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05 Aug 2026 at 09:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves South Gloucestershire Council as the buying organisation, with the contract titled "Online Alternative Provision for Section 19 and Virtual School". This contract falls under the education services industry category, located in Bristol, United Kingdom (region UKK12). The procurement stage is complete, with Tute Education being the awarded supplier. The contract was awarded on 5th August 2026, and it is set to run from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2027. The procurement method used was direct, under a below threshold category, which allowed for a light touch regime without competition.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in online education services, particularly those that cater to children facing barriers to traditional schooling, such as medical needs or those in care. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially well-suited to compete for such contracts, given the emphasis on tailored educational solutions. The contract aims to provide a comprehensive educational experience via an online platform, thereby opening avenues for tech-savvy education providers with capabilities in virtual learning environments and support for diverse learner needs.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Online Alternative Provision for Section 19 and Virtual School

Notice Description

To provide personalised online education for children and young people who are unable to attend school due to medical needs, and for children in care or children with a social worker who require additional educational support through the Virtual School.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dbff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074016-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£428,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TUTE EDUCATION

Further Information

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