Scope
Reference
DN772253
Description
This contract will deliver online tuition for children of compulsory school age who are not receiving suitable education, in accordance with Section 19 of the Education Act 1996.
Total value (estimated)
- £1,040,000 excluding VAT
- £1,248,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2027
- Possible extension to 31 August 2029
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
Option to extend for a further 2 years in annual increments.
1st September 2027-31st August 2028
1st September 2028-31st August 2029
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UKD74 - Wirral
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Included in conditions of participation document
Technical ability conditions of participation
Included in conditions of participation document
Submission
Submission type
Requests to participate
Deadline for requests to participate
11 June 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
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Title- Access to Education Section 19 Service
Reference number- DN772253
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
1 August 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality (Technical) | Quality | 70% |
| Price | Price | 20% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Competitive flexible procedure description
Two stage process
1. Conditions of participation- All submissions received will be assessed using the pass/fail methodology, providers who complete all sections, pass all mandatory Pass/Fail questions and provide relevant references will be invited to progress to the ITT stage.
2. Notification of outcome- Successful/unsuccessful letters will be issued to all providers who have completed the conditions of participation stage. Successful providers will then be invited to participate in the ITT process.
3. ITT stage- Providers who have successfully passed all mandatory sections marked pass/fail and completed all sections of the conditions of participation. Will be invited to participate in the ITT process. All tender documents and correspondence relating to the tender exercise will be provided via The Chest.
Contracting authority
Wirral Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBCP-8675-BHWT
Town Hall, Brighton Street
Wallasey
CH44 8ED
United Kingdom
Region: UKD74 - Wirral
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government