Published date: 24 April 2020

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Opportunity (published 24 April 2020, last edited 12 October 2020)

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Special education services - 80340000

Location of contract

LU1 2BQ

Value of contract

£5,530,676

Procurement reference

LUTON001-DN466024-83401211

Published date

24 April 2020

Closing date

27 May 2020

Contract start date

1 September 2020

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?

No

Description

Alternative providers are to provide Luton borough council with education settings that meet the needs of learners who are permanently excluded or not school ready, or are signed off from school on medical grounds. Alternative providers will consider Safeguarding their number one priority as the students who are placed by the Alternative learning and progression service are extremely vulnerable and detailed attention by each provider will be needed to keep all of these students safe. Alternative providers will provide students with a curriculum that is robust and fit for purpose, but is forward thinking enough to open opportunities to return to school or to follow aspirational post 16 course and destinations. Luton Council intends to set up an approved list of suitable qualified providers.

More information

Additional text

The contract value over 3 years is £5,530,676.43. The draft Call off Agreement and Contract may be subject to change. Visiting times for Site Visits will follow. To register and apply for this tender please visit https://procontract.due-north.com

About the buyer

Contact name

Jacqueline Chambers

Address

Town Hall
George Street
Luton
LU1 2BQ
England

Telephone

+44 1582546834

Email

jacqueline.chambers@luton.gov.uk

Website

http://www.luton.gov.uk