--- title: "ED1847 - SEMH Provision" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-044ada" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-044ada" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-044ada.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-044ada.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WILTSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2024-03-20" --- # ED1847 - SEMH Provision Buyer: WILTSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-044ada [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-044ada) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-044ada.json) ## Summary Wiltshire Council has issued a tender for the provision of OFSTED registered school services for children and young people with EHCPs and SEMH needs at Melksham House. The procurement process is at the active stage with a total value of GBP 20,000,000. The deadline for receipt of tenders or requests to participate is set for April 19, 2024. The procurement falls under the main procurement category of services within the primary education sector. This tender by Wiltshire Council presents an opportunity for businesses involved in providing educational services to cater to the needs of primary and secondary age children with EHCPs and SEMH profiles. Companies specialised in primary education services and with experience in delivering OFSTED registered provisions may find this opportunity particularly suited for their expertise. The contract offers a 5-year initial term with a possible 5-year extension, creating a potential long-term partnership for growth. The procurement method is open, providing a fair chance for various service providers to compete. ## Notice Wiltshire Council are seeking a supplier to provide OFSTED registered school provision from Melksham House in Melksham. The provision is for primary and secondary age children and young people with Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) profile of need. Wiltshire Council will be providing the premises on a peppercorn rent. Within Wiltshire there is an existing cohort of primary age learners in Independent Special School Placements, spread across all year groups. Additionally, there are further learners across primary and secondary age ranges who have been identified as not currently in provision that is able to fully meet their needs. There is a clear cohort of young people with EHCPs on roll to mainstream secondary schools who are unable to consistently attend. Some of these young people with EHCPs attend alternative provision but not all. For some of these young people, the SEND service commission 16 hour per week packages of support from alternative provision settings who are able to offer this. Wiltshire also has a small but important cohort of learners with EHCPs in this age range who have an agreed EOTIS funding arrangement where multiple alternative provisions are involved, and not all have a permanent base. The service will provide: * An OFSTED registered school provision of good or outstanding. * A Primary SEMH school for up to 42 places to Wiltshire children (Reception year to year 6 inclusive). * A Secondary bespoke SEMH provision for 15-25 full-time equivalent places including hybrid approach where appropriate (11-18 age range). To Wiltshire children. * Staggered entry points throughout the academic year. * Support with transition back to mainstream education where this is mutually agreed as being appropriate for any learner. * Appropriate curricula for the age and phase of the children and young people, reflective of their SEND needs. * Provide an exam centre from Melksham House. * To work in partnership with other services * To ensure that Melksham House is available for appropriate community usage outside of school hours during term-time and in school holidays. * To work with Melksham Community Campus and surrounding community sport and recreational facilities to provide additional activities for the children and young people attending Melksham House. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Wiltshire Council are seeking a supplier to provide OFSTED registered school provision from Melksham House in Melksham. The provision is for primary and secondary age children and young people with Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) profile of need. Wiltshire Council will be providing the premises on a peppercorn rent. Within Wiltshire there is an existing cohort of primary age learners in Independent Special School Placements, spread across all year groups. Additionally, there are further learners across primary and secondary age ranges who have been identified as not currently in provision that is able to fully meet their needs. There is a clear cohort of young people with EHCPs on roll to mainstream secondary schools who are unable to consistently attend. Some of these young people with EHCPs attend alternative provision but not all. For some of these young people, the SEND service commission 16 hour per week packages of support from alternative provision settings who are able to offer this. Wiltshire also has a small but important cohort of learners with EHCPs in this age range who have an agreed EOTIS funding arrangement where multiple alternative provisions are involved, and not all have a permanent base. The service will provide: * An OFSTED registered school provision of good or outstanding. * A Primary SEMH school for up to 42 places to Wiltshire children (Reception year to year 6 inclusive). * A Secondary bespoke SEMH provision for 15-25 full-time equivalent places including hybrid approach where appropriate (11-18 age range). To Wiltshire children. * Staggered entry points throughout the academic year. * Support with transition back to mainstream education where this is mutually agreed as being appropriate for any learner. * Appropriate curricula for the age and phase of the children and young people, reflective of their SEND needs. * Provide an exam centre from Melksham House. * To work in partnership with other services * To ensure that Melksham House is available for appropriate community usage outside of school hours during term-time and in school holidays. * To work with Melksham Community Campus and surrounding community sport and recreational facilities to provide additional activities for the children and young people attending Melksham House. Renewal: 5 year initial term with a 5 year extension possible. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009072-2024 | | 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 | 20 Mar 2024 | | Submission deadline | 9 Apr 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000,000 | | 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 | WILTSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | TROWBRIDGE | | Post town | Bath | | Postcode | BA14 8JN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire | | Local authority | Wiltshire | | Electoral ward | Trowbridge Central | | Westminster constituency | South West Wiltshire | | Delivery location | TLK15 Wiltshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80100000 - Primary education services - 80200000 - Secondary education services - 80340000 - Special education services ## Release History - 20 Mar 2024 at 15:42 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009072-2024 - 20 Mar 2024 at 15:35 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009069-2024 - 20 Mar 2024 at 14:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009042-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/ - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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