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Pseudo-DPS for Alternative Education Provision (AP) 2024 - 2027

Bedford Borough Council(buyer)

Published
Published 9 February 2024
Deadline
Deadline: 28 April 2027 (190 days left)
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Overview

Bedford Borough Council is establishing a Pseudo-DPS (Approved Provider List) for the period 2024–2027 to source alternative education provision for children and young people unable to access mainstream education due to social, emotional, mental health needs, or challenging behaviours, with an estimated value of £2.15 million. The scope comprises education, tuition, individual support, coaching, mentoring, and therapeutic services intended as short-term interventions to support reintegration into mainstream school, organised across three lots with service levels determined by the local authority on a case-by-case basis. The tender is currently open with a submission deadline of 28 April 2027.

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Lots (3)

  • Unregistered

    This Lot is reserved for 'unregulated' alternative provision [AP]. 'Unregulated' or 'unregistered' AP refers to settings not registered as schools or colleges (pre-16), though some may be registered for post-16 and offer education/training to school-age pupils.

    £716,000

  • Registered Schools

    This Lot is reserved for education providers offering a full time alternative to mainstream education, delivered in settings registered with either the Department for Education or regulated by Ofsted.

    £716,000

  • Virtual Online Providers

    This Lot is reserved for providers who will deliver a wholly or mainly virtual learning offer to Bedford Borough children and young people.

    £716,000

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Open for bids
Category
Services
Estimated value
£2,150,000
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
Published
9 February 2024
Deadline
28 April 2027
Classification (CPV)
Youth education servicesGuidance and counselling services

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  1. Contract Notice

    9 February 2024

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