Extension of existing Alternative Education Rolling Select List

What this is

Suffolk County Council invites tenders for inclusion on a Rolling Select List of approved, quality-assured providers of Alternative Education, to facilitate placements for vulnerable children and young people of statutory school age (Key Stages 1-5) for whom the Council has statutory responsibility. Alternative Education covers vocational, therapeutic and tuition services of up to 15 hours per week, used as an interim measure while a permanent education placement is identified. The Rolling Select List operates under the Light Touch Regime of PCR 2015 and is open to new providers.

Key points

• Estimated value GBP 60,000,000
• Rolling Select List under Light Touch Regime; termly application windows (Feb/Jun/Oct)
• Alternative Education for vulnerable school-age children (up to 15 hrs/week)

Who can bid

Approved, quality-assured providers of Alternative Education serving children and young people of statutory school age (Key Stages 1-5).

How to submit

Providers apply to join the Rolling Select List; the list complies with the Light Touch Regime under PCR 2015.

Contract period

Rolling Select List; providers can apply or amend lots at any time, but applications are considered termly in February, June and October each year, with notification by the end of the following month.

Classification

CPV 80000000 — Education and training services United KingdomEast of England