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Alternative Provision, Education Outreach and Inclusion Support Framework

Royal Borough of Greenwich

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

07 Sep 2026 at 15:36

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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12 Aug 2026 at 09:55

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

25 Nov 2025 at 08:50

UK4 - Tender Notice
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30 Jun 2025 at 15:40

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

30 Jun 2025 at 14:49

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Borough of Greenwich established a framework for education and training services supporting children and young people who cannot access, engage with or thrive in mainstream education. It covers statutory school-age pupils and, where appropriate, young people up to 25 with an Education, Health and Care Plan. Lot 1 provides at least 25 hours a week of full-time alternative provision in a Department for Education-registered school for secondary pupils who are excluded, at risk of exclusion or unable to engage. Lot 2 provides at least 18 hours a week of vocational and alternative curriculum, including practical qualifications, core subjects and careers support. Lot 3 provides individualised education outreach and inclusion interventions for pupils with emerging social, emotional, mental health or behavioural needs. Delivery is in Greenwich, London.

This procurement is complete and was awarded on 31 July 2026 through an open competitive flexible procedure. The framework was signed on 31 July 2026 and runs from 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2029, with possible extensions to 30 September 2031. Lot 1, valued at £15 million excluding VAT, was awarded to Pulse & Water Learning, SV Academy and Wize Up (Greenwich). Lot 2, valued at £6 million excluding VAT, was awarded to Study Mind, Our Future Tutoring Services, Philip Training Centre, SV Academy and Y.O.U.R Beauty School. Lot 3, valued at £4 million excluding VAT, was awarded to Education and Family Wellbeing Service, Study Mind, Mentis D, Power2, SV Academy, MQM Collections and Philip Training Centre. Each lot was evaluated 70% on quality and 30% on price. The open framework can admit further providers and uses direct awards, mini-competitions or another suitable award method for call-offs.

This framework demonstrates recurring demand from Greenwich for specialist education providers able to support vulnerable pupils outside mainstream settings. Credible competitors will need the capacity to deliver structured, outcome-focused education, work safely with children and young people facing exclusion or disengagement, and collaborate with schools, special educational needs coordinators and inclusion leads. Relevant strengths include Department for Education registration for on-site alternative provision, established safeguarding and pastoral arrangements, qualified teaching or specialist support staff, and the ability to provide flexible in-person, vocational, blended or outreach delivery. Providers targeting the vocational requirement should offer recognised practical qualifications, such as motor mechanics, bricklaying, plumbing or hairdressing, alongside academic learning and careers pathways. Outreach specialists should demonstrate early intervention, reintegration and support for social, emotional, mental health and behavioural needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Alternative Provision, Education Outreach and Inclusion Support Framework

Notice Description

Royal Greenwich Council is establishing an open framework for the provision of Alternative Provision, Education Outreach and Inclusion Services. The initial term of the Framework is three (3) years, with the option to extend for further period (s) up to twenty-four (24) months, at the sole discretion of the Authority. The Framework will provide access to specialist providers delivering outcome focused education services to support vulnerable children and young people who are unable to access, engage with, or thrive within mainstream educational settings. 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. The Framework will support children and young people of statutory school age, and young people up to the age of 25 with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), where appropriate. 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. The Framework is divided into three Lots. Lot 1 - Alternative Provision Lot 1 Alternative Provision will deliver a minimum of 25 hours (full-time) per week of education placements within a Department of Education (DfE) registered school on-site for secondary-aged pupils (Key Stages 3 and 4) who are permanently excluded, at risk of exclusion, or unable to engage with mainstream education. Lot value (estimated) PS15,000,000 excluding VAT PS15,000,000 including VAT Framework lot values may be shared with other lots Lot 2 - Vocational and Alternative Curriculum Lot 2 Vocational and Alternative Curriculum will deliver a minimum of 18 hours per week of vocational education, primarily for Key Stage 3 and 4 pupils, combining practical, accredited learning with pathways into employment, apprenticeships, or further education. Placements shall include recognised vocational qualifications in practical courses such as motor mechanics, bricklaying, plumbing or hairdressing as well as core academic subjects, and embedded careers support. Lot value (estimated) PS6,000,000 excluding VAT PS6,000,000 including VAT Framework lot values may be shared with other lots Lot 3 - Education Outreach and Inclusion Support Lot 3 Education Outreach and Inclusion Support will deliver individualised interventions on an hourly basis to help prevent suspension, exclusions and sustain education placements. Providers collaborate with schools, SENCOs, and Inclusion Leads to support Children with emerging Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and behavioural challenges. Lot value (estimated) PS4,000,000 excluding VAT PS4,000,000 including VAT Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Lot Information

Lot 1 Alternative Provision

Renewal: The Authority is intending to establish an open framework in accordance with Section 49 of the Procurement Act 2023 for the provision of Alternative Provision, Education Outreach and Inclusion Services. The Authority is required to re-open the Framework within the first three years of the term, to enable new providers to be admitted to it for the remainder of its term, which may be extended for any period/s upto a maximum of two further two years, making a maximum framework term of 5 years.

Lot 2 Vocational and Alternative Curriculum

Renewal: The Authority is intending to establish an open framework in accordance with Section 49 of the Procurement Act 2023 for the provision of Alternative Provision, Education Outreach and Inclusion Services. The Authority is required to re-open the Framework within the first three years of the term, to enable new providers to be admitted to it for the remainder of its term, which may be extended for any period/s upto a maximum of two further two years, making a maximum framework term of 5 years.

Lot 3 Education Outreach and Inclusion Support

Renewal: The Authority is intending to establish an open framework in accordance with Section 49 of the Procurement Act 2023 for the provision of Alternative Provision, Education Outreach and Inclusion Services. The Authority is required to re-open the Framework within the first three years of the term, to enable new providers to be admitted to it for the remainder of its term, which may be extended for any period/s upto a maximum of two further two years, making a maximum framework term of 5 years.

Planning Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055608
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084533-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£25,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£25,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
£25,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Sep 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Royal Borough of Greenwich
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE18 6HQ
Postcode Area
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich
Delivery Location
TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich
Local Authority
Greenwich
Electoral Ward
Woolwich Arsenal
Westminster Constituency
Greenwich and Woolwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
11
Supplier Names

PULSE & WATER LEARNING LIMITED

SV Academy

WIZE UP (GREENWICH ) LTD

Study Mind

OUR FUTURE TUTORING SERVICES LIMITED

PHILIP TRAINING CENTRE LTD

Y.O.U.R BEAUTY SCHOOL CIC

EDUCATION AND FAMILY WELLBEING SERVICE LIMITED

MENTIS D LTD

POWER2 LTD

MQM COLLECTIONS LTD

Further Information

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