Pseudo-DPS for Alternative Education Provision (AP) 2024 - 2027

Buyer
Bedford Borough Council
Value
Not published
Closes
22 March 2027
Where
England, the East of England
Type
Dynamic purchasing system (open to join)

In plain English

Bedford Borough Council is looking for qualified education providers to help young people who can't attend mainstream school due to emotional, behavioural or mental health issues. They want suppliers who can deliver short-term educational support, tutoring, mentoring and therapeutic services across 3 service areas, with the goal of getting children back into regular school.

What the buyer wants

• Deliver alternative education provision including tutoring, coaching, mentoring and therapeutic support tailored to individual children's needs • Work with children and young people who have social, emotional, mental health needs or challenging behaviours • Provide short-term interventions designed to help students reintegrate back into mainstream education

Likely requirements

Our reading of the notice. Always check the tender documents.

This contract almost certainly requires qualified teachers or education specialists with significant SEMH experience. Most general small businesses without specialist education or therapeutic qualifications will not meet the minimum requirements.

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