Published date: 10 October 2023

This notice was replaced on 28 March 2024

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

Awarded contract (published 28 March 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.


Contract summary

Industry

  • Education and training services - 80000000

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£500,000

Procurement reference

LUTON001-DN691147-56727293

Published date

10 October 2023

Closing date

23 October 2023

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

2 January 2024

Contract end date

31 August 2027

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

DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE ON THE PROACTIS E-TENDERING PORTAL - https://procontract.due-north.com
Luton Council has procured an Approved Provider List (APL) for alternative education providers to meet the needs of learners who require educational provision to complement, extend or replace their existing curriculum. Alternative provision may also be in place for pupils who are at the point of permanent exclusion, have been permanently excluded from school or signed off from school on medical grounds. This APL went live on 01 September 2023 however; there is a further requirement for:
• therapeutic animal services
• a primary age provision for primary school age children with challenging behaviours where their needs cannot be met in main stream school and/or permanently excluded. Provision should focus on meeting a child's social, emotional and mental health needs using a nurturing approach in a small group environment to build children's confidence and trust alongside providing support and intervention. The provision should offer part time/ full time placement and support children's' integration reintegration back into education as appropriate.,
• providers of online provision (virtual classroom).

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