotionally based school avoidance. To ensure all pupils are fully supported and able to access education, the Council is seeking a provider who will be able to meet the individual needs of children and young people to successfully support, engage and re-integrate them into education. A programme of effective support, successfully delivered at the appropriate time, is required to ensure every child is able to meet their full potential. The primary objective of this service is to ensure children and young people are re-integrated to access education at school or their next placement whether it be training, work or college. We anticipate this to be delivered through a flexible approach with on-line education and in-person education pathways, pastoral care and compassion to support the child or young person on their education journey. This is particularly significant for those pupils who have additional support needs and vulnerabilities which can lead to them not fulfilling their potential. The provider will have a progressive or graduated approach to deliver the service outcomes based on an individual child or young person's requirements. The provision will meet the needs of Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5. The contract commencement date will be 1st September 2022 to 31st August 2025 (Two optional extensions 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2027 and 1st September 2027 to 31st September 2028). The contract is on a pay as you go basis. The estimated contract spend is PS234,000 per annum. This is only an estimate and the actual spend maybe higher or lower than this figure. The total estimated contract value of the contract for the three year initial contract period is PS702,000.

Options: The contract will be for a three year period. The contract will commence on the 1st September 2022 and end on the 31st August 2025. The contract may be extended by two optional extensions, 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2027 and 1st September 2027 to 31st September 2028.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020342-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 6 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £702,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | AYLESBURY |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP20 1UA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Aylesbury North |
| Westminster constituency | Aylesbury |
| Delivery location | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TARGETED PROVISION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 26 Jul 2022 at 14:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020342-2022
- 4 Apr 2022 at 15:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009023-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.supplybucksbusiness.org.uk
- https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/
- https://www.supplybucksbusiness.org

## Provenance

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