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Invitation to Tender to join the Framework for Education - Alternative Education Provision (AP) in Herefordshire

Herefordshire Council

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

31 Mar 2026 at 23:11

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

12 Nov 2025 at 14:42

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

12 Jun 2025 at 13:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

14 May 2025 at 14:38

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

30 Apr 2025 at 15:50

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process was led by Herefordshire Council, which aimed to establish a framework for Alternative Education Provision in Herefordshire. The tender covered three lots: education and engagement activities, mentoring, and tuition, delivered through both face-to-face and online models. The procurement utilised an open procedure under the Light Touch Regime of the Procurement Act 2023, allowing great flexibility for the providers. The contract is set to commence in May 2026 and will last for up to seven years, with key awards announced on 27th March 2026. The framework's total value reaches £20,000,000, serving locations within the United Kingdom, specifically in the UKG11 region.

This framework presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses within the education and community service industries. It particularly suits SMEs and large organisations offering innovative educational approaches, flexible learning solutions, and bespoke mentoring services. Companies that specialise in vocational skills and developing tailored educational programmes for children at various stages of exclusion from traditional schools will find this tender aligns well with their capabilities. Furthermore, as the framework will reopen for additional entries, businesses have ongoing chances to submit bids, ensuring dynamic involvement in meeting educational service demands in Herefordshire.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation to Tender to join the Framework for Education - Alternative Education Provision (AP) in Herefordshire

Notice Description

Herefordshire Council is seeking to establish an Open Framework of suitably qualified providers to deliver alternative education for those children and young people for whom it has a statutory responsibility, who are without a school place; or where a maintained school or academy has been unable to fully provide an appropriate individualised education package. Alternative provision may also be put in place for students who are at the point of permanent exclusion, have been permanently excluded from school or signed off from school on medical grounds. The Alternative Education Provision Framework will contain 3 Lots: * Lot 1 - Education and engagement activities * Lot 2 - Mentoring (face to face and/or online) * Lot 3 - Tuition (face to face and/or online) Providers are permitted to bid for one, two or three lots depending upon the service(s) they are able to offer. Contracts will be awarded to multiple providers under each Lot. The contract will commence in March 2026 and will be in place for up to 7 years. In accordance with the PA 2023, the Council will re-open the Open Framework at least once before the third anniversary of the First Open Framework Commencement Date and at least once every five years thereafter. The maximum total value of this framework is PS20,000,000 (ex VAT) across all 3 Lots. The procurement is being conducted in accordance with the open procedure under the Procurement Act 2023. It is being carried out under the Light Touch Regime (LTR) permissible under PA 2023, Section 9, and therefore applies the flexibilities afforded under above regulation.

Lot Information

Education and Engagement Activities

This lot covers face-to-face educational and engagement provision delivered outside the mainstream school setting. The purpose is to complement and enrich the school curriculum and/or vocational placements, providing flexible, targeted support that meets the individual needs of children and young people. Provision must be age-appropriate, inclusive, and focused on improving engagement, attainment and progress. This includes opportunities to achieve: * Accredited qualifications * Additional English and Maths support * Academic and wider learning outcomes * Vocational skills development * Bespoke activities that re-engage child and/or young persons in learning * Short-term interventions that build social and emotional well-being and support reintegration into mainstream education

Renewal: Extensions are subject to demand and further internal governance

Mentoring

Providers will deliver 1:1 mentoring via face-to-face sessions, secure online platforms, or a hybrid model. Where service delivery is in the home environment a responsible adult must always be present. Programmes will be individualised and interactive, addressing educational gaps, building confidence, developing life skills, and promoting a positive and proactive attitude to learning.

Renewal: Extensions are subject to demand and further internal governance

Tuition

Tuition may cover all key stages, core and option subjects, and vocational qualifications. Provision will cover subjects such as English, maths and science etc. Service delivery in person and/or online must be safe, interactive, and flexible, allowing a tailored programme for each learner to meet their need.

Renewal: Extensions are subject to demand and further internal governance

Planning Information

Herefordshire Council will be running a Market Engagement event for all businesses interested in delivering Alternative Education Provision for children and young people in Herefordshire. The event will be on 17th June 2:00pm - 3:00pm via Microsoft teams. The event will cover a range of topics including information of where to find council opportunities, how to successfully bid for them and specific information about this project along with opportunities to ask questions and network. ALL SUPPLIERS WHO WISH TO ATTEND WOULD NEED TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST by 4:00pm on Monday 16th June and confirm the name and email address that we should send the Microsoft Teams invitation to.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050a89
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030060-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
3 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
27 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
1 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Herefordshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HEREFORD
Postcode
HR4 0LE
Postcode Area
Hereford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of
Delivery Location
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of, TLG12 Worcestershire CC, TLG22 Shropshire, TLK13 Gloucestershire CC, TLL21 Monmouthshire and Newport, TLL24 Powys
Local Authority
Herefordshire, County of
Electoral Ward
Widemarsh
Westminster Constituency
Hereford and South Herefordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
48
Supplier Names

33 RECRUITMENT LTD

A STAR LEARNING SERVICES LTD

A-DAY CONSULTANTS LIMITED

ABC EDUCATION LIMITED

ACKERMAN PIERCE EDUCATION LTD

ASEND LIMITED

BBCARE10 LTD

BE MY TUTOR LTD

BRIGHTSTAR FUTURES SHROPSHIRE LIMITED

CONEXUS TUITION LIMITED

CreatEd

DICE CONSORTIUM CIC

DRAGON FOOTBALL ACADEMY LTD

EDCLASS LTD

FOREST WILD ONES LTD

FRESH START IN EDUCATION LIMITED

FUZZYPEGS LTD

GOAL 17 LTD

HEREFORD COMMUNITY FARM COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

HUMLY MIDLANDS LTD

KOJIKOJO LIMITED

LEAF - LOCALLY ENCOURAGING ALL TO FLOURISH

LEARN SOLUTIONS LIMITED

LEDBURY COMMUNITY HUB C.I.C.

LOWER BUSH FARM CIC

MANNING'S TUTORS LTD

MERCIA LEARNING C.I.C.

NUDGE EDUCATION LIMITED

PATHWAYNEXUSGROUP LTD

PHOENIX TEACHING AND EDUCATION LTD

PROACTIVE ADVENTURE LTD

PROSPERO GROUP LTD

Peter Agnew Tutoring

RANDSTAD SOLUTIONS LIMITED

REMEDY RECRUITMENT GROUP LIMITED

RICHARD FAHIME AKBAR LIMITED

SKYLARK ADVENTURES LTD

SMART EDUCATION RECRUITMENT LTD

SPORT 4 LIFE UK

STRIDE ACTIVE (HEREFORDSHIRE) CIC

SUPREME EDUCATION LTD

Study Mind Limited

TARGETED PROVISION LTD

TEMPEST RESOURCING LIMITED

Tute Education

WINCHMORE TUTORS LTD

XPACT SERVICES LIMITED

YOUNG GLOUCESTERSHIRE LIMITED

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