Planning

Alternative Education Provision

NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

14 Apr 2025 at 08:26

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

North East Lincolnshire Borough Council is planning a procurement process titled "Alternative Education Provision" in the education and training services category. The procurement is at the planning stage as of 14th April 2025, and is expected to cover alternative education services within the North East Lincolnshire region (UKE13). The project has a gross value of £2,040,000 with the contract expected to commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2029. Further procurement notices are anticipated by 5th January 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those capable of delivering alternative education provisions. The suitability criteria highlight opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Given the contract's duration and substantial budget, participating businesses can benefit from stable, long-term revenue and the chance to establish a strong presence in the public sector education market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Alternative Education Provision

Notice Description

Procurement of alternative education provision in North East Lincolnshire.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050211
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014811-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,700,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@nelincs.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GRIMSBY
Postcode
DN31 1HU
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire
Delivery Location
TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire
Local Authority
North East Lincolnshire
Electoral Ward
West Marsh
Westminster Constituency
Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes

Further Information

Notice Documents

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