Scope
Description
The block contract will secure 17 places in total for Knowsley pupils at a reduced rate for a period of two years and seven months.
The contract will be direct awarded through a Regional (NW) SEND Alternative Provision Flexible Purchasing System.
Contract 1. A Block Contract for 17 Educational Places
Supplier
Contract value
- £3,103,265 excluding VAT
- £3,103,265 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
31 December 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 January 2026 to 31 July 2028
- Possible extension to 31 July 2030
- 4 years, 7 months
Description of possible extension:
The contract can be extended for a further 24 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UKD7 - Merseyside
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Special regime
Light touch
Direct award justification
Additional or repeat goods, services or works - further goods, services or works following a competitive procedure
This is a direct award process through an existing Flexible Purchasing System.
Supplier
PROGRESS SCHOOLS LIMITED (LIVERPOOL)
- Companies House: 09873514
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQRW-9856-DRHP
Switch House, Suite B2, First Floor
Bootle
L30 7PT
United Kingdom
Region: UKD73 - Sefton
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. A Block Contract for 17 Educational Places
Contracting authority
Knowsley Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXQQ-8436-NWPV
Municipal Building, Archway Road
Huyton
L36 9YU
United Kingdom
Region: UKD71 - East Merseyside
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
Star Procurement
Summary of their role in this procurement: Procurement Support
- Companies House: Star Procurement
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMJL-3178-QZJH
Waterside House
Sale
M33 7ZF
United Kingdom
Region: UKD34 - Greater Manchester South West