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title: "WP3899a - Provision of Alternative Education"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-046f22"
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# WP3899a - Provision of Alternative Education

Buyer: WALSALL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-046f22

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## Summary

Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking new applicants for the provision of alternative education services under reference WP3899a. The procurement falls within the education and training services category, specifically targeting secondary education services. This initiative covers the Walsall region in the United Kingdom (UKG38). The process is structured as an Open Application under the Light Touch Regime, ensuring transparency and equal treatment as per Regulation 76. The procurement stage is currently in Tender, with a contract duration running until 9th April 2027, which is extendable up to 36 months. This framework allows providers to apply and be assessed on a termly basis, remaining open to new applicants for its entire duration. Business users should note the application process requirements and prepare submissions in written format using English language criteria.

The provision of alternative education services via this tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in education and training. It opens doors for SMEs and other organisations that can provide innovative and flexible educational approaches, suitable for youth at risk of exclusion or disengagement from mainstream schooling. Companies specialising in tutoring and training services that cater to diverse educational needs can benefit significantly from this framework. The council aims to integrate varied educational methodologies, encouraging suppliers who offer tailored solutions to apply. With ongoing assessments and possible contract extensions, the framework supports sustained growth for participating businesses, ensuring continuous service delivery in response to the evolving educational requirements within the region.

## Notice

If you already have a contract through WP3899- Provision of Alternative Education in place with Walsall Council then you do not need to complete this application process. This is for new applicants only. The duration of the Contracts will be from the date each award is made following successful completion of the application process to 9th April 2027 with the option to extend up to a further 36 months. The procurement process is an Open Application Process under the Light Touch Regime. Under Regulation 76, the council is free to establish a procedure, provided that, the procedure is sufficient to ensure compliance with the principles of transparency and equal treatment of economic operators (suppliers). The Application Process remains open for the duration of the contract and providers can apply to join at any time. All suppliers that satisfy all of the minimum requirements of the standard selection questionnaire (SSQ) and due diligence process shall be awarded a contract. It is anticipated that the Council will review new applicants on a termly basis.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a framework for Alternative Education Provision. Providers deliver arange of alternative approaches to providing accessto education for young people who are excluded orat risk of exclusion, at risk of disengaging frommainstream school provision or otherwise require alternative education provision to meet their educational entitlement. This also includes providers delivering tutoring to children and young people wherethey are temporarily unable to access provision.

Options: Extension for up to a further 48 months

Renewal: an option to extend for up to a further 36 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028537-2026 |
| 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 | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Apr 2027 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £12,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WALSALL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | WALSALL COUNCIL |
| Locality | WALSALL |
| Post town | Walsall |
| Postcode | WS1 1TP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG38 Walsall |
| Local authority | Walsall |
| Electoral ward | St Matthew's |
| Westminster constituency | Walsall and Bloxwich |
| Delivery location | TLG38 Walsall |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 25 |
| Supplier names | ACADEMY 21; ASPIRE EDUCATION PATHWAY; BOUNCING STATISTICS SERVICES; BUILD AND CONQUER; COME TO FRUITION; DRAGON FOOTBALL ACADEMY; EDCLASS; ELITE TRAINING GROUP; EM SKILLS ENTERPRISE; EVOLVE LEARNING WEST BROMWICH; FERN EDUCATION AND TRAINING; FLEET EDUCATION SERVICES; IMPACT EDUCATION AND TRAINING; INPOWER ACADEMY; KOJIKOJO; NEW DAWN SCHOOL; PATHFINDER EDUCATION; PATHWAYNEXUSGROUP; REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT; REFLECTIVE SCHOOL SUPPORT; STAR LIGHT MULTI CARE; THE SEVN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP; THE SIKH DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY; ULTIMATE FITNESS QUALIFICATIONS; WORK N LEARN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80200000 - Secondary education services

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2026 at 13:32 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028537-2026
- 27 Mar 2026 at 13:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028527-2026
- 27 Mar 2026 at 12:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028457-2026
- 26 Mar 2026 at 14:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028018-2026
- 25 Mar 2026 at 10:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027171-2026
- 11 Jun 2024 at 14:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018056-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.walsall.gov.uk
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/walsallcouncil

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