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Alternative Provision and Specialist Tuition Framework

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

30 Jul 2026 at 10:20

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

30 Jul 2026 at 10:09

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle City Council is initiating a procurement process for a new "Alternative Provision and Specialist Tuition Framework." This procurement process, classified under the education and training services industry, focuses on providing support to children and young people who are unable to access mainstream education. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement event scheduled to occur at the Civic Centre, Newcastle Upon Tyne, on either 14th or 17th September 2026, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Prospective suppliers should register their interest in these sessions. The framework, valued at approximately £6 million, is expected to start on 1st April 2027 and end on 1st April 2030. An open procedure will be employed, and the process is set to be above the threshold, indicating a significant opportunity for interested parties.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for SMEs and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) to expand their business footprint within the public sector, offering education and training services. Suppliers adept at delivering high-quality and specialist educational provision to children with diverse needs are well-suited to compete. Engaging in this framework could secure a stable revenue source over several years while allowing suppliers to influence the shaping and ongoing development of these essential services. Organisations that can demonstrate robust governance, safeguarding, and quality assurance practices will particularly benefit as these are key elements of the evaluation criteria for the framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Alternative Provision and Specialist Tuition Framework

Notice Description

The Council commissions Alternative Provision and Specialist Tuition services to support children and young people who are unable to access, or would benefit from support in addition to, mainstream education. The future framework will seek to ensure the continued availability of high-quality, safe and effective provision that meets the diverse needs of children and young people across the city. The forthcoming procurement exercise will provide an opportunity for the Council to review the design and operation of the framework to ensure it remains fit for purpose and reflects current and anticipated service requirements. Areas under consideration include: The scope and specification of Alternative Provision and Specialist Tuition services. Framework structure and lotting arrangements. Provider governance, safeguarding and operational oversight requirements. Quality assurance, performance management and contract monitoring arrangements. Expectations regarding reintegration planning and the achievement of positive outcomes for children and young people. Market capacity, capability and future demand. The Council intends to engage with the market as part of the pre-procurement process to gather feedback and insights that will help inform the development of the future procurement strategy and service model. Please find advance notice of an upcoming Alternative Provision & Specialist Tuition Provider Engagement Event on one the following sessions (final date TBC): * Monday 14 September, 1:00pm to 3:00pm, or * Thursday 17 September, 1:00pm to 3:00pm Please use this link to register interest: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/GyWVyB7NQj

Planning Information

Alternative Provision & Specialist Tuition Provider Engagement Event session (final date TBC): • Monday 14 September, 1:00pm to 3:00pm, or • Thursday 17 September, 1:00pm to 3:00pm Venue: Civic Centre, Newcastle City Council Please register interest at the link below: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/GyWVyB7NQj

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d752
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072076-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 1 Apr 2030 3-4 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
NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8QH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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