Social and other specific services – public contracts
Prior information notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Blackpool Council
PO Box 4
Blackpool
FY1 1NA
UK
Contact person: Mrs Jenna Douthwaite
Telephone: +44 1253477752
E-mail: jenna.douthwaite@blackpool.gov.uk
NUTS: UKD42
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=c2f48ec5-1402-ef11-812a-005056b64545
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
EOI: Education Otherwise than at School (EOTAS) in Blackpool.
Reference number: DN720915
II.1.2) Main CPV code
80000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The purpose of this communication is to establish levels of interest in the Education otherwise than at school provider market to increase capacity into the system for children’s education. This requirement is due to the increased demand in children and young people for whom school or college is not appropriate.
We invite experienced organisations that have a proven track record in working with young people, particularly vulnerable young people who have the ability to deliver EOTAS provision to participate in discussions and work with Blackpool Council to develop additional capacity in this market for children and young people in Blackpool.
• This exercise is for information only.
• Blackpool Council cannot guarantee that all organisations who express an interest are selected to engage in exploratory dialogue.
• The Council may select a small number of organisations from those applying to participate in this exercise, depending on the volume of applications, however, any organisation who participates (or non-participates) in this consultation will neither be advantaged nor disadvantaged should the Council decide to embark on a future procurement process.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD42
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Market engagement
Blackpool council is looking for interested providers to come forward for consideration and may wish to enter into a contractual arrangement under standard terms and conditions, subject to suitability. There will be no guarantee of business as a result of any expression of interest.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
01/09/2024
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
15/05/2024
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
24/04/2024