What is being bought5 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

The Supporting Progress and Inclusion Framework comprises of the following Lots:

1 Ofsted registered Alternative Provision

2 Inclusion support

3 Re-engagement

4 Teaching

5 Progress to settled adulthood

CPV: Primary education services · Secondary education services · Social work services without accommodation

How this framework works

From the published notice

Bids received: 28 bids received · 36 suppliers appointed
Framework period: 2 yrs from 1 Sept 2022

Lots and requirements (5)Procurement structure

5 lots · no lot values published · same evaluation weights on every lot

Lot #1Ofsted registered Alternative ProvisionCancelledRenewal 2 yrs

Dorset Council's ambition is to support all children and young people in their journey to adulthood with underpinning principles of early help, personalisation and inclusion, enabling them to achieve their chosen outcomes. We support children and young people through a focus on the best education for all our children and young people, our localities model and inclusion within our mainstream educational settings.

The Framework will ensure that Dorset Council is able to arrange suitable education or training provision for children and young people where it is needed. The need for such provision can arise for a number of reasons, including those set out under the government definition of Alternative provision: education arranged by local authorities for pupils who, because of exclusion, illness, or other reasons, would not otherwise receive suitable education; education arranged by schools for pupils on a fixed period exclusion; and where support is required for behavioural or other needs.

This Framework is part of a new model of alternative provision, where such provision is used where it is needed, and is high quality enabling children and young people to make progress.

Where children and young people can transition back into mainstream provision or onto a

post 16 pathway, we are making it clear that alternative provision is a short-term intervention for re-engagement and support, that it is not a destination.

The Framework shall comprise of the following Lots:

1 Ofsted registered Alternative Provision

2 Inclusion support

3 Re-engagement

4 Teaching

5 Progress to settled adulthood

The Council’s new delivery model is in line with the broad direction of the government’s published proposals for SEND and alternative provision; it will however require changes to respond to the national requirements which are likely to be in around 2 years’ time. A framework length of 2 years plus an optional 2 x 1 year extension, and a clear expectation in the tender that providers will respond to future national changes, provides the ability for Dorset Council to make changes as required. The Framework will run from September 2022.

Tenderers may apply to enter this Open Framework at any time during the period of the Framework and the Council will evaluate applications each school term ahead of any call-off requirements.

Educational establishments in the Dorset Council area may access and call-off from the framework using Lot 2 only. This includes all schools maintained by Local Authorities, Academies, Special Schools and Pupil Referral Units as listed here: Schools and Academies

familyinformationdirectory.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/kb5/dorset/fsd/resul… ↗

There is no limit on suppliers that will be admitted to the Framework.

Contract period: 1 Sept 2022 – 31 Aug 2024 (2 yrs)

Delivery: South West

Extensions: Option to extend - 1 year + 1 yearVariant bids: not allowed

80200000 Secondary education services 85312000 Social work services without accommodation

Lot #2Inclusion SupportCancelledRenewal 2 yrs

Dorset Council's ambition is to support all children and young people in their journey to adulthood with underpinning principles of early help, personalisation and inclusion, enabling them to achieve their chosen outcomes. We support children and young people through a focus on the best education for all our children and young people, our localities model and inclusion within our mainstream educational settings.

The Framework will ensure that Dorset Council is able to arrange suitable education or training provision for children and young people where it is needed. The need for such provision can arise for a number of reasons, including those set out under the government definition of Alternative provision: education arranged by local authorities for pupils who, because of exclusion, illness, or other reasons, would not otherwise receive suitable education; education arranged by schools for pupils on a fixed period exclusion; and where support is required for behavioural or other needs.

This Framework is part of a new model of alternative provision, where such provision is used where it is needed, and is high quality enabling children and young people to make progress.

Where children and young people can transition back into mainstream provision or onto a

post 16 pathway, we are making it clear that alternative provision is a short-term intervention for re-engagement and support, that it is not a destination.

The Framework shall comprise of the following Lots:

1 Ofsted registered Alternative Provision

2 Inclusion support

3 Re-engagement

4 Teaching

5 Progress to settled adulthood

The Council’s new delivery model is in line with the broad direction of the government’s published proposals for SEND and alternative provision; it will however require changes to respond to the national requirements which are likely to be in around 2 years’ time. A framework length of 2 years plus an optional 2 x 1 year extension, and a clear expectation in the tender that providers will respond to future national changes, provides the ability for Dorset Council to make changes as required. The Framework will run from September 2022.

Tenderers may apply to enter this Open Framework at any time during the period of the Framework and the Council will evaluate applications each school term ahead of any call-off requirements.

Educational establishments in the Dorset Council area may access and call-off from the framework using Lot 2 only. This includes all schools maintained by Local Authorities, Academies, Special Schools and Pupil Referral Units as listed here: Schools and Academies

familyinformationdirectory.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/kb5/dorset/fsd/resul… ↗

There is no limit on suppliers that will be admitted to the Framework.

Contract period: 1 Sept 2022 – 31 Aug 2024 (2 yrs)

Delivery: South West

Extensions: Option to extend - 1 year + 1 yearVariant bids: not allowed

80200000 Secondary education services 85312000 Social work services without accommodation

Lot #3Re-engagementCancelledRenewal 2 yrs

Dorset Council's ambition is to support all children and young people in their journey to adulthood with underpinning principles of early help, personalisation and inclusion, enabling them to achieve their chosen outcomes. We support children and young people through a focus on the best education for all our children and young people, our localities model and inclusion within our mainstream educational settings.

The Framework will ensure that Dorset Council is able to arrange suitable education or training provision for children and young people where it is needed. The need for such provision can arise for a number of reasons, including those set out under the government definition of Alternative provision: education arranged by local authorities for pupils who, because of exclusion, illness, or other reasons, would not otherwise receive suitable education; education arranged by schools for pupils on a fixed period exclusion; and where support is required for behavioural or other needs.

This Framework is part of a new model of alternative provision, where such provision is used where it is needed, and is high quality enabling children and young people to make progress.

Where children and young people can transition back into mainstream provision or onto a

post 16 pathway, we are making it clear that alternative provision is a short-term intervention for re-engagement and support, that it is not a destination.

The Framework shall comprise of the following Lots:

1 Ofsted registered Alternative Provision

2 Inclusion support

3 Re-engagement

4 Teaching

5 Progress to settled adulthood

The Council’s new delivery model is in line with the broad direction of the government’s published proposals for SEND and alternative provision; it will however require changes to respond to the national requirements which are likely to be in around 2 years’ time. A framework length of 2 years plus an optional 2 x 1 year extension, and a clear expectation in the tender that providers will respond to future national changes, provides the ability for Dorset Council to make changes as required. The Framework will run from September 2022.

Tenderers may apply to enter this Open Framework at any time during the period of the Framework and the Council will evaluate applications each school term ahead of any call-off requirements.

Educational establishments in the Dorset Council area may access and call-off from the framework using Lot 2 only. This includes all schools maintained by Local Authorities, Academies, Special Schools and Pupil Referral Units as listed here: Schools and Academies

familyinformationdirectory.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/kb5/dorset/fsd/resul… ↗

There is no limit on suppliers that will be admitted to the Framework.

Contract period: 1 Sept 2022 – 31 Aug 2024 (2 yrs)

Delivery: South West

Extensions: Option to extend - 1 year + 1 yearVariant bids: not allowed

80200000 Secondary education services 85312000 Social work services without accommodation

Lot #4TeachingCancelledRenewal 2 yrs

Dorset Council's ambition is to support all children and young people in their journey to adulthood with underpinning principles of early help, personalisation and inclusion, enabling them to achieve their chosen outcomes. We support children and young people through a focus on the best education for all our children and young people, our localities model and inclusion within our mainstream educational settings.

The Framework will ensure that Dorset Council is able to arrange suitable education or training provision for children and young people where it is needed. The need for such provision can arise for a number of reasons, including those set out under the government definition of Alternative provision: education arranged by local authorities for pupils who, because of exclusion, illness, or other reasons, would not otherwise receive suitable education; education arranged by schools for pupils on a fixed period exclusion; and where support is required for behavioural or other needs.

This Framework is part of a new model of alternative provision, where such provision is used where it is needed, and is high quality enabling children and young people to make progress.

Where children and young people can transition back into mainstream provision or onto a

post 16 pathway, we are making it clear that alternative provision is a short-term intervention for re-engagement and support, that it is not a destination.

The Framework shall comprise of the following Lots:

1 Ofsted registered Alternative Provision

2 Inclusion support

3 Re-engagement

4 Teaching

5 Progress to settled adulthood

The Council’s new delivery model is in line with the broad direction of the government’s published proposals for SEND and alternative provision; it will however require changes to respond to the national requirements which are likely to be in around 2 years’ time. A framework length of 2 years plus an optional 2 x 1 year extension, and a clear expectation in the tender that providers will respond to future national changes, provides the ability for Dorset Council to make changes as required. The Framework will run from September 2022.

Tenderers may apply to enter this Open Framework at any time during the period of the Framework and the Council will evaluate applications each school term ahead of any call-off requirements.

Educational establishments in the Dorset Council area may access and call-off from the framework using Lot 2 only. This includes all schools maintained by Local Authorities, Academies, Special Schools and Pupil Referral Units as listed here: Schools and Academies

familyinformationdirectory.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/kb5/dorset/fsd/resul… ↗

There is no limit on suppliers that will be admitted to the Framework.

Contract period: 1 Sept 2022 – 31 Aug 2024 (2 yrs)

Delivery: South West

Extensions: Option to extend - 1 year + 1 yearVariant bids: not allowed

80200000 Secondary education services 85312000 Social work services without accommodation

Lot #5Progress to settled adulthoodCancelledRenewal 2 yrs

Dorset Council's ambition is to support all children and young people in their journey to adulthood with underpinning principles of early help, personalisation and inclusion, enabling them to achieve their chosen outcomes. We support children and young people through a focus on the best education for all our children and young people, our localities model and inclusion within our mainstream educational settings.

The Framework will ensure that Dorset Council is able to arrange suitable education or training provision for children and young people where it is needed. The need for such provision can arise for a number of reasons, including those set out under the government definition of Alternative provision: education arranged by local authorities for pupils who, because of exclusion, illness, or other reasons, would not otherwise receive suitable education; education arranged by schools for pupils on a fixed period exclusion; and where support is required for behavioural or other needs.

This Framework is part of a new model of alternative provision, where such provision is used where it is needed, and is high quality enabling children and young people to make progress.

Where children and young people can transition back into mainstream provision or onto a

post 16 pathway, we are making it clear that alternative provision is a short-term intervention for re-engagement and support, that it is not a destination.

The Framework shall comprise of the following Lots:

1 Ofsted registered Alternative Provision

2 Inclusion support

3 Re-engagement

4 Teaching

5 Progress to settled adulthood

The Council’s new delivery model is in line with the broad direction of the government’s published proposals for SEND and alternative provision; it will however require changes to respond to the national requirements which are likely to be in around 2 years’ time. A framework length of 2 years plus an optional 2 x 1 year extension, and a clear expectation in the tender that providers will respond to future national changes, provides the ability for Dorset Council to make changes as required. The Framework will run from September 2022.

Tenderers may apply to enter this Open Framework at any time during the period of the Framework and the Council will evaluate applications each school term ahead of any call-off requirements.

Educational establishments in the Dorset Council area may access and call-off from the framework using Lot 2 only. This includes all schools maintained by Local Authorities, Academies, Special Schools and Pupil Referral Units as listed here: Schools and Academies

familyinformationdirectory.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/kb5/dorset/fsd/resul… ↗

There is no limit on suppliers that will be admitted to the Framework.

Contract period: 1 Sept 2022 – 31 Aug 2024 (2 yrs)

Delivery: South West

Extensions: Option to extend - 1 year + 1 yearVariant bids: not allowed

80200000 Secondary education services 85312000 Social work services without accommodation

What it takes to win
i
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more

How bids were scored · same split on all 5 lots

Quality: 45%Price: 50%Social value: 5%

Published award criteria (3)

Quality: 45
Social Value: 5
Price: 50

What this means for your bid

Price carries 50 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 5 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.
“Supporting Progress and Inclusion” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached

Procedure method: Open procedure
Legal basis: CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category: Services
Notice status: Awarded
Procurement threshold: Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime: Standard
Commercial structure: Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement: Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type: Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered: Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement: No (one-off requirement)
First published: 3 May 2022, 12:00 BST
Last source update: 18 Feb 2026, 17:15 GMT
Award evaluation window: 6 Jun 2022 – …
Authority reference: DN608441
FTS notice number: 2026/S 000-014989
Classification (CPV): Primary education servicesSecondary education servicesSocial work services without accommodation
Delivery area: South West (UKK25)
Official registry OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0332dd Find a Tender

Publisher note: Educational establishments in the Dorset Council area may access and call-off from the framework using Lot 2 only. This includes all schools maintained by Local Authorities, Academies, Special Schools and Pupil Referral Units as listed here: Schools and Academies Search Results | Dorset FID (dorsetcouncil.gov.uk). https://familyinformationdirectory.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/kb5/dorset/fsd/results.page?familychannel=301&sortfield=title&sorttype=field&term

How it was run

Official notice

Run through: ProContract (Due North) · Who buys & how to bid on ProContract

Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN

Access & registration note: Free · short registration with manual review; public opportunity list

Appointment period ends: 6 Jun 2022, 14:00 BST
Submission channel: {"electronicSubmission"}
Accepted languages: en
Bids opened: 6 Jun 2022, 14:15 BST

Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index ↗

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast

Suppliers appointed 36admitted to the panel · see the list ↓

Bids received 2820 from SMEs

Contracts signed 20latest 16 May 2023

93 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.

Contracts

All 20 of these contracts carry the same published figure, £8,000,000, the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each contract's own value. They are not eleven separate sums.

Contract 016113-2023-A1-1
Signed
16 May 2023
Value
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Period
… – 31 Aug 2024
Status
active
Contract 016113-2023-B1-2
Signed
16 May 2023
Value
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Period
… – 31 Aug 2024
Status
active
Contract 016113-2023-B2-3
Signed
16 May 2023
Value
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Period
… – 31 Aug 2024
Status
active
Contract 016113-2023-B3-4
Signed
16 May 2023
Value
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Period
… – 31 Aug 2024
Status
active
Contract 016113-2023-B4-5
Signed
16 May 2023
Value
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Period
… – 31 Aug 2024
Status
active
Contract 016113-2023-B5-6
Signed
16 May 2023
Value
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Period
… – 31 Aug 2024
Status
active
Contract 016113-2023-B6-7
Signed
16 May 2023
Value
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Period
… – 31 Aug 2024
Status
active
Contract 016113-2023-C1-8
Signed
16 May 2023
Value
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Period
… – 31 Aug 2024
Status
active
Contract 016113-2023-C2-9
Signed
16 May 2023
Value
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Period
… – 31 Aug 2024
Status
active
Contract 016113-2023-C3-10
Signed
16 May 2023
Value
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Period
… – 31 Aug 2024
Status
active
Contract 016113-2023-C4-11
Signed
16 May 2023
Value
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Period
… – 31 Aug 2024
Status
active
Contract 016113-2023-C5-12
Signed
16 May 2023
Value
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Period
… – 31 Aug 2024
Status
active
Contract 016113-2023-C6-13
Signed
16 May 2023
Value
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Period
… – 31 Aug 2024
Status
active
Contract 016113-2023-D1-14
Signed
16 May 2023
Value
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Period
… – 31 Aug 2024
Status
active
Contract 016113-2023-D2-15
Signed
16 May 2023
Value
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Period
… – 31 Aug 2024
Status
active
Contract 016113-2023-E1-16
Signed
16 May 2023
Value
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Period
… – 31 Aug 2024
Status
active
Contract 016113-2023-E2-17
Signed
16 May 2023
Value
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Period
… – 31 Aug 2024
Status
active
Contract 016113-2023-E3-18
Signed
16 May 2023
Value
ceiling above
Period
… – 31 Aug 2024
Status
active
Contract 016113-2023-E4-19
Signed
16 May 2023
Value
ceiling above
Period
… – 31 Aug 2024
Status
active
Contract 016113-2023-E5-20
Signed
16 May 2023
Value
ceiling above
Period
… – 31 Aug 2024
Status
active

Bid statistics published by the authority

Lot	Bids	SME	VCSE	Valid bid range
1 · Ofsted registered Alternative Provision	2bids · 2 electronic	1	—	—
2 · Inclusion Support	28bids · 28 electronic	20	—	—
3 · Re-engagement	26bids · 26 electronic	18	—	—
4 · Teaching	15bids · 15 electronic	10	—	—
5 · Progress to settled adulthood	13bids · 13 electronic	8	—	—
Whole notice	28bids · 28 electronic	20	—	—

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

2 public bodies on the notice

Dorset Council

Contracting authorityLocal CouncilRegional or local authorityGeneral public services Dorset Council, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester, South West, DT1 1XJContact name, email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Consortium members and other public bodies

Educational Establishments in Dorset Council areaContracting authority Dorset, South WestContact email

Dispute resolution & review bodies

Dorset Council, Monitoring OfficerReview body Dorchester

Framework contractors & participating bidders

41 commercial parties on the notice

1st Staff LimitedFramework contractor Warlies Park House, Horseshoe Hill, Upshire, South West, EN9 3SL
Bespoke Learning LtdFramework contractor 14 Bishop Road, Bournemouth, South West, BH9 1HB
Brighter Horizons TrainingFramework contractor 520 Chickerell Road, Weymouth, South West, DT3 4DL
Core Creative Education CICFramework contractor Limemead Farm, Halstock Leigh, South West, BA22 9QU
Corfe Valley Outdoor LearningFramework contractor Withy Lakes, Church Knowle, Wareham, South West, BH20 5NG
Dorset PathwaysFramework contractor Unit 3, Coy Pond Business Park, Ingworth Road, Poole, South West, BH12 1JY
Dorset Trade Skills (SW) LimitedFramework contractor Unit 6, 83 Lynch Lane, Weymouth, South West, DT4 9DN
Dorset WellbeingFramework contractor Claywell Farm, Corfe Castle, Wareham, South West, BH20 5JJ
EAQ ((Equine Assisted Qualifications) LtdFramework contractor Office 4, The Exchange, Old Market Hill, Sturminster Newton, South West, DT10 1FH
Five Rivers Child Care LimitedFramework contractor 47 Bedwin Street, Salisbury, South West, SP1 3UT

Show 31 more suppliers

Fleet TutorsFramework contractor 251/253 Chiswick High Road, London, South West, W4 4PU
Fresh Start in Education LtdFramework contractor Castle House, Castle Hill Avenue, Folkestone, South West, CT20 2TQ
Future Roots LtdFramework contractor Rylands Farm, Holnest, Sherborne, South West, DT9 5PS
GDF Consultancy.comFramework contractor Valley View Farm, Castle Farm Road, Lytchett Matravers, South West, BH16 6DA
Go Fish Education LtdFramework contractor 124 The Grove, Moordown, Bournemouth, South West, BH9 2UA
Green SparksFramework contractor 18 Napier Close, Puncknowle, South West, DT2 9BQ
Hooke CourtFramework contractor Hooke, South West, DT8 3NX
Innovate DorsetFramework contractor 41-44 King Street, Wimborne, South West, BH21 1EB
Keehan 2 Achieve LtdFramework contractor 40 Rutland Road, Christchurch, South West, BH23 2SH
Learning To Live LtdFramework contractor 16 Holdnehurst Village, Bournemouth, South West, BH8 0EE
Learning to Live LtdFramework contractor 16 Holdenhurst Village, Bournemouth, South West, BH8 0EE
Motivational and Personal Success LtdFramework contractor 1 Lorne Park House, Lorne Park Road, Bournemouth, South West, BH1 1JJ
Motor-ReadyFramework contractor Claywell Farm, Rempstone, Corfe Castle, Wareham, South West, BH20 5JJ
Nisai Virtual AcademyFramework contractor Milton Road, Harrow, South West, HA1 1XB
Notton Equine Assisted Learning CICFramework contractor 13 Kingsbere Crescent, Dorchester, South West, DT1 2DY
Personalised Learning Dorset LimitedFramework contractor The Grainstore, Shaftesbury Lane, Blandford Forum, South West, DT11 7EG
Positive Change SW LtdFramework contractor 194a Wakeham, Portland, South West, DT5 1HR
Purbeck Youth and Community FoundationFramework contractor Wareham Youth and Community Centre, Worgret Rd, Wareham, South West, BH20 4PH
Purbeck youth and Community FoundationFramework contractor Wareham Youth and Community Centre, Worgret Rd, Wareham, South West, BH20 4PH
Quest Work SkillsFramework contractor 3 Burleigh Road, Southborne, Bournemouth, South West, BH6 5DU
SUN ConnectionsFramework contractor 10 Hudson Close, Ringwood, South West, BH24 1XL
Targeted ProvisionFramework contractor 4 Lonsdale Road, London, South West, NW6 6RD
Teaching PersonnelFramework contractor 99 Bridge Rd East, Welwyn Garden City, South West, AL7 1GL
Teaching PersonnelFramework contractor 99 Bridge Rd East,, Welwyn Garden City, South West, AL7 1GL
Teaching PersonnelFramework contractor 99 Bridge Rd East, Welwyn Garden City, South West
The Koru ProjectFramework contractor Dorset House, 5 Church Street, Wimborne, South West, BH21 1JH
The Luccombe HubFramework contractor Unit 12, Luccombe Hub, Milton Abbas, South West, DT11 0BD
The RanchFramework contractor 43-87 Coombe Valley Rd, Weymouth, South West, DT3 6NL
The RanchFramework contractor 43-87 coombe Valley Rd, Weymouth, South West, DT3 6NL
TheHorseCourseFramework contractor Top Yard, Littlemead, Weymouth, South West, DT3 5DL
Willow Banks Forest School LtdFramework contractor Wincanton Sports Ground, Moor Lane, Wincanton, South West, BA9 9RB

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.

When	What	Before	After
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Supporting Progress and Inclusion

What is being bought5 lots · detail below

How this framework works

Lots and requirements (5)Procurement structure

What it takes to win
i
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Procedure terms & legal framework

How it was run

Timeline

Notice history

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Framework contractors & participating bidders

Official documents & specifications

What is being bought5 lots · detail below

How this framework works

Lots and requirements (5)Procurement structure

What it takes to winiHow this buyer will score bids.The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Procedure terms & legal framework

How it was run

Timeline

Notice history

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Framework contractors & participating bidders

Official documents & specifications

What it takes to win
i
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).