Extension of existing Alternative Education Rolling Select List

BuyerSuffolk County Council
StageOpen tender
Deadline31 Jul 2027, 23:59 UK time
Estimated value£60.0m
RegionEast of England

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Description (from the notice)

Tenders are invited for inclusion on a Rolling Select List of approved, quality assured providers of Alternative Education intended to facilitate the placement of vulnerable children and young people for whom the Council has a statutory responsibility. All young people placed under this contract will be of statutory school age in Key Stages 1-5. Alternative Education encompasses a wide range of provisions including vocational therapeutic and tuition services offering up to 15 hours per week. These placements will be for children and young people who are currently not in education or are experiencing placement breakdown. Alternative education focusses on removing barriers to education and typically helping pupils back into mainstream environments. Whatever form it takes, Alternative Education should always be part of the inclusion process, not the end goal. These packages are commissioned outside of the local offer and are individually tailored to meet the needs of the individuals. These packages are put in place for children when there are difficulties in identifying a suitable permanent education provision for the child. The provision is used as an interim measure to ensure CYP co…

CPV 80000000 · Legacy (pre-PA2023) notice · PCR2015 · first published 24 Apr 2025

Lots

LotTitleValueContract end
1Tuition Services (In person)£21.0m31 Jul 2027
2Vocational Services£18.0m31 Jul 2027
3Virtual Learning Services£9.0m31 Jul 2027
4Early Intervention/Re-engagement Services£12.0m31 Jul 2027

Notice history

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