Published date: 13 June 2024

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.


Closing: 12 July 2024, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Education and training services - 80000000

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£500,000

Procurement reference

BURY001-DN728198-75802127

Published date

13 June 2024

Closing date

12 July 2024

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

2 September 2024

Contract end date

31 August 2026

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

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

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes


Description

Alternative Provision is recognised as an important element in the education offer for Bury children and young people. Within Bury, Alternative Provision is used to meet statutory requirements and is used in a number of circumstances, including for those at risk of exclusion or who are disengaging from learning, in managing behaviour in schools, improving attendance and supporting the SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs of pupils. Bury Council is seeking to update the range of providers on their established Flexible Purchasing System for Alternative Provision in order to meet its statutory duty as set out by The Government's published guidance; Alternative Provision Statutory Guidance for Local Authorities (2013). Local Authorities are responsible for arranging suitable full-time education for permanently excluded pupils, and for other pupils who, because of illness or other reasons, would not receive suitable education without such provision. This applies to all children of compulsory school age resident in the Local Authority area, whether or not they are on the roll of a school, and whatever type of school they attend. The flexible purchasing system will be used by Bury Council's SEND Team, Inclusion Service, Home Education Service and Virtual School. In addition, the directory will be made available to all Bury Schools in order for them to select Alternative Provision to meet their student's needs.


About the buyer

Contact name

Christopher Leigh

Address

4th Floor, Waterside House
Waterside Plaza
Sale
M33 7ZF
United Kingdom

Telephone

+44 7834869726

Email

Christopher.Leigh@star-procurement.gov.uk

Website

http://www.bury.gov.uk/