The Provision of Opportunities to Improve Attainment and Engage Vulnerable Children and Young People in Education Contract Awards

Staffordshire County Council is currently at the award stage of a significant procurement process for the "Provision of Opportunities to Improve Attainment and Engage Vulnerable Children and Young People in Education". The council recently completed call-off contracts from a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for various lots including full-time and part-time alternative provision, tutoring, and complementary provision. This initiative focuses on providing flexible and outcome-focused education services for vulnerable children and young people throughout the West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This DPS will run through the authority's electronic procurement system, Proactis, until 31 August 2025, with the most recent contracts being awarded in June 2025. The procurement method employed is a selective, restricted procedure above threshold, driven by a budget of £1,397,256.50 for the awarded contracts. This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in education and training services.

Businesses specialising in alternative education solutions, skilled in engaging vulnerable populations, and familiar with educational strategies such as attachment and trauma resilience are ideal candidates. Successful providers will gain the chance to build lasting partnerships with educational bodies, contributing to the closing of attainment gaps and improving overall outcomes for young people in education. This framework not only provides a channel for local initiatives within Staffordshire but also potentially extends their reach regionally, encouraging business growth through educational service innovation.