--- title: "Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Alternative Education" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e4fb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04e4fb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e4fb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e4fb.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DERBY CITY COUNCIL" published: "2025-02-20" --- # Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Alternative Education Buyer: DERBY CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e4fb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04e4fb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e4fb.json) ## Summary Derby City Council is seeking qualified entities to participate in a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Alternative Education services across Derby. This procurement, under the Light Touch Regime, aims to provide appropriate education for children of compulsory school age who cannot attend mainstream school. The tender falls under the education and training services category (CPV 80000000) and involves ad hoc and regular purchase of educational places. The initial term is three years, from 1st June 2025 to 31st May 2028, with possible annual extensions up to a maximum of seven years. Applications for the first round close on 31st March 2025 at 10:00 am, with subsequent rounds closing every three months. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those that can provide alternative and progressive educational solutions. Companies with experience in delivering courses conforming to the Qualifications and Curriculum Framework (QCF) or industry-recognised post-16 education could benefit. The DPS allows for flexibility and continuous engagement, making it suitable for educational providers of varying sizes looking to expand their services in response to the city's dynamic educational needs. Businesses are encouraged to apply early to ensure ample preparation time. ## Notice Derby City Council (the Council) is inviting applications from suitably experienced and qualified entities to participate in a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Alternative Education across the city. The DPS will be partly managed by colleagues from the Respect Collaboration of Schools, the schools within which are "maintained". Respect Collaboration of Schools (RCS) has a statutory duty to make arrangements for the provision of appropriate education otherwise than at school, for children of compulsory school age who, by reason of suspension or exclusion from school or otherwise, will not receive a suitable education without these arrangements. All provision should offer progression throughout their courses, regardless of the category of Alternative Provision or Key Stage. Pupils, where appropriate, should work towards qualifications that fit within the Qualifications and Curriculum Framework (QCF) and/or accreditation that supports post 16/industry recognised education. The scope of this agreement is not restricted by pupil numbers. It is anticipated that places will be purchased on an ad hoc basis, dependant on the pupil's requirements and capacity of the best value provider. However, it will be possible, in some areas, for core places to be arranged on a regular basis. This will be with the provider who is the best value for money and has sufficient capacity. Should this capacity be reached then the next value for money provider with capacity shall be used. For clarity, this DPS is not a full DPS as defined under the Public Contract Regulations 2015, Regulation 34, but is a modified version. This is because Section 7 - Education and Training services (the Light Touch Regime as allowed under Regulations 74 to 77) are not subject to the full requirements of the procurement procedures set out in the Regulations. This has given us scope to create a more flexible DPS to fit the on-going requirements of RCS. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Derby City Council (the Council) is inviting applications from suitably experienced and qualified entities to participate in a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Alternative Education across the city. The DPS will be partly managed by colleagues from the Respect Collaboration of Schools, the schools within which are "maintained". Respect Collaboration of Schools (RCS) has a statutory duty to make arrangements for the provision of appropriate education otherwise than at school, for children of compulsory school age who, by reason of suspension or exclusion from school or otherwise, will not receive a suitable education without these arrangements. All provision should offer progression throughout their courses, regardless of the category of Alternative Provision or Key Stage. Pupils, where appropriate, should work towards qualifications that fit within the Qualifications and Curriculum Framework (QCF) and/or accreditation that supports post 16/industry recognised education. The scope of this agreement is not restricted by pupil numbers. It is anticipated that places will be purchased on an ad hoc basis, dependant on the pupil's requirements and capacity of the best value provider. However, it will be possible, in some areas, for core places to be arranged on a regular basis. This will be with the provider who is the best value for money and has sufficient capacity. Should this capacity be reached then the next value for money provider with capacity shall be used. Applications to join the DPS will be considered in a series of "rounds". Round One will close on 31/03/2025 (10.00am). The Council will then consider the applications to join the DPS and Applicants are expected to be notified of the outcome of the application within one calendar month. Round Two will open after the closure of Round One. Applicants will have 30 days to submit their application. This period will conclude on: 30/04/2025 (10.00am). Round Three will open after the closure of Round Two. Applicants will have three months to submit their application. This period will conclude on: 31/07/2025 (10.00am) Round Four, and all subsequent Rounds will ordinarily then close every three months until the end of the DPS. The Council, however, reserves the right to amend the closing dates as it sees fit, dependant on changes to the provider marketplace. Once successful in a round applicants need not apply again in future rounds. If an applicant is unsuccessful in a round they may re-apply in any future round. The DPS shall operate for an initial term of three years with initial agreements to commence 1st June 2025 and end 31st May 2028. There will be options to extend the DPS in annual increments for up to four further years. The maximum term for the DPS will, therefore, be seven years. For clarity, this DPS is not a full DPS as defined under the Public Contract Regulations 2015, Regulation 34, but is a modified version. This is because Section 7 - Education and Training services (the Light Touch Regime as allowed under Regulations 74 to 77) are not subject to the full requirements of the procurement procedures set out in the Regulations. This has given us scope to create a more flexible DPS to fit the on-going requirements of RCS. Please note suppliers wishing to express interest and obtain the documentation for Round One must do so by 11.30pm on 30/03/2025. It is recommended that you express interest and obtain the documentation well before this time to allow sufficient time to prepare and submit a bid. As stated above, the deadline for applications for Round One is 10.00am on 31/03/2025. Documents are available at www.eastmidstenders.org Please search for TD2205 Please note: we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system. Additional information: For clarity, this DPS is not a full DPS as defined under the Public Contract Regulations 2015, Regulation 34, but is a modified version. This is because Section 7 - Education and Training services (the Light Touch Regime as allowed under Regulations 74 to 77) are not subject to the full requirements of the procurement procedures set out in the Regulations. This has given us scope to create a more flexible DPS to fit the on-going requirements of RCS. Please note suppliers wishing to express interest and obtain the documentation for Round One must do so by 11.30pm on 30/03/2025. It is recommended that you express interest and obtain the documentation well before this time to allow sufficient time to prepare and submit a bid. As stated above, the deadline for applications for Round One is 10.00am on 31/03/2025. Documents are available at www.eastmidstenders.org Please search for TD2205 Please note: we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system. Under this procurement the supplier is required to participate actively in the economic and social regeneration of the locality of and surrounding the area served by Derby City Council. Accordingly contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations. Options: Initial term of 36 months. Up to five further annual extensions, making the overall contract period up to seven years. Potential dates for advertising renewals if options are not taken are March 2028, March 2029, March 2030, March 2031 and March 2032. Renewal: Initial term of 36 months. Up to five further annual extensions, making the overall contract period up to seven years. Potential dates for advertising renewals if options are not taken are March 2028, March 2029, March 2030, March 2031 and March 2032. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006213-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | 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 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2025 - 31 May 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £7,000,000 | | Lots value | £7,000,000 | | 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 | DERBY CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | DERBY | | Post town | Derby | | Postcode | DE1 2FS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby | | Local authority | Derby | | Electoral ward | Darley | | Westminster constituency | Derby South | | Delivery location | TLF11 Derby | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 20 Feb 2025 at 13:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006213-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.derby.gov.uk - http://www.eastmidstenders.org ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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