Online Learning Provision for Section 19 and Virtual School

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Notice Title

Notice Description

South Gloucestershire Council is planning to procure an Online Alternative Learning Provision to support: - Section 19 children and young people who are unable to attend school; and - Children in Care supported through the Virtual School. The service will deliver high-quality, flexible online education and pastoral support to improve engagement, attendance, and educational outcomes for vulnerable learners. The provision is expected to include: - Live online tuition and access to recorded learning - Individualised learning pathways - Engagement and attendance tracking - Safeguarding oversight and reporting - Progress monitoring and data reporting - Reintegration and transition support into mainstream or appropriate provision The service will support the Council's priorities relating to educational inclusion, early intervention, and improved outcomes for children and young people.

Notice Details

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06baae
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058778-2026
Current Stage: Planning
All Stages: Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
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: £2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 23 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: 1 Apr 202710 months to go
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: 31 Aug 2027 - 31 Aug 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE 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: YATE
Postcode: BS37 5AF
Post Town: Bristol
Country: England
Major Region (ITL 1): TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2): TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3): TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location: Not specified
Local Authority: South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward: Frampton Cotterell
Westminster Constituency: Thornbury and Yate

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058778-2026
23rd June 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

Notice URLs

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