Scope
Reference
PA006
Description
In order to fulfil our statutory obligation, we are looking for dynamic partners to provide tutoring to Wigan children and young people who may otherwise not have a suitable education offer. We are looking for providers who are primarily able to offer face to face tutoring with the flexibility to offer online tutoring when this is in the best interests of the child. In a small number of cases Wigan children may need an out of borough education offer and we welcome providers who can offer this level of flexibility.
Commercial tool
Establishes an open framework
Total value (estimated)
- £4,166,000 excluding VAT
- £5,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 29 September 2025 to 28 September 2033
- 8 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UKD - North West (England)
Lot 1. Face-to-Face Tutoring
Description
We require a range of providers to deliver predominantly face to face tutoring to children and young people who are currently unable to access education due to exclusion, illness or otherwise
Lot value (estimated)
- £4,166,000 excluding VAT
- £5,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Online tutoring
Description
In a small number of cases, we require a range of providers to deliver online tutoring to children and young people who reside outside of the borough or are unable to access education due to exclusion, illness or otherwise.
Lot value (estimated)
- £4,166,000 excluding VAT
- £5,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Open framework scheme end date (estimated)
28 September 2033
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Price will be determined on an hourly rate.
All suppliers will be required to respond to the Authority within 24 hours of receipt of the referral request, advising whether it can or cannot meet the service requirements for that referral.
From the pool of suppliers that have (i) responded within the 24-hour response period; and (2) can meet the service requirements for the referral, the Authority will award the referral to the supplier which it (in its sole discretion) considers is most appropriate, taking into account factors such as (but not limited to):
The supplier's initial tender score
The competitiveness of the supplier's price
The supplier's suitability / ability to meet the needs of the individual referral
The supplier's market share, capacity and referrals to date
The supplier's performance under the framework to date
In the event that no suppliers have (i) responded within the 24-hour response period; and (2) can meet the service requirements for the referral, the Authority reserves the right to approach an individual supplier, at its discretion, to discuss the referral, with a view to reaching a workable solution in order for an award of the referral to that supplier to take place.
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Face-to-Face Tutoring
Lot 2. Online tutoring
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
10 July 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
9 September 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 65% |
| Price | Price | 20% |
| Social Value | Quality | 15% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Reduced tendering period
Yes
Light touch contract - no minimum
Contracting authority
Wigan Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCGG-6481-TZPW
Wigan Town Hall, Library Street
Wigan
WN1 1YN
United Kingdom
Email: Procurement@wigan.gov.uk
Region: UKD36 - Greater Manchester North West
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government