Opportunity

Flexible Procurement system for the Provision of Children's Specialist Education Services

  • City of Doncaster Council

F21: Social and other specific services – public contracts (contract notice)

Notice reference: 2024/S 000-003793

Published 5 February 2024, 11:49pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

City of Doncaster Council

Civic Office, Waterdale

Doncaster

DN1 3BU

Contact

Tina Brierley

Email

tina.brierley@doncaster.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 1302862529

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKE31 - Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham

National registration number

182338557

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.doncaster.gov.uk/

Buyer's address

https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104514

one.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=74163&B=UK

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=74163&B=UK

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local authority

one.5) Main activity

General public services


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Flexible Procurement system for the Provision of Children's Specialist Education Services

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 80340000 - Special education services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

The City of Doncaster Council is to establish a Flexible Procurement System (FPS) for the Provision of Children's Specialist Education Services under the light touch regime. The FPS for the Provision of Children's Specialist Education Services is part of the continuum of services that support children, young people, and their families. It provides a structured and organised approach that outlines the principles, guidelines, and strategies for providing specialist education provision to children and young people with unique learning needs or specific challenges such as school avoidance, trauma response behaviour or other emotional or behaviour concerns. This framework serves as a blueprint for designing, implementing, and evaluating educational programs that are tailored to address the diverse requirements of these children and young people, ensuring that they receive effective and targeted support in their learning journey.

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot1: Alternative Provision - Engagement / Reintegration

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80000000 - Education and training services
  • 80200000 - Secondary education services
  • 80212000 - Vocational secondary education services
  • 80310000 - Youth education services
  • 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKF - East Midlands (England)
  • UKE31 - Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham
Main site or place of performance

DN1 3BU

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The purpose of Engagement and Re-Integration is to establish a connection/rapport with the learner and with the mainstream setting which can be built on to move towards reengagement with learning in the short term.

two.2.7) Duration of the contract or the framework agreement

Duration in months

120

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot2: Alternative Provision to support Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80000000 - Education and training services
  • 80200000 - Secondary education services
  • 80212000 - Vocational secondary education services
  • 80310000 - Youth education services
  • 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKE31 - Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham
Main site or place of performance

DN1 3BU

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Alternative Provision to support Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Short / Medium / Long Term reintegration and / or reengagement.

two.2.7) Duration of the contract or the framework agreement

Duration in months

120

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot3: Key Stage 4 Pupil Referral Unit

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80000000 - Education and training services
  • 80200000 - Secondary education services
  • 80212000 - Vocational secondary education services
  • 80310000 - Youth education services
  • 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKE31 - Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham
Main site or place of performance

DN1 3BU

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Key Stage 4 PRU's will work with secondary children and young people experiencing difficulties at their mainstream school, at risk of permanent exclusion or having been permanently excluded.

two.2.7) Duration of the contract or the framework agreement

Duration in months

120

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot4: Independent Special Schools

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80000000 - Education and training services
  • 80200000 - Secondary education services
  • 80212000 - Vocational secondary education services
  • 80310000 - Youth education services
  • 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKE31 - Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham
Main site or place of performance

DN1 3BU

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Providers will provide full-time education provision within a Department of Education (DfE) registered school on-site which meets the educational needs of an individual child or young person. Providers must have their own DfE number.

Children and Young people placed within these provisions will be named on roll and the provision will be specified in Section I of the Education Health Care and Plan (EHC Plan).

two.2.7) Duration of the contract or the framework agreement

Duration in months

120

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot5: Residential Special Schools

Lot No

5

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80000000 - Education and training services
  • 80200000 - Secondary education services
  • 80212000 - Vocational secondary education services
  • 80310000 - Youth education services
  • 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKE31 - Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham
Main site or place of performance

DN1 3BU

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Residential Special Schools will provide full-time education provision within a Department of Education (DfE) registered school which meets the educational needs of individual child or young person. Providers must have their own DfE number.

Children and young people placed within these provisions will be named on roll and the provision will be named in Section I of the Education Health Care Plan (EHC Plan).

two.2.7) Duration of the contract or the framework agreement

Duration in months

120

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot6: Specialist Post 16 Provision

Lot No

6

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80000000 - Education and training services
  • 80200000 - Secondary education services
  • 80212000 - Vocational secondary education services
  • 80310000 - Youth education services
  • 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKE31 - Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham
Main site or place of performance

DN1 3BU

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Young People with an Education Health Care Plan (EHC Plan). Where a child or young person’s needs cannot be met within the mainstream or specialist settings then alternative provision may be sourced to provide suitable post 16 provision.

Young people placed within these provisions will be named on roll and the provision will be named in Section I of the EHC Plan.

two.2.7) Duration of the contract or the framework agreement

Duration in months

120

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot7: One to One Tuition

Lot No

7

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80000000 - Education and training services
  • 80200000 - Secondary education services
  • 80212000 - Vocational secondary education services
  • 80310000 - Youth education services
  • 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKE31 - Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham
Main site or place of performance

DN1 3BU

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Support for Children and Young people who are not able to attend their usual school or setting for a variety of reasons.

Tuition will be required for a short period, this may take place in the child’s home, online or other suitable venue.

Tutors should be experienced and skilled in the use of tools to inform assessments, for example: gap analysis in core subjects.

two.2.7) Duration of the contract or the framework agreement

Duration in months

120

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot8: Supported Internships

Lot No

8

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80000000 - Education and training services
  • 80200000 - Secondary education services
  • 80212000 - Vocational secondary education services
  • 80310000 - Youth education services
  • 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKE31 - Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham
Main site or place of performance

DN1 3BU

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Work-based study programmes that aim to support young people into employment. Supported interns are in full-time education and their supported internship work placements are part of their course.

The aim of supported internships is to support young people with Education Health and Care plans to gain paid employment.

two.2.7) Duration of the contract or the framework agreement

Duration in months

120

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No


Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information

three.1) Conditions for participation

three.1.4) Objective rules and criteria for participation

List and brief description of rules and criteria

As detailed in the procurement documentation

three.2) Conditions related to the contract

three.2.2) Contract performance conditions

As detailed in the procurement documentation


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Form of procedure

Open procedure

four.1.11) Main features of the award procedure

As detailed in the procurement documentation

four.2) Administrative information

four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date

26 March 2034

Local time

12:00pm

four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English


Section six. Complementary information

six.2) Information about electronic workflows

Electronic ordering will be used

Electronic invoicing will be accepted

Electronic payment will be used

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

City of Doncaster Council

Civic Office, Waterdale

Doncaster

DN1 3BU

Email

strategicprocurementteam@doncaster.gov.uk

Country

United Kingdom

six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures

City of Doncaster Council

Civic Office, Waterdale

Doncaster

DN1 3BU

Email

strategicprocurementteam@doncaster.gov.uk

Country

United Kingdom

six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained

City of Doncaster Council

Civic Office, Waterdale

Doncaster

DN1 3BU

Email

strategicprocurementteam@doncaster.gov.uk

Country

United Kingdom