--- title: "Specialist Education - Alternative Provision Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ebb5d0ee-0469-452e-a117-381660d68758" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ebb5d0ee-0469-452e-a117-381660d68758" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ebb5d0ee-0469-452e-a117-381660d68758.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ebb5d0ee-0469-452e-a117-381660d68758.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2026-05-22" --- # Specialist Education - Alternative Provision Framework Buyer: NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ebb5d0ee-0469-452e-a117-381660d68758 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ebb5d0ee-0469-452e-a117-381660d68758) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ebb5d0ee-0469-452e-a117-381660d68758.json) ## Summary Nottinghamshire County Council has initiated a procurement process under the title "Specialist Education - Alternative Provision Framework" to establish a list of providers for alternative education placements. This procurement, classified under the industry category of training services, follows an open procedure above the threshold and is being conducted under the Light Touch regime of the Procurement Act 2023. The tender process is currently active, with a deadline for submissions set for 3rd July 2026, and it targets service delivery in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The framework contract is expected to commence on 21st January 2027 and end on 20th January 2030. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in education and training services, particularly those offering primary, secondary, and higher education services. Businesses that can demonstrate high-quality provision and meet specific standards will benefit from being added to an authorised provider list. The framework is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), thus encouraging a diverse range of applicants. Given the considerable framework value of £200 million, and the potential for broad participation across various educational institutions, this tender is an attractive opportunity for enterprises seeking to expand their reach in the education sector. ## Notice Nottinghamshire County Council is seeking to establish a Provider List, using a Framework under the Light Touch regime of the Procurement Act 2023, of organisations who are able to provide commissioned placements of children and young people with Alternative education (Provider). These services will cover the requirements for Alternative Provision placements of children & young people (Learners) made directly on behalf of Nottinghamshire County Council with, subject to internal governance approval and compliance with the Procurement Act 2023, additional scope to include Local Council maintained Schools, or Free Schools and Academies (Contracting Council) within Nottinghamshire and surrounding areas if they wish to use it. Providers that are successful in demonstrating that they are able to meet the Council's standards, as set out in the service specification, will be added to the Provider List and will be awarded onto the Framework under the appropriate Lot and will be subsequently invited to offer places that match the needs of the Learners. Providers will be expected to evidence the quality of their provision by participating in regular Quality Assurance (QA) checks that will be carried out on behalf of the Contracting Authorities. Any Providers that fail to maintain the quality standards will be suspended from the Framework until they are able to provide evidence that they can meet the quality standards. Please note, there is no guarantee of work under Lots 2,3 and 4 of this Framework. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5034b081-1ebc-489f-a668-e690365c4bce | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | 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 | 22 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 3 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 21 Jan 2027 - 20 Jan 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000,000 | | 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 | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE | | Post town | Nottingham | | Postcode | NG2 7QP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF16 South Nottinghamshire | | Local authority | Rushcliffe | | Electoral ward | Trent Bridge | | Westminster constituency | Rushcliffe | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80100000 - Primary education services - 80200000 - Secondary education services - 80300000 - Higher education services - 80500000 - Training services ## Release History - 22 May 2026 at 09:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5034b081-1ebc-489f-a668-e690365c4bce - 22 May 2026 at 08:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c6b908c-3879-4e64-90d1-cd0b7c4cf589 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5034b081-1ebc-489f-a668-e690365c4bce 22nd May 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c6b908c-3879-4e64-90d1-cd0b7c4cf589 22nd May 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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