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Open Framework for Alternative Provision

Westmorland and Furness Council

This public procurement record has 8 releases in its history.

Award

03 Jun 2026 at 10:17

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

13 Mar 2026 at 09:49

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

10 Mar 2026 at 15:55

UK4 - Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

11 Aug 2025 at 12:13

Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

11 Aug 2025 at 12:07

Tender Notice
Tender

29 Jul 2025 at 14:56

Tender Notice
Planning

29 Jul 2025 at 14:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

01 Jul 2025 at 14:14

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Westmorland and Furness Council has completed the procurement stage of creating an "Open Framework for Alternative Provision" tailored to ensure educational access and quality for children irrespective of their circumstances or settings. This initiative has been structured under an open procedure with a light-touch regime, compliant with relevant UK legislation and aligned with council priorities. The resulting framework has been subdivided into three categories or lots, addressing various educational needs: Lot 1 involves providers registered with Ofsted, Lot 2 covers unregistered providers, and Lot 3 focuses on provision for pupils unable to attend school due to medical conditions. Locations for service delivery are primarily across the UKD region in the United Kingdom, with activities under this framework set to commence on 15 June 2026 and extend until 31 December 2028, with options for renewal available.

This procurement represents a considerable opportunity for businesses engaged in educational services, particularly those specialising in alternative provision and catering for special educational needs (SEN). SMEs and larger enterprises alike stand to benefit significantly, given the framework's focus on inclusive education and the opportunity for business growth through quality service delivery. The open procurement method allows registered and unregistered providers to bid for framework positions, enhancing competitive opportunities. Businesses with expertise in developing and delivering tailored educational programmes are particularly well-positioned to contribute to this programme, thereby securing long-term roles in the UK education landscape and aiding in the diversification and improvement of educational delivery through strategic partnerships with local authorities like Westmorland and Furness Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Open Framework for Alternative Provision

Notice Description

Service Description The vision for the service is to ensure that all children, regardless of circumstance or setting, receive a good education. The service therefore is committed to ensuring all alternative provision commissioned for a child or young person in Westmorland and Furness is of good quality, registered where appropriate, and delivered by high quality staff with suitable training, experience and safeguarding checks. All alternative provision that is commissioned must be suitable to a child or young person's age, ability and aptitude and any special educational needs (SEN) they may have. All children and young people will make good progress against outcomes, identified prior to the start of a placement with a Provider and will have access to meaningful qualifications. This will mean they are equipped to progress onto the next stage in their educational career and are enabled to participate and contribute positively to society in the future. Placements into alternative provision will always be made with the child or young person's reintegration back into mainstream education or move onto a sustained post-16 destination in mind. The placement of a child or young person with a Provider is consistent with the efficient use of resources. The following Services are in scope of this specification: Lot 1: Alternative Provision where the provider is registered with Ofsted (or an equivalent body). This may include providers who are registered with Ofsted, but the category of their registration does not include learners to whom they are offering alternative provision. Lot 2: Alternative Provision where the provider is not registered with Ofsted (or an equivalent body) Lot 3: Alternative Provision for pupils with medical conditions that prevent their attendance at school. The Framework will be managed with providers being placed on either Provider List A or B. The criteria for being on each list is as follows: List A is for Registered Providers and therefore those applying to Lot 1 would be placed on this list. It is also possible those applying for Lot 3 could also be a registered provider and be placed on List A. List B is for Providers who are unregistered whether applying for Lot 2 and or Lot 3.

Lot Information

Alternative Provision where the provider is registered with Ofsted (or an equivalent body).

Renewal: The framework allows for 2 optional 12 month extensions. Please note* This UK 4 Tender Notice relates to the first initial framework of the Open Framework which was advertised using F02 contract notice and is a corrected publication in line with the notices required under PA23. Initial F02 Contract Notice published: identifier: 2025/S 000-043929, Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0556cd The start date of contract for the initial first framework is the 01/02/2026. The second framework within the open framework has an estimated start date of 01/06/2026

Alternative Provision where the provider is not registered with Ofsted (or an equivalent body)

Renewal: The framework allows for 2 optional 12 month extensions. Please note* This UK 4 Tender Notice relates to the first initial framework of the Open Framework which was advertised using F02 contract notice and is a corrected publication in line with the notices required under PA23. Initial F02 Contract Notice published: identifier: 2025/S 000-043929, Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0556cd The start date of contract for the initial first framework is the 01/02/2026. The second framework within the open framework has an estimated start date of 01/06/2026

Alternative Provision for pupils with medical conditions that prevent their attendance at school.

Renewal: The framework allows for 2 optional 12 month extensions. Please note* This UK 4 Tender Notice relates to the first initial framework of the Open Framework which was advertised using F02 contract notice and is a corrected publication in line with the notices required under PA23. Initial F02 Contract Notice published: identifier: 2025/S 000-043929, Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0556cd The start date of contract for the initial first framework is the 01/02/2026. The second framework within the open framework has an estimated start date of 01/06/2026

Planning Information

mplementing an Alternative Provision Framework at Westmorland and Furness Council Event 1: 15.00 - 16.00, Wednesday 9th July 2025 Event 2: 09.00 - 10.00, Thursday 10th July 2025 Event 3: 12.00 - 13.00, Friday 11th July 2025 Location - MS Teams Westmorland & Furness Council is implementing an Alternative Provision Framework and are holding a series of events to seek feedback from those providers who may be interested in joining the framework. The Council is keen to engage with Alternative Provision organisations who are based within, or close to, the Westmorland and Furness Local Authority area. Providers are invited to attend one of the virtual events detailed above.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0556cd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052188-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

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
£11,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£11,500,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£2,300,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
22 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
20 Apr 20265 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
2028-01-31

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Westmorland and Furness Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KENDAL
Postcode
LA9 4DQ
Postcode Area
Lancaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
Delivery Location
TLD12 East Cumbria
Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal Strickland and Fell
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
15
Supplier Names

EDCLASS LTD

Progress Schools

33 RECRUITMENT LTD

CATCH-UP ACADEMY LTD

National Teaching & Advisory Service

Nudge Education

Targeted Provision

Totally RAD Schools Limited

Tute Education

HOME TUTORING LIMITED

Dragon Football Academy

MENTIS D LTD

MIGHTY OAK INITIATIVE LTD

The Oaklea Trust

Study Mind

Further Information

Notice Documents

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