Market Engagement Event(s) - Alternative Provision Framework (Ofsted Registered)

HULL CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

22 Jun 2026 at 10:02

Summary of the contracting process

Hull City Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the Alternative Provision Framework, specifically targeting services within the education and training sector. The tender, valued at approximately £21.3 million, is focused on working alongside the Children's Services Team. A market engagement event is scheduled for 15th July 2026 at Brunswick House to discuss commissioning plans and procurement timelines. Businesses interested in participating must engage via YORtender, and preliminary market engagement information was published on 22nd June 2026. Key locations are in the UK, with the procurement operating under a special regime and framework agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in education and training services, particularly those registered with Ofsted and interested in framework agreements. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are deemed suitable for participation. The framework offers a potential contract period starting in September 2027, with the possibility of renewal. Businesses can leverage this tender to expand their service offerings in the public sector, enhancing their role and reputation within the education sector. The engagement offers valuable insights into procurement planning and upcoming opportunities with Hull City Council.

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Notice Title

Market Engagement Event(s) - Alternative Provision Framework (Ofsted Registered)

Notice Description

Hull City Council are inviting suppliers to express their interest in working alongside the Children's Services Team for the delivery of the Alternative Provision Framework. The event will provide information on the commissioning plans for the services and procurement timelines. The event is being held in person at Brunswick House on 15th July 2026 @ 13:30 - 15:00. To book your place please utilise the messaging section on YORtender https://yortender.eu-supply.com/

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=106651&TID=100111748&B=

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b9da
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058391-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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
£17,787,032 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Sep 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2027 - 31 Aug 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HULL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
HULL
Postcode
HU1 2AA
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Kingston upon Hull, City of
Electoral Ward
St Andrew's & Docklands
Westminster Constituency
Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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