Framework Agreement for the provision for Alternative Provision, Education Outreach and Inclusion Services

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                "description": "Soft market testing Royal Borough of Greenwich is seeking to engage with providers of Alternative Provision (AP) placements, and education outreach providers, as part of our soft market testing exercise. This process aims to explore the capabilities, innovations, and interest of providers in delivering services that meet the needs of children and young people requiring alternative provision, as well as those who need reintegration and education outreach support to remain engaged in their learning. We are requesting feedback from experienced providers across two key service areas: 1. Alternative Provision (AP) Placements Providers who can deliver flexible, high-quality education services to students unable to attend mainstream settings. We are particularly interested in services that support students with complex behavioural, social, or educational challenges in a safe and inclusive environment. Providers should offer a range of educational options, including vocational training, therapeutic interventions, and innovative learning models such as online or blended learning. 2. Education Outreach and Inclusion Support This requirement focuses on supporting students who are on roll at an education setting but require additional intervention to re-engage with their studies. The goal of this lot is to provide targeted early intervention, re-integration, and outreach services that promote educational continuity and successful transitions between settings. a. Support students' engagement while they remain enrolled in mainstream education setting. b. Facilitate the smooth transition for students moving into an AEP or Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) placement. c. Assist with reintegration back into mainstream schooling following an AEP placement. Providers are encouraged to participate in a soft market testing exercise. The link to complete is available here: https://forms.microsoft.com/e/ZXJ5fF3S9p. Please provide your completed responses by Thursday 24th July 2025. Market engagement event In addition, the Royal Borough of Greenwich will be holding a market engagement event on Tuesday 29th July 2025 @ 10:30am - 11:30am. This event will be held on Microsoft Teams. To register your attendance, please complete the registration form https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/61tykDhwiL by Thursday 24th July 2025.",
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        "description": "Royal Greenwich Council would like to hear from service providers who are interested and capable of delivering excellent, high quality and outcome focussed education services to support and raise attainment, attendance, aspiration and engagement of vulnerable children and young people of statutory school age in education and for young people up to the age of 25 who have an Education, Health and Care Plan. To also work towards successful transition to education, employment or training post-16 at the end of Key Stage 4. The objectives of the services are to provide a flexible response to either compliment, or provide an alternative to the teaching and learning available within mainstream and specialist provision or for children not engaged in education.",
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