Planning

Alternative Provision Framework

KINGSTON UPON HULL CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

19 May 2026 at 13:35

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Kingston Upon Hull City Council is currently in the planning stage of procuring an "Alternative Provision Framework" under the education and training services category, located in the UK region of UKE11. This initiative aims to provide education for children unable to attend mainstream schools due to various reasons. The procurement process follows a selective method, with the contract period starting on 1st November 2027 and ending on 31st October 2031. The framework is designed to meet the legal basis as per the UKPGA 2023/54, with a planned contract value amounting to £2,400,000 gross. Interested parties should note the upcoming opportunities as the framework sets the groundwork for addressing Alternative Provision needs in the region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), as the framework's design considers suitability for these types of organisations. Businesses in the education and training sector can leverage this contract to expand their services and ensure the delivery of suitable education to children in alternative settings. Suitable providers with capabilities to operate under a selective award method will find this tender to align with their growth ambitions, promising a structured engagement with the Kingston Upon Hull City Council to cater to a critical educational need in the community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Alternative Provision Framework

Notice Description

Alternative Provision (AP) is education arranged for children who cannot attend mainstream schools due to exclusion, illness, or other reasons, ensuring they receive suitable education. Hull City Council intends to set up a framework to manage our AP requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069bfe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045787-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
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
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2027 - 31 Oct 2031 4-5 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
KINGSTON UPON HULL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HULL
Postcode
HU1 1AA
Post Town
Hull
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of
Delivery Location
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of
Local Authority
Kingston upon Hull, City of
Electoral Ward
St Andrew's & Docklands
Westminster Constituency
Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice

Further Information

Notice Documents

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