Tender

Alternative Provision Services for Interventions for KS4 Provision

LONDON BOROUGH OF BARKING AND DAGENHAM

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Tender

25 Feb 2026 at 15:48

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham is seeking tenders for Alternative Provision Services aimed at interventions for Key Stage 4 provision. This public procurement is currently in the tender stage and is targeted at the 'Secondary education services' industry. The buyer is explicitly looking for providers who offer educational pathways for students at risk of exclusion. The tender offers a one-year contract starting in December 2026, closing for submissions at noon on 26th March 2026. Interested suppliers must submit their proposals via the e-tendering portal to participate in this open competition.

Focused on providing tailored educational support, this opportunity is ideal for businesses specialising in alternative education, particularly those that have expertise in therapeutic and clinical input. It presents growth potential for registered and unregistered alternative providers, offering secondary services with pathways for reintegration or post-16 progression. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to apply, reflecting the London Borough's commitment to social value, with quality and price being key award criteria. This tender provides a substantial chance for education-focused businesses to expand their service offerings while contributing positively to the community through specialised educational support.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Alternative Provision Services for Interventions for KS4 Provision

Notice Description

The London Borough of Barking & Dagenham is advertising to seek tenders from alternative provision providers for a new initiative supporting Key Stage 4 students who are at risk of permanent exclusion and require an alternative educational pathway. We are seeking registered alternative providers who are willing to commit to an initial one-year partnership to evaluate its success, as well as unregistered providers who are in the process of applying for a URN and who are temporarily willing to operate under the URN of a local secondary school will also be considered. This opportunity aims to offer tailored support for students for whom mainstream education is no longer a suitable option. The provision will deliver a bespoke curriculum mapped to mainstream standards, focusing on expectation of therapeutic and clinical input and staff supervision. The provision will offer core subjects, life skills, and vocational courses linked to the student interest. We are looking for providers with specialist staff experienced in alternative provision and inclusion, who can offer embedded pastoral support, including restorative practice and therapeutic input. Flexible pathways for reintegration to mainstream education, apprenticeships, or onward alternative education will also be central to this provision. Providers must be able to demonstrate an ability to develop and deliver meaningful, interventions for KS4 students to enable pupils to successfully return to school/education or to support prevention of NEET; working towards post-16 progression for those Y11 complex cases where a return to school is an impractical transition. The contract is for a period of 1 year Further information and tender documents are available on our e-tendering portal https://lbbd.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml Any questions regarding the tender should be addressed through the portal in the messaging section. Closing date Noon on 26th March 2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065c69
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017034-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80200000 - Secondary education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£295,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£295,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2027 6-12 months
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
LONDON BOROUGH OF BARKING AND DAGENHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BARKING
Postcode
IG11 7LU
Post Town
Ilford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Barking and Dagenham
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Barking

Further Information

Notice Documents

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