Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Staffordshire County Council
1 Staffordshire Place, Tipping Street,
Stafford
ST162LP
Commercial.team@staffordshire.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKG24 - Staffordshire CC
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/Homepage.aspx
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
The Provision of Opportunities to Improve Attainment and Engage Vulnerable Children and Young People in Education Contracts awarded 01.12.24 - 28.02.25
Reference number
IA1256
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Council invites suppliers to tender for a Dynamic Purchasing System (known as DPS) for the provision of Opportunities to Improve Attainment and Engage Vulnerable Children and Young People in Education. Suppliers are able to tender against one or more of the following lots:
Lot 1 - Full-time alternative provision;
Lot 2 - Part-time alternative provision;
Lot 3 - Tutoring;
Lot 4 - Complementary Provision.
This DPS is run as a completely electronic process using the Authority's eSourcing solution (Proactis). This Award Notice is to advise the market of Call offs Contracts that have been awarded from the DPS on a quarterly basis against respective Lots.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £373,508.24
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Full-time Alternative Provision
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG24 - Staffordshire CC
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Education Provision offered to a pupil outside of the school setting for 25 hours a week or more. Provision should be age appropriate and cover the school curriculum to achieve accredited qualifications. This provision could be to support one pupil or a group (maximum group size is 8). The provider should be registered as an independent school if providing full-time education to five or more pupils of statutory school age or one pupil who is LAC and/or has an EHCP.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Please describe how your organisation will meet the individual needs/outcomes of the pupil as outlined in the Referral Request Form / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Please detail how your organisation will deliver the service / Weighting: 30
Price - Weighting: 40
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Part Time Alternative Provision
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG24 - Staffordshire CC
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Education 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. Pupils 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 once or twice a week. This provision could be to support one pupil or a group.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Please describe how your organisation will meet the individual needs/outcomes of the pupil as outlined in the Referral Request Form / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: : Please detail how your organisation will deliver the service / Weighting: 30
Price - Weighting: 40
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Tutoring
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG24 - Staffordshire CC
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Tutoring provision delivered by qualified teachers outside of the school setting to support the school curriculum and/or the specific needs of a pupil. Programmes are usually bespoke and delivered to individuals or a small group of a maximum of 6 pupils.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Please describe how your organisation will meet the individual needs/outcomes of the pupil as outlined in the Referral Request Form / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Please detail how your organisation will deliver the service / Weighting: 30
Price - Weighting: 40
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Complementary Provision
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG24 - Staffordshire CC
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 pupils to enhance their learning experience and engagement. This could include physical activities or therapeutic interventions. This will support or improve behaviour, attendance and the re-integration of
pupils into mainstream schools.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Please describe how your organisation will meet the individual needs/outcomes of the pupil as outlined in the Referral Request Form / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Please detail how your organisation will deliver the service / Weighting: 30
Price - Weighting: 40
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
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: 2022/S 000-013285
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
1
Lot No
3
Title
The Provision of Opportunities to Improve Attainment and Engage Vulnerable Children and Young People in Education
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
2 December 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
National Teaching & Advisory Service
Wilmslow
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD6 - Cheshire
Companies House
03502340
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £2,700
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Full award report and precious quarterly reports available at
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Staffordshire County Council
1 Staffordshire Place, Tipping Street
Stafford
ST16 2LP
Country
United Kingdom