EOTAS Framework

Procurement reference

Proc-25-107

Procurement description

WCBC seeks to support children and young people who are unable to attend school for a variety of reasons by offering education other than at school.

WCBC seeks to appoint providers to deliver through a flexible, high-quality tuition service designed to support learners across a range of ages taking into account following:

• Clear and fair pricing structure

• Pastoral Support including trauma informed practice

• A range of subjects compatible to ability and aptitude

• Range of qualifications for learners in Wales

• Venue options online or within the local area

• Assessment and progress monitoring

• Tracking and reporting to the LA regularly

• Exam arrangements including exam centres where possible

The children and young people may present with a range of needs, including Additional Learning Needs, trauma, behaviour and medical.

Main category

Services

Delivery regions

• UKL23 - Flintshire and Wrexham

Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)

1200000 GBP to 1200000GBP

Contract dates (estimated)

23 February 2026, 00:00AM to 22 February 2028, 23:59PM

Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 21 February 2030

Is a framework being established?

Yes

Is this an open framework scheme?

Yes

Wrexham County Borough Council

Procedure type

Open procedure

Is this procurement under a special regime?

Light touch

Is the total value above threshold?

Above threshold

Trade agreements

Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

Percentage fee charged to suppliers

0%

Type of framework

Closed

Open framework scheme end date (estimated)

22 February 2030, 23:59PM

Award method when using the framework

Without reopening competition

Framework operation description

When the Council selects the Supplier if, when considered in conjunction with all other Framework Suppliers, the Supplier will undertake the services or work based on specific requirements of the Learner. This may arise where another Framework Supplier (or Framework Suppliers) who should be able to carry out the works or services based on specific requirements of the Learner, is (or are) unwilling or unable to enter into the relevant Contract or not capable of performing the Contracts (as referred to below), in which case the Council has selected the Supplier based on specific requirements of the Learner.

Prices are determined as per those submitted by the Supplier at point of tender

CPV classifications

• 85300000 - Social work and related services
• 80100000 - Primary education services
• 80200000 - Secondary education services
• 80300000 - Higher education services

Delivery regions

• UKL23 - Flintshire and Wrexham

Lot value (estimated)

1200000 GBP Excluding VAT

1439998 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Contract start date (estimated)

23 February 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

22 February 2028, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

21 February 2030, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

Option to extend for a further two years in annual increments

Does the lot include options?

Yes

Description of options

Throughout the duration of the Framework WCBC may have additional requirements dependant on the needs of Learners

Please note that there is no guarantee of additional work being made available throughout the term of this Contract.

Participation

Award criteria

Tender submission deadline

30 October 2025, 12:00PM

Enquiry deadline

20 October 2025, 12:00PM

Date of award of contract

02 December 2025, 23:59PM

Submission address and any special instructions

eTenderWales Reference: project_60624 EOTAS FrameworkITT Title: itt_120256 EOTAS FrameworkTo access the tender documentation and submit a response to this opportunity, please follow the below instructions.1. Register your company on the etenderWales portal (this is only required once) - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk. Supplier registration video - https://app.screencast.com/2srN0n260W9nX 2. Express an Interest in the tender.Login to the portal with the username/password.Click the “Open Access PQQs/ITTs” link (These are Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier).Click on the relevant PQQ/ITT to access the content.Click the “Express Interest” button in the “Actions” box on the left-hand side of the page.This will move the PQQ/ITT into your “My PQQ/ITTs” page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only).Click on the PQQ/ITT code, you can now access any attachments by clicking the “Settings and Buyer Attachments” in the “Actions” box.3. Responding to the tender.You can now choose to “Reply” or “Reject” (please give a reason if rejecting);You can now use the ‘Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification;Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the ITT;There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available).4. Technical Assistance. If you require any further assistance use the online help, or the Bravo etenderWales help desk is available Mon – Fri (8:00 – 18:00) on:email: E-mail: help@bravosolution.co.ukphone: +44 800 069 8634 / Fax: +44 2070800480Live Chat is available via the homepage - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk.

May tenders be submitted electronically?

Yes

Is this a recurring procurement?

No

Publication date of next tender notice (estimated)

16 September 2029, 23:59PM

Languages that may be used for submission

• English
• Welsh