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title: "TC1108 - Manchester Alternative Education Provision - Round 4"
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# TC1108 - Manchester Alternative Education Provision - Round 4

Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-96efef6c-8815-4cc5-ad26-be3e02a0be7f

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## Summary

Manchester City Council has initiated a public procurement process titled "TC1108 - Manchester Alternative Education Provision - Round 4," focusing on the education and training services industry category. The procurement involves a Flexible Purchasing System designed for Manchester Schools to source alternative education options across ten specialised lots, including full-time, part-time in sports and other vocational skills, and complementary services like animal care and innovation. Based in Manchester, the process is currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by 11am on Wednesday, 4th March 2026. The contract, valued at £30 million, is set to commence on 1st June 2026 and run until 27th October 2028. The restricted procedure method applies, suitable for engaging multiple contractors selectively.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), particularly those specialising in education, health, social work services, and other community-related services. Businesses capable of delivering innovative and compliant educational solutions, including vocational training and mentoring programmes, will find this an excellent growth opportunity. Given the diverse lot structure within the procurement, organisations offering niche or specialised educational services have a competitive edge in securing a contract within this framework.

## Notice

Round 4 - Flexible Purchasing System for Manchester Schools to commission alternative education provision for pupils that Manchester has a statutory or discharged responsibilities for placing in appropriate and compliant alternative provision. The Flexible Purchasing System has been divided into the following 10 Lots: Lot 1 - Full-time Alternative Provision - Min of 25 hours per week. Lot 2 - Part-time Alternative Provision - Sports Science / Health & Wellbeing. Lot 3 - Part-time Alternative Provision - Sports Coaching/Life Skills. Lot 4 - Part-time Alternative Provision - Hair and Beauty. Lot 5 - Part-time Alternative Provision - Construction. Lot 6 - Part-time Alternative Provision - Creative/Media Lot 7 - Complementary - Animal Care Lot 8 - Complementary - Innovation Lot 9 - One-to-One Tutoring Lot 10 - Mentoring and coaching Please note - If you have already been accepted onto the Flexible Purchasing System then you do not need to apply again unless you are applying for an additional Lot. Additional information: The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including online questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on Wednesday 4th March 2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/015e2833-2d2f-4338-85f3-eac77771f61e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 27 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000,000 |
| 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 | MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M60 2LA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2026 at 07:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/015e2833-2d2f-4338-85f3-eac77771f61e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/015e2833-2d2f-4338-85f3-eac77771f61e
  30th January 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.manchester.gov.uk

## Provenance

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