---
title: "Stockton-on-Tees Alternative Provision Flexible Framework Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03d480"
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published: "2023-06-07"
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# Stockton-on-Tees Alternative Provision Flexible Framework Agreement

Buyer: STOCKTON-ON-TEES BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03d480

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## Summary

The Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council has initiated a tender process for the Stockton-on-Tees Alternative Provision Flexible Framework Agreement in the services industry category. This framework is designed to provide alternative education services aimed at pupils transitioning to post-16 education or training. The tender includes three lots catering to different educational needs, with a total value of £2,400,000. The deadline for submissions is July 10, 2023, and the bid opening will take place on the same day at Municipal Buildings in Stockton-on-Tees.

This tender by the Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council presents opportunities for schools and alternative education providers to offer tailored support programmes. Businesses that specialise in education and training services, particularly those within a one-hour road travel radius of Stockton-on-Tees, are well-suited to compete. Participation in this open procedure tender can lead to the establishment of long-term relationships with educational establishments seeking quality alternative provision services in line with Department of Education standards.

## Notice

Providers awarded a place on this framework will be either a School registered to provide alternative education or an unregistered Provider that offers alternative provision. The framework is expected to be used by staff from Schools, academies Pupil Referral Unit and specialist Providers including the Council's own specialist teams. It will offer these professionals a variety of quality assured alternative provision that meets the Department of Education's statutory requirements and definition of good quality alternative provision.

### Lot Information

Secondary (KS3 and KS4)

Alternative Provision (Education) Service - must provide education with a focus on achieving academic qualifications (GCSE or alternatives) to ensure that pupils are ready to make a successful transition into post 16 education or training.

Secondary - Day Exclusion (KS3 - KS4)

Alternative Provision (Education) Service - must provide education from day six for any pupil who has a permanent exclusion from their mainstream School, so that they can continue with their education with the minimum of disruption.

Secondary - Alternative Curriculum and Enrichment Service

must provide a creative and alternative programme that enhances or provides an alternative curriculum. The service will be to provide tailored support for pupils who are disengaged with learning in the classroom or face challenges with the pace of a classroom curriculum.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016197-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STOCKTON-ON-TEES BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | STOCKTON-ON-TEES |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS19 1SF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees |
| Local authority | Stockton-on-Tees |
| Electoral ward | Stockton Town Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Stockton North |
| Delivery location | TLC1 Tees Valley and Durham |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 7 Jun 2023 at 15:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016197-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.stockton.gov.uk
- https://www.nepo.org
- https://www.nepo.org.

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