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| Source: | Find a Tender Service (FTS) |
| Notice Type: | Tender notice |
| Buyer: | South Tyneside Council |
| Main Category: | Services |
| Procurement Method: | Open procedure |
| Submission Methods: | Electronic submission |
| Tender Status: | Open |
| Estimated Value (ex. VAT): | £2,400,000 |
| Release Date: | 27 February 2024 |
| Application Deadline: | 31 May 2028 |
| Procurement ID (OCID): | ocds-h6vhtk-043d07 |
| Notice Reference: | 006209-2024 |
All 5 notices for this procurement, oldest first.
Alternative Education Provision Flexible Framework
Alternative Education Provision Flexible Framework - Initial Opening
Alternative Education Provision Flexible Framework
Alternative Education Provision Flexible Framework
Alternative Education Provision Flexible Framework
Earlier notices predate the Procurement Act 2023 (commenced 24 Feb 2025) and therefore don't carry UK1–UK17 codes.
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| Period rationale: | The flexible framework is not restricting the number of providers or the number of lots applicants can apply for. This is an open framework for providers to join at any time during its lifetime. |
The purpose of this Flexible Framework Agreement (FFA) is to create a list of Providers who can offer alternative education placements to Key Stage 1 (Years 1 and 2), Key Stage 2 (Years 3-6) Key Stage 3 (Years 7-9) and Key Stage 4 (Years 10 and 11) pupils who have been excluded from school or at risk of exclusion, at risk of disengaging from mainstream school provision or otherwise require alternative education provision to meet their educational entitlement. The provision is for those pupils who need a more individualised personal, social and academic curriculum. The Council is creating this Flexible Framework without restrictions to the number of Providers who can join, only that they meet all the requirements of the application process and Service Specification. This Flexible Framework opportunity will be available to South Tyneside Council and to all the primary and secondary schools, academies and places of education based within the South Tyneside Council boundary area (known as "Participating Organisations"), a list of which can be found: Find a school and school holiday dates - South Tyneside Council. Suppliers will be required to express interest in this opportunity on the NEPO ProContract system. If not already registered on ProContract please register at the following link: https://procontract.due-north.com. Suppliers will then be granted access to the application documentation - Project Number DN712962. Please note that registering on ProContract and expressing interest does not mean that you have bid for the tender - once the above steps are complete you will be required to complete and submit the flexible framework application documentation.
LOT 1 Primary KS1 and KS2 - age 5-11 years - must provide education with a focus on achieving KS1 and KS2 outcomes to ensure that pupils are ready to make a successful transition into Secondary education. Additional information: There is an option to extend the framework for a period of 24 months.
Contract period: 2 June 2024 → 31 May 2028
LOT 2 Secondary KS3 and KS4 - age 11-16 years - must provide education with a focus on achieving academic qualifications (GCSE or alternatives) to ensure that pupils are ready to make a successful transition into post 16 education or training. Additional information: There is an option to extend the framework by a period of 24 months.
Contract period: 2 June 2024 → 31 May 2028
LOT 3 (Medical and Therapeutic) has 2 sub-lots: Sub-lot 1: KS1 and KS2 - age 5-11 years Sub-lot 2 KS3 and KS4 - age 11-16 years Must provide education for pupils who have been prevented from attending their mainstream School as a result of mental health or medical needs. These may be physical, emotional, or psychological. Additional information: There is an option to extend the framework by a period of 24 months.
Contract period: 2 June 2024 → 31 May 2028
LOT 4 Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) has 2 sub lots: Sub lot 1 KS1 and KS2 - age 5-11 years Sub lot 2 KS3 and KS4 - age 11-16 years Must provide a broad and personalised education programme for pupils with emotionally based school avoidance. The service will provide tailored support for pupils, with the aim of successful reintegration in their 'home' school. Additional information: There is an option to extend the framework by a period of 24 months.
Contract period: 2 June 2024 → 31 May 2028
LOT 5 (Alternative Curriculum and Enrichment Service) has 2 sub lots: Sub-lot 1 KS1 and KS2 - age 5-11 years Sub-lot 2 KS3 and KS4 - age 11-16 years Must provide a creative and alternative programme that enhances or provides an alternative curriculum for KS1 - 4 pupils. The service will provide tailored support for pupils who are disengaged with learning in the classroom or face challenges with the pace of a classroom curriculum. Additional information: There is an option to extend the framework by a period of 24 months.
Contract period: 2 June 2024 → 31 May 2028
LOT 6 (Day 6 Exclusion) has 2 sub-lots: Sub-lot 1 KS1 and KS2 - age 5-11 years Sub-lot 2 KS3 and KS4 - age 11-16 years Must provide education from day six for any pupil who has a permanent exclusion from their mainstream School, and can register a child onto their school roll, so that they can continue with their education with the minimum of disruption. Additional information: There is an option to extend the framework by a period of 24 months.
Contract period: 2 June 2024 → 31 May 2028
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