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ALP Full-time Block Contract 2025/26

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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08 Sep 2025 at 15:03

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has completed the procurement process for the "ALP Full-time Block Contract 2025/26", a contract involving the block purchase of 50 full-time Alternative Learning Provision places from Learning Partnership West. This procurement, classified under Education and Training Services (CPV code 80000000), covers the South West region of the United Kingdom. The process reached the award stage with the contract being active from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2026. The direct award procurement method was used, reflecting a straightforward award strategy. The total contract value is £1,403,650 GBP, with the award notice published on 8th September 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses within the education and training sector, especially those specialising in alternative learning provisions. The direct award procurement method indicates a preference for experienced providers with proven capabilities in this niche field. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) could take advantage of this type of contract by aligning their services to cater to educational needs outside the mainstream system. This contract highlights the importance of established relationships and expertise in alternative learning environments, offering potential growth for businesses that can meet specific educational service demands.

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Notice Title

ALP Full-time Block Contract 2025/26

Notice Description

Block purchase of 50 full-time Alternative Learning Provision places from Learning Partnership West for academic year 2025/26, supporting children who have been excluded from or are unable to be educated in mainstream school.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-52675564-3cff-4a7d-a3d9-a2ecdbba9411
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a573c4d-0729-4c14-8c1f-f7af1f34ab75
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,403,650 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,403,650 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Andrew Doig
Contact Email
andrew.doig@bristol.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 0

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5TR
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEARNING PARTNERSHIP WEST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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