Award of Alternative Provision and Inclusion Support Framework by Dorset Council
Dorset Council · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Alternative Provision and Inclusion Support Framework by Dorset Council
Awarded 31 Aug 2022
Awarded31 Aug 2022
Value£8,000,000.00
AgencyDorset Council
RegionSouth West
CategoryEducation & Training
Ended 2mo ago4y term
Awarded 31 Aug 2022Expired 30 Aug 2026
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Dorset Council awarded a contract to Five Rivers Child Care Limited, Bespoke Learning Ltd, Core Creative Education CIC, Corfe Valley Outdoor Learning, Dorset Trade Skills (SW) Limited, Dorset Wellbeing, Future Roots Ltd, GDF Consultancy.com, and Kee for the provision of alternative education and training services under a framework agreement.
The framework comprises five lots: Ofsted registered Alternative Provision, Inclusion support, Re-engagement, Teaching, and Progress to settled adulthood.
It aims to arrange suitable education or training for children and young people who, due to exclusion, illness, or other reasons, would not otherwise receive suitable education, with a focus on early help, personalisation, and inclusion.
The contract value is AUD 8,000,000, with a framework length of 2 years plus an optional 2 x 1 year extension.
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Award of Alternative Provision and Inclusion Support Framework by Dorset Council
Won by Five Rivers Child Care Limited,Bespoke Learning Ltd,Core Creative Education CIC,Corfe Valley Outdoor Learning,Dorset Trade Skills (SW) Limited,Dorset Wellbeing,Future Roots Ltd,GDF Consultancy.com,Keehan 2 Achieve Ltd,Learning To Live Ltd,Motor-Ready,Notton Equine Assisted Learning CIC,Quest Work Skills,SUN Connections,Targeted Provision,Teaching Personnel,TheHorseCourse,Willow Banks Forest School Ltd,EAQ (Equine Assisted Qualifications) Ltd,Personalised Learning Dorset Limited,Nisai Virtual Academy · Dorset Council
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