Scope
Reference
SC2511A
Description
To provider NEET focused Transformational Alternative Education Provision for Post-16 Learners in Bristol as further described in the Requirements criteria.
Full details are in the ITT document and specification.
Total value (estimated)
- £2,500,000 excluding VAT
- £2,500,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 7 September 2026 to 6 September 2029
- Possible extension to 6 September 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Optional extensions of up to 24 months, therefore a maximum of 5 years in total contract duration.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UKK11 - Bristol, City of
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
See details within Tender and Conditions of Participation documentation.
Technical ability conditions of participation
See details within Tender and Conditions of Participation documentation.
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
18 March 2026, 12:00pm
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
25 March 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders to be submitted via MultiQuote.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
15 May 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum Model | Quality | 30% |
| Quality Assurance | Quality | 20% |
| Safeguarding | Quality | 20% |
| Operational Plan | Quality | 15% |
| Compliance | Quality | 15% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Competitive flexible procedure description
We envisage the tender process will consist of the following stages:
Stage One (this stage): Tender issued and Bidders submit a response to this Tender. PSQ and Conditions of Participation are assessed. Suppliers not meeting any Conditions of Participation will not progress any further.
Stage Two: Tender responses from Bidders that pass Stage 1 are evaluated. Down-selection of Bidders occurs and shortlisted Bidders are invited to Stage Three.
Stage Three: Shortlisted Bidders from Stage Two will meet College representatives for discussion about their tender response and the Project.
This stage will likely include a presentation from the shortlisted bidders in order to further explore key elements of the tender response as well as addressing the overall delivery of any Objectives. This will be explained in more detail within the ITT and/or for shortlisted bidders.
Stage Four until the Final stage: Re-evaluation of tender responses will take place. This may be following further, refined or Final Stage tender responses from Bidders or further meetings.
Further short-listing and down selection (in a similar fashion to Stage 2 and 3) may take place in subsequent stages (i.e. stage 5, 6 etc) to reduce the number of Bidders until the Final Stage.
Final stage: Submission and evaluation of 'best and final' tender responses, followed by internal award process and all necessary award procedures.
Please note that whilst this section is correct to the best our knowledge, we reserve the right to vary the process. Such variation may include the addition or removal of procurement stages based on our sole discretion.
The College reserves the right to refine the award criteria and / or weightings during the process, up to the point before any 'best and final' tender responses from Bidders at the Final Stage.
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://suppliers.multiquote.com
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Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.
Contracting authority
City of Bristol College
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTLX-9345-CJHJ
College Green Centre, St George's Road
Bristol
BS1 5UA
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@cityofbristol.ac.uk
Website: http://www.cityofbristol.ac.uk
Region: UKK11 - Bristol, City of
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government