Scope
Description
The provision of student support services to schools within Chiltern Learning Trust
Contract 1. Alternative provision (Active Support) student support services
Supplier
Contract value
- £1,500,000 excluding VAT
- £1,800,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
1 September 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2028
- 3 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80100000 - Primary education services
- 80200000 - Secondary education services
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - technical reasons
Our schools use a range of registered and non registered Alternative Provisions that offer support that is bespoke to a child's needs. Active Support caters for significant numbers of CLT students each year such that the total combined cost of the service across our schools is estimated at £500k pa over the next three academic years 25/26 to 27/28.
Within the range of providers that are available, the Trust schools commission Active Support's services because they are unique in that they fulfill all of the following specific quality criteria for certain students:
Support learners aged between 9 years and 16 years
Offers a broad and balanced curriculum that supplements the schools' curriculum offer.
Offers full and part time places for young people struggling to cope in mainstream education due to complex, social, emotional and/or behavioural needs
Is based in Bedfordshire
Is accredited by LBC, BB and CB (our 3 LAs)
Is at least Ofsted Good
Is a registered school ie has a URN
Employs qualified teachers
Has a proven track record in providing support over at least the past ten years
Is capable of offering 40+ places
Supplier
ACTIVE SUPPORT EDUCATION CENTRE LTD
- Companies House: 08702890
Unit 1, Britannia Estates, Leagrave Road
Luton
LU3 1RJ
United Kingdom
Region: UKH21 - Luton
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Alternative provision (Active Support) student support services
Contracting authority
CHILTERN LEARNING TRUST
- Companies House: 07559901
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXDR-1544-DBVQ
C/O Redgrave Children & Young People's Centre
Luton
LU3 3QN
United Kingdom
Region: UKH21 - Luton
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government