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Parallel Pathways Programme

WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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03 Dec 2025 at 11:38

Summary of the contracting process

Worcestershire County Council has completed the procurement process for the Parallel Pathways Programme, an initiative designed to provide alternative educational provisions for children and young people. Classified under primary education services, this project falls within the public authority sector, sub-central government category. The contract was directly awarded below the competition threshold as part of a light-touch regime, with services funded by the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG). Crucially, the contract period commenced on the 23rd of September 2025 and is scheduled to conclude on the 31st of August 2026, with a total contract value of £150,000.

This procurement process presents substantial opportunities for those involved in educational service delivery, specifically organisations specialising in primary education. Having been awarded to Esteem Multi-Academy Trust (The Aspire Academy), a large-scale supplier based in Annesley, Nottingham, the contract fosters collaboration and further service provision in the Worcestershire area. It is tailored for entities experienced in delivering diverse and adaptable educational services, offering a viable pathway for similar establishments to enhance their outreach and foster growth within the educational sector.

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Notice Title

Parallel Pathways Programme

Notice Description

Alternative Provision can deliver a broad range of educational provisions to meet a broad range of children and young people's (CYP) needs. Parallel Pathways is a provision for CYP who are not yet ready/safe to attend an AP on site. The Services to be provided under this Contract are funded by the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05edc8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079277-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80100000 - Primary education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
22 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@worcestershire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR5 2NP
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Nunnery
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ESTEEM MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST (THE ASPIRE ACADEMY

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