--- title: "CWC24128 Alternative Provision Open Framework for Children & Young People" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6cb75995-2785-444e-8dad-37a49abd2204" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6cb75995-2785-444e-8dad-37a49abd2204" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6cb75995-2785-444e-8dad-37a49abd2204.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6cb75995-2785-444e-8dad-37a49abd2204.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL" published: "2025-02-21" --- # CWC24128 Alternative Provision Open Framework for Children & Young People Buyer: WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6cb75995-2785-444e-8dad-37a49abd2204 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6cb75995-2785-444e-8dad-37a49abd2204) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6cb75995-2785-444e-8dad-37a49abd2204.json) ## Summary The City of Wolverhampton Council is inviting tenders for the "CWC24128 Alternative Provision Open Framework for Children & Young People" to fulfil its obligations under the Education Act 1996. This tender, classified under primary and secondary education services (CPV codes 80100000 and 80200000, respectively), covers a range of educational provisions, including settings for primary and secondary phases, inclusion and engagement, face-to-face outreach, and online tuition. The framework agreements will commence on 1st September 2025, with an initial term of five years and an optional extension of up to two additional years. The deadline for tender submission is 12pm on 24th March 2025, and the tender process will be conducted through an open procedure, encouraging wide participation. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in educational services to establish or enhance their presence within the public sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply. Successful businesses will benefit from a long-term contractual relationship with the council, contingent on meeting performance indicators. Companies specialising in alternative educational provision, online learning platforms, and outreach services are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. This framework not only provides a stable revenue stream but also enhances the reputation and market position of participating firms within the education sector. ## Notice The City of Wolverhampton Council has a statutory duty to provide alternative provision for children and young people in accordance with the Education Act 1996. These can include children and young people who are: * permanently excluded * subject to fixed term exclusions * at risk of disengaging from education; and/or * require alternative educational provision to meet their education entitlement for example those outlined in their EHCP. The Council is conducting a tender exercise for the provision of Alternative Provision Framework for Children and Young People (Lots 1-6) namely: Lot 1 - Primary Registered Settings (Only) Lot 2 - Primary phase inclusion and engagement Lot 3 - Secondary Registered Settings (Only) Lot 4 - Secondary phase inclusion and engagement Lot 5 - Face to Face (Outreach) Lot 6 - Online Tuition This procurement will create a framework agreement with clearly set out operation of the framework agreement and Call-off Schedule, including details of the timeline for when it will be reopened. The framework is intending to commence on 1st September 2025 with initial term of 5 years, with the option for extend up to a further 2 years on up at the sole discretion of the council. The framework will be based on minimum acceptable performance (map) being met by the tenderer as identified via key performance indicators. This Framework will be accessible by both City of Wolverhampton Council (thereafter CWC) and schools and academies in Wolverhampton. Tender documents can be accessed at https://www.wolverhamptontenders.com. Deadline for Tender submission is 12pm Monday 24th March 2025. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63b81577-bd53-4e02-8c49-582708b388d2 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2032 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,900,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | WOLVERHAMPTON | | Post town | Wolverhampton | | Postcode | WV1 1RL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG39 Wolverhampton | | Local authority | Wolverhampton | | Electoral ward | St Peters | | Westminster constituency | Wolverhampton West | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80100000 - Primary education services - 80200000 - Secondary education services ## Release History - 21 Feb 2025 at 13:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63b81577-bd53-4e02-8c49-582708b388d2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63b81577-bd53-4e02-8c49-582708b388d2 21st February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.wolverhampton.gov.uk - https://www.wolverhamptontenders.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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