Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13ce7-222f-7037-994a-9cd58f565cde/dps-procurement-for-delivery-of-alternative-provision-services closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # DPS Procurement for delivery of Alternative Provision Services [Reading Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/reading-borough-council) Estimated value £9,000,000 to £12,000,000 Published 17 Aug 2021 Deadline Closed 18 Jul 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 Brighter Futures for Children currently uses a number of approved providers to deliver Alternative Provision support for children and young people aged 5 to 19, who require this service. We are looking to introduce a 4 year Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for this service with an optional extension of up to 24 months, subject to the provision of available funding and the strategic priorities of the Council The Council is proposing to publish a directory of Approved AP Providers through the application of a modified Dynamic Purchasing System established under the Light touch Regime The DPS will consist of seven areas of service delivery (lots), Providers are invited to apply for one, more than one, or all Lots. - Lot 1 Full Time Alternative Education Provision - Lot 2 Part Time Alternative Provision - Lot 3 Tutoring - Lot 4 On Line Learning - Lot 5 Bespoke Provision - Lot 6 Additional Interventions which may be delivered on-site. - Lot 7 Full or Part Time Alternative Provision for Post 16 Students Additional information: Information can be found at [in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc/aspx/Home](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc/aspx/Home) Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## CPV classification Education and training services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/7f1d055f-4571-4a4c-aa04-31e8f6d2f575) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. 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