Social and other specific services – public contracts
Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
South Tyneside Council
Town Hall,Westoe Road
SOUTH SHIELDS
NE332RL
UK
Contact person: Karen Dixon
Telephone: +44 1914244052
E-mail: karen.dixon@southtyneside.gov.uk
NUTS: UKC22
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.southtyneside.gov.uk/
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://procontract.due-north.com/Login
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://procontract.due-north.com/Login
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Alternative Education Provision Flexible Framework
Reference number: S8558
II.1.2) Main CPV code
80000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The purpose of this Flexible Framework Agreement (FFA) is to create a list of Providers who can offer alternative education placements to Key Stage 1 (Years 1 and 2), Key Stage 2 (Years 3-6) Key Stage 3 (Years 7-9) and Key Stage 4 (Years 10 and 11) pupils who have been excluded from school or at risk of exclusion, at risk of disengaging from mainstream school provision or otherwise require alternative education provision to meet their educational entitlement. The provision is for those pupils who need a more individualised personal, social and academic curriculum.
The Council is creating this Flexible Framework without restrictions to the number of Providers who can join, only that they meet all the requirements of the application process and Service Specification.
This Flexible Framework opportunity will be available to South Tyneside Council and to all the primary and secondary schools, academies and places of education based within the South Tyneside Council boundary area (known as "Participating Organisations"), a list of which can be found: Find a school and school holiday dates - South Tyneside Council.
Suppliers will be required to express interest in this opportunity on the NEPO ProContract system. If not already registered on ProContract please register at the following link: https://procontract.due-north.com. Suppliers will then be granted access to the application documentation - Project Number DN712962. Please note that registering on ProContract and expressing interest does not mean that you have bid for the tender - once the above steps are complete you will be required to complete and submit the flexible framework application documentation.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
2 400 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1 Primary (KS1 and KS2 - age 5-11 years)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC22
Main site or place of performance:
Providers must have a face-to-face delivery location that is within the boundaries of the borough of South Tyneside or be within 15 miles from the borough boundary.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
LOT 1 Primary
KS1 and KS2 - age 5-11 years - must provide education with a focus on achieving KS1 and KS2 outcomes to ensure that pupils are ready to make a successful transition into Secondary education.
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
400 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
03/06/2024
End:
31/05/2028
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
There is an option to extend the framework for a period of 24 months.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Lot 2 Secondary (KS3 and KS4 - age 11-16 years)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC22
Main site or place of performance:
Providers must have a face-to-face delivery location that is within the boundaries of the borough of South Tyneside or be within 15 miles from the borough boundary.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
LOT 2 Secondary
KS3 and KS4 - age 11-16 years - must provide education with a focus on achieving academic qualifications (GCSE or alternatives) to ensure that pupils are ready to make a successful transition into post 16 education or training.
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
400 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
03/06/2024
End:
31/05/2028
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
There is an option to extend the framework by a period of 24 months.
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Lot 3 Medical and Therapeutic (KS1-KS4 - age 5-16 years)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC22
Main site or place of performance:
Providers must have a face-to-face delivery location that is within the boundaries of the borough of South Tyneside or be within 15 miles from the borough boundary.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
LOT 3 (Medical and Therapeutic) has 2 sub-lots:
Sub-lot 1: KS1 and KS2 - age 5-11 years
Sub-lot 2 KS3 and KS4 - age 11-16 years
Must provide education for pupils who have been prevented from attending their mainstream School as a result of mental health or medical needs. These may be physical, emotional, or psychological.
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
400 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
03/06/2024
End:
31/05/2028
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
There is an option to extend the framework by a period of 24 months.
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Lot 4 Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC22
Main site or place of performance:
Providers must have a face-to-face delivery location that is within the boundaries of the borough of South Tyneside or be within 15 miles from the borough boundary.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
LOT 4 Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) has 2 sub lots:
Sub lot 1 KS1 and KS2 - age 5-11 years
Sub lot 2 KS3 and KS4 - age 11-16 years
Must provide a broad and personalised education programme for pupils with emotionally based school avoidance. The service will provide tailored support for pupils, with the aim of successful reintegration in their 'home' school.
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
400 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
03/06/2024
End:
31/05/2028
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
There is an option to extend the framework by a period of 24 months.
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Lot 5 Alternative Curriculum and Enrichment Service
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC22
Main site or place of performance:
Providers must have a face-to-face delivery location that is within the boundaries of the borough of South Tyneside or be within 15 miles from the borough boundary.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
LOT 5 (Alternative Curriculum and Enrichment Service) has 2 sub lots:
Sub-lot 1 KS1 and KS2 - age 5-11 years
Sub-lot 2 KS3 and KS4 - age 11-16 years
Must provide a creative and alternative programme that enhances or provides an alternative curriculum for KS1 - 4 pupils. The service will provide tailored support for pupils who are disengaged with learning in the classroom or face challenges with the pace of a classroom curriculum.
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
400 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
03/06/2024
End:
31/05/2028
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
There is an option to extend the framework by a period of 24 months.
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Lot 2 Day 6 Exclusion
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC22
Main site or place of performance:
Providers must have a face-to-face delivery location that is within the boundaries of the borough of South Tyneside or be within 15 miles from the borough boundary.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
LOT 6 (Day 6 Exclusion) has 2 sub-lots:
Sub-lot 1 KS1 and KS2 - age 5-11 years
Sub-lot 2 KS3 and KS4 - age 11-16 years
Must provide education from day six for any pupil who has a permanent exclusion from their mainstream School, and can register a child onto their school roll, so that they can continue with their education with the minimum of disruption.
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
400 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
03/06/2024
End:
31/05/2028
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
There is an option to extend the framework by a period of 24 months.
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.4) Objective rules and criteria for participation
The Council is creating flexible framework without restrictions to the number of Providers who can join, only that they meet all the requirements of the application process and Service Specification.
The flexible framework will allow Providers to apply for one or more Lots they want to be considered for. Providers will have the opportunity to join the framework during its life. In addition, Providers appointed to the flexible framework will be able to apply for additional Lots during its life.
The flexible framework is an open opportunity and Providers may submit applications to join the flexible framework at any time over the duration of the framework. The Council will close the opportunity every 3 months and download and evaluate submitted applications. The framework will then immediately reopen for a further period of 3 months. This process will be repeated for the duration of the framework.
The first round of applications closes at 12 noon on 29 March 2024.
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Justification for any framework agreement duration exceeding 4 years: The flexible framework is not restricting the number of providers or the number of lots applicants can apply for. This is an open framework for providers to join at any time during its lifetime.
IV.1.11) Main features of the award procedure:
Once the flexible framework commences the Call Off from flexible framework will operate whereby the Participating Organisation on behalf of a Pupil/Parent will consider, in combination, the following Award Criteria in order to determine the most suitable provision for an individual pupil:
• Suitability of Provision
• Pupil / Parental choice
• Service delivery location
• Price
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
31/05/2028
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
The review body is South Tyneside Council
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
27/02/2024