- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 1: Full-Time Educational Provision
- Lot 2: Part-Time Educational Provision
- Lot 3: Tutoring
- Lot 4: On line Learning
- Lot 5: Off-site support, mentoring and coaching
- Lot 6: On-site support, mentoring and coaching
- Lot 7: Full or Part-Time Alternative Provision for Post 16 Students
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Brighter Futures for Children
Civic Offices, Bridge Street
Reading
RG1 2LU
Contact
Judith Ashmore
corporate.procurement@reading.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKJ11 - Berkshire
National registration number
BFfC P 00000994
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc/aspx/Tenders/Current
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc/aspx/Tenders/Current
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc/aspx/Tenders/Current
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
Procurement for delivery of Alternative Provision Training Services
Reference number
BFfC P 00000994
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Brighter Futures for Children’s (BFfC) drive is to improve the quality of services and to ensure that pupils living in Reading have access to the services they need.To help fulfil this commitment BFfC requires alternative provision (AP) services that meet the required standard and statutory regulations as detailed in this Specification.BFfC addresses the needs of vulnerable pupils across the continuum of provision from mainstream school through to AP or special school placements according to assessed needs. Most secondary schools, academies and special schools in Reading purchase part-time Alternative Provision from a wide range of Providers. In order to support schools with this commissioning activity and ensure a consistent approach to commissioning, BFfC on behalf of the Reading Schools, has carried out a Provider approval process in order to publish a Directory of Approved Providers.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £12,000,000
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
Lot 1: Full-Time Educational Provision
Lot No
Lot 1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ11 - Berkshire
Main site or place of performance
Reading
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Education provision offered to a Service User outside of the school setting for 25 hours a week or more. Provision should be age-appropriate outcomes focussed and cover a broad curriculum to achieve accredited qualifications. This provision could be to support one Service User or a group (maximum group size is 8). The Provider should be registered as an independent or independent non maintained school if providing fulltime education to five or more Service Users of statutory school age or one Service User who is a Child Looked After and/or has an EHCP. The provider shall follow a trauma informed approach to help Service Users understand and develop their emotional responses and self-regulation.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 October 2021
End date
30 September 2025
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Extension option up to a further 24 months
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: Yes
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
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
Lot 2: Part-Time Educational Provision
Lot No
Lot 2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ11 - Berkshire
Main site or place of performance
Reading
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Educational provision that is delivered outside of the school setting to enhance the school curriculum and/or a vocational placement. Provision should be age-appropriate and lead to improved attainment and progress including the achievement of accredited qualifications, academic and wider learning outcomes and/or vocational skills development. Service Users will remain registered at their current school. Part time hours are flexible to meet the needs of the child/young person, i.e. half a day or full day once or twice a week. This provision could be to support one Service User or a group. The Provider shall follow a trauma informed approach to help Service Users understand and develop their emotional regulation.The hours shall not be more than 15 Hours over three days.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 October 2021
End date
30 September 2025
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Extension for up to 24 months
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: Yes
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
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
Lot 3: Tutoring
Lot No
Lot 3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ11 - Berkshire
Main site or place of performance
Reading
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Tutoring provision delivered by experienced tutors outside of the school setting to support the school curriculum and/or the specific needs of a Service User. Programmes are usually bespoke and delivered to individuals or a small group of a maximum of 6 Service Users.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 October 2021
End date
30 September 2025
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Extension up to 24 months
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: Yes
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
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
Lot 4: On line Learning
Lot No
Lot 4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ11 - Berkshire
Main site or place of performance
Reading
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
To support of Lot 2 and 3 but may also be specific to an individual to support or improve the child’s understanding of their behavioural responses, support the school curriculum and/or specific needs of a Service User.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 October 2021
End date
30 September 2025
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Extension up to 24 months
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: Yes
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
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
Lot 5: Off-site support, mentoring and coaching
Lot No
Lot 5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ11 - Berkshire
Main site or place of performance
Reading
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This describes bespoke and personalised programmes of proactive support, mentoring and/or coaching, which will be offered to Service Users to enhance their learning experience and engagement and is delivered away from the school site. This could include physical activities or therapeutic interventions. This will support or improve the child’s understanding of their behavioural responses, attendance, and the re-integration of Service Users into mainstream schools. This provision could be to support one Service User or a group. The hours are flexible depending on the intervention.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 October 2021
End date
30 September 2025
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Extension of up to 24 months
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: Yes
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
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
Lot 6: On-site support, mentoring and coaching
Lot No
Lot 6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ11 - Berkshire
Main site or place of performance
Reading
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Predominantly for primary age Service Users such as, but not exclusively, Play Therapy, Art Therapy, Mentoring delivered on the school site.These interventions may be bespoke and personalised programmes which are offered to Service Users to support their access to the curriculum.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 October 2021
End date
30 September 2025
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Extension up to 24 months
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: Yes
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
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
Lot 7: Full or Part-Time Alternative Provision for Post 16 Students
Lot No
Lot 7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ11 - Berkshire
Main site or place of performance
Reading
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Educational provision that is delivered outside of a school/ college setting to enhance the curriculum and/or a vocational placement. Provision should be age-appropriate and lead to improved attainment and progress including the achievement of accredited qualifications, academic and wider learning outcomes and/or vocational skills development. Service Users will remain registered at their current school. Hours are flexible to meet the needs of the child/young person, i.e. half a day or full day once or twice a week. This provision could be to support one Service User or a group.The Company reserves the right to add additional Service Categories over the operating period to allow for new innovations and services to be provided.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 October 2021
End date
30 September 2025
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Extension up to 24 months
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: Yes
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
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 four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.6) Information about electronic auction
An electronic auction will be used
Additional information about electronic auction
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc/aspx/Tenders/Current
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
12 September 2021
Local time
11:00am
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 48 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
12 September 2021
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: Annually in June 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 (extension in place June 2026, 2027)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Reading Borough Council
Reading
Country
United Kingdom