South Gloucestershire Council · Awarded contract

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Post-16 Digital Skills Centre

Awarded 31 Aug 2026

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Awarded31 Aug 2026

Value£788,882.00

SupplierBOOMSATSUMA SPECIALIST PROVISION LIMITED

AgencySouth Gloucestershire Council

RegionSouth West

CategoryEducation & Training

Expires in 1y 10mo2y term, 9% elapsed

Awarded 31 Aug 2026Expires 31 Aug 2028

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Contract Details • Subject Matter: • The Provider shall deliver a specialist, creative technology-focused post-16 alternative education provision, offering a structured but flexible programme tailored to learners with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) who have been unable to engage in mainstream or traditional settings.

• The provision shall operate at a maximum capacity of 20 commissioned places at any one time.

Placements shall be managed on a rolling admission basis, enabling entry and exit throughout the academic year in accordance with agreed referral processes and individual need.

• The provision is intended for learners with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and/or neurodiverse profiles who are not currently in education.

It shall not be commissioned for learners with severe learning difficulties requiring provision typically delivered within specialist Severe Learning Difficulty (SLD) settings.

• Estimated Value: £657,402.00 over 2 years

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