AI Transformation - Phase 2

Overview

Lots (2)

• Alternative Provision - Registered Setting

  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 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

  £125,000,000

• Alternative Provision - Unregistered Setting

  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 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

  £92,500,000

Award outcome

Awarded value

£6,446,274

Award date

7 July 2025

Contract period

— → 21 August 2032

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