--- title: "ROUND 2 - TC020 - Alternative Provision (Education) Flexible Purchasing System (FPS)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03d5ea" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03d5ea" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03d5ea.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03d5ea.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BOLTON COUNCIL" published: "2024-08-02" --- # ROUND 2 - TC020 - Alternative Provision (Education) Flexible Purchasing System (FPS) Buyer: BOLTON COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03d5ea [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03d5ea) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03d5ea.json) ## Summary The Borough Council of Bolton is currently initiating an open tender for the "ROUND 2 - TC020 - Alternative Provision (Education) Flexible Purchasing System (FPS)" to be incorporated into their procurement framework for alternative education services. This active procurement focuses on the industry category of education and training services and targets various key stages (KS1-KS4). The location of service delivery is within the UKD3 region. Notable dates include the end of the tender period on 2nd September 2024, with contract periods starting from 1st November 2024 and concluding on 8th October 2026, with up to two 12-month extension options available for each lot. The procurement method is open, and all submissions must be made electronically in English. This flexible purchasing system provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, specifically aimed at provision for permanently excluded pupils, those with medical needs, and pupils requiring alternative curricula. The framework agreement allows providers to join during its term, potentially expanding their market reach and securing long-term contracts. Companies with expertise in primary and secondary education, special needs education, and alternative enrichment programmes are especially well-suited to compete, creating an excellent avenue for growth in the education sector. ## Notice The Borough Council of Bolton (the Authority) is prepared to receive tenders to be included on the Flexible Purchasing System for Alternative Education Provision which will be subject to the information, specification and tender package enclosed. The Authority has a duty to provide suitable education for all children of compulsory school age in their area. This includes pupils who are not able to access mainstream school places i.e. permanently excluded pupils, and for other pupils who because of illness or other reasons would not receive suitable education without such arrangements being made. The procurement will be an open tender but will be operating as a Flexible Purchasing System (FPS) which is an open Pseudo-dynamic FPS agreement allowing providers to join the Pseudo-dynamic FPS agreement during the term of the agreement via rounds. Rounds will be opened at certain times during the term when there is a requirement of provision - minimum once a year. ### Lot Information Lot 1 - Primary (KS1 and KS2) Lot 1 - Primary (KS1 & KS2) education focusing on achieving KS1 and KS2 outcomes to ensure that pupils are ready to make a successful transition into secondary education. Renewal: option of 2 x 12 month extensions Lot 2 - Day 6 Exclusion (KS1 - KS2) Lot 2 - Day 6 Exclusion (KS1 - KS2) providing education from day 6 for any pupil who has a permanent exclusion from mainstream school, so that they continue with their education with minimum disruption. Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions available Lot 3 - Secondary (KS3 and KS4) Lot 3- Secondary (KS3 & KS4) education focusing on achieving academic qualifications (GCSE or alternatives) to ensure pupils are ready to make a successful transition into post 16 education or training. Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions available Lot 4 - Day 6 Exclusion (KS3 - KS4) Lot 4 - Day 6 Exclusion (KS3 - KS4) providing education from day 6 for any pupil who has a permanent exclusion from mainstream school, so that they continue with their education with minimum disruption. Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions available. Lot 5 - Medical (KS1 - KS4) Lot 5 - Medical (KS1 - KS4) providing education for pupils who have been prevented from attending their mainstream school as a result of medical needs. Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions available Lot 6 - Alternative Curriculum and Enrichment Service (KS1 - KS4) Lot 6 - Alternative curriculum and enrichment service, providing creative and alternative programme that enhances or provides an alternative curriculum for KS1-4 pupils. Tailored support for pupils who are disengaged with learning in the classroom or face challenges with the pace of classroom curriculum. Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions available. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024282-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | 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 | 2 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 2 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2024 - 8 Oct 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £7,200,000 | | Lots value | £7,209,000 | | 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 | BOLTON COUNCIL | | Locality | BOLTON | | Post town | Bolton | | Postcode | BL1 1RU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West | | Local authority | Bolton | | Electoral ward | Queens Park & Central | | Westminster constituency | Bolton North East | | Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 2 Aug 2024 at 11:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024282-2024 - 13 Jun 2023 at 14:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016765-2023 ## Notice URLs - http://www.bolton.gov.uk/ - http://www.the-chest.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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