--- title: "Alternative Educational Services Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050e63" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-050e63" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050e63.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050e63.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2026-03-17" --- # Alternative Educational Services Framework Buyer: NORTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050e63 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-050e63) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050e63.json) ## Summary North Tyneside Borough Council has initiated a public procurement process for its "Alternative Educational Services Framework," with the tender process currently in the active stage. This project falls within the Education and Training Services industry category and seeks to provide educational services for students educated other than at school, those who are permanently excluded, or are not in education, employment, or training. The procurement operates under an open procedure with significant value projected at approximately £600,000 per annum for the next five years, and the tender is facilitated via the OPEN UK portal. Key dates include the submission deadline for tenders on 16th April 2026 at 12:00 pm, with contracts set to commence on 11th May 2026 and set for potential extensions up to 2031. This framework provides lucrative opportunities for various types of educational service providers. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate due to its suitability criteria. Suppliers can offer services across a range of lots, including qualification providers, nurture provisions, face-to-face tuition, and online education, making it adaptable for different business models. Given the focus on structured educational programmes and flexible service delivery, organisations with expertise in specialised education, emotional and social development, and technology-enhanced learning stand to gain considerably from this long-term engagement. The framework also offers annual openings for new suppliers, allowing businesses to continually refine and expand their services over the years. ## Notice This is a framework for alternative educational services for students who are: * Educated Other than at School (EOTAS) * Permanently excluded from a mainstream or special school and is awaiting to be transferred to a new educational setting *Any other reason, is not is education, employment or training (NEET) Value for the framework is approx. PS600,000 per annum with the framework due to run for 5 years (provided extensions are taken). Tender documents are available and should be returned via OPEN at: https://www.open-uk.org Reference Number for the procurement is OPEN2025772 ### Lot Information Alternative Provision Providers providing a qualification This lot is for Providers offering structured alternative education programmes that lead to the achievement of nationally recognised qualifications. Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions Nurture Provision This lot is for Providers offering short or medium-term placements with a strong focus on social, emotional, and behavioural development. Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions Face to Face Tuition This lot is for the delivery of personalised, one-to-one or small group tuition delivered in person, either at the pupil's home, a community setting, or another agreed location. Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions Online Tuition This lot covers the provision of structured, curriculum-aligned education delivered remotely via online platforms. Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions ### Planning Information Presentation for interested suppliers explaining details of the framework, scope (Lots breakdown), KPI requirement etc. along with details of portal to be used and how to register. Presentations will be via teams invitation on: 7th May 2025 (10:00am) 22nd May 2025 (15:00pm) Suppliers can register their interest by sending notification to: kirsty.williams@northtyneside.gov.uk. A link to the teams event will then be forwarded. Time at the end of the presentation will be allowed for any supplier questions. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024274-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 16 Apr 2026 | | Future notice date | 16 Jun 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 10 May 2026 - 10 May 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,000,000 | | Lots value | £3,000,000 | | 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 | NORTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | NORTH TYNESIDE | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE27 0BY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside | | Local authority | North Tyneside | | Electoral ward | Shiremoor | | Westminster constituency | Cramlington and Killingworth | | Delivery location | TLC22 Tyneside | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 17 Mar 2026 at 16:51 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024274-2026 - 8 May 2025 at 08:54 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019584-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024274-2026 17th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019584-2025 8th May 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://my.northtyneside.gov.uk/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.open-uk.org ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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