# DfE Registered Alternative Education Provision Flexible Purchasing System \(FPS

> Tender notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Liverpool City Council](/buyers/liverpool-city-council/contract-awards)
- Tender value: £11,950,000
- Published: 18 February 2022
- Planned start: 1 May 2022
- Planned end: 30 April 2025
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 30ae652e-18be-439e-9c11-73c134bf3ddc-511408
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-499759a5-3646-4bd2-93e3-9ecf9d33f917

## Description

The aim of the project is to create a Flexible Purchasing System \(FPS\) and identify Providers who can deliver excellent alternative provision for the education of pupils at key stage 3, 4 and 5 by offering a flexible response to those not placed in a mainstream or special school\. Registered schools within the Liverpool City Region may apply at any time, the Applications they submit will only be assessed and added to the FPS at 3 periods during each academic year\. The objectives of provision are: • To provide pupils with a rigorous and high-quality alternative to a mainstream curriculum • To offer children and young people who have not previously succeeded in the mainstream system a creative and engaging opportunity to re-join the world of education • To support and raise the attainment of all pupils to ensure that they achieve at the highest level possible • To raise the aspiration of all pupils • To work towards successful transition to post-16 education, employment, or training • Provide a tailored education programme for each young person and personal guidance and support • Offer pupils the opportunity for formal accreditation in several subject areas • Offer access in the wider curriculum to a range of enrichment activities e\.g\. arts, sports, PSHE, work-related learning The services will be split into the following Lots: Lot 1 - Alternative education Lot 2 - Alternative education - online learning Lot 3 - Alternative Education Provision for Pupils with an EHCP Lot 3A - Alternative Education Provision for Pupils with an EHCP delivered online Lot 4 - Additional Support Services

## Related contract awards

- [Sefton Park Design and Build](/contracts/ocds-b5fd17-09fed36b-d00b-4d5b-8154-0a4552913687): Liverpool City Council
- [Appointment of a Void Security Contractor](/contracts/ocds-b5fd17-946060d3-6e0b-4c75-8d93-21b74cac81a0): Liverpool City Council
- [Hire of Gritters for Winter Maintenance](/contracts/ocds-b5fd17-5c56e212-413b-4de5-89c3-d54113cf895d): Liverpool City Council

## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30ae652e-18be-439e-9c11-73c134bf3ddc-511408)