- 1. CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL
- 2. Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council
- 3. Blackpool Council
- 4. Bolton Council
- 5. Bury Council
- 6. Cheshire West and Chester Council
- 7. Cumberland Council
- 8. Westmorland and Furness Council
- 9. Halton Borough Council
- 10. Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council
- 11. Lancashire County Council
- 12. Liverpool City Council
- 13. Manchester City Council
- 14. Oldham Council
- 15. Rochdale Borough Council
- 16. Salford City Council
- 17. St Helens Council
- 18. Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
- 19. Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council
- 20. Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council
- 21. Trafford Council
- 22. Warrington Borough Council
- 23. Wigan Council
- 24. Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL
WESTFIELDS
SANDBACH
CW111HZ
Contact
Tracy Roberts
tracy.roberts@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1270686973
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKD62 - Cheshire East
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Sole trader
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/
Buyer's address
https://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/
one.1) Name and addresses
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council
Blackburn
BB2 1DH
Contact
Tracy Roberts
tracy.roberts@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKD - North West (England)
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Partnership
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.1) Name and addresses
Blackpool Council
Blackpool
FY1 3AH
Contact
Tracy Roberts
tracy.roberts@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKD - North West (England)
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.1) Name and addresses
Bolton Council
Bolton
BL1 1RU
Contact
Tracy Roberts
tracy.roberts@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKD - North West (England)
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Partnership
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.1) Name and addresses
Bury Council
Bury
BL9 0SW
Contact
Tracy Roberts
tracy.roberts@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKD - North West (England)
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.1) Name and addresses
Cheshire West and Chester Council
Chester
CH1 2NP
Contact
Tracy Roberts
tracy.roberts@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKD - North West (England)
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/
one.1) Name and addresses
Cumberland Council
Carlisle
CA1 1RZ
Contact
Tracy Roberts
tracy.roberts@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKD - North West (England)
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.cumberland.gov.uk/
one.1) Name and addresses
Westmorland and Furness Council
Penrith
CA11 7QF
Contact
Tracy Roberts
tracy.roberts@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKD - North West (England)
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/
one.1) Name and addresses
Halton Borough Council
Widnes
WA8 7QF
Contact
Tracy Roberts
tracy.roberts@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKD - North West (England)
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.1) Name and addresses
Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council
Huyton
L36 9UX
Contact
Tracy Roberts
tracy.roberts@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKD - North West (England)
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.1) Name and addresses
Lancashire County Council
Preston
PR1 8XJ
Contact
Tracy Roberts
tracy.roberts@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKD - North West (England)
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/
one.1) Name and addresses
Liverpool City Council
Liverpool
L1 6BW
Contact
Tracy Roberts
tracy.roberts@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKD - North West (England)
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.1) Name and addresses
Manchester City Council
Manchester
M32 0TH
Contact
Tracy Roberts
tracy.roberts@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKD - North West (England)
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.manchester.gov.uk/
one.1) Name and addresses
Oldham Council
Oldham
OL1 1UT
Contact
Tracy Roberts
tracy.roberts@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKD - North West (England)
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.1) Name and addresses
Rochdale Borough Council
Rochdale
OL16 1XU
Contact
Tracy Roberts
tracy.roberts@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKD - North West (England)
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.1) Name and addresses
Salford City Council
Swinton
M27 5AW
Contact
Tracy Roberts
tracy.roberts@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKD - North West (England)
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.1) Name and addresses
St Helens Council
St Helens
WA10 1HF
Contact
Tracy Roberts
tracy.roberts@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKD - North West (England)
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.1) Name and addresses
Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
Bootle
L20 7AE
Contact
Tracy Roberts
tracy.roberts@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKD - North West (England)
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.1) Name and addresses
Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council
Stockport
SK1 3XE
Contact
Tracy Roberts
tracy.roberts@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKD - North West (England)
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.1) Name and addresses
Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council
Ashton Under Lyme
OL6 6BH
Contact
Tracy Roberts
tracy.roberts@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKD - North West (England)
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.1) Name and addresses
Trafford Council
Stretford
M32 0TH
Contact
Tracy Roberts
tracy.roberts@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKD - North West (England)
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.1) Name and addresses
Warrington Borough Council
Warrington
WA1 1JX
Contact
Tracy Roberts
tracy.roberts@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKD - North West (England)
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.warrington.gov.uk/
one.1) Name and addresses
Wigan Council
Wigan
WN1 1YN
Contact
Tracy Roberts
tracy.roberts@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKD - North West (England)
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.1) Name and addresses
Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council
Birkenhead
CH41 5EU
Contact
Tracy Roberts
tracy.roberts@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKD - North West (England)
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
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
North West SEND and Alternative Provision Flexible Purchasing System
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The needs of most learners can be met through mainstream provision, with a small proportion who have the
most complex needs requiring specialist settings. Some learners however need education or training arranged
outside a mainstream or specialist setting because otherwise they would not receive suitable education or
training. These learners will access the Alternative Provision described in this specification.
The vision for Alternative Provision across the North West is that it will;
• provide pupils with a rigorous and high-quality alternative to a mainstream curriculum
• be suited to the child or young person's capabilities, giving them the opportunity to take appropriate
qualifications with rigorous assessment of progress;
• improve learners' motivation, self-confidence, attendance and engagement with education and learning;
• have clearly defined objectives based on individual needs against which progress can be monitored and new objectives set
• includes clear transition pathways that generate appropriate opportunities for progression and successful transition to the next stage of their education, ideally within mainstream provision
• and deliver efficiencies and offer best value for local authorities.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £217,500,000
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
Alternative Provision - Registered Setting
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD - North West (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This LOT is added to the following: North West SEND Flexible Purchasing System
The Services required under the terms of this Contract shall support the needs of Learners of primary school age up to 25, including those with Special Educational Needs.
Alternative Provision where the Provider is registered with Ofsted (or equivalent body). This may include Providers who are registered with Ofsted but the category of their registration does not include Learners to whom they are offering Alternative Provision.
- Each Service shall be able to take learners in accordance with their Statement of Purpose.
- The provision must be able to meet the needs of the individual learners as described in their referral form and/or in an Education, Health and Care Plan.
- In delivery of these services, the Provider shall operate fully in accordance with all relevant Acts of Parliament, amendment or re-enactment of any Act, Statutory Regulation, and other such laws and statutory
guidance, as may affect the provision of education, health and care specified under the Contract
- The North West local authorities are committed to collaboration, co-production and best practice with Parents/ Carers and Providers, to ensure the regional contract remains fit for purpose. This Flexible Purchasing
System will be regularly reviewed by the North West Regional Governance Group to ensure that the required outcomes are being delivered and further developments and innovation are included
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £125,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
87
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.14) Additional information
This LOT is LOT 6 on the North West SEND Flexible Purchasing System
Access can be found at https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ reference number DN505426
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Alternative Provision - Unregistered Setting
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD - North West (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This LOT is added to the following: North West SEND Flexible Purchasing System
The Services required under the terms of this Contract shall support the needs of Learners of primary school age up to 25, including those with Special Educational Needs.
Alternative Provision where the Provider is not registered with Ofsted (or equivalent body)
- Each Service shall be able to take learners in accordance with their Statement of Purpose.
- The provision must be able to meet the needs of the individual learners as described in their referral form and/or in an Education, Health and Care Plan.
- In delivery of these services, the Provider shall operate fully in accordance with all relevant Acts of Parliament, amendment or re-enactment of any Act, Statutory Regulation, and other such laws and statutory
guidance, as may affect the provision of education, health and care specified under the Contract
- The North West local authorities are committed to collaboration, co-production and best practice with Parents/ Carers and Providers, to ensure the regional contract remains fit for purpose. This Flexible Purchasing
System will be regularly reviewed by the North West Regional Governance Group to ensure that the required outcomes are being delivered and further developments and innovation are included
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £92,500,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
87
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.14) Additional information
This LOT is LOT 7 on the North West SEND Flexible Purchasing System
Access can be found at https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ reference number DN505426
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.2) Contract performance conditions
Reference to the relevant law, regulation or administrative provision:
All suppliers will be required to hold the appropriate registrations for the areas of work they intend bidding for e.g. OFSTED or equivalent Registration, DfE or equivalent Registration, etc.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2020/S 223-549479
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
18 October 2023
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Royal Courts of Justice
London
Country
United Kingdom