Social and other specific services – public contracts
Contract award 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.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 - Initial Opening
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85000000
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.
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.
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.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
2 400 000.00
GBP
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.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
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.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
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.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
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.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
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.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Lot 6 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.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
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
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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2024/S 000-006209
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
31/05/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 25
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Endless Adventure North East Ld
07994646
10 Kinfauns Terrace, Low Fell
Gateshead
NE9 5XJ
UK
NUTS: UKC22
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 10 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
31/05/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 25
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Fast Forward Vocational Training Ltd
11951780
Northern Accountants Hull, Beck View Road
Beverley
HU17 0JT
UK
NUTS: UKE12
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 10 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
31/05/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 25
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Groundwork South and North Tyneside Ltd
2592100
The Eco Centre, Windmill Way
Hebburn
NE31 1SR
UK
NUTS: UKC22
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 10 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
31/05/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 25
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Key Subject Tuition Ltd
12694809
Unit 16 Cookson House, River Drive
South Shields
NE33 1TL
UK
NUTS: UKC22
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 10 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
31/05/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 25
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Learning Hive Ltd
10861621
150-152 Cassland Road, Hackney
London
E9 5DA
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 10 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
31/05/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 25
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Nudge Education Ltd
10192753
2 Sirius House, Amethyst Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE4 7YL
UK
NUTS: UKC22
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 10 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
31/05/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 25
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Prospero Group Ltd
04010426
3RD Floor, 15 Worship Street
London
EC2A 2DT
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 10 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
31/05/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 25
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
River Tees Multi-Academy Trust
09861442
Sulby Avenue
Middlesbrough
TS3 8RD
UK
NUTS: UKC12
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 10 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
31/05/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 25
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Targeted Provision Ltd
11153826
4 Lonsdale Road
London
NW6 6RD
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 10 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
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
25/07/2024