Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13ba5-10cf-72e5-8102-705ebae3feca/round-2-tc020-alternative-provision-education-flexible-purchasing-system closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # ROUND 2 - TC020 - Alternative Provision (Education) Flexible Purchasing System (FPS) [Bolton Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/bolton-council) Often single bidder Estimated value £7,200,000 Published 2 Aug 2024 Deadline Closed 2 Sept 2024 ## 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 The Borough Council of Bolton ("the Authority") is prepared to receive tenders to be included on the Flexible Purchasing System (Round 2) for Alternative Education Provision which will be subject to the information, specification and tender package enclosed. The Authority has a duty to provide suitable education for all children of compulsory school age in their area. This includes pupils who are not able to access mainstream school places i.e. permanently excluded pupils, and for other pupils who because of illness or other reasons would not receive suitable education without such arrangements being made. The procurement will be an open tender but will be operating as a Flexible Purchasing System (FPS) which is an open Pseudo-dynamic FPS agreement allowing providers to join the Pseudo-dynamic FPS agreement during the term of the agreement via rounds. Rounds will be opened at certain times during the term when there is a requirement of provision - minimum once a year. The term of the Framework Agreement will be from 1 November 2024 till it's expiry date 8 October 2026, with the option available to extend for a further two (2) twelve-month periods. ## CPV classification Education and training services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/aa2dca05-9061-4d19-bd13-b3b512fc8d85) 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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