Planning

CPU7109 - Alternative Education Provision PPN

NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

20 Apr 2026 at 08:42

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

25 Mar 2026 at 09:41

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

06 Feb 2026 at 12:24

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Nottingham City Council is initiating a procurement process for an Alternative Education Provision Framework under procurement ID CPU7109, aiming to enhance educational services within the UK. This planned procurement falls under the "services" category, particularly focusing on education, training, health, and social work services. The Council, classified as a sub-central government public authority, operates from Loxley House, Station Street, Nottingham. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage, with notable upcoming milestones including the publication of the tender notice in early June 2026 and the deadline for tender submissions by early July 2026. The contract award is anticipated in September 2026. Participation requires registration on the Central Digital Platform and the East Midlands Procurement Portal. The procurement method is open, with an estimated framework term of up to eight years.

This procurement opportunity offers significant growth prospects for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), particularly those engaged in education and social services. The framework will primarily engage independent schools and providers, excluding publicly owned or funded schools due to legislative exemptions. The initiative facilitates not only competitive bidding but also pre-market engagement, allowing suppliers to contribute feedback and interact directly with Council commissioners. This offers a platform for businesses to align their services with the Council's vision and requirements, fostering collaboration and innovation within the educational sector. Participation in these processes is an excellent opportunity for businesses seeking to expand their footprint in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CPU7109 - Alternative Education Provision PPN

Notice Description

This is for information only and not a call for tender submissions. This is a notice to alert the market that Nottingham City Council is preparing an opportunity for an Alternative Education Provision Framework. This notice is also used to provide time for potential Suppliers to register on the appropriate web platforms, as described below, in advance of the Tender Notice being published. Under the Procurement Act 2023, Suppliers are required to register on to the Central Digital Platform to submit their Core Supplier Information as part of the tender response. See below for further information: Central Digital Platform (CDP) - Also referred to as Find A Tender. To bid for public contracts Central Government has mandated that Suppliers are required to register on the CDP. This can be found here: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Search You may have previously registered on the previous Find a Tender Service before the 24 February 2025. You will need to re-register on this enhanced platform. Guidance can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/information-and-guidance-for-suppliers Suppliers are required to fully complete the required information are part of the registration process on the CDP. Please note The Council has no influence on the operation, control and content required on this platform. It is advised that Suppliers interested in this opportunity register on the CDP as soon as possible. Even if you are not interested in this opportunity, registration will give you access to all contract opportunities published on this site. Suppliers will also(if not already done so) need register onto the Council's procurement Portal as below: East Midlands Procurement Portal Once the Tender Notice is published, Tender documents can be obtained from the East Midlands Procurement Portal at https://www.eastmidstenders.org/ by searching for CPU7109. You will need register on this website to use it Please note if you require any assistance regarding the registration on the East Midlands Procurement Portal please contact Proactis direct via Helpdesk on Tel: 0330 005 0352 or Email: procontractsuppliers@proactis.com. This is not a Council website, so we are unable help. The Framework will consist of Independent Schools (privately funded, inc public schools) and Independent Providers. Publicly Owned/Funded Schools (inc LA maintained schools, faith schools, grammar schools, state boarding schools, voluntary schools), Academy Trusts and Free Schools do not need to register or apply to be on this framework as awards to these organisations are exempt under the Procurement Act 2023. This contract may be of interest to : * Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) * Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE) This notice is not being used as a 'qualifying planned procurement notice'. This is a light touch special regime concession contract as per Sections 8 and 9 of the Procurement Act 2023. The anticipated term of the Framework is up to eight years. Please note the dates below are subject to change: Estimated Tender Notice publication date: Early June 2026 Submit tenders by the Early July 2026 Estimated contract award date: September 2026

Planning Information

SCOPE Nottingham City Council (The Authority) intends to commission an open framework for Alternative Provision (AP). The duration of the framework is anticipated to be 3 years, with the potential to extend for up to a further 3 then 2 years. Preliminary market engagement participation is open to all suppliers who have an interest in the delivery of AP. The event will offer providers the opportunity to learn more about the Authority's vision for working with suppliers. PURPOSE OF ENGAGEMENT The Authority is conducting this engagement for the following purposes: ▫ To validate the scope of services and education provision that can be delivered through the framework, ▫ To identify suppliers that may be able to deliver services under the framework; and ▫ To discuss the Council's vision for working with suppliers of AP. FORMAT OF ENGAGEMENT Engagement will include  A Survey: An invitation to provide written feedback on the proposed framework and current organisational offer. To participate, complete the Alternative Provision Framework Pre-Market Engagement Survey through the link on or by 1st May 2026; https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=vRE2qqwTrEeCBwD7nqRO3mjkUvmSKLVIoosXqLJ00MFURUg1M05ETFlXOEhCTUU4MDNSM0pHM1hVRy4u&route=shorturl and  A Provider Forum: An in-person event where suppliers can interact with commissioners in the Authority and present views on the new AP framework. Date: 20 May 2026 at the Council House. To register for the event, visit the link. Only one representative per organisation can attend. https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=vRE2qqwTrEeCBwD7nqRO3mjkUvmSKLVIoosXqLJ00MFURUwyOUdGRjgwSkpVSzJSNkpGTElLUjMxVi4u&route=shorturl

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0649fd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035449-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jul 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 3NG
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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