Flexible Learning and Support Services
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Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is currently in the planning stages of a procurement process titled "Flexible Learning and Support Services," focusing on enhancing educational and support services within the borough. The process falls under the industry category of education and training services, as well as social work services. It is designed to be a multi-year framework aiming to provide inclusive and flexible learning opportunities.
Key dates include a market engagement event scheduled for 10th June 2025, with interested parties required to register their interest by 9th June 2025. This event will be held online, providing an opportunity for stakeholders to contribute ideas that shape the final framework. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training, social services, and support for individuals with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) or Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) requirements.
Particularly well-suited are alternative education providers, SEND and SEMH support services, vocational training organisations, and those offering post-16 transition support. Engaging in this process can further enhance partnerships between educational institutions and employers, potentially leading to growth and development opportunities within the region. The framework notably encourages the participation of SMEs and VCSEs, offering a wide range of service areas to fulfil diverse learning needs.
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council (Dudley MBC) is seeking interest about the forthcoming development of a Flexible Learning and Support Services to enhance educational provision and services within the borough. This preliminary market engagement notice is intended to engage with the market and gather insights from potential providers before the formal procurement process begins. This notice does not constitute a call for competition, and no contracts will be awarded at this stage.
The framework aims to provide high-quality, flexible, and accessible learning opportunities for children, young people, and adults requiring additional support. It will support learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, alternative education pathways, Virtual School LAC and post-16 transitions. The framework will be designed to: -Ensure inclusive learning opportunities for all learners. -Strengthen partnerships between educational institutions, training providers and employers. -Enhance alternative provision and bespoke education packages to meet diverse learning needs. -Improve outcomes for vulnerable learners and those at risk of exclusion. -Provide clear pathways into further education, training or employment. -Deliver appropriate opportunities in Preparation for Adulthood Dudley MBC anticipates that the framework will include, but is not limited to, the following service areas: -Alternative Education Providers (offering personalised and flexible curriculum pathways). -Specialist SEND and SEMH Support Services. -Vocational Training and Skills Development. -Independent Special Schools and Training Organisations. -Services to support our Integrated Early Years -Post-16 Education and Employment Transition Support. -Tutoring and Mentoring Services. - Including Exam Preparation -Outdoor/Adventure Learning and specific Interest clubs and provisions -Therapeutic Intervention -Innovative tools to support learning
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The contract period is five years.
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