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title: "Alternative Education provision (x2 full time equivalent placements)"
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buyer: "REDCAR & CLEVELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Alternative Education provision (x2 full time equivalent placements)

Buyer: REDCAR & CLEVELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2a8cf6b2-1445-4552-846c-426e5c21aad0

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## Summary

The contracting authority, Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council, has completed the procurement process for alternative education provision comprising two full-time equivalent placements. The project is classified under "Education and training services," with the procurement conducted through a direct award method. Located in the North East region of the United Kingdom, the contract was awarded to Education Plus NE Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Durham. The award was published on 24th June 2024, following the tender period that ended on 28th May 2024. The contract period is set to begin on 1st September 2024 and will conclude on 31st August 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services to expand their reach within the public sector. With a value of £60,000, this contract may particularly benefit SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can offer bespoke educational solutions tailored to the specific needs of local authorities. Given the direct award procurement method, businesses that establish strong relationships and demonstrate capacity to meet the outlined requirements of alternative education provision are well-positioned to compete in similar future opportunities.

## Notice

Alternative Education provision (x2 full time equivalent places) provided by Education Plus

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a158910f-5e21-4557-895a-f137c2cd915e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | REDCAR & CLEVELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | REDCAR |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS10 1RT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Redcar and Cleveland |
| Electoral ward | Coatham |
| Westminster constituency | Redcar |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EDUCATION PLUS NE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2026 at 13:26 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a158910f-5e21-4557-895a-f137c2cd915e
- 24 Jun 2024 at 12:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a158910f-5e21-4557-895a-f137c2cd915e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a158910f-5e21-4557-895a-f137c2cd915e
  5th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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