Suffolk Alternative Provision Tier One (Outreach) Service
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Published
01 Apr 2026
Scope
- Reference
- PA0035
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 31 Aug 2026 to 31 Aug 2028Possible extension to 31 Aug 2030
Contract can be extended by up to 24 months.
- CPV classifications
- 8000000085000000
- Contract locations
- Suffolk, United Kingdom
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | As described in the tender documentation. | price | 30.00% |
| Safeguarding | As described in the tender documentation. | quality | 15.00% |
| Delivery and Methodology | As described in the tender documentation. | quality | 15.00% |
| Approach, Strategic Oversight and Outcomes | As described in the tender documentation. | quality | 15.00% |
| Staffing | As described in the tender documentation. | quality | 15.00% |
| Social Value | As described in the tender documentation. | quality | 10.00% |
Participation
Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.
Financial capacity - Confirmation that the Tenderer has, or can commit to obtain, prior to the award of the contract, the levels of insurance cover indicated in the Procurement Specific Questionnaire, and that the cost of insurances has been included in the costs/prices submitted within the Tender submission.
UK General Data Protection Regulations - Tenderer does not pose a Data Protection risk to the Council (that cannot be mitigated). Experience of sub-contractor management - Tenderer provides evidence demonstrating how they have previously maintained healthy supply chains with their sub-contractor(s) (if applicable). Health and safety - Tenderer provides their H&S Policy Statement together with an explanation of their H&S arrangements (which should follow a recognised H&S Management system). Ofsted Registration and Rating - Tenderer confirms they are registered with Ofsted and currently graded at least 'Good', or meeting the 'Expected' standard across all areas of the new Ofsted Inspection Framework (November 2025).
Award details
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
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