Planning

Alternative Education Provision

BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL

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Planning

20 May 2025 at 09:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council focuses on alternative education provision services for children. The industry categories involved are Education and Training, as well as Health and Social Work services, indicating a focus on comprehensive support for educational needs. This planned process, tagged under "light touch" regime, is still in its planning stage as of 20th May 2025. The procurement has a substantial contract value of £25,000,000 and is set to commence on 31st January 2026, concluding by 30th January 2031. Located in region UKK24, the council plans to publish further notices by 1st August 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specializing in delivering alternative educational and support services focused on children’s needs. Organisations equipped to provide training, educational services, or health and social work support will find this opportunity particularly aligned with their expertise. Given the contract’s considerable budget and duration, it offers a stable, long-term prospect for businesses able to meet the council’s requirements and contribute to the enhancement of local educational support infrastructure.

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Notice Title

Alternative Education Provision

Notice Description

Alternative Education Provision (Children's)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051824
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023037-2025
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jan 2026 - 30 Jan 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@bcpcouncil.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BOURNEMOUTH
Postcode
BH2 6DY
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
TLK24 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Bournemouth Central
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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