Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Kent County Council
Sessions House
Maidstone
ME14 1XQ
UK
Contact person: Ms Orla Miller
Telephone: +44 3000412878
E-mail: orla.miller@kent.gov.uk
NUTS: UKJ4
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.kent.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: http://www.kent.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
External Tuition - Kent County Council (KCC) and Medway Council
Reference number: DN651951
II.1.2) Main CPV code
80000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Purchasing Framework for External Tuition for Special Education Needs (SEN) and Virtual Schools Kent (VSK) External Tuition and Mentoring Services.
Kent County Council (KCC) and Medway Council have a statutory responsibility under The Education Act 1996 to provide education for all children and young people (CYP) until the age of 19, or 25 for those with Education Health Plan (EHCP). Associated legislation includes The Children and Families Act 2014, the SEN Code of Practice (2015), the Equality Act 2010 and The Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Regulations 2014.
Within this statutory framework, KCC is seeking to establish a purchasing framework for those children and young people (CYP) that do not meet the criteria/or capacity has been reached with our inhouse service (The Education Programme) for short-term tuition for students with EHCP.
This work is taking place as a result of the Ofsted and Care Quality Commission (CQC) joint review of SEND provision for Kent CYP and the resulting of an Accelerated Programme Plan (AAP).
Medway Council has also highlighted the need for the council to implement a purchasing framework. This will enable the council greater oversight over the quality of education, inclusive practice, outcomes, and accomplishments for all CYP in Medway.
Together, Medway and Kent working in partnership will ensure there is a robust governance and assurance process in place which provides a joint review to guarantee that Medway and Kent CYP receive quality tutoring and value for money from commissioned providers.
Virtual School Head Teachers (VSHs) are responsible for promoting the educational achievement of all the children looked after by the local authority they work for.
Kent Children in Care (CiC) aged from 3 to 18 years of age are supported by Virtual School Kent (VSK). Pupil Premium Plus funding (PP+) or Early Years Pupil Premium funding (EYPP) can be used to pay for activities that will: -
• Improve the learning targets in children's Personal Education Plans (PEPs).
• Encourage CiC to be more involved and interested in their education.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
6 000 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Kent County Council
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ44
UKJ45
UKJ46
Main site or place of performance:
Kent County Wide
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Purchasing Framework for External Tuition for Special Education Needs (SEN) and Virtual Schools Kent (VSK) External Tuition and Mentoring Services. Kent County Council (KCC) and Medway Council have a statutory responsibility under The Education Act 1996 to provide education for all children and young people (CYP) until the age of 19, or 25 for those with Education Health Plan (EHCP). Associated legislation includes The Children and Families Act 2014, the SEN Code of Practice (2015), the Equality Act 2010 and The Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Regulations 2014. Within this statutory framework, KCC is seeking to establish a purchasing framework for those children and young people (CYP) that do not meet the criteria/or capacity has been reached with our inhouse service (The Education Programme) for short-term tuition for students with EHCP. This work is taking place as a result of the Ofsted and Care Quality Commission (CQC) joint review of SEND provision for Kent CYP and the resulting of an Accelerated Programme Plan (AAP). Medway Council has also highlighted the need for the council to implement a purchasing framework. This will enable the council greater oversight over the quality of education, inclusive practice, outcomes, and accomplishments for all CYP in Medway. Together, Medway and Kent working in partnership will ensure there is a robust governance and assurance process in place which provides a joint review to guarantee that Medway and Kent CYP receive quality tutoring and value for money from commissioned providers.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Service Delivery standards
/ Weighting: 50
Quality criterion: Engagement and Consultation with Children and Young People
/ Weighting: 50
Price
/ Weighting:
0
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
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
Medway Council
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ41
Main site or place of performance:
Medway County Wide
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Purchasing Framework for External Tuition for Special Education Needs (SEN) and Virtual Schools Kent (VSK) External Tuition and Mentoring Services. Kent County Council (KCC) and Medway Council have a statutory responsibility under The Education Act 1996 to provide education for all children and young people (CYP) until the age of 19, or 25 for those with Education Health Plan (EHCP). Associated legislation includes The Children and Families Act 2014, the SEN Code of Practice (2015), the Equality Act 2010 and The Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Regulations 2014. Within this statutory framework, KCC is seeking to establish a purchasing framework for those children and young people (CYP) that do not meet the criteria/or capacity has been reached with our inhouse service (The Education Programme) for short-term tuition for students with EHCP. This work is taking place as a result of the Ofsted and Care Quality Commission (CQC) joint review of SEND provision for Kent CYP and the resulting of an Accelerated Programme Plan (AAP). Medway Council has also highlighted the need for the council to implement a purchasing framework. This will enable the council greater oversight over the quality of education, inclusive practice, outcomes, and accomplishments for all CYP in Medway. Together, Medway and Kent working in partnership will ensure there is a robust governance and assurance process in place which provides a joint review to guarantee that Medway and Kent CYP receive quality tutoring and value for money from commissioned providers.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Service Delivery Standards
/ Weighting: 50
Quality criterion: Engagement and Consultation with Children and Young People
/ Weighting: 50
Price
/ Weighting:
0
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
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
Virtual Schools Kent (VSK)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ4
Main site or place of performance:
Kent and Medway
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Purchasing Framework for External Tuition for Special Education Needs (SEN) and Virtual Schools Kent (VSK) External Tuition and Mentoring Services. Kent County Council (KCC) and Medway Council have a statutory responsibility under The Education Act 1996 to provide education for all children and young people (CYP) until the age of 19, or 25 for those with Education Health Plan (EHCP). Associated legislation includes The Children and Families Act 2014, the SEN Code of Practice (2015), the Equality Act 2010 and The Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Regulations 2014. Within this statutory framework, KCC is seeking to establish a purchasing framework for those children and young people (CYP) that do not meet the criteria/or capacity has been reached with our inhouse service (The Education Programme) for short-term tuition for students with EHCP. This work is taking place as a result of the Ofsted and Care Quality Commission (CQC) joint review of SEND provision for Kent CYP and the resulting of an Accelerated Programme Plan (AAP). Medway Council has also highlighted the need for the council to implement a purchasing framework. This will enable the council greater oversight over the quality of education, inclusive practice, outcomes, and accomplishments for all CYP in Medway. Together, Medway and Kent working in partnership will ensure there is a robust governance and assurance process in place which provides a joint review to guarantee that Medway and Kent CYP receive quality tutoring and value for money from commissioned providers.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Service Delivery Standards
/ Weighting: 50
Quality criterion: Engagement and Consultation with Children and Young People
/ Weighting: 50
Price
/ Weighting:
0
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
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
Open framework
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
A dynamic purchasing system was set up
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2023/S 000-006199
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: SC220315
Title: SC220315 - External Tuition Kent and Medway
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
03/08/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 30
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 30
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 30
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Academy21 Ltd
07596235
6th Floor, 3 Burlington Gardens
London
W1S 3EP
UK
NUTS: UKJ4
Internet address(es)
URL: http://www.kent.gov.uk
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bright Heart Education Ltd
11179043
20-22 Wenlock Road
London
N1 7GU
UK
NUTS: UKJ4
Internet address(es)
URL: http://www.kent.gov.uk
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Dare to Differ Ltd
10695084
146 High Street
Broadstairs
CT10 3QU
UK
NUTS: UKJ4
Internet address(es)
URL: http://www.kent.gov.uk
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Equal Education Ltd
08223434
110 Wigmore Street
London
W1U 3RW
UK
NUTS: UKJ4
Internet address(es)
URL: http://www.kent.gov.uk
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Fleet Education Services
04904364
4 Boundary Road
Farnborough
GU14 6SF
UK
NUTS: UKJ4
Internet address(es)
URL: http://www.kent.gov.uk
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Horizon Care and Education Ltd
06454959
Venture House
Cannock
WS11 0LG
UK
NUTS: UKJ4
Internet address(es)
URL: http://www.kent.gov.uk
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Karis Education
14069378
23 Diligent Drive
Sittingbourne
ME10 2LQ
UK
NUTS: UKJ4
Internet address(es)
URL: http://www.kent.gov.uk
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
National Teaching and Advisory Service
6779537
Dean Row Court
Wilmslow
SK9 2TB
UK
NUTS: UKJ4
Internet address(es)
URL: http://www.kent.gov.uk
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Nisai Virtual Academy Ltd
050302061
Milton Road
Harrow
HA1 1XB
UK
NUTS: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
North Kent Mind Ltd
5093370
The Alms Houses - 20, West Hill
Dartford
DA1 2EP
UK
NUTS: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Omega Tutoring Services Ltd
13825375
36 Burleigh Close
Strood
ME2 3TQ
UK
NUTS: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Project Salus Ltd
7454402
Greenacres Barn - Pound Lane
Smeeth
TN25 6RJ
UK
NUTS: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Prospero Teaching
04010426
3rd Floor - 15 Worship Street
London
EC2A 2DT
UK
NUTS: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sammie Allen Tutoring - Learn with SAT
20 Iveson Road
Cookridge
LS16 6NN
UK
NUTS: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sense Learning Ltd.
Haywards Heath
UK
NUTS: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SPM Development Services Ltd
Croydon
UK
NUTS: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Street Soccer Foundation
London
UK
NUTS: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Targeted Provision Ltd.
London
UK
NUTS: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Teacher Active Ltd
Birmingham
UK
NUTS: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Teaching Personnel
Brough
UK
NUTS: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Tecnis Academy
Sittingbourne
ME10
UK
NUTS: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Edwin Group
Newcastle
NE1 1PG
UK
NUTS: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Tuition Extra Ltd
Canterbury
UK
NUTS: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Tute Education Ltd
Wrexham
UK
NUTS: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Winchmore Tutors Ltd
Marlow
UK
NUTS: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Write Trak Ltd
Longfield
UK
NUTS: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
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:
: 6 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
Open Framework
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Kent County Council
Sessions House
Maidstone
ME14 1XQ
UK
E-mail: sendcommisioning@kent.go.uk
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Kent County Council
Sessions House
Maidstone
ME14 1XQ
UK
E-mail: sendcommissioning@kent.gov.uk
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
08/11/2023