Children's Education and Tuition Services Contract

This procurement opportunity involves reopening a multi-supplier framework for children's education and tuition services, known as a pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System (PDPS). The PDPS will allow new providers to apply or previously unsuccessful providers to reapply every twelve months or at the Authority's discretion. The procurement follows a procedure similar to the open procedure under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, with some flexibility for social services procurement. The contract includes several lots: - Lot 1: Independent Fostering Agencies - Lot 2: Residential Children's Homes - Lot 3: Independent Special Education Provisions/Post 16 Placements - Lot 4: Out of School Tuition - Lot 5: Post 16 Alternative Provision Additionally, there will be a mini-competition stage for successful bidders in each lot: - Lot 6a: For Lot 1 providers only - Lot 6b: For Lot 2 providers only - Lot 6c: For Lot 3 providers only - Lot 6d: For Lot 4 providers only - Lot 6e: For Lot 5 providers only Peterborough City Council is committed to supporting children and young people to remain in their local area for education and care. Providers offering 38+ week boarding or 52-week placements must meet specific requirements outlined in both Lot 3 and Lot 2 specifications. Partner Organisations include any educational establishment within Peterborough and any Local Authority Council in England. For more details, visit the provided links.