Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13ba4-9c3a-70b8-8adf-d61b2c554244/at1247-alternative-education-providers-animal-therapy-primary-provision-and-o awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # AT1247 Alternative Education Providers - Animal Therapy, Primary Provision and Online Tuition [Luton Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/luton-council) Estimated value £500,000 Published 10 Oct 2023 Deadline Closed 23 Oct 2023 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE ON THE PROACTIS E-TENDERING PORTAL - [procontract.due-north.com/r](https://procontract.due-north.com%5Cr) Luton Council has procured an Approved Provider List (APL) for alternative education providers to meet the needs of learners who require educational provision to complement, extend or replace their existing curriculum. Alternative provision may also be in place for pupils who are at the point of permanent exclusion, have been permanently excluded from school or signed off from school on medical grounds. This APL went live on 01 September 2023 however; there is a further requirement for:\\r • therapeutic animal services\\r • a primary age provision for primary school age children with challenging behaviours where their needs cannot be met in main stream school and/or permanently excluded. Provision should focus on meeting a child's social, emotional and mental health needs using a nurturing approach in a small group environment to build children's confidence and trust alongside providing support and intervention. The provision should offer part time/ full time placement and support children's' integration reintegration back into education as appropriate., \\r • providers of online provision (virtual classroom). \\r ## CPV classification Education and training services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/b6028535-d31e-465a-9d84-cf3fea2f2807) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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