--- title: "S1196a - Flexible Procurement Solution for Alternative Education Provision" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0444e7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0444e7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0444e7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0444e7.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SALFORD CITY COUNCIL" published: "2024-11-15" --- # S1196a - Flexible Procurement Solution for Alternative Education Provision Buyer: SALFORD CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0444e7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0444e7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0444e7.json) ## Summary Salford City Council is inviting tenders for the provision of alternative education services under its Flexible Procurement Solution (FPS) for Alternative Education Provision. This procurement falls under the education and training services category and targets locations within the UKD region. The FPS aims to place pupils, for whom the council has statutory or discharged responsibilities, in suitable educational settings outside mainstream or special schools. The tendering process includes key assessment periods in January and May, with the possibility of more frequent evaluations. The entire procurement is structured into various lots, covering full-time and part-time academic and vocational provisions, one-to-one tutoring, online learning, enrichment activities, SEND services, and post-16 education. Suppliers can apply for multiple lots, and the FPS is anticipated to be active until 31 August 2028, with certain assessments being carried out biannually. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those that can provide flexible and alternative education solutions such as tutoring, vocational training, and online learning. Companies that cater to specific educational needs, including SEND, can greatly benefit from this procurement initiative. By participating, businesses have the chance to secure long-term contracts, potentially extending over multiple years with renewal options. The flexible nature of this procurement allows suppliers to submit their offers at any time, providing ample opportunity for new and existing providers to deliver innovative educational solutions that meet the council’s rigorous standards and help address the diverse educational needs of pupils outside traditional school settings. ## Notice his Service Specification provides the background and set of service requirements each prospective FPS provider (provider) must demonstrate to be included on the Salford City Council's (the Council) Flexible Procurement Solution (FPS) for Alternative Education Provision. The FPS will be used to commission alternative education provision (placements) for pupils for whom the Council has statutory or discharged responsibilities for placing in appropriate and compliant alternative education provision. The aim is to create the FPS and identify Providers who can deliver excellent alternative provision for the education of pupils at Key Stage 1 and up by offering a flexible approach for those not placed in a mainstream or special school. Although many pupils attend mainstream schools, academies or colleges to receive their education some pupils benefit from receiving some, or all, of their education and support in 'off-site' settings that are delivered away from their school. This need to source suitable alternative provision shall be met through the use of a Flexible Procurement Solution (FPS), established under the light touch regime for social and other specific services. Providers may apply to join the FPS (or submit a new offer if currently on the FPS), at any time during the period the FPS is live. It is anticipated that submissions shall be collated and assessed twice a year: * January * May The Council however, reserves the right to assess submissions more frequently if required. The services to be provided through the FPS have been split into 10 lots: - Lot 1: Full-time Alternative Provision - Academic - Lot 2: Part-time Alternative Provision - Academic - Lot 3: Part-time Alternative Provision - Vocational - Lot 4: Part-time Alternative Provision - Online Learning - Lot 5: Alternative Provision - One-to-One Tutoring - Lot 6: Part-time Alternative Provision - Enrichment and Engagement - Lot 7: Alternative Provision - SEND - Lot 8: Alternative Provision - Post 16 - Lot 9: Full-time Alternative Provision - Key Stage 1 and 2 - Lot 10: Part-time Alternative Provision - Key Stage 1 and 2 - Lot 11: Full time Education: Academic for Permanently Excluded pupils For clarity providers may bid for one or multiple lots. Please see tender documents for closing dates and time for each tendering round ### Lot Information Lot 1 Lot 1: Full-time Alternative Provision - Academic Renewal: This Flexible Procurement System may be extended for up to two additional two year periods Lot 2 Lot 2: Part-time Alternative Provision - Academic Renewal: This Flexible Procurement System may be extended for up to two additional two year periods Lot 3 Lot 3: Part-time Alternative Provision - Vocational Renewal: This Flexible Procurement System may be extended for up to two additional two year periods Lot 4 Lot 4: Part-time Alternative Provision - Online Learning Renewal: This Flexible Procurement System may be extended for up to two additional two year periods Lot 5 Lot 5: Alternative Provision - One-to-One Tutoring Renewal: This Flexible Procurement System may be extended for up to two additional two year periods Lot 6 Lot 6: Part-time Alternative Provision - Enrichment and Engagement Lot 7 Lot 7: Alternative Provision - SEND Renewal: This Flexible Procurement System may be extended for up to two additional two year periods Lot 8 Lot 8: Alternative Provision - Post 16 Renewal: This Flexible Procurement System may be extended for up to two additional two year periods Lot 9 Lot 9: Full-time Alternative Provision - Key Stage 1 & 2 Renewal: This Flexible Procurement System may be extended for up to two additional two year periods Lot 10 Lot 10: Part-time Alternative Provision - Key Stage 1 & 2 Renewal: This Flexible Procurement System may be extended for up to two additional two year periods ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036969-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 10 Apr 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | SALFORD CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | SWINTON | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M27 5AW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West | | Local authority | Salford | | Electoral ward | Swinton & Wardley | | Westminster constituency | Worsley and Eccles | | Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 15 Nov 2024 at 10:46 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036969-2024 - 20 Mar 2024 at 20:51 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009106-2024 - 1 Mar 2024 at 21:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006751-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.salford.gov.uk/ - https://www.the-chest.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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