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title: "Alternative Education Provision Flexible Framework"
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# Alternative Education Provision Flexible Framework

Buyer: SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-043d07

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## Summary

The Alternative Education Provision Flexible Framework is a public procurement opportunity managed by South Tyneside Council, aimed at identifying providers for alternative education placements for pupils from Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 4. This framework is designed to support pupils excluded or at risk of exclusion from school and those requiring an alternative educational pathway within the South Tyneside area. The procurement falls under the “Education and training services” category, with an open procedure method allowing providers to apply for numerous lots, each aligned with specific educational needs. Notably, the framework allows a rolling application process, closing every three months for evaluation, with the final framework extension now running until 23 February 2029, as per the latest amendments.

This tender opens diverse opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those equipped to offer personalised learning experiences. Entrepreneurs and organisations with capabilities in developing alternative curriculums, therapeutic education, vocational training, or addressing emotionally based school avoidance may find this an advantageous prospect. The framework's design encourages constant new entries, allowing providers to strategically align with the needs of primary and secondary institutions across the South Tyneside boundaries. Engaging in this initiative could significantly enhance business growth by enabling service providers to apply their expertise across multiple education categories and thereby create a robust presence within the educational services sector.

## Notice

The purpose of this Flexible Framework Agreement (FFA) is to create a list of Providers who can offer alternative education placements to Key Stage 1 (Years 1 and 2), Key Stage 2 (Years 3-6) Key Stage 3 (Years 7-9) and Key Stage 4 (Years 10 and 11) pupils who have been excluded from school or at risk of exclusion, at risk of disengaging from mainstream school provision or otherwise require alternative education provision to meet their educational entitlement. The provision is for those pupils who need a more individualised personal, social and academic curriculum. The Council is creating this Flexible Framework without restrictions to the number of Providers who can join, only that they meet all the requirements of the application process and Service Specification. This Flexible Framework opportunity will be available to South Tyneside Council and to all the primary and secondary schools, academies and places of education based within the South Tyneside Council boundary area (known as "Participating Organisations"), a list of which can be found: Find a school and school holiday dates - South Tyneside Council. Suppliers will be required to express interest in this opportunity on the NEPO ProContract system. If not already registered on ProContract please register at the following link: https://procontract.due-north.com. Suppliers will then be granted access to the application documentation - Project Number DN712962. Please note that registering on ProContract and expressing interest does not mean that you have bid for the tender - once the above steps are complete you will be required to complete and submit the flexible framework application documentation.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 Primary (KS1 and KS2 - age 5-11 years)

LOT 1 Primary KS1 and KS2 - age 5-11 years - must provide education with a focus on achieving KS1 and KS2 outcomes to ensure that pupils are ready to make a successful transition into Secondary education.

Lot 2 Secondary (KS3 and KS4 - age 11-16 years)

LOT 2 Secondary KS3 and KS4 - age 11-16 years - 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.

Lot 3 Medical and Therapeutic (KS1-KS4 - age 5-16 years)

LOT 3 (Medical and Therapeutic) has 2 sub-lots: Sub-lot 1: KS1 and KS2 - age 5-11 years Sub-lot 2 KS3 and KS4 - age 11-16 years Must provide education for pupils who have been prevented from attending their mainstream School as a result of mental health or medical needs. These may be physical, emotional, or psychological.

Lot 4 Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA)

LOT 4 Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) has 2 sub lots: Sub lot 1 KS1 and KS2 - age 5-11 years Sub lot 2 KS3 and KS4 - age 11-16 years Must provide a broad and personalised education programme for pupils with emotionally based school avoidance. The service will provide tailored support for pupils, with the aim of successful reintegration in their 'home' school.

Lot 5 Alternative Curriculum and Enrichment Service

LOT 5 (Alternative Curriculum and Enrichment Service) has 2 sub lots: Sub-lot 1 KS1 and KS2 - age 5-11 years Sub-lot 2 KS3 and KS4 - age 11-16 years Must provide a creative and alternative programme that enhances or provides an alternative curriculum for KS1 - 4 pupils. The service will provide tailored support for pupils who are disengaged with learning in the classroom or face challenges with the pace of a classroom curriculum.

Lot 6 Day 6 Exclusion

LOT 6 (Day 6 Exclusion) has 2 sub-lots: Sub-lot 1 KS1 and KS2 - age 5-11 years Sub-lot 2 KS3 and KS4 - age 11-16 years Must provide education from day six for any pupil who has a permanent exclusion from their mainstream School, and can register a child onto their school roll, so that they can continue with their education with the minimum of disruption.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062387-2025 |
| 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, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 May 2028 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 2 Jun 2024 - 31 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,400,000 |
| Lots value | £2,400,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £10,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTH SHIELDS |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE33 2RL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | South Tyneside |
| Electoral ward | Beacon and Bents |
| Westminster constituency | South Shields |
| Delivery location | TLC22 Tyneside |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 9 |
| Supplier names | ENDLESS ADVENTURE NORTH EAST LD; FAST FORWARD VOCATIONAL TRAINING; GROUNDWORK SOUTH AND NORTH TYNESIDE; KEY SUBJECT TUITION; LEARNING HIVE; NUDGE EDUCATION; PROSPERO GROUP; RIVER TEES MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST; TARGETED PROVISION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 6 Oct 2025 at 09:01 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062387-2025
- 18 Mar 2025 at 10:05 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009820-2025
- 4 Dec 2024 at 11:06 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039021-2024
- 25 Jul 2024 at 08:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023137-2024
- 27 Feb 2024 at 10:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006209-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Login
- https://www.open-uk.org/
- https://www.southtyneside.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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