--- title: "CWC24128 Alternative Provision Open Framework for Children & Young People" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e6ee" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04e6ee" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e6ee.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e6ee.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL" published: "2025-02-21" --- # CWC24128 Alternative Provision Open Framework for Children & Young People Buyer: WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e6ee [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04e6ee) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e6ee.json) ## Summary Wolverhampton City Council is inviting tenders for the "CWC24128 Alternative Provision Open Framework for Children & Young People", classified under CPV code 80100000 (Primary education services). This procurement process belongs to the services category and is currently at the Tender stage. The tender aims to establish an Alternative Provision Framework for children at risk, such as those permanently excluded, requiring face-to-face or online tuition. The procurement method is an open procedure under the Light Touch Regime (LTR) of the Public Frameworks Regulations 2015. Tender submissions are due by 12pm on 24th March 2025, and the framework is set to commence on 1st September 2025 for an initial term of five years, with a potential extension up to two more years. This framework will serve both the City of Wolverhampton Council and schools within Wolverhampton. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in primary and secondary education services and those offering innovative educational outreach and online tuition solutions. By securing a place on this framework, businesses can gain long-term contracts and establish robust partnerships with a major regional authority. The framework's flexibility to re-open for new providers ensures continuous business growth opportunities. Companies with expertise in alternative educational provision, particularly those adept at engaging at-risk children and young people, would be well-suited to compete in this tender. ## Notice The City of Wolverhampton Council has a statutory duty to provide alternative provision for children and young people in accordance with the Education Act 1996. These can include children and young people who are: * permanently excluded * subject to fixed term exclusions * at risk of disengaging from education; and/or * require alternative educational provision to meet their education entitlement for example those outlined in their EHCP. The Council is conducting a tender exercise for the provision of Alternative Provision Framework for Children and Young People (Lots 1-6) namely: Lot 1 - Primary Registered Settings (Only) Lot 2 - Primary phase inclusion and engagement Lot 3 - Secondary Registered Settings (Only) Lot 4 - Secondary phase inclusion and engagement Lot 5 - Face to Face (Outreach) Lot 6 - Online Tuition The procurement is for services which are considered Light Touch Regime (LTR) services under the Public Frameworks Regulations 2015, as specified in Schedule 3 of the Regulations ("Regulations"). Accordingly, the Council is only bound by those parts of the Regulations detailed in Chapter 3 'Particular Procurement Regimes Section 7, Social and Other Specific Services' 74 to 76 of the Public Frameworks Regulations 2015. The Council is not voluntarily following any other part of the Regulations. The procedure which the Council is following is set out within this ITT. The agreement is based upon the basic principles of a framework agreement, and although there are some similar aspects, it does not fully operate in the same way as outlined in regulation 33 of the Public Frameworks Regulations (2015). The Local Authority will create a "pseudo framework agreement" (based on CCS guidance) and have set out clearly how we intend to operate the framework agreement from the outset through the OJEU notice, Tender Document and Call-off Schedule, which also details the timeline for when it will be reopened. This meets the duty of transparency and equal treatment, which are the main guidelines to follow when setting up an LTR framework. The framework is intending to commence on 1st September 2025 with initial term of 5 years, with the option for extend up to a further 2 years on up at the sole discretion of the council. The framework will be based on minimum acceptable performance (map) being met by the tenderer as identified via key performance indicators. This Framework will be accessible by both City of Wolverhampton Council (thereafter CWC) and schools and academies in Wolverhampton. Tender documents can be accessed at https://www.wolverhamptontenders.com. Deadline for Tender submission is 12pm Monday 24th March 2025. ### Lot Information Lot 1 - Primary Registered Settings (Only) Primary (registered only) provision for permanently excluded pupils. Lot 2 - Primary phase inclusion and engagement Primary phase inclusion and engagement Lot 3 - Secondary Registered Settings (Only) Lot 3: Secondary (registered only) provision for permanently excluded students Lot 4 - Secondary phase inclusion and engagement Secondary phase inclusion and engagement Lot 5 - Face to Face (Outreach) Face to face tuition services (Primary/Secondary) Lot 6 - Online Tuition Online tuition services (Primary/Secondary). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006866-2025 | | Notice type | Planning 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 | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2032 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | £4,585,000 | | 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 | WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | WOLVERHAMPTON | | Post town | Wolverhampton | | Postcode | WV1 1RL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG39 Wolverhampton | | Local authority | Wolverhampton | | Electoral ward | St Peters | | Westminster constituency | Wolverhampton West | | Delivery location | TLG39 Wolverhampton | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80100000 - Primary education services ## Release History - 21 Feb 2025 at 15:01 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006866-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.wolverhampton.gov.uk - https://www.wolverhamptontenders.co.uk - https://www.wolverhamptontenders.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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