Published date: 19 August 2021

This notice was replaced on 22 December 2021

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 22 December 2021)

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Contract summary

Industry

  • Special education services - 80340000

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£500,000

Procurement reference

LUTON001-DN550453-28521097

Published date

19 August 2021

Closing date

24 September 2021

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 December 2021

Contract end date

31 August 2023

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Luton Council is looking to add to its a pool of approved alternative education providers to meet the needs of learners who are permanently excluded from school or who require specialist support to improve their behaviour. Alternative provision may also be put in place for pupils who are signed off from school on medical grounds.
Potential providers are required to evidence how they meet the Quality Standards set by the Council.
The Council would like to invite tenders from the following specialist areas, such as building and plastering, hair and beauty, motor mechanics, horse/equine therapy, specialised work with young people involved with gangs and violence, Art/design/textiles, sports and computer science courses. The Council would also like to invite tenders from providers where students with medical needs can be placed, including students with mental health and anxiety providing a caring nurturing environment for these students to thrive in.

About the buyer

Contact name

Caroline Sturman

Address

Town Hall
George Street
Luton
LU1 2BQ
United Kingdom

Email

caroline.sturman@luton.gov.uk

Website

http://www.luton.gov.uk