Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Central Bedfordshire Council
Priory House, Monks Walk, Chicksands
Shefford
SG175TQ
UK
Contact person: Linda Sharpstone
E-mail: linda.sharpstone@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
NUTS: UKH25
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
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
SEND - Alternative Education Provision
Reference number: CBC-1512-FA-LS
II.1.2) Main CPV code
80340000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Central Bedfordshire Council will be reopening applications to join the approved provider list for Alternative Education Provision (Ref. CBC-1512-FA-LS).
Interested providers are invited to participate in a Provider Engagement Event via Microsoft Teams on Wednesday 26th March 2025 between 11:00 and 12:00 and anticipate re-opening for applications on Wednesday 2nd April 2025.
Agenda:
• Overview of the specification
• Timelines and application process
• Quality Assurance overview
• Opportunity for providers to share views, provide feedback, and ask questions
To confirm your attendance or for any queries, please contact Zoe Axon at zoe.axon@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80340000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC
UKD
UKE
UKF
UKG
UKH
UKI
UKJ
UKK
Main site or place of performance:
Central Bedfordshire
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Central Bedfordshire Council will be reopening applications to join the approved provider list for Alternative Education Provision (Ref. CBC-1512-FA-LS).
Interested providers are invited to participate in a Provider Engagement Event via Microsoft Teams on Wednesday 26th March 2025 between 11:00 and 12:00 and anticipate re-opening for applications on Wednesday 2nd April 2025.
Agenda:
• Overview of the specification
• Timelines and application process
• Quality Assurance overview
• Opportunity for providers to share views, provide feedback, and ask questions
To confirm your attendance or for any queries, please contact Zoe Axon at zoe.axon@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
02/04/2025
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
26/02/2025