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Tender Notice Clarification: Framework Agreement for the provision for Alternative Provision, Education Outreach and Inclusion Services [Notice ID: 2025/S 000-076692] Correction of submission deadline

ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH

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19 Jan 2026 at 19:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Borough of Greenwich has issued a tender notice for a framework agreement concerning the provision of alternative provision, education outreach, and inclusion services. This procurement process is at the tender stage, with an updated final submission deadline of 12:00 pm on 26th January 2026. The contract, with an estimated total value of £25,000,000, aims to support vulnerable children and young people in education, particularly those between statutory school age and 25 years with an Education, Health and Care Plan. The services are to be delivered across London, under the industry category of education and training services, with the procurement method being an open, competitive flexible procedure. The framework is open to allowing additional educational institutions like Academy Trusts to access the services and will last up to five years, potentially extending to 2031.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those proficient in alternative provision, vocational training, and inclusion support services. The contract is divided into three lots focusing on different services, including providing full-time education for students excluded or at risk of exclusion, vocational training for practical skills development, and outreach support for students with social, emotional, and mental health needs. Suitable contenders would be those capable of delivering high-quality, flexible educational solutions, such as SMEs and VCSEs. The framework allows for the inclusion of new providers over its lifespan, fostering additional business opportunities for educational service providers in the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tender Notice Clarification: Framework Agreement for the provision for Alternative Provision, Education Outreach and Inclusion Services [Notice ID: 2025/S 000-076692] Correction of submission deadline

Notice Description

This notice is a clarification to the Tender Notice published on 25 November 2025: - Notice Identifier: 2025/S 000-076691 - Procurement Title : Framework Agreement for the provision for Alternative Provision, Education Outreach and Inclusion Services - Procurement Identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-055608 The Council has identified an administrative error in the original Tender notice. The submission deadline stated in the notice is incorrect and is showing in the notice as being out of date. The deadline for submission of tenders in the notice should have stated: 11:30am 19 January 2026 (as reflected on the e-tendering portal). To ensure transparency and equal treatment of suppliers, this submission deadline is being extended. The revised and binding deadline for submission of tenders is now 12:00pm 26 January 2026 (as reflected on the e-tendering portal). Procurement Description (This remains as per the original notice): 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.

Lot Information

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.

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 up to a maximum of two further two years, making a maximum framework term of 5 years.

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.

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 up to a maximum of two further two years, making a maximum framework term of 5 years.

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

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 up to a maximum of two further two years, making a maximum framework term of 5 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060951
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004559-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£25,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£25,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 2026Today
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 20266 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@royalgreenwich.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE18 6HQ
Post Town
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

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