Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL
WESTFIELDS
SANDBACH
CW111HZ
UK
Contact person: Tracy Roberts
Telephone: +44 1270686973
E-mail: tracy.roberts@cheshireeast.gov.uk
NUTS: UKD62
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/
I.1) Name and addresses
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council
Blackburn
BB2 1DH
UK
Contact person: Tracy Roberts
E-mail: tracy.roberts@cheshireeast.gov.uk
NUTS: UKD
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.blackburn.gov.uk/
I.1) Name and addresses
Blackpool Council
Blackpool
FY1 3AH
UK
Contact person: Tracy Roberts
E-mail: tracy.roberts@cheshireeast.gov.uk
NUTS: UKD
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/
I.1) Name and addresses
Bolton Council
Bolton
BL1 1RU
UK
Contact person: Tracy Roberts
E-mail: tracy.roberts@cheshireeast.gov.uk
NUTS: UKD
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.bolton.gov.uk/
I.1) Name and addresses
Bury Council
Bury
BL9 0SW
UK
Contact person: Tracy Roberts
E-mail: tracy.roberts@cheshireeast.gov.uk
NUTS: UKD
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.bury.gov.uk/
I.1) Name and addresses
Cheshire West and Chester Council
Chester
CH1 2NP
UK
Contact person: Tracy Roberts
E-mail: tracy.roberts@cheshireeast.gov.uk
NUTS: UKD
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/
I.1) Name and addresses
Cumberland Council
Carlisle
CA1 1RZ
UK
Contact person: Tracy Roberts
E-mail: tracy.roberts@cheshireeast.gov.uk
NUTS: UKD
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.cumberland.gov.uk/
I.1) Name and addresses
Westmorland and Furness Council
Penrith
CA11 7QF
UK
Contact person: Tracy Roberts
E-mail: tracy.roberts@cheshireeast.gov.uk
NUTS: UKD
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/
I.1) Name and addresses
Halton Borough Council
Widnes
WA8 7QF
UK
Contact person: Tracy Roberts
E-mail: tracy.roberts@cheshireeast.gov.uk
NUTS: UKD
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.halton.gov.uk/
I.1) Name and addresses
Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council
Huyton
L36 9UX
UK
Contact person: Tracy Roberts
E-mail: tracy.roberts@cheshireeast.gov.uk
NUTS: UKD
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.knowsley.gov.uk
I.1) Name and addresses
Lancashire County Council
Preston
PR1 8XJ
UK
Contact person: Tracy Roberts
E-mail: tracy.roberts@cheshireeast.gov.uk
NUTS: UKD
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/
I.1) Name and addresses
Liverpool City Council
Liverpool
L1 6BW
UK
Contact person: Tracy Roberts
E-mail: tracy.roberts@cheshireeast.gov.uk
NUTS: UKD
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://liverpool.gov.uk
I.1) Name and addresses
Manchester City Council
Manchester
M32 0TH
UK
Contact person: Tracy Roberts
E-mail: tracy.roberts@cheshireeast.gov.uk
NUTS: UKD
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.manchester.gov.uk/
I.1) Name and addresses
Oldham Council
Oldham
OL1 1UT
UK
Contact person: Tracy Roberts
E-mail: tracy.roberts@cheshireeast.gov.uk
NUTS: UKD
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.oldham.gov.uk/
I.1) Name and addresses
Rochdale Borough Council
Rochdale
OL16 1XU
UK
Contact person: Tracy Roberts
E-mail: tracy.roberts@cheshireeast.gov.uk
NUTS: UKD
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.rochdale.gov.uk
I.1) Name and addresses
Salford City Council
Swinton
M27 5AW
UK
Contact person: Tracy Roberts
E-mail: tracy.roberts@cheshireeast.gov.uk
NUTS: UKD
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.salford.gov.uk/
I.1) Name and addresses
St Helens Council
St Helens
WA10 1HF
UK
Contact person: Tracy Roberts
E-mail: tracy.roberts@cheshireeast.gov.uk
NUTS: UKD
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.sthelens.gov.uk/
I.1) Name and addresses
Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
Bootle
L20 7AE
UK
Contact person: Tracy Roberts
E-mail: tracy.roberts@cheshireeast.gov.uk
NUTS: UKD
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.sefton.gov.uk
I.1) Name and addresses
Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council
Stockport
SK1 3XE
UK
Contact person: Tracy Roberts
E-mail: tracy.roberts@cheshireeast.gov.uk
NUTS: UKD
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.stockport.gov.uk/
I.1) Name and addresses
Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council
Ashton Under Lyme
OL6 6BH
UK
Contact person: Tracy Roberts
E-mail: tracy.roberts@cheshireeast.gov.uk
NUTS: UKD
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.tameside.gov.uk
I.1) Name and addresses
Trafford Council
Stretford
M32 0TH
UK
Contact person: Tracy Roberts
E-mail: tracy.roberts@cheshireeast.gov.uk
NUTS: UKD
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.trafford.gov.uk/
I.1) Name and addresses
Warrington Borough Council
Warrington
WA1 1JX
UK
Contact person: Tracy Roberts
E-mail: tracy.roberts@cheshireeast.gov.uk
NUTS: UKD
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.warrington.gov.uk/
I.1) Name and addresses
Wigan Council
Wigan
WN1 1YN
UK
Contact person: Tracy Roberts
E-mail: tracy.roberts@cheshireeast.gov.uk
NUTS: UKD
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.wigan.gov.uk
I.1) Name and addresses
Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council
Birkenhead
CH41 5EU
UK
Contact person: Tracy Roberts
E-mail: tracy.roberts@cheshireeast.gov.uk
NUTS: UKD
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.wirral.gov.uk
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://www.the-chest.org.uk/
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://www.the-chest.org.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
North West SEND and Alternative Provision Flexible Purchasing System
II.1.2) Main CPV code
80000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The needs of most learners can be met through mainstream provision, with a small proportion who have the
most complex needs requiring specialist settings. Some learners however need education or training arranged
outside a mainstream or specialist setting because otherwise they would not receive suitable education or
training. These learners will access the Alternative Provision described in this specification.
The vision for Alternative Provision across the North West is that it will;
• provide pupils with a rigorous and high-quality alternative to a mainstream curriculum
• be suited to the child or young person's capabilities, giving them the opportunity to take appropriate
qualifications with rigorous assessment of progress;
• improve learners' motivation, self-confidence, attendance and engagement with education and learning;
• have clearly defined objectives based on individual needs against which progress can be monitored and new objectives set
• includes clear transition pathways that generate appropriate opportunities for progression and successful transition to the next stage of their education, ideally within mainstream provision
• and deliver efficiencies and offer best value for local authorities.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
217 500 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
II.2) Description
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Alternative Provision - Registered Setting
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This LOT is added to the following: North West SEND Flexible Purchasing System
The Services required under the terms of this Contract shall support the needs of Learners of primary school age up to 25, including those with Special Educational Needs.
Alternative Provision where the Provider is registered with Ofsted (or equivalent body). This may include Providers who are registered with Ofsted but the category of their registration does not include Learners to whom they are offering Alternative Provision.
- Each Service shall be able to take learners in accordance with their Statement of Purpose.
- The provision must be able to meet the needs of the individual learners as described in their referral form and/or in an Education, Health and Care Plan.
- In delivery of these services, the Provider shall operate fully in accordance with all relevant Acts of Parliament, amendment or re-enactment of any Act, Statutory Regulation, and other such laws and statutory
guidance, as may affect the provision of education, health and care specified under the Contract
- The North West local authorities are committed to collaboration, co-production and best practice with Parents/ Carers and Providers, to ensure the regional contract remains fit for purpose. This Flexible Purchasing
System will be regularly reviewed by the North West Regional Governance Group to ensure that the required outcomes are being delivered and further developments and innovation are included
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
125 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 87
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
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
This LOT is LOT 6 on the North West SEND Flexible Purchasing System
Access can be found at https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ reference number DN505426
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
Alternative Provision - Unregistered Setting
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This LOT is added to the following: North West SEND Flexible Purchasing System
The Services required under the terms of this Contract shall support the needs of Learners of primary school age up to 25, including those with Special Educational Needs.
Alternative Provision where the Provider is not registered with Ofsted (or equivalent body)
- Each Service shall be able to take learners in accordance with their Statement of Purpose.
- The provision must be able to meet the needs of the individual learners as described in their referral form and/or in an Education, Health and Care Plan.
- In delivery of these services, the Provider shall operate fully in accordance with all relevant Acts of Parliament, amendment or re-enactment of any Act, Statutory Regulation, and other such laws and statutory
guidance, as may affect the provision of education, health and care specified under the Contract
- The North West local authorities are committed to collaboration, co-production and best practice with Parents/ Carers and Providers, to ensure the regional contract remains fit for purpose. This Flexible Purchasing
System will be regularly reviewed by the North West Regional Governance Group to ensure that the required outcomes are being delivered and further developments and innovation are included
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
92 500 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 87
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
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
This LOT is LOT 7 on the North West SEND Flexible Purchasing System
Access can be found at https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ reference number DN505426
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.2.2) Contract performance conditions
Reference to the relevant law, regulation or administrative provision:
All suppliers will be required to hold the appropriate registrations for the areas of work they intend bidding for e.g. OFSTED or equivalent Registration, DfE or equivalent Registration, etc.
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
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:
2020/S 223-549479
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
18/10/2023
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Royal Courts of Justice
London
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
18/09/2023