Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c4c-6ca6-7185-ae32-6f253a903503/alternative-education-provision-flexible-purchasing-system awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Alternative Education Provision - Flexible Purchasing System [Bury Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/bury-council) Open field Estimated value Not stated Published 24 Jun 2019 Deadline Closed 19 Jul 2019 ## 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 Alternative Provision is recognised as an important element in the education offer for Bury children and young people. Within Bury, Alternative Provision is used to meet statutory requirements and is used in a number of circumstances, including for those at risk of exclusion or who are disengaging from learning, in managing behaviour in schools, improving attendance and supporting the SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs of pupils Bury Council is seeking to establish an Flexible Purchasing System (FPS) in order to meet Bury's statutory duty to arrange suitable full-time education for permanently excluded pupils, and for other pupils who, because of illness or other reasons, would not receive suitable education without such provision. The Flexible Purchasing System is intended for use by Bury Council's Special Educational Needs & Assessment (SEN) Team, the Virtual School, Schools and other services working with children and young people, and referrals will come from these teams. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please visit [the-chest.org.uk](https://www.the-chest.org.uk) The closing time for completed applications for inclusion on Bury Council's FPS, via The Chest, is 12 noon on Friday 19th July 2019 ## CPV classification Secondary education services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/01270ec7-7b43-4955-8f5b-6633f126b359) 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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