Tender

Alternative Provision and Specialist Tuition Services (C-012581) - Opening 2

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

12 Jun 2025 at 11:11

Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle City Council is actively seeking proposals for the provision of Alternative Provision and Specialist Tuition Services, with a focus on educational and training services in Newcastle upon Tyne. This open procurement process is tailored to support children and young people through a Flexible Procurement Agreement. The tender, identified by the code C-012581, pertains to the education industry category with a total estimated value of £6,000,000. Prospective suppliers can submit bids for multiple lots, including Alternative Provision for primary and secondary education levels, as well as face-to-face and virtual specialist tuition services for those aged 0-25. Interested parties should note the key deadlines with the tender period closing on 3rd July 2025, with subsequent stages including bid opening on 4th July 2025.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those with expertise in alternative education and specialist tuition. Companies equipped to deliver flexible, high-quality educational programmes can benefit from engaging with this procurement process. Firms with experience in both face-to-face and virtual learning environments are especially well-positioned to meet the diverse needs outlined in the tender. Participation in this open procedure could foster significant growth opportunities for businesses by partnering with a local government entity such as Newcastle City Council, known for its commitment to enhancing educational outcomes for its residents.

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Notice Title

Alternative Provision and Specialist Tuition Services (C-012581) - Opening 2

Notice Description

A Flexible Procurement Agreement which will be used by Newcastle City Council and Schools with children resident in Newcastle upon Tyne, to purchase the following placement services for Children and Young People: 1. Alternative Provision 2. Specialist Tuition Full documentation and details of how to apply can be found at www.open-uk.org.

Lot Information

ALTERNATIVE PROVISION - PRIMARY (Key Stage 1 and 2)

Alternative Provision for Children and Young People (Primary School Age)

Options: 3 * 6 Months OTE

ALTERNATIVE PROVISION - SECONDARY (Key Stage 3 and 4) and Post 16

Alternative Provision for Children and Young People (Secondary School Age and Post 16)

Options: 3*6 months OTE

Specialist Tuition 0 - 25 years (Face to Face)

Specialist Tuition 0 - 25 years (Face to Face)

Options: 3 * 6 Months OTE

Specialist Tuition 0 - 25 years (Virtual)

Specialist Tuition 0 - 25 years (Virtual)

Options: 3 * 6 months OTE

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054786
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031871-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Miriam McGregor
Contact Email
miriam.mcgregor2@newcastle.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8QH
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
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

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