- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 1. Ofsted Registered Provision - Full Time or Part Time Places
- Lot 2. Unregistered Providers – Part Time Placements
- Lot 3. Unregistered Providers – Part Time Placements for Post 16 Students
- Lot 4. Unregistered Providers – Part Time Enrichment
- Lot 5. Unregistered Providers – Tuition
- Lot 6. Unregistered Providers – Virtual Learning
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Northumberland County Council
County Hall
Morpeth
NE61 2EF
Contact
Mrs Leanne Stewart
leanne.stewart@northumberland.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKC21 - Northumberland
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://procontract.due-north.com/
Buyer's address
https://procontract.due-north.com/
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from 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
NCC1101 Alternative Education
Reference number
DN656986
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80100000 - Primary education services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Northumberland County Council seek to establish a Flexible Purchasing System (FPS) to support the provision of Alternative Education for children of statutory school age. Alternative Education refers to the operation of programmes of learning and skills development in non-school settings with the aim of supporting the progression of students who have become disengaged or are at risk of being disengaged from school-based education. There will be an emphasis on students being provided with the opportunity to achieve academic accreditation, particularly in English and maths.
All lots relate to pre 16 statutory education unless otherwise stated.
During summer 2022 the DfE launched a call for evidence into understanding the use of unregistered alternative provision across England. This was announced as one of the commitments published in the SEND and Alternative Provision green paper which committed to strengthening protections for children in unregistered alternative provision. At the same time the impact of COVID is now starting to show within Northumberland resulting in a rise in both permanent exclusions and fixed term exclusions/suspensions. A FPS will create a more flexible solution providing the Council with improved access to suppliers in order to meet need.
A provider information and engagement event is scheduled to be held as follows:
Thursday 9th March 2.30 - 4.00 pm
Room CR1, Northumberland County Council, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 2EF
Please register your place at this event by contacting Karen Davison on telephone number 01670 623960 or email: Karen.Davison01@northumberland.gov.uk
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Ofsted Registered Provision - Full Time or Part Time Places
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC21 - Northumberland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Tier 1 – Leading to Accredited Qualifications
Lot 1: Ofsted Registered Provision - Full Time or Part Time Places
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
On expiry
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Unregistered Providers – Part Time Placements
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC21 - Northumberland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Tier 1 – Leading to Accredited Qualifications
Lot 2: Unregistered Providers – Part Time Placements
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
On expiry
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Unregistered Providers – Part Time Placements for Post 16 Students
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC21 - Northumberland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Tier 1 – Leading to Accredited Qualifications
Lot 3: Unregistered Providers – Part Time Placements for Post 16 Students
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
On expiry
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Unregistered Providers – Part Time Enrichment
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC21 - Northumberland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Tier 2 – Supplementary Support: To be used by exception
Lot 4: Unregistered Providers – Part Time Enrichment
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
On expiry
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Unregistered Providers – Tuition
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC21 - Northumberland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Tier 2 – Supplementary Support: To be used by exception
Lot 5: Unregistered Providers – Tuition
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
On expiry
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Unregistered Providers – Virtual Learning
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC21 - Northumberland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Tier 2 – Supplementary Support: To be used by exception
Lot 6: Unregistered Providers – Virtual Learning
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
On expiry
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
17 April 2023
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes