Tender

Alternative Educational Services Framework

NORTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

17 Mar 2026 at 16:51

Planning

08 May 2025 at 08:54

Summary of the contracting process

North Tyneside Borough Council has initiated a public procurement process for its "Alternative Educational Services Framework," with the tender process currently in the active stage. This project falls within the Education and Training Services industry category and seeks to provide educational services for students educated other than at school, those who are permanently excluded, or are not in education, employment, or training. The procurement operates under an open procedure with significant value projected at approximately £600,000 per annum for the next five years, and the tender is facilitated via the OPEN UK portal. Key dates include the submission deadline for tenders on 16th April 2026 at 12:00 pm, with contracts set to commence on 11th May 2026 and set for potential extensions up to 2031.

This framework provides lucrative opportunities for various types of educational service providers. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate due to its suitability criteria. Suppliers can offer services across a range of lots, including qualification providers, nurture provisions, face-to-face tuition, and online education, making it adaptable for different business models. Given the focus on structured educational programmes and flexible service delivery, organisations with expertise in specialised education, emotional and social development, and technology-enhanced learning stand to gain considerably from this long-term engagement. The framework also offers annual openings for new suppliers, allowing businesses to continually refine and expand their services over the years.

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Notice Title

Alternative Educational Services Framework

Notice Description

This is a framework for alternative educational services for students who are: * Educated Other than at School (EOTAS) * Permanently excluded from a mainstream or special school and is awaiting to be transferred to a new educational setting *Any other reason, is not is education, employment or training (NEET) Value for the framework is approx. PS600,000 per annum with the framework due to run for 5 years (provided extensions are taken). Tender documents are available and should be returned via OPEN at: https://www.open-uk.org Reference Number for the procurement is OPEN2025772

Lot Information

Alternative Provision Providers providing a qualification

This lot is for Providers offering structured alternative education programmes that lead to the achievement of nationally recognised qualifications.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions

Nurture Provision

This lot is for Providers offering short or medium-term placements with a strong focus on social, emotional, and behavioural development.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions

Face to Face Tuition

This lot is for the delivery of personalised, one-to-one or small group tuition delivered in person, either at the pupil's home, a community setting, or another agreed location.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions

Online Tuition

This lot covers the provision of structured, curriculum-aligned education delivered remotely via online platforms.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions

Planning Information

Presentation for interested suppliers explaining details of the framework, scope (Lots breakdown), KPI requirement etc. along with details of portal to be used and how to register. Presentations will be via teams invitation on: 7th May 2025 (10:00am) 22nd May 2025 (15:00pm) Suppliers can register their interest by sending notification to: kirsty.williams@northtyneside.gov.uk. A link to the teams event will then be forwarded. Time at the end of the presentation will be allowed for any supplier questions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050e63
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024274-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
16 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 May 2026 - 10 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTH TYNESIDE
Postcode
NE27 0BY
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC22 Tyneside

Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Shiremoor
Westminster Constituency
Cramlington and Killingworth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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