NCC1101 Alternative Education Provision
Estimated Value
Up to £0
Deadline
31 August 2033
2564 days remaining
Published
1 September 2023
Type
Flexible Purchasing Solution
Overview
A Flexible Purchasing Solution (FPS) to support the provision of Alternative Education for children of statutory school age
AI Analysis
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This is a framework agreement (not a one-off contract) to supply Alternative Education services for school-age children who can't attend mainstream school. The buyer is looking for multiple suppliers to provide flexible education provision on an as-needed basis.
Requirements
- Must be able to provide education services for statutory school age children (typically ages 5-16)
- Likely requirement to hold or work towards relevant teaching qualifications or education delivery credentials
- Safeguarding clearance (DBS check) almost certainly required when working with children
- Ability to deliver flexible provision — may include part-time, short-term, or bespoke educational programmes
- Understanding of SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) may be required depending on the cohort
- Compliance with educational standards and inspection frameworks
- Check full tender documents for insurance, premises, and staffing requirements — not all specified in this notice
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Deliver alternative education provision tailored to individual children's needs (not mainstream classroom teaching)
- Provide flexible scheduling — provision appears to be purchased as needed rather than full-time
- Support children with barriers to mainstream education (could include behavioural, medical, emotional, or other needs)
- Produce educational plans and track progress for children referred to your provision
- Liaise with schools, local authority, and families throughout the child's time with you
- Comply with safeguarding and health & safety requirements for children in your care
How to Read This Tender
- 1This is a Flexible Purchasing Solution (FPS) — it's a framework, not a single fixed contract. You'll be on an approved list and the council will call you off as they need provision, so you need capacity to scale up or down.
- 2Alternative Education is a specific sector — children placed here typically can't access mainstream school, so expect complex needs (exclusions, SEND, medical, anxiety, etc.). Check if you're equipped for this before bidding.
- 3Look carefully in the full tender documents for the call-off mechanism — how do schools/the council request your services? Is it guaranteed volume or purely on-demand?
- 4Pricing in FPS contracts is crucial — you'll likely need to set rates per pupil per week or per session, so understand your costs thoroughly before submitting.
- 5Safeguarding is non-negotiable in education contracts — ensure you understand DBS requirements, Prevent duty, and child protection policies before you bid.
Tips for Small Businesses
- Consider consortium bidding with other education providers or tutoring organisations — councils often want choice of providers, and pooling capacity strengthens your bid.
- Highlight any experience with hard-to-reach or vulnerable children (exclusions, SEND, medical needs, mental health) — this is your differentiator in alternative education.
- Social value will likely score points — emphasize any partnerships with schools, local charities, or community support services that improve outcomes for disadvantaged children.
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Key Dates
Published
1 September 2023
Submission deadline
31 August 2033
Notice type
Contract Notice
Source
council:nepo-north-east
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