Social and other specific services – public contracts
Contract award notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Surrey County Council
Woodhatch Place, 11 Cockshot Hill
Reigate
RH28EF
UK
Contact person: Winnie Turay
E-mail: winnie.turay@surreycc.gov.uk
NUTS: UKJ26
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.surreycc.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login?cid=surreycc#
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
SCC Independent Alternative Provision Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for children and young people with additional needs and disabilities - Admission Round 4
Reference number: RFX1000561
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Surrey County Council (SCC) has established a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the supply of services in respect of Independent Alternative Provision for children and young people with additional needs and disabilities for an initial period of 4 years with optional further extension provisions for an additional 2 years+2 years. This contract award notice is for the admitted providers to the fourth round of the DPS.
The primary purpose of this DPS will be to provide key education and/or other support services to a child or young person who are in receipt of an Education, Health and Care (EHCP) (or those individuals as outlined in the Service Specification).
SCC wishes to move to a whole system approach to alternative provision where inclusive schools, clear pathways and outstanding provision all work together to ensure excellent outcomes for children and young people. SCC wishes promoting a collective system in which educational settings, community services, health and education support services all play a crucial part in responding to vulnerable children and assisting with reintegration to school (where appropriate). Providers successful in joining the AP DPS will play a vital role in creating a "community" of provision.
Independent Alternative Provision is provision largely for one-to-one support, children and young people who require specialist intervention (in many cases but not exclusively for their additional needs) which in many cases is delivered in the home or in the community with the support of / or at the request of families.
The services required fall under Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015). As a result, this procurement is undertaken under the 'Light Touch Regime' as detailed in Section 7 of PCR 2015.
Eligible Surrey County Council Maintained schools and Academies may access Providers on the DPS following Year 1 (Please see https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/schools/directory) for list of schools and academies included) via an access agreement.
The DPS will have six (6) lots and be further divided into two (2) sub-lots as follows:
Lot 1: Tutoring (QTS Qualified)
- Lot 1a: Online
- Lot 1b: Face to Face provision
Lot 2: Tutoring (Non QTS Qualified)
- Lot 2a: Online
- Lot 2b: Face to Face provision
Lot 3: Specialist Teachers
- Lot 3a: Online
- Lot 3b: Face to Face provision
Lot 4: Registered Therapies supporting education (covered under HCPC)
- Lot 4a: Online
- Lot 4b: Face to Face provision
Lot 5: Other services supporting education
- Lot 5a: Online
-Lot 5b: Face to Face provision
Lot 6: Post-16 Support Services (supporting employment, preparing for adulthood/ independence)
- Lot 6a: Online
- Lot 6b: Face to Face provision
SCC intends to evaluate new applications to the 'Admission' stage twice a year. The Council reserves the right to revise the number of evaluation Rounds ('opening ceremonies') for Admission stage per year at its discretion to allow further applicants to apply in an emergency.
The Council will add Providers to the DPS throughout its duration, providing that the Providers meet the requirements outlined in the Invitation to Tender documents and submit an Application that is found to be compliant. By applying to be admitted to the DPS, Providers are not obligated to bid for services at 'Contracting' stage.
These services are being procured under a multiple-Provider DPS. There will be no limit to the number of Providers admitted onto the DPS, providing they meet the minimum requirements as set out in the Invitation to Tender documents. There will be no guarantee of work or volume of work given under this DPS.
For the purposes of this Contract Award Notice, the overall estimated aggregate DPS value has been divided equally between each Lot however does not reflect the anticipated Lot spend or contract value. This will be determined based on the need of the individual at Stage 2: Contracting Stage and cannot be anticipated at this stage.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
57 200 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1: Tutoring (QTS Qualified)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80100000
80200000
80310000
80590000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ2
Main site or place of performance:
Surrey
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1: Tutoring (QTS Qualified)
Service Providers in Lot 1 will be able to offer tutors who hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and will be able to offer either face to face or online tutoring. The subjects will be specific to the needs of the individual pupil but will predominantly be the core school subjects of English, Maths and Science.
Lot 1 is further divided into two (2) sub-lots:
Lot 1a: Online
Lot 1b: Face to Face provision
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: Tutoring (non QTS Qualified)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80100000
80200000
80310000
80590000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ2
Main site or place of performance:
Surrey
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 2: Tutoring (non QTS Qualified)
Providers delivering services on Lot 2 be able to offer tutors who hold a degree level qualification or have substantial experience in a required subject and will be able to offer either face to face or online tutoring.
Lot 2 is further divided into two (2) sub-lots:
Lot 2a: Online
Lot 2b: Face to Face provision
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: Specialist Teachers
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80100000
80200000
80310000
80340000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ2
Main site or place of performance:
Surrey
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 3: Specialist Teachers
Service Providers in Lot 3 will offer teachers who hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and additional qualifications or significant experience (5+ years). This additional experience will be in specific areas of need that would allow them to offer specialist support and advice to the pupil's class-based teacher e.g., BSL trained staff, ASD specialists. Qualifications could include Mandatory Qualification for Teachers of Children with Hearing Impairment/Visual Impairment
Lot 3 is further divided into two (2) sub-lots:
Lot 3a: Online
Lot 3b: Face to Face provision
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: Registered Therapies supporting education (covered under HCPC)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80100000
80200000
80310000
80340000
85142100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ2
Main site or place of performance:
Surrey
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 4: Registered Therapies supporting education (covered under HCPC)
Providers delivering services in Lot 4 will offer registered therapies as listed in: https://www.hcpc-uk.org/about-us/who-we-regulate/the-professions/
Lot 4 is further divided into two (2) sub-lots:
Lot 4a: Online
Lot 4b: Face to Face provision
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: Other services supporting education
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
85142100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ2
Main site or place of performance:
Surrey
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 5: Other services supporting education
Providers delivering services in Lot 5 will offer other non-specified services such as vocational programmes, mentoring, alternative therapies not covered by HCPC and other services that will work to reduce the anxiety of the pupils. They will also support the continued engagement (for placements in danger of ending) or the re-engagement of pupils with full time education, training, or employment.
Lot 5 is further divided into two (2) sub-lots:
Lot 5a: Online
Lot 5b: Face to Face provision
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: Post-16 Support Services (supporting employment, preparing for adulthood/ independence)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80100000
80200000
80340000
80500000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ2
Main site or place of performance:
Surrey
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 6: Post-16 Support Services (supporting employment, preparing for adulthood/ independence)
Providers delivering services in Lot 6 are expected to support young people to prepare or transition to adulthood to access vocational, employment and/or further education.
Lot 6 is further divided into two (2) sub-lots:
Lot 6a: Online
Lot 6b: Face to Face provision
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.1.11) Main features of the award procedure:
The procurement is for admission to a Light Touch dynamic purchasing system.
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2023/S 000-028526
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Tutoring (QTS Qualified)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
//
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 13
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ABC Education Limited
11946305
Bordon
UK
NUTS: UKJ3
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Academic Tutor Services Ltd
10950224
Richmond
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Cetacea Education Services Limited
15856321
Epsom
UK
NUTS: UKJ2
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Education Family Wellbeing Service
14291852
London
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
INSIGHT Wellbeing Services Ltd
10800941
Hinckley
UK
NUTS: UKF22
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Study Mind Ltd
12944555
Beaconsfield
UK
NUTS: UKJ13
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
TLC LIVE
5021588
Bishop's Stortford
UK
NUTS: UKH23
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 9 533 333.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Tutoring (non QTS Qualified)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
//
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 18
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ABC Education Limited
11946305
Bordon
UK
NUTS: UKJ3
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Academic Tutor Services Ltd
10950224
Richmond
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Cetacea Education Services Limited
15856321
Epsom
UK
NUTS: UKJ2
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Education Family Wellbeing Service
14291852
London
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
INSIGHT Wellbeing Services Ltd
10800941
Hinckley
UK
NUTS: UKF22
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Overworld AMP Limted
14447806
Farnham
UK
NUTS: UKJ2
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 9 533 333.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Title: Specialist Teachers
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
//
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 9
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Education Family Wellbeing Service
14291852
London
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
INSIGHT Wellbeing Services Ltd
10800941
Hinckley
UK
NUTS: UKF22
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 9 533 333.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Title: Registered Therapies supporting education (covered under HCPC)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
//
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
PAL SQUARE PHYSIO LTD
12447714
Basingstoke
UK
NUTS: UKJ3
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
TLC Space Ltd
12299582
Chipping Sodbury
UK
NUTS: UKK11
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 9 533 333.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
Title: Other services supporting education
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
//
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 34
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Fleet Education Services
4904364
London
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
INSIGHT Wellbeing Services Ltd
10800941
Hinckley
UK
NUTS: UKF22
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Overworld AMP Limted
14447806
Farnham
UK
NUTS: UKJ2
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 9 533 333.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 6
Title: Post-16 Support Services (supporting employment, preparing for adulthood/ independence)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
//
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 34
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Halow Project
5822301
Guildford
UK
NUTS: UKJ2
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
INSIGHT Wellbeing Services Ltd
10800941
Hinckley
UK
NUTS: UKF22
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Surrey Choices Ltd
8931490
Walton-On-Thames
UK
NUTS: UKJ2
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 9 533 333.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
The award notice is for admission Round 4 of the DPS.
There will be no guarantee of work or volume of work given under this DPS.
Original Contract notice can be found at https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028526-2023?
Proactis Reference: RFX1000561
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
14/05/2026