---
title: "Provision of Bespoke Alternative Education Placements"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0515ca"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0515ca.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-06"
---

# Provision of Bespoke Alternative Education Placements

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0515ca

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council is planning a procurement process titled "Provision of Bespoke Alternative Education Placements" under the industry category of education and training services. This procurement is focused on the UKH14 region, with significant financial allocations ranging from £250,000,000 to a gross value of £300,000,000. The procurement method could involve a Framework, Open Framework, or Dynamic Market. As of 6 May 2026, the process is in the planning update stage, with key dates including a future notice on 14 October 2026. The project aims to provide bespoke alternative education placements starting from 1 September 2027, with potential contract renewals up to 31 July 2031.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the education sector, specifically those capable of offering tailored educational services. The procurement is designed to be inclusive of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that specialise in bespoke or alternative educational solutions will find this procurement attractive, given its substantial budget and the extended contract period. This project offers a platform to scale business operations and foster long-term partnerships with a prominent public authority.

## Notice

A Framework, Open Framework or Dynamic Market (to be determined) for the provision of Bespoke Alternative Education Placements on behalf of Suffolk County Council

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041645-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 14 Oct 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2027 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | TLH14 Suffolk CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 6 May 2026 at 19:23 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041645-2026
- 16 May 2025 at 11:54 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022202-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041645-2026
  6th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022202-2025
  16th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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