Published date: 18 February 2022
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
Education and training services - 80000000
Location of contract
England
Value of contract
£11,900,000 to £11,950,000
Procurement reference
LPOOL001-DN555486-41340488
Published date
18 February 2022
Closing date
18 March 2022
Closing time
4pm
Contract start date
1 May 2022
Contract end date
30 April 2025
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
The aim of the project is to create a Flexible Purchasing System (FPS) and identify Providers who can deliver excellent alternative provision for the education of pupils at key stage 3, 4 and 5 by offering a flexible response to those not placed in a mainstream or special school.
Registered schools within the Liverpool City Region may apply at any time, the Applications they submit will only be assessed and added to the FPS at 3 periods during each academic year.
The objectives of provision are:
• To provide pupils with a rigorous and high-quality alternative to a mainstream curriculum
• To offer children and young people who have not previously succeeded in the mainstream system a creative and engaging opportunity to re-join the world of education
• To support and raise the attainment of all pupils to ensure that they achieve at the highest level possible
• To raise the aspiration of all pupils
• To work towards successful transition to post-16 education, employment, or training
• Provide a tailored education programme for each young person and personal guidance and support
• Offer pupils the opportunity for formal accreditation in several subject areas
• Offer access in the wider curriculum to a range of enrichment activities e.g. arts, sports, PSHE, work-related learning
The services will be split into the following Lots:
Lot 1 - Alternative education
Lot 2 - Alternative education - online learning
Lot 3 - Alternative Education Provision for Pupils with an EHCP
Lot 3A - Alternative Education Provision for Pupils with an EHCP delivered online
Lot 4 - Additional Support Services
More information
About the buyer
Contact name
Gill Astill
Address
4th Floor, Cunard Building
Liverpool
L3 1DS
England
Telephone
+44 1513510461
Website
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Closing: 18 March 2022, 4pm