Planning

Key Stage 1 and 2 Alternative Education Provision

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

05 May 2026 at 12:51

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the provision of Key Stage 1 and 2 Alternative Education Provision. The project is categorised under education and training services and will be conducted in the region of UKH14, United Kingdom. The anticipated value of this contract is £9,500,000, with a gross amount of £11,400,000. The service period is planned to start on 1st September 2028 and end on 31st July 2031, with a possibility of extension until 31st July 2033. The council aims to publish further notices by the 1st of November 2027. This procurement follows a light-touch regime under UK legislation (2023/54).

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services. The procurement is particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), providing a substantial platform for these entities to expand their service offerings within the public sector. Engaging in this process could potentially lead to long-term collaborations with Suffolk County Council, fostering growth and development in the educational sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Key Stage 1 and 2 Alternative Education Provision

Notice Description

Contract for the provision of Key Stage 1 and 2 Alternative Education Provision on behalf of Suffolk County Council

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069167
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041032-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
£9,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Nov 20272 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2028 - 31 Jul 2031 2-3 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
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC
Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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