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Independent Alternative Provision re-opening September 2021

Tender Overview

LOCATION

South East England, United Kingdom

VALUE

£13,555,000

DEADLINE

March 31, 2026 at 11:00

CATEGORY

Other

CPV CODE

80000000

REFERENCE

023741-2021

Project Timeline

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Original Tender Description

A pseudo-dynamic purchasing system (DPS) for the provision of Independent Alternative Provision, as further described in Document No. 2 (The Specification) is being tendered by WSCC in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015).The Invitation to Participate (ITP) is issued by West Sussex County Council (WSCC) to seek and identify suitably qualified and interested organisations from the private, public and third (voluntary, community and charitable) sector for the provision of Independent Alternative Provision of Education. This Service encompasses: 1. Early Intervention and Prevention; 2. Vocational Opportunities (including post 16 provision); 3. Interim provision for learners waiting an education placement or who have been excluded; 4. Online Tutoring (also known as blended package); 5. Complex Learners.
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MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS

  • Bidders must not be subject to any mandatory exclusion grounds as defined by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015).

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Bidders must be a suitably qualified and interested organisation.
  • Bidders can be from the private, public, or third (voluntary, community, charitable) sector.
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TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Bidders must be capable of providing Independent Alternative Provision of Education.
  • Bidders must be able to deliver services covering Early Intervention and Prevention.
  • Bidders must be able to deliver services covering Vocational Opportunities, including post-16 provision.
  • Bidders must be able to deliver Interim provision for learners waiting an education placement or who have been excluded.
  • Bidders must be able to deliver Online Tutoring (blended package).
  • Bidders must be able to deliver services for Complex Learners.
  • Bidders must meet the service requirements detailed in Document No. 2 (The Specification).
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FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • No specific financial requirements are explicitly stated in the provided tender information.
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Bids must be submitted by the deadline of 2026-03-31 11:00:00.
  • Bidders must submit an Invitation to Participate (ITP).
  • Bidders must adhere to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015) for the submission process.

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Summary:
West Sussex County Council is seeking qualified organizations for a £13.5M pseudo-Dynamic Purchasing System to provide Independent Alternative Education Provision, covering early intervention, vocational opportunities, interim support, online tutoring, and complex learner services.

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54
Fair

Tender Quality Score

This tender outlines an Open procedure pseudo-DPS for alternative education provision with clear service descriptions, but suffers from significant deficiencies in evaluation criteria and crucial document availability.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance60/100

The tender references PCR 2015 and defines the procedure type clearly. Deadlines are reasonable. However, the critical absence of specified evaluation criteria is a major legal compliance issue, as it undermines transparency and fairness required by procurement regulations. The missing reveal date is a minor concern.

Missing evaluation criteria
Missing reveal date
Clarity55/100

The description of the services and AI-extracted requirements are clear. However, the overall clarity is severely hampered by the absence of 'Document No. 2 (The Specification)' which is stated to contain further details, and the complete lack of specified evaluation criteria.

Missing evaluation criteria
Crucial 'Document No. 2 (The Specification)' content not provided
Completeness50/100

Basic information, value, duration, and deadlines are provided. However, the tender is significantly incomplete due to the absence of crucial documents, particularly 'Document No. 2 (The Specification)', and the complete lack of defined evaluation criteria.

Crucial 'Document No. 2 (The Specification)' content not provided
Missing evaluation criteria
Fairness40/100

While the value is disclosed and deadlines are reasonable, the lack of access to 'Document No. 2 (The Specification)' and, most critically, the absence of specified evaluation criteria severely compromise the fairness and transparency of the procurement process. This creates an uneven playing field for potential bidders.

No evaluation criteria specified
Crucial 'Document No. 2 (The Specification)' content not provided
Practicality60/100

The tender indicates E-Procurement, which is a positive for practicality. However, the absence of a direct document URL is a significant practical barrier for bidders. The contract start date is also not explicitly clear.

Document URL not provided
Contract start date not explicitly clear
Data Consistency70/100

Most key fields are populated, and there are no disputes. The 're-opening September 2021' in the title with a 2026 deadline is plausible for a DPS. However, there is a contradiction between the 'E-Procurement' characteristic and the automated check's 'No e-submission' flag. The 'Liable Person' field is also missing.

Contradiction between 'E-Procurement' characteristic and 'No e-submission' automated check
'Liable Person' missing
Sustainability40/100

The tender does not explicitly include green procurement criteria, social aspects beyond the inherent nature of the service, or an innovation focus. It is also not EU funded, which often correlates with higher sustainability standards.

No explicit green procurement criteria
No explicit social criteria (beyond inherent service nature)

Strengths

Clear description of services required
Estimated value disclosed and contract duration specified
E-Procurement indicated, promoting accessibility
Relevant CPV code and NUTS code provided
Ample time for bid preparation (over 2 months)

Concerns

Critical absence of evaluation criteria
Crucial 'Document No. 2 (The Specification)' content not provided
Missing document URL for tender access
Lack of explicit sustainability, social, or innovation criteria
Contradiction regarding e-submission support

Recommendations

1. Publish all tender documents, especially 'Document No. 2 (The Specification)', and a clear document URL.
2. Clearly define and publish all evaluation criteria for admission to the DPS.
3. Clarify the e-submission process and ensure consistency in information.

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54/ 100 · Fair

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