Published date: 11 March 2019

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: 10 April 2019

Contract summary

Industry

  • Education and training services - 80000000

Location of contract

East of England

Value of contract

£5,000,000

Procurement reference

NCCT41609

Published date

11 March 2019

Closing date

10 April 2019

Contract start date

1 June 2019

Contract end date

31 May 2024

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

Norfolk County Council wishes to procure an open Framework Agreement with a range of providers to deliver 1:1 personal tuition and on-line tutorial services to children and young people aged 5-18 (up to 25 for pupils with EHC plans).

This is a Light Touch Regime Framework Agreement being let under Regulations 74 to 77 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (as amended), under which the Council has flexibility regarding the process or procedure to be used when purchasing certain services, which includes these services. In this instance, the Council is establishing a Framework Agreement with multiple suppliers that will set out the terms and conditions for buying specific services. The Framework Agreement differs from those let under the non-light touch regime in that the Council, exercising its flexibility, will keep the Framework open for new applicants. It is the Council's intention that new providers will be able to apply to join the framework on an open basis.

Lot 1 Face-to-face tuition
Lot 2 Online tuition

Full details can be found in the OJEU contract notice

More information

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Additional text

This is a Light Touch Regime Framework Agreement being let under Regulations 74 to 77 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (as amended). The Council will keep the Framework Agreement open during its term to new applicants, reserving the right to extend the framework for another 60 months on the same basis.

The majority of the contracts are expected to be for up to 1 academic term, in exceptional circumstances and to ensure continuity of delivery, contracts awarded under the framework may have a maximum total duration of up to 2 years.

Please note that there is no guarantee of business.

In the event that coverage across Norfolk under Lot 1 is not sufficient, or insufficient specialist tutors are available under either Lot 1 or Lot 2, the council reserves the right to increase the number of suppliers that can be appointed to each lot stated at IV.1.3.

To express an interest, applicants must first be registered on the procurement system at:https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc

Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/BuyerProfiles

Once registered you will be able to view the project under the tenders section and express an interest. If you encounter any difficulties whilst using the system you can contact the support team by phoning +448442728810 or e-mailing: support@in-tend.co.uk

Further details of the operation of the Light Touch Regime Framework Agreement can be found in the contract documentation and tender documents.

About the buyer

Address

Martineau Lane
NORWICH
NR12DH
England

Email

sourcingteam@norfolk.gov.uk

Website

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/Tenders/Current