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title: "CBC-1512-T-LS - SEND - Alternative Eduction Provison"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03bf41"
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published: "2024-04-15"
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# CBC-1512-T-LS - SEND - Alternative Eduction Provison

Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03bf41

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## Summary

Central Bedfordshire Council has completed the procurement process for a framework to provide Alternative Education Provision services for learners with special educational needs and disabilities. The tender title is "CBC-1512-T-LS - SEND - Alternative Education Provision", and it falls under the Special education services industry category. The framework consists of four lots offering various services such as tuition, mentoring, therapeutic provisions, and physical activity. The procurement method used was an open procedure. The contract was awarded to multiple suppliers, providing ample opportunities for businesses with expertise in special education services.

This tender by Central Bedfordshire Council offers significant business growth opportunities for SMEs specializing in special education services. With an emphasis on quality and cost, businesses capable of delivering high-quality educational support services tailored to learners' needs would be well-suited to compete. The contract duration is from September 1, 2023, to August 31, 2026, with possible renewal options. This tender presents a chance for suppliers to contribute to the well-being and education of vulnerable learners with SEND, aligning with the council's commitment to providing tailored support through a multi-agency approach.

## Notice

Central Bedfordshire Council has identified that there is a need for a specific framework which will deliver a range of Alternative Education Provision services for our most vulnerable learners with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and instances where such learners are unable to access education settings.

### Lot Information

SEND Alternative Education Provision - Lot 1 - Tuition

Group and/or one to one Alternative Education Provision in for primary and secondary aged learners (Reception to Y11) in English, Mathematics, Science and other subject specific areas up to A Level and/orPost-16 learners providing support in English, Mathematics and specific A level subjects and/orEnglish as an additional language for learners where English is an additional language (ESOL) and/orKey Stage 2 support for assessment specifically in reading, writing and mathematics and/orAnd additional support for children with special education needs and disabilities (SEND) and/or medical needs pupils unable to attend school long-term due to their illness. Please note that in relation to medical need students, this is to support our Medical Needs service. Although this is an in-house service, this framework element will support ensuring capacity as required, e.g. through fluctuations in demand or reduced capacity through long-term illness.

Renewal: CBC has to the option to renew this contract for up to a further 2 years.

SEND Alternative Education Provision - Lot 2 - Mentoring

Group and/or one to one Alternative Education Provision sessions to share knowledge and skills and offer advice and guidance to children and young people to assist in the reintegration back into school/college and the transition preparation for adulthood. To work as part of a multi agency team around the child where appropriate. To work as part of a multi-agency team around the child where appropriate liaison with CAMHS to ensure that provision is not being duplicated.

Renewal: The Council has the option to renew this contract for up to a further 2 years.

SEND Alternative Education Provision - Lot 3 - Therapeutic Provisions

Group and/or one to one Alternative Education Provision sessions providing emotional well-being support to assist in the regulation of stress, behaviours, feelings, and self-esteem. Emotional well-being based activities will be at the heart of the provision, to encourage positive changes to the child/young person. To work as part of a multi-agency team around the child where appropriate liaison with CAMHS to ensure that provision is not being duplicated.

Renewal: The Council has the option to renew this Contract for up to a further 2 years.

SEND Alternative Education Provision - Lot 4 - Physical Activity

Group and/or one to one Alternative Education Provision sessions to allow a child/young person to access the opportunity to participate in physical activities such as sports/personal training to encourage mobility and healthy lifestyle. to meet any physical needs as identified in the child's EHC plan.

Renewal: The Council has the option to renew this contract for up to 2 further years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012162-2024 |
| 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 | 15 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,500,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHICKSANDS |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG17 5TQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire |
| Local authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Shefford |
| Westminster constituency | Hitchin |
| Delivery location | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 24 |
| Supplier names | ACADEMY21; ALTR RISE; ALTR RISE (AYLESBURY; AMEINA CENTRE; APRICOT; BARNES ROSE; BROOKE TAYLOR; C&G PLASTERING; CARE FORUM; CHANCE 2 CHANGE; DIRECTIONAL COMMUNITY INTEREST; EVOLVE LEARNING CENTRE; FRESH START IN EDUCATION; GROW WILD OUTREACH; HUMLY MILTON KEYNES; KEYSOE INTERNATIONAL; NEW MEANING FOUNDATION; ONE LESS STRESS FAMILY SUPPORT; PROSPERO GROUP; RANDSTAD SOLUTIONS; RED BALLOON EDUCATIONAL TRUST; SHINE LEARNING AND TRAINING; THE REGULATION STATION; THE SEEDS OF CHANGE UK LIMITED T/A STABLE AND WILD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80340000 - Special education services

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2024 at 12:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012162-2024
- 17 Apr 2023 at 14:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010987-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire

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