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title: "Kirklees Alternative Education Provision"
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# Kirklees Alternative Education Provision

Buyer: THE COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF KIRKLEES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0399d9

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## Summary

The Council of the Borough of Kirklees is overseeing the procurement process for the Kirklees Alternative Education Provision contract. This initiative focuses on providing specialised education services tailored for pupils with diverse needs, particularly those with Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCP). The procurement spans a range of lots including Medical Needs Provision, SEMH Turnaround, Online Learning, and others, with an estimated annual value of £7 million. The planned start date for the services is 1st September 2023, with the contract lasting until 31st August 2026 and potential extensions up to 2028. The process is currently in the tender update stage, as of March 2026, highlighting amendments related to correct monetary values for additional placements effective from September 2025. Services will be delivered primarily in the Kirklees region (UKE44), employing an open procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services to engage with Kirklees Council in providing tailored educational programmes. Companies proficient in services such as outdoor educational tuition, vocational learning, and health support alongside education are ideally positioned to compete. Partnerships with Kirklees could facilitate business growth through enhancing regional educational offerings for children with complex needs. With various lots available for different services, innovative educational approaches that address social, emotional, and mental health challenges and provide accredited qualifications are crucial. Key suppliers like Ethos Academy Trust and TAO Activities indicate a diverse and competent market, suggesting opportunities for both SMEs and larger organisations in the educational sector to contribute to and expand their scope of services effectively.

## Notice

The LA must fulfil its statutory duties towards children and young people with special educational needs (SEN) and demonstrate its arrangements for those with an education, health, and care plan (EHCP). These duties include those children and young people with an EHCP, whose attendance at independent or free schools delivering alternative education provision, would be suitable for their age, ability and aptitude or SEN. The aim of this service is to provide an alternative approach to learning, for up to 60 pupils with an EHCP in all key stages offering tailored programmes which deliver support to meet EHCP outcomes. These pupils would ordinarily be educated in a special school, but due to current local and regional sufficiency pressures, particularly around specialist settings for pupils with SEMH needs, we are seeking to source additional specialist placements locally to Kirklees. Programmes of support under this Lot are required to: Enable the LA to secure the SEND provision described in the Education, Health and Care Plan. This is likely to include aspects to specialist Health(e.g. mental health support, speech & language support) and Family Support as well as an Education offer. *Provide flexible and bespoke provision that is suitable for the young person. *Provide a tailored education programme for each pupil, with personal guidance and support *Offer the opportunity for externally accredited qualifications in several subject areas. *Be regularly reviewed following the statutory guidance in relation to the annual review of EHCP.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Day 6 Provision

Kirklees Council wishes to meet its statutory obligations to provide education for pupils who are unable to access or who are at risk of losing a school place as a result of exclusion, behavioural needs or who are hard to place. Some pupils and students may have complex needs that require educational providers to work in cooperation with other agencies as well as parents/carers and children and young people. Kirklees Council wishes to commission a number of Providers to ensure high quality alternative education is provided for 55 children and young people who are permanently excluded from Day 6 provision including those with social, emotional and mental health or medical needs (KS2 5 pupils; KS3 25 pupils; KS4 25 pupils). Additional information: The duration is for an initial 36 months, with the option to extend a further 24 months.

Lot 2 - Medical Needs Provision

Kirklees Council has a statutory responsibility for arranging suitable education for pupils who - because of illness or other reasons - would not receive suitable education. This service is commissioned by Kirklees Council to provide education for pupils unable to attend school due to health (including social, emotional and mental health) or medical needs. Medical needs learning support refers to the arrangements statutorily required for pupils who are unable to attend school for more than 15 days for medical reasons (Wide ranging needs from short term physical to generally longer term mental health and other serious (sometimes life threatening) physical illnesses). Kirklees Council wishes to commission a number of Providers to ensure high quality alternative education is provided for 45 children and young people with health (including social, emotional and mental health) or medical needs. These include Key Stage 1/2 - 5 places, Key Stage 3 - 20 places, Key Stage 4 - 20 places plus an option to purchase additional places at the contracted annual placement price. Additional information: The duration is for an initial 36 months, with the option to extend a further 24 months.

Lot 3 - Assessment Bases

Kirklees Council (LA) is committed to provide excellent teaching and learning opportunities and a personalised learning programme for all pupils, according to need, through its maintained mainstream and special Providers. This provision may be supported by commissioned services to either complement, or provide an alternative to, the teaching and learning available within those Providers. The LA wishes to purchase full time assessment places for young people who are experiencing significant social, emotional and mental health difficulties (may have co-existing additional SEND, potentially presenting as challenging behaviour) which are affecting their learning. The provision will offer holistic assessment, short term intervention and respite. The desired outcome is that there will be clear recommendations and next steps for each young person based upon assessment of need. The LA seeks to award Contracts for 56 places from Key Stages 1 to 4 for holistic pupil assessment, spread across the district: KS1 / 2 - 12 places North Kirklees KS1 / 2 - 12 places South Kirklees KS3/4 - 16 places North Kirklees KS3/4 - 16 places South Kirklees Additional information: The duration is for an initial 36 months, with the option to extend a further 24 months.

Lot 4 SEMH Turnaround/Intervention Provision

Kirklees Council (LA) is committed to provide excellent teaching and learning opportunities and a personalised learning programme for all pupils, according to need, through its maintained mainstream and special Providers. This provision may be supported by commissioned services to either complement, or provide an alternative to, the teaching and learning available within those Providers. Turnaround alternative learning provision refers to the arrangements required for pupils who would benefit from preventative pathways of more specialist support on a short-term basis. The Turnaround Provision is for children and young people who: * Are at risk of, or are already experiencing, exclusion from mainstream school * Have significant SEMH needs which are preventing them from making progress with their learning * Have either an MSP / I-APDR or EHCP with SEMH as their primary need The focus of intervention aims to enable the pupil to return to their mainstream setting where immediate needs have been met and ongoing needs are clearly identified with support arrangements within school clearly identified and secured. The LA seeks to award Contracts for56 places from Key Stages 1 to 3 for turnaround provision, spread across the district: KS1 / 2 - 12 places North Kirklees KS1 / 2 - 12 places South Kirklees KS3 - 16 places North Kirklees KS3 - 16 places South Kirklees Additional information: Lot 4 Abandoned

Lot 5 - Alternative Provision

Kirklees Council (LA) is committed to provide excellent teaching and learning opportunities and a personalised learning programme for all pupils, according to need, through its maintained mainstream and special Providers. This provision may be supported by commissioned services to either complement, or provide an alternative to, the teaching and learning available within those Providers. The aim of the service is to provide a bespoke tailored offer for up to 40 CYP in Year 9, 10 and 11 unable to access mainstream school, including a vocational offer as well as a curriculum pathway. A number of these pupils will have SEND with SEMH as their primary need, at SEND support level - without an EHCP, however some may not have any identified SEND. This offer may be from a number of different providers including tutoring, vocational internships and, for example, an outdoor education offer. Additional information: The duration is for an initial 36 months, with the option to extend a further 24 months.

Lot 6 - Additional Support Services

Kirklees Council (LA) is committed to provide excellent teaching and learning opportunities and a personalised learning programme for all pupils, according to need, through its maintained mainstream and special Providers. This provision may be supported by commissioned services to either complement, or provide an alternative to, the teaching and learning available within those Providers. Some pupils placed or being considered for a place in alternative education may require support in addition to the services provided in other lots. The LA therefore intends to commission additional support services which can supplement the provision 3 or as standalone support for pupils in specific circumstances. * 1:1 staffing * 2:1 staffing * Assessment, advice and training from a speech and language therapist or specialist sensory occupational therapist * Counselling * Examination centre access and management * Tuition on a one-to-one basis, delivered in the home and likely to be for 1-3 hours per day, subject to provision requirements including as part of an engagement offer, prior to a young person attending school on site * Tuition on a one-to-one basis or in small groups (maximum group size of 3 pupils) face to face at an appropriate, agreed setting for 1 to 3 hours per day * Outdoor educational tuition on a one-to-one basis or in small groups (maximum 3 pupils) for up to 5 hours per day where opportunities to support pupils social, emotional and mental health and well-being through environmental, leadership and vocational learning and qualifications Additional information: The duration is for an initial 36 months, with the option to extend a further 24 months.

Lot 7 Online Learning Offer

Kirklees Council (LA) is committed to provide excellent teaching and learning opportunities and a personalised learning programme for all pupils, according to need, through its maintained mainstream and specialist schools and providers. This provision may be supported by commissioned services to either complement, or provide an alternative to, the teaching and learning available within those settings. Online learning refers to the use of electronic applications and processes to facilitate learning. Pupils accessing alternative education may benefit from alternative education may benefit from online provision to overcome barriers to learning. For the purposes of this contract, the LA is specifically looking for organisations which can deliver online learning through web-based programmes and/or online classrooms. Online learning provision might be accessed by pupils from home or other appropriate setting, in exceptional circumstances, as an alternative to school on either a part time or full-time basis. Overall education provision for compulsory school age pupils shouldbe full time. However, in veryexceptional circumstances there maybe a need for a temporary part-timetimetable to meet a pupil's individualneeds. All such arrangements must beformally agreed by the LA prior tointroduction and be regularly reviewed. Additional information: Lot 7 Awarded

Lot 8 Learners with an Education, Health and Care Plan

The LA must fulfil its statutory duties towards children and young people with special educational needs (SEN) and demonstrate its arrangements for those with an education, health, and care plan (EHCP). These duties include those children and young people with an EHCP, whose attendance at independent or free schools delivering alternative education provision, would be suitable for their age, ability and aptitude or SEN. The aim of this service is to provide an alternative approach to learning, for up to 60 pupils with an EHCP in all key stages offering tailored programmes which deliver support to meet EHCP outcomes. These pupils would ordinarily be educated in a special school, but due to current local and regional sufficiency pressures, particularly around specialist settings for pupils with SEMH needs, we are seeking to source additional specialist placements locally to Kirklees. Programmes of support under this Lot are required to: Enable the LA to secure the SEND provision described in the Education, Health and Care Plan. This is likely to include aspects to specialist Health(e.g. mental health support, speech & language support) and Family Support as well as an Education offer. *Provide flexible and bespoke provision that is suitable for the young person. *Provide a tailored education programme for each pupil, with personal guidance and support *Offer the opportunity for externally accredited qualifications in several subject areas. *Be regularly reviewed following the statutory guidance in relation to the annual review of EHCP.

Lot 1 Day 6 Provision

Kirklees Council wishes to meet its statutory obligations to provide education for pupils who are unable to access or who are at risk of losing a school place as a result of exclusion, behavioural needs or who are hard to place. Some pupils and students may have complex needs that require educational providers to work in cooperation with other agencies as well as parents/carers and children and young people. Kirklees Council wishes to commission a number of Providers to ensure high quality alternative education is provided for 55 children and young people who are permanently excluded from Day 6provision including those with social, emotional and mental health or medical needs (KS2 5 pupils; KS3 25 pupils;KS4 25 pupils). Additional information: Lot abandoned

Lot 2 Medical Needs Provision

Kirklees Council has a statutory responsibility for arranging suitable education for pupils who - because of illness or other reasons - would not receive suitable education. This service is commissioned by Kirklees Council to provide education for pupils unable to attend school due to health (including social, emotional and mental health) or medical needs. Medical needs learning support refers to the arrangements statutorily required for pupils who are unable to attend school for more than 15 days for medical reasons (Wide ranging needs from short term physical to generally longer term mental health and other serious (sometimes life threatening)physical illnesses). Kirklees Council wishes to commission a number of Providers to ensure high quality alternative education is provided for 45 children and young people with health (including social, emotional and mental health) or medical needs. These include Key Stage 1/2 - 5 places, Key Stage 3 - 20 places, Key Stage 4 - 20places plus an option to purchase additional places at the contracted annual placement price. Additional information: Key Stages 1 - 4 Awarded

Lot 3 Assessment Bases

Kirklees Council (LA) is committed to provide excellent teaching and learning opportunities and a personalised learning programme for all pupils, according to need, through its maintained mainstream and special Providers. This provision may be supported by commissioned services to either complement, or provide an alternative to, the teaching and learning available within those Providers. The LA wishes to purchase full time assessment places for young people who are experiencing significant social, emotional and mental health difficulties(may have co-existing additional SEND, potentially presenting as challenging behaviour) which are affecting their learning. The provision will offer holistic assessment, short term intervention and respite. The desired outcome is that there will be clear recommendations and next steps for each young person based upon assessment of need. The LA seeks to award Contracts for56 places from Key Stages 1 to 4 for holistic pupil assessment, spread across the district: KS1 / 2 - 12 places North Kirklees KS1 / 2 - 12 places South Kirklees KS3/4 - 16 places North Kirklees KS3/4 - 16 places South Kirklees Additional information: Key Stage 1-2 South Kirklees Abandoned Key Stage 3-4 South Kirklees Awarded Key Stage 1-2 North Kirklees Abandoned Key Stage 3-4 North Kirklees Abandoned

Lot 5 Alternative Provision

Kirklees Council (LA) is committed to provide excellent teaching and learning opportunities and a personalised learning programme for all pupils, according to need, through its maintained mainstream and special Providers. This provision may be supported by commissioned services to either complement, or provide an alternative to, the teaching and learning available within those Providers. The aim of the service is to provide a bespoke tailored offer for up to 40 CYP in Year 9, 10 and 11 unable to access mainstream school, including avocational offer as well as a curriculum pathway. A number of these pupils will have SEND with SEMH as their primary need, at SEND support level -without an EHCP, however some may not have any identified SEND. This offer may be from a number of different providers including tutoring, vocational internships and, for example, an outdoor education offer. Additional information: 2 Contracts awarded

Lot 6 Additional Support Services

Kirklees Council (LA) is committed to provide excellent teaching and learning opportunities and a personalised learning programme for all pupils, according to need, through its maintained mainstream and special Providers. This provision may be supported by commissioned services to either complement, or provide an alternative to, the teaching and learning available within those Providers. Some pupils placed or being considered for a place in alternative education may require support in addition to the services provided in other lots. The LA therefore intends to commission additional support services which can supplement the provision 3or as standalone support for pupils in specific circumstances. * 1:1 staffing * 2:1 staffing * Assessment, advice and training from a speech and language therapist or specialist sensory occupational therapist * Counselling * Examination centre access and management * Tuition on a one-to-one basis, delivered in the home and likely to be for 1-3 hours per day, subject to provision requirements including as part of an engagement offer, prior to a young person attending school on site * Tuition on a one-to-one basis or in small groups (maximum group size of 3pupils) face to face at an appropriate, agreed setting for 1 to 3 hours per day * Outdoor educational tuition on a one-to-one basis or in small groups(maximum 3 pupils) for up to 5 hours per day where opportunities to support pupils social, emotional and mental health and well-being through environmental, leadership and vocational learning and qualifications Additional information: Bespoke Tailored Programmes Abandoned Examination Centre Abandoned Other Programmes Abandoned Outdoor Education Awarded Tuition Awarded

Lot 6

Kirklees Council (LA) is committed to provide excellent teaching and learning opportunities and a personalised learning programme for all pupils, according to need, through its maintained mainstream and special Providers. This provision may be supported by commissioned services to either complement, or provide an alternative to, the teaching and learning available within those Providers. Some pupils placed or being considered for a place in alternative education may require support in addition to the services provided in other lots. The LA therefore intends to commission additional support services which can supplement the provision 3 or as standalone support for pupils in specific circumstances. * Outdoor educational tuition on a one-to-one basis or in small groups (maximum 3 pupils) for up to 5 hours per day where opportunities to support pupils social, emotional and mental health and well-being through environmental, leadership and vocational learning and qualifications

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021500-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 May 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £52,807,659 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Active, Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF KIRKLEES |
| Additional buyers | KIRKLEES COUNCIL |
| Locality | HUDDERSFIELD |
| Post town | Huddersfield |
| Postcode | HD1 9EY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees |
| Local authority | Kirklees |
| Electoral ward | Newsome |
| Westminster constituency | Huddersfield |
| Delivery location | TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 7 |
| Supplier names | ACADEMY 21; EMPLOYABILITY SOLUTIONS KIRKLEES; ETHOS ACADEMY TRUST; GREAT HEIGHTS ACADEMY TRUST; NATIONAL CHILDREN'S CENTRE; TAO ACTIVITIES; TARGETED PROVISION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2026 at 16:36 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021500-2026
- 9 Mar 2026 at 11:37 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020807-2026
- 15 May 2025 at 13:13 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021778-2025
- 12 May 2025 at 09:09 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020325-2025
- 11 Oct 2023 at 13:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029982-2023
- 3 Aug 2023 at 09:46 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022564-2023
- 14 Feb 2023 at 10:14 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004450-2023
- 31 Jan 2023 at 15:52 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002966-2023
- 23 Jan 2023 at 16:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002047-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kirklees.gov.uk
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=YORTENDER
- https://yortender.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=YORTENDER

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