--- title: "Alternative Learning Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-976f296b-a669-4586-b3cc-9529438902f0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-976f296b-a669-4586-b3cc-9529438902f0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-976f296b-a669-4586-b3cc-9529438902f0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-976f296b-a669-4586-b3cc-9529438902f0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL" published: "2021-06-14" --- # Alternative Learning Framework Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-976f296b-a669-4586-b3cc-9529438902f0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-976f296b-a669-4586-b3cc-9529438902f0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-976f296b-a669-4586-b3cc-9529438902f0.json) ## Summary Bristol City Council is initiating a tender for the "Alternative Learning Framework" aimed at supporting children and young people with alternative education needs within the health and social work services industry category. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 31 December 2021. The framework is expected to operate from 1 September 2022 to 31 August 2027, with a proposed maximum value of £2.6 million per annum. The tender submission period is projected to commence on 1 January 2022. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational support services, particularly those able to provide alternative learning provision (ALP). Companies that offer services such as early intervention, part-time ALP, and in-school support would be optimally positioned to compete. The collaborative approach with neighbouring local authorities may further enhance potential revenues, making this an attractive opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their portfolio within the education sector. ## Notice Bristol City Council is seeking to set up a flexible framework for Alternative Learning Provision (ALP), to support children and young people with alternative education needs. In line with the priorities set out in the published draft commissioning strategy, the framework will offer support for young people through four stages of their education journey: 1. In-school support and early intervention 2. Moving into ALP 3. Thriving, achieving and belonging in ALP 4. Leaving ALP This will be delivered through three distinct contract lots for providers to join, that can be commissioned by both Bristol City Council and Bristol schools, although final specifications will be dependent on the outcome of the public consultation on the draft ALP commissioning strategy: * Lot 1: Full-time and revolving-door ALP (registered schools only) * Lot 2: Part-time ALP * Lot 3: In-school support Providers that successfully join the framework will be included on the Provision of Alternative Learning System catalogue. The framework will run from 1 September 2022 to 31 August 2027, with an optional one year extension. The proposed maximum value of the framework will be PS2.6m per annum, with a proposed tender submission period from 1 January 2022. A collaborative approach with neighbouring local authorities is also being explored. Should a joint commissioning approach be undertaken, the maximum value will be increased to incorporate spending on ALP across these local authorities. Alternative Learning Provision Consultation Link: https://bristol.gov.uk/ALPConsultation ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f61b3998-3131-4710-ae84-0c33e8ff17f1 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 Dec 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £13,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS1 5TR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of | | Local authority | Bristol, City of | | Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside | | Westminster constituency | Bristol Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 14 Jun 2021 at 08:39 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f61b3998-3131-4710-ae84-0c33e8ff17f1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f61b3998-3131-4710-ae84-0c33e8ff17f1 14th June 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://bristol.gov.uk/ALPConsultation - https://www.bristol.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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