EOTAS Framework
Estimated value
—
Awarded value
£1.2m
Suppliers
12
Lots
1
Published
17 Mar 2026
Description
WCBC seeks to support children and young people who are unable to attend school for a variety of reasons by offering education other than at school.WCBC seeks to appoint providers to deliver through a flexible, high-quality tuition service designed to support learners across a range of ages taking into account following:• Clear and fair pricing structure• Pastoral Support including trauma informed practice• A range of subjects compatible to ability and aptitude • Range of qualifications for learners in Wales• Venue options online or within the local area• Assessment and progress monitoring• Tracking and reporting to the LA regularly• Exam arrangements including exam centres where possibleThe children and young people may present with a range of needs, including Additional Learning Needs, trauma, behaviour and medical.
Scope
- Reference
- Proc-25-107
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 23 Feb 2026 to 22 Feb 2028Possible extension to 21 Feb 2030
Option to extend for a further two years in annual increments
- CPV classifications
- 85300000801000008020000080300000
- Contract locations
- Wales, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | — | quality | 70.00% |
| Commercial | — | price | 30.00% |
Participation
Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.
As set out within the tender available free of charge on etenderWales
Submission & procedure
- Procedure
- Open procedure
Award details
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
Awarded value
£1.2m
Award date
11 Mar 2026
Contract start
30 Apr 2026
Contract end
30 Apr 2028
Awarded suppliers· 12 suppliers
Awarded 11 Mar 2026 · Contract period 30 Apr 2026 — 30 Apr 2028
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