Official UK procurement notice
WP3645 - Alternative Education
Authority: Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council (Local council)
What is being bought10 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionWalsall Council is looking to commission the provision of Alternative Education to young people up to age 16 and a small number post 16 under a framework contract. The service deliver a range of alternative approaches to providing access to education for young people who are excluded or at risk of exclusion, at risk of disengaging from mainstream school provision or otherwise require alternative education provision to meet their educational entitlement. The duration of the framework will be for 4 years with the option to extend up to 48 months.
- Recurrence: 4 months
CPV: Education and training services · Primary education services · Secondary education services · Technical and vocational secondary education services
How this framework works
From the published notice- Bids received
- 20 bids on the busiest of 10 lots · 18 suppliers appointed
- Framework period
4 yrs from 1 Aug 2021, In accordance to Regulation 74-77 the Council has designed an agreement with a longer term than a traditional framework agreement. The longer term of this ‘pseudo’ framework agreement which is required to enable the Council to gain best value from the investment in terms of time, money and resources in setting up this framework agreement.
Lots and requirements (10)Procurement structure
10 lots · 9 with a published value · evaluation weights differ by lotEvery one of these 9 lots carries the same published figure, £16,000,000: it is the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each lot's own budget, and no share per lot is published. The cards below say ceiling above rather than repeat it.
Lot #1AcademicAwardedRenewalceiling above
WP3645 Walsall Council invites applications from suppliers for the provision of alternative education. Applications to the framework is via an electronic process using the council’s e-tendering system. The duration of the framework will be 4 years with the option to extend up to 48 months. The procurement process being used is an open tender process under the Light Touch Regime (PCR 2015 74-77). The framework is split into 10 LOTS. Lot 1 Academic, Lot 2 Hair and Beauty, Lot 3 Sport, Lot 4 Catering, Lot 5 Construction, Lot 6 Retail, Lot 7 Animal Care, Lot 8 Health and Social Care, Lot 9 Media and Lot 10 Any other course. The procedure the Council has designed is that during the term of this framework agreement, the Council reserves the right to reopen the framework agreement for applications from new providers. This will be exercised where appropriate, for example, if additional capacity is required to meet the alternative education needs.
Lot #2Hair and BeautyAwardedRenewalceiling above
WP3645 Walsall Council invites applications from suppliers for the provision of alternative education. Applications to the framework is via an electronic process using the council’s e-tendering system. The duration of the framework will be 4 years with the option to extend up to 48 months. The procurement process being used is an open tender process under the Light Touch Regime (PCR 2015 74-77). The framework is split into 10 LOTS. Lot 1 Academic, Lot 2 Hair and Beauty, Lot 3 Sport, Lot 4 Catering, Lot 5 Construction, Lot 6 Retail, Lot 7 Animal Care, Lot 8 Health and Social Care, Lot 9 Media and Lot 10 Any other course. The procedure the Council has designed is that during the term of this framework agreement, the Council reserves the right to reopen the framework agreement for applications from new providers. This will be exercised where appropriate, for example, if additional capacity is required to meet the alternative education needs.
Lot #3SportAwardedRenewalLot estimate not published
WP3645 Walsall Council invites applications from suppliers for the provision of alternative education. Applications to the framework is via an electronic process using the council’s e-tendering system. The duration of the framework will be 4 years with the option to extend up to 48 months. The procurement process being used is an open tender process under the Light Touch Regime (PCR 2015 74-77). The framework is split into 10 LOTS. Lot 1 Academic, Lot 2 Hair and Beauty, Lot 3 Sport, Lot 4 Catering, Lot 5 Construction, Lot 6 Retail, Lot 7 Animal Care, Lot 8 Health and Social Care, Lot 9 Media and Lot 10 Any other course. The procedure the Council has designed is that during the term of this framework agreement, the Council reserves the right to reopen the framework agreement for applications from new providers. This will be exercised where appropriate, for example, if additional capacity is required to meet the alternative education needs.
Lot #4CateringAwardedRenewalceiling above
WP3645 Walsall Council invites applications from suppliers for the provision of alternative education. Applications to the framework is via an electronic process using the council’s e-tendering system. The duration of the framework will be 4 years with the option to extend up to 48 months. The procurement process being used is an open tender process under the Light Touch Regime (PCR 2015 74-77). The framework is split into 10 LOTS. Lot 1 Academic, Lot 2 Hair and Beauty, Lot 3 Sport, Lot 4 Catering, Lot 5 Construction, Lot 6 Retail, Lot 7 Animal Care, Lot 8 Health and Social Care, Lot 9 Media and Lot 10 Any other course. The procedure the Council has designed is that during the term of this framework agreement, the Council reserves the right to reopen the framework agreement for applications from new providers. This will be exercised where appropriate, for example, if additional capacity is required to meet the alternative education needs.
Lot #5ConstructionAwardedRenewalceiling above
WP3645 Walsall Council invites applications from suppliers for the provision of alternative education. Applications to the framework is via an electronic process using the council’s e-tendering system. The duration of the framework will be 4 years with the option to extend up to 48 months. The procurement process being used is an open tender process under the Light Touch Regime (PCR 2015 74-77). The framework is split into 10 LOTS. Lot 1 Academic, Lot 2 Hair and Beauty, Lot 3 Sport, Lot 4 Catering, Lot 5 Construction, Lot 6 Retail, Lot 7 Animal Care, Lot 8 Health and Social Care, Lot 9 Media and Lot 10 Any other course. The procedure the Council has designed is that during the term of this framework agreement, the Council reserves the right to reopen the framework agreement for applications from new providers. This will be exercised where appropriate, for example, if additional capacity is required to meet the alternative education needs.
Lot #6RetailAwardedRenewalceiling above
WP3645 Walsall Council invites applications from suppliers for the provision of alternative education. Applications to the framework is via an electronic process using the council’s e-tendering system. The duration of the framework will be 4 years with the option to extend up to 48 months. The procurement process being used is an open tender process under the Light Touch Regime (PCR 2015 74-77). The framework is split into 10 LOTS. Lot 1 Academic, Lot 2 Hair and Beauty, Lot 3 Sport, Lot 4 Catering, Lot 5 Construction, Lot 6 Retail, Lot 7 Animal Care, Lot 8 Health and Social Care, Lot 9 Media and Lot 10 Any other course. The procedure the Council has designed is that during the term of this framework agreement, the Council reserves the right to reopen the framework agreement for applications from new providers. This will be exercised where appropriate, for example, if additional capacity is required to meet the alternative education needs.
Lot #7Animal CareAwardedRenewalceiling above
WP3645 Walsall Council invites applications from suppliers for the provision of alternative education. Applications to the framework is via an electronic process using the council’s e-tendering system. The duration of the framework will be 4 years with the option to extend up to 48 months. The procurement process being used is an open tender process under the Light Touch Regime (PCR 2015 74-77). The framework is split into 10 LOTS. Lot 1 Academic, Lot 2 Hair and Beauty, Lot 3 Sport, Lot 4 Catering, Lot 5 Construction, Lot 6 Retail, Lot 7 Animal Care, Lot 8 Health and Social Care, Lot 9 Media and Lot 10 Any other course. The procedure the Council has designed is that during the term of this framework agreement, the Council reserves the right to reopen the framework agreement for applications from new providers. This will be exercised where appropriate, for example, if additional capacity is required to meet the alternative education needs.
Lot #8Health and Social CareAwardedRenewalceiling above
WP3645 Walsall Council invites applications from suppliers for the provision of alternative education. Applications to the framework is via an electronic process using the council’s e-tendering system. The duration of the framework will be 4 years with the option to extend up to 48 months. The procurement process being used is an open tender process under the Light Touch Regime (PCR 2015 74-77). The framework is split into 10 LOTS. Lot 1 Academic, Lot 2 Hair and Beauty, Lot 3 Sport, Lot 4 Catering, Lot 5 Construction, Lot 6 Retail, Lot 7 Animal Care, Lot 8 Health and Social Care, Lot 9 Media and Lot 10 Any other course. The procedure the Council has designed is that during the term of this framework agreement, the Council reserves the right to reopen the framework agreement for applications from new providers. This will be exercised where appropriate, for example, if additional capacity is required to meet the alternative education needs.
Lot #9MediaAwardedRenewalceiling above
WP3645 Walsall Council invites applications from suppliers for the provision of alternative education. Applications to the framework is via an electronic process using the council’s e-tendering system. The duration of the framework will be 4 years with the option to extend up to 48 months. The procurement process being used is an open tender process under the Light Touch Regime (PCR 2015 74-77). The framework is split into 10 LOTS. Lot 1 Academic, Lot 2 Hair and Beauty, Lot 3 Sport, Lot 4 Catering, Lot 5 Construction, Lot 6 Retail, Lot 7 Animal Care, Lot 8 Health and Social Care, Lot 9 Media and Lot 10 Any other course. The procedure the Council has designed is that during the term of this framework agreement, the Council reserves the right to reopen the framework agreement for applications from new providers. This will be exercised where appropriate, for example, if additional capacity is required to meet the alternative education needs.
Lot #10Any other courseAwardedRenewalceiling above
WP3645 Walsall Council invites applications from suppliers for the provision of alternative education. Applications to the framework is via an electronic process using the council’s e-tendering system. The duration of the framework will be 4 years with the option to extend up to 48 months. The procurement process being used is an open tender process under the Light Touch Regime (PCR 2015 74-77). The framework is split into 10 LOTS. Lot 1 Academic, Lot 2 Hair and Beauty, Lot 3 Sport, Lot 4 Catering, Lot 5 Construction, Lot 6 Retail, Lot 7 Animal Care, Lot 8 Health and Social Care, Lot 9 Media and Lot 9 Any other course. The procedure the Council has designed is that during the term of this framework agreement, the Council reserves the right to reopen the framework agreement for applications from new providers. This will be exercised where appropriate, for example, if additional capacity is required to meet the alternative education needs.
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Lots publish different evaluation splits; there is no single procedure weighting.
| Lot | Quality | Price | Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Academic | 60% | 40% | |
| 10 · Any other course | 100% | — | |
| 2 · Hair and Beauty | 60% | 40% | |
| 3 · Sport | 60% | 40% | |
| 4 · Catering | 60% | 40% | |
| 5 · Construction | 60% | 40% | |
| 6 · Retail | 60% | 40% | |
| 7 · Animal Care | 60% | 40% | |
| 8 · Health and Social Care | 60% | 40% | |
| 9 · Media | 60% | 40% |
- Suitability
As set out in the tender documents
- Price carries 40 points on every lot: a 10% discount moves about 4 points.
- “WP3645 - Alternative Education” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Framework agreement
- Who may use this agreement
- Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- Yes · 4 months
- First published
- 9 Apr 2021, 17:11 BST
- Last source update
- 12 Aug 2021, 15:49 BST
- Award evaluation window
- 10 May 2021 – …
- Authority reference
WP3645- FTS notice number
2021/S 000-019622- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a48eFind a Tender
- Review procedure
The Council will incorporate a standstill period at the point when information on the proposed award of the contract(s) is communicated to applicants. The standstill period, which will be for a minimum of ten calendar days, provides time for unsuccessful applicants to challenge the award decision before the contract is entered into. Aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by any breach of the Council’s obligations may take action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland).
Publisher note: Interest in this contract process should be expressed via the Council’s e-Tendering Portal – https://in-tendhost.co.uk/walsallcouncil The Council reserves the right to cancel the procurement and not to proceed with the contract. The Council will not, under any circumstances, reimburse any expense incurred by bidders in preparing their SSQ or tender submissions.In line with Regulation 76 of Public Contract Regulations for ‘Social and Other Specific Services’ the Council, as a contracting authority can determine the procedures that are to be applied in connection with the award of contracts as long as they ensure that they comply with the principles of transparency and equal treatment of economic operators. The procedure the Council has designed is that during the term of this framework agreement, the Council reserves the right to reopen the framework agreement for applications from new providers. This will be exercised where appropriate, for example, if additional capacity is required to meet the alternative education needs. This would not be a new procurement process; the terms and conditions and award criteria under the framework agreement will remain in place. The estimated value of £16,000,000 under section II.1.5) is based on an annual value of £2,000,000 multiplied by the maximum 8 year term (four year initial term plus 48 months extension options). Tenderers should note that if the council wish to carry out new services at the end of the contract, which are a repetition of the services detailed in this notice, then those additional services may be procured using the negotiated procedure without publication of a notice in accordance with regulation 32 (9-12) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. If this procedure is utilised then the maximum value of this framework agreement could be £22,000,000 (8 year maximum contract value + 3 years continuation contract under Regulation 32 (9-12))
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 10 May 2021, 12:00 BST
- Submission channel
- {"written"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bid validity
- 120 days from the deadline
- Bids opened
- 10 May 2021, 12:00 BST
Timeline
10 May 2021 → 12 Aug 2021 · 4 dates- Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown10 May 2021, 12:00 BST
- Bids opened10 May 2021, 12:00 BST
- Contract starts1 Aug 2021, 00:00 BST
- Notice published12 Aug 2021, 15:49 BST
Notice history
1 event · 2 releases on Find a Tender- Status changed to complete12 Aug 2021, 15:49 BST
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast10 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.
Contracts
All 10 of these contracts carry the same published figure, £16,000,000, the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each contract's own value. They are not eleven separate sums.
Animal Care
- Signed
- 29 Jul 2021
- Value
- ceiling above
- Period
- … – 31 Jul 2025
- Status
- active
Health and Social Care
- Signed
- 29 Jul 2021
- Value
- ceiling above
- Period
- … – 31 Jul 2025
- Status
- active
Media
- Signed
- 29 Jul 2021
- Value
- ceiling above
- Period
- … – 31 Jul 2025
- Status
- active
Any Other Course
- Signed
- 29 Jul 2021
- Value
- ceiling above
- Period
- … – 31 Jul 2025
- Status
- active
Retail
- Signed
- 28 Jul 2021
- Value
- ceiling above
- Period
- … – 31 Jul 2025
- Status
- active
Academic
- Signed
- 28 Jul 2021
- Value
- ceiling above
- Period
- … – 31 Jul 2025
- Status
- active
Hair and Beauty
- Signed
- 28 Jul 2021
- Value
- ceiling above
- Period
- … – 31 Jul 2025
- Status
- active
Sport
- Signed
- 28 Jul 2021
- Value
- ceiling above
- Period
- … – 31 Jul 2025
- Status
- active
Catering
- Signed
- 28 Jul 2021
- Value
- ceiling above
- Period
- … – 31 Jul 2025
- Status
- active
Construction
- Signed
- 28 Jul 2021
- Value
- ceiling above
- Period
- … – 31 Jul 2025
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Academic | 20bids · 20 electronic | 17 | — | — |
| 2 · Hair and Beauty | 20bids · 20 electronic | 17 | — | — |
| 3 · Sport | 20bids · 20 electronic | 17 | — | — |
| 4 · Catering | 20bids · 20 electronic | 17 | — | — |
| 5 · Construction | 20bids · 20 electronic | 17 | — | — |
| 6 · Retail | 20bids · 20 electronic | 17 | — | — |
| 7 · Animal Care | 20bids · 20 electronic | 17 | — | — |
| 8 · Health and Social Care | 20bids · 20 electronic | 17 | — | — |
| 9 · Media | 20bids · 20 electronic | 17 | — | — |
| 10 · Any other course | 20bids · 20 electronic | 17 | — | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
2 public bodies on the noticeOther public bodies
- European UnionFunder
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- The High Court of JusticeReview body
- Walsall Metropolitan Borough CouncilMediation bodyReview body
Framework contractors & participating bidders
18 commercial parties on the notice- Alpha Training Academy UK LtdFramework contractor
- Apcymru Limited T/A MPCTFramework contractor
- Bespoke Training and Education LtdFramework contractor
- Community Footprints LimitedFramework contractor
- Compass Children’s Home LimitedFramework contractor
- Elite Training Group LimitedFramework contractor
- Horizon Care and Education Group Limited Framework contractor
- JP Alternative Education LimitedFramework contractor
- Liminal Education Ltd Framework contractor
- Nudge Education LimitedFramework contractor
Show 8 more suppliers
- Orion Training and Development LtdFramework contractor
- Peak Activity Services Ltd Framework contractor
- School of Coding LimitedFramework contractor
- T.P Riley Community Association T/A Bloxwich Community PartnershipFramework contractor
- Targeted Provision LtdFramework contractor
- The National Teaching and Advisory ServiceFramework contractor
- Walsall College Framework contractor
- Walsall Construction Training LtdFramework contractor
Official documents & specifications (2)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Economic and financial selection criteria
- Technical selection criteria