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title: "Educated Other Than At School"
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# Educated Other Than At School

Buyer: CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-043c8a

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## Summary

Caerphilly County Borough Council has completed a public procurement process for the provision of "Educated Other Than At School" (EOTAS) services. The contract, which falls under the Secondary Education Services category, has been awarded to three suppliers: HIT Education Limited, Equity Foundation Ltd, and Sgiliau Cyf. The framework agreement will run from 1 October 2024 to 30 September 2027, with an option to extend for an additional 12 months. This procurement follows the Public Contracts Regulation 2015 and was conducted using an open procedure. The contract covers the region of Caerphilly County Borough Council (UKL16) with an estimated value of £4,500,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those providing specialised education services, vocational training, or therapeutic interventions tailored to the needs of young people who cannot participate in mainstream education. The framework allows for new providers to join annually, facilitating potential business growth and sustained engagement with the local authority. SMEs with experience in secondary education services and compliance with child protection and statutory responsibilities are well-suited to compete. The contract aims to reduce barriers to learning, promote academic and vocational achievement, and support the reintegration of learners into mainstream education, making it a pivotal opportunity for providers dedicated to educational innovation and youth development.

## Notice

Caerphilly CBC has awarded a framework agreement for the provision of Educated Other than At School, under the Public Contracts Regulation 2015, schedule 3, falling within Regulation 74-77, otherwise known as the Light Touch Regime. This notice is to inform the market that the tender process has now been awarded to HIT Education, Equity Foundation Ltd and Sgiliau Cyf. The framework term for this arrangement is 01 October 2024 to 30 September 2027, with the option to extend for a further period of 12 months. Refresh Periods - New Providers shall be permitted to apply to join the framework at set times/intervals as advertised by the Council, on a twelve (12) month basis. This period may be shortened or extended, during the validity period of the framework, for example at times where there is poor capacity within the marketplace. The Council shall reserve the right to re-open the framework. A Contract Notice shall be issued via sell2wales to inform the market of the opportunity

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Caerphilly Educated Other at School Service (EOTAS) aims are to: Ensure early identification and intervention. Minimise as far as possible the interruption to a learner's normal schooling. Provide a continuity and progression as far as circumstances will allow. Raise achievement and attainment by removing barriers to learning. Achieve reintegration to mainstream schooling for as many pupils as possible, as soon as possible. Secure the best educational outcomes within the context of the learner's social, emotional and health needs. Promote appropriate vocational and academic education across EOTAS provisions. Reduce the number of young people not in education, employment, or training (NEET) within the LA. Ensure that the rights and entitlements of vulnerable children and young people are safeguarded. Ensure qualifications offered to learners must meet the Welsh requirements as set out in the Approved Qualifications in Wales database. Provide best value in terms of learner outcomes and value for money. Providers offering this service will need to :- Provide a management structure, necessary infrastructure and capacity to ensure the provision meets learner need and operates safely, effectively and efficiently. Provide a curriculum that meets the individual needs of all learners. At Key Stage 4 the minimum aspiration for learners should be Level 1 Threshold, including English and Mathematics. All curriculum issues will be discussed half termly with an EOTAS Service Team member. Provide curriculum and social skill interventions to meet leaner needs. Be compliant with Child Protection procedures and able to demonstrate a working knowledge and compliance with the All-Wales Child Protection procedures. Demonstrate effective behaviour management in relation to learner need. Be compliant with all statutory responsibilities where learners are single or dual registered, including developing Individual Development Plans (IDPs), and the arrangement and conducting of Person-Centred Reviews for those pupils who have identified ALN. Provide all Post 14 learners with access to Careers Wales interviews and where appropriate provide a work-related placement. Ensure all teaching staff have the relevant teaching qualifications specific to those specialist areas of the curriculum in English and Mathematics. Ensure there is no discrimination directly or indirectly on the grounds of gender, marital status, race, disability, colour, ethnic and national origin in any terms of employment of the service delivery. Ensure all staff involved in the provision undergo and maintain a successful Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check in accordance with the conditions of this Framework throughout the lifetime of the agreement period. Attend Provider Network meetings on a termly basis. Attend the LA Child Protection training. Comply with health and safety requirements Additional information: Please note the framework agreement is from the 01 October 2024 - 30 September 2027 with the option to extend for up to a further period of twelve (12) months. The estimated spend includes the option to extend The estimated spend may increase or decrease depending on the needs of individuals. This provision is supporting the Councils provision for EOTAS

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035847-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | 5 May 2024 |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,500,000 |
| Lots value | £4,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £4,500,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | HENGOED |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF82 7PG |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL53 Gwent Valleys |
| Local authority | Caerphilly |
| Electoral ward | Ystrad Mynach |
| Westminster constituency | Caerphilly |
| Delivery location | TLL16 Gwent Valleys |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | EQUITY FOUNDATION; HIT EDUCATION; SGILIAU CYF |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80200000 - Secondary education services
- 80210000 - Technical and vocational secondary education services
- 80212000 - Vocational secondary education services
- 80310000 - Youth education services
- 80340000 - Special education services

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2024 at 16:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035847-2024
- 10 May 2024 at 15:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015054-2024
- 23 Feb 2024 at 13:57 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005980-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/account/login
- https://www.caerphilly.gov.uk
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0272

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