--- title: "Community Based Out of School Provision" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-044b73" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-044b73" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-044b73.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-044b73.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CORNWALL COUNCIL" published: "2024-03-21" --- # Community Based Out of School Provision Buyer: CORNWALL COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-044b73 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-044b73) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-044b73.json) ## Summary The Cornwall Council has issued a tender for the procurement of 'Community Based Out of School Provision' services, valued at £4,800,000. The Council aims to collaborate with independent, community-based partners to develop alternative education provision and specialist placements for children unable to access mainstream education. The tender involves creating an Approved Provider List (APL) to ensure safety and support for children, with a contract period of 1800 days. The deadline for submission is April 26, 2024. This tender from Cornwall Council presents an opportunity for businesses in the education and training services industry to participate in providing tailored educational solutions for children and young people. Companies with experience in delivering alternative education and a focus on quality standards would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The procurement method is selective, with electronic submission required, offering potential for long-term growth through renewal options and meaningful community impact. ## Notice Cornwall Council wants to work together with independent, community-based partners, to develop a range of 'out of school, alternative education provision' and specialist placements for children and young people currently unable to access full-time, mainstream education. Cornwall Council wishes to develop to an Approved Provider List (APL). The aim of the APL will be to increase due diligence and ensure that children and young people accessing the alternative provision are safe and are fully supported to reach their agreed outcomes whilst attending high quality provision. This will mean that, from September 2024, Cornwall Council will only be using providers who have joined the APL and agreed to deliver to the quality standards. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Cornwall Council wants to work together with independent, community-based partners, to develop a range of 'out of school, alternative education provision' and specialist placements for children and young people currently unable to access full-time, mainstream education. For the majority of young people, the most effective education is in a mainstream setting (with or without additional support). However, over the past 2 years, there has also been a significant increase in the number of children and young people who need bespoke provision or augmented educational offer to support their wellbeing and school attendance. Under Section 19 of the Education Act 1996, Local Authorities have a duty to ensure there is suitable alternative education for children of compulsory school age who cannot attend school because of illness, exclusion or for any other reason. Therefore, Cornwall Council needs to ensure that provision, including EOTAS provision, is sufficient to meet demand, varied enough to meet a wide range of needs, accessible, safe and delivers good quality educational outcomes. Additionally, if a child is permanently excluded, the LA must provide suitable, alternative full-time education from day 6 of the exclusion. This is for all children, not just those with SEN needs or those an EHC plan. Currently Cornwall Council spot-purchase individual placements and bespoke provision for young people. However, Cornwall Council wishes to develop to an Approved Provider List (APL). The aim of the APL will be to increase due diligence and ensure that children and young people accessing the alternative provision are safe and are fully supported to reach their agreed outcomes whilst attending high quality provision. This will mean that, from September 2024, Cornwall Council will only be using providers who have joined the APL and agreed to deliver to the quality standards. This Approved Provider List specification has been developed through engagement sessions with existing community-based providers. Renewal: There will be the option to extend for a further two year period taking the potential end date with extension to 31/08/2031 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009280-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Mar 2024 | | Submission deadline | 26 Apr 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,800,000 | | 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 | CORNWALL COUNCIL | | Locality | TRURO | | Post town | Truro | | Postcode | TR1 3AY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | | ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | | Local authority | Cornwall | | Electoral ward | Truro Boscawen & Redannick | | Westminster constituency | Truro and Falmouth | | Delivery location | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 21 Mar 2024 at 20:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009280-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.cornwall.gov.uk - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=e5823dca-72ca-ee11-8127-005056b64545 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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