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title: "Invitation to Tender to join the Framework for Education - Alternative Education Provision (AP) in Herefordshire"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050a89"
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# Invitation to Tender to join the Framework for Education - Alternative Education Provision (AP) in Herefordshire

Buyer: HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050a89

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## Summary

The recent procurement process was led by Herefordshire Council, which aimed to establish a framework for Alternative Education Provision in Herefordshire. The tender covered three lots: education and engagement activities, mentoring, and tuition, delivered through both face-to-face and online models. The procurement utilised an open procedure under the Light Touch Regime of the Procurement Act 2023, allowing great flexibility for the providers. The contract is set to commence in May 2026 and will last for up to seven years, with key awards announced on 27th March 2026. The framework's total value reaches £20,000,000, serving locations within the United Kingdom, specifically in the UKG11 region.

This framework presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses within the education and community service industries. It particularly suits SMEs and large organisations offering innovative educational approaches, flexible learning solutions, and bespoke mentoring services. Companies that specialise in vocational skills and developing tailored educational programmes for children at various stages of exclusion from traditional schools will find this tender aligns well with their capabilities. Furthermore, as the framework will reopen for additional entries, businesses have ongoing chances to submit bids, ensuring dynamic involvement in meeting educational service demands in Herefordshire.

## Notice

Herefordshire Council is seeking to establish an Open Framework of suitably qualified providers to deliver alternative education for those children and young people for whom it has a statutory responsibility, who are without a school place; or where a maintained school or academy has been unable to fully provide an appropriate individualised education package. Alternative provision may also be put in place for students who are at the point of permanent exclusion, have been permanently excluded from school or signed off from school on medical grounds. The Alternative Education Provision Framework will contain 3 Lots: * Lot 1 - Education and engagement activities * Lot 2 - Mentoring (face to face and/or online) * Lot 3 - Tuition (face to face and/or online) Providers are permitted to bid for one, two or three lots depending upon the service(s) they are able to offer. Contracts will be awarded to multiple providers under each Lot. The contract will commence in March 2026 and will be in place for up to 7 years. In accordance with the PA 2023, the Council will re-open the Open Framework at least once before the third anniversary of the First Open Framework Commencement Date and at least once every five years thereafter. The maximum total value of this framework is PS20,000,000 (ex VAT) across all 3 Lots. The procurement is being conducted in accordance with the open procedure under the Procurement Act 2023. It is being carried out under the Light Touch Regime (LTR) permissible under PA 2023, Section 9, and therefore applies the flexibilities afforded under above regulation.

### Lot Information

Education and Engagement Activities

This lot covers face-to-face educational and engagement provision delivered outside the mainstream school setting. The purpose is to complement and enrich the school curriculum and/or vocational placements, providing flexible, targeted support that meets the individual needs of children and young people. Provision must be age-appropriate, inclusive, and focused on improving engagement, attainment and progress. This includes opportunities to achieve: * Accredited qualifications * Additional English and Maths support * Academic and wider learning outcomes * Vocational skills development * Bespoke activities that re-engage child and/or young persons in learning * Short-term interventions that build social and emotional well-being and support reintegration into mainstream education

Renewal: Extensions are subject to demand and further internal governance

Mentoring

Providers will deliver 1:1 mentoring via face-to-face sessions, secure online platforms, or a hybrid model. Where service delivery is in the home environment a responsible adult must always be present. Programmes will be individualised and interactive, addressing educational gaps, building confidence, developing life skills, and promoting a positive and proactive attitude to learning.

Renewal: Extensions are subject to demand and further internal governance

Tuition

Tuition may cover all key stages, core and option subjects, and vocational qualifications. Provision will cover subjects such as English, maths and science etc. Service delivery in person and/or online must be safe, interactive, and flexible, allowing a tailored programme for each learner to meet their need.

Renewal: Extensions are subject to demand and further internal governance

### Planning Information

Herefordshire Council will be running a Market Engagement event for all businesses interested in delivering Alternative Education Provision for children and young people in Herefordshire.
The event will be on 17th June 2:00pm - 3:00pm via Microsoft teams.
The event will cover a range of topics including information of where to find council opportunities, how to successfully bid for them and specific information about this project along with opportunities to ask questions and network.
ALL SUPPLIERS WHO WISH TO ATTEND WOULD NEED TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST by 4:00pm on Monday 16th June and confirm the name and email address that we should send the Microsoft Teams invitation to.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030060-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | 3 Sep 2025 |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000,000 |
| Lots value | £20,000,000 |
| Awards value | £20,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | HEREFORD |
| Post town | Hereford |
| Postcode | HR4 0LE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG11 Herefordshire, County of |
| Local authority | Herefordshire, County of |
| Electoral ward | Widemarsh |
| Westminster constituency | Hereford and South Herefordshire |
| Delivery location | TLG11 Herefordshire, County of, TLG12 Worcestershire CC, TLG22 Shropshire, TLK13 Gloucestershire CC, TLL21 Monmouthshire and Newport, TLL24 Powys |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 48 |
| Supplier names | 33 RECRUITMENT; A STAR LEARNING SERVICES; A-DAY CONSULTANTS; ABC EDUCATION; ACKERMAN PIERCE EDUCATION; ASEND; BBCARE10; BE MY TUTOR; BRIGHTSTAR FUTURES SHROPSHIRE; CONEXUS TUITION; CREATED; DICE CONSORTIUM; DRAGON FOOTBALL ACADEMY; EDCLASS; FOREST WILD ONES; FRESH START IN EDUCATION; FUZZYPEGS; GOAL 17; HEREFORD COMMUNITY FARM COMMUNITY INTEREST; HUMLY MIDLANDS; KOJIKOJO; LEAF - LOCALLY ENCOURAGING ALL TO FLOURISH; LEARN SOLUTIONS; LEDBURY COMMUNITY HUB; LOWER BUSH FARM; MANNING'S TUTORS; MERCIA LEARNING; NUDGE EDUCATION; PATHWAYNEXUSGROUP; PETER AGNEW TUTORING; PHOENIX TEACHING AND EDUCATION; PROACTIVE ADVENTURE; PROSPERO GROUP; RANDSTAD SOLUTIONS; REMEDY RECRUITMENT GROUP; RICHARD FAHIME AKBAR; SKYLARK ADVENTURES; SMART EDUCATION RECRUITMENT; SPORT 4 LIFE; STRIDE ACTIVE (HEREFORDSHIRE; STUDY MIND; SUPREME EDUCATION; TARGETED PROVISION; TEMPEST RESOURCING; TUTE EDUCATION; WINCHMORE TUTORS; XPACT SERVICES; YOUNG GLOUCESTERSHIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2026 at 22:11 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030060-2026
- 12 Nov 2025 at 14:42 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073243-2025
- 12 Jun 2025 at 12:05 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031906-2025
- 14 May 2025 at 13:38 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021324-2025
- 30 Apr 2025 at 14:50 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018116-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030060-2026
  31st March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073243-2025
  12th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031906-2025
  12th June 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021324-2025
  14th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018116-2025
  30th April 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://WWW.AP-EDUCATION.COM
- http://growhereford.org.uk
- http://ledburycommunityhub.org.uk
- http://www.abctutoring.co.uk
- http://www.academicsltd.co.uk
- http://www.asend.co.uk
- http://www.astarlearningservices.com
- http://www.bbcare10.co.uk
- http://www.bemytutorlocal.co.uk
- http://www.brightstarboxing.co.uk
- http://www.createducation.co.uk
- http://www.diceconsortium.com
- http://www.dragongrp.co.uk
- http://www.educ8sen.co.uk
- http://www.forestwildones.co.uk
- http://www.fuzzypegs.co.uk
- http://www.goal17.global
- http://www.https://www.sensationaltutors.co.uk
- http://www.leafledbury.com
- http://www.lowerbush.co.uk
- http://www.manningstutors.co.uk
- http://www.miagonlinelearning.co.uk
- http://www.nudgeeducation.co.uk
- http://www.pathwaynexusgroup.co.uk
- http://www.peteragnewtutoring.com
- http://www.phoenixteaching.co.uk
- http://www.proactive-adventure.com
- http://www.prosperoteaching.com
- http://www.randstad.co.uk
- http://www.remedyrecruitmentgroup.co.uk
- http://www.skylarkadventures.com
- http://www.smarted.co.uk
- http://www.sport4life.org.uk
- http://www.strideactive.org
- http://www.supremeeducation.org
- http://www.targetedprovision.com
- http://www.teacheractive.com
- http://www.tempestresourcing.co.uk
- http://www.tute.com
- http://www.winchmoretutors.com
- http://www.xpactforimpact.co.uk
- https://freshstartineducation.co.uk/
- https://humly.co.uk/
- https://studymind.co.uk
- https://www.conexustuition.co.uk
- https://www.edclass.com/
- https://www.herefordcommunityfarm.co.uk
- https://www.kojikojo.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.oneducation.co.uk
- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk
- https://www.tlclive.com/
- https://www.youngglos.org.uk/

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