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Provision of Bespoke Alternative Education Placements

Suffolk County Council

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06 May 2026 at 20:23

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16 May 2025 at 12:54

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council is planning a procurement process titled "Provision of Bespoke Alternative Education Placements" under the industry category of education and training services. This procurement is focused on the UKH14 region, with significant financial allocations ranging from £250,000,000 to a gross value of £300,000,000. The procurement method could involve a Framework, Open Framework, or Dynamic Market. As of 6 May 2026, the process is in the planning update stage, with key dates including a future notice on 14 October 2026. The project aims to provide bespoke alternative education placements starting from 1 September 2027, with potential contract renewals up to 31 July 2031.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the education sector, specifically those capable of offering tailored educational services. The procurement is designed to be inclusive of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that specialise in bespoke or alternative educational solutions will find this procurement attractive, given its substantial budget and the extended contract period. This project offers a platform to scale business operations and foster long-term partnerships with a prominent public authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Bespoke Alternative Education Placements

Notice Description

A Framework, Open Framework or Dynamic Market (to be determined) for the provision of Bespoke Alternative Education Placements on behalf of Suffolk County Council

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0515ca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041645-2026
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
£250,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Oct 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2027 - 31 Jul 2029 1-2 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
Suffolk County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Postcode Area
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC
Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Further Information

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