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Specialist Education - Alternative Provision Framework

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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22 May 2026 at 09:44

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22 May 2026 at 08:44

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Summary of the contracting process

Nottinghamshire County Council has initiated a procurement process under the title "Specialist Education - Alternative Provision Framework" to establish a list of providers for alternative education placements. This procurement, classified under the industry category of training services, follows an open procedure above the threshold and is being conducted under the Light Touch regime of the Procurement Act 2023. The tender process is currently active, with a deadline for submissions set for 3rd July 2026, and it targets service delivery in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The framework contract is expected to commence on 21st January 2027 and end on 20th January 2030.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in education and training services, particularly those offering primary, secondary, and higher education services. Businesses that can demonstrate high-quality provision and meet specific standards will benefit from being added to an authorised provider list. The framework is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), thus encouraging a diverse range of applicants. Given the considerable framework value of £200 million, and the potential for broad participation across various educational institutions, this tender is an attractive opportunity for enterprises seeking to expand their reach in the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Specialist Education - Alternative Provision Framework

Notice Description

Nottinghamshire County Council is seeking to establish a Provider List, using a Framework under the Light Touch regime of the Procurement Act 2023, of organisations who are able to provide commissioned placements of children and young people with Alternative education (Provider). These services will cover the requirements for Alternative Provision placements of children & young people (Learners) made directly on behalf of Nottinghamshire County Council with, subject to internal governance approval and compliance with the Procurement Act 2023, additional scope to include Local Council maintained Schools, or Free Schools and Academies (Contracting Council) within Nottinghamshire and surrounding areas if they wish to use it. Providers that are successful in demonstrating that they are able to meet the Council's standards, as set out in the service specification, will be added to the Provider List and will be awarded onto the Framework under the appropriate Lot and will be subsequently invited to offer places that match the needs of the Learners. Providers will be expected to evidence the quality of their provision by participating in regular Quality Assurance (QA) checks that will be carried out on behalf of the Contracting Authorities. Any Providers that fail to maintain the quality standards will be suspended from the Framework until they are able to provide evidence that they can meet the quality standards. Please note, there is no guarantee of work under Lots 2,3 and 4 of this Framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5034b081-1ebc-489f-a668-e690365c4bce
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80100000 - Primary education services

80200000 - Secondary education services

80300000 - Higher education services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Jan 2027 - 20 Jan 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
Postcode
NG2 7QP
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Rushcliffe
Electoral Ward
Trent Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Rushcliffe

Further Information

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