---
title: "Children's services: alternative education provision"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051fd8"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051fd8.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-23"
---

# Children's services: alternative education provision

Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051fd8

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## Summary

Norfolk County Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Children's services: alternative education provision." This initiative, classified under primary and secondary education services, will be executed in the region of Norwich, United Kingdom. The procurement is set to begin in 2027, with the contract period commencing on 1st June 2027 and concluding on 31st May 2032. With an estimated value of £80 million, this contract presents a significant opportunity within the services category, leveraging a framework agreement. Key dates to note include the publication of a future notice on 4th January 2027.

This tender opens up expansive business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) interested in providing educational services. Companies specialising in alternative education and those capable of supporting diverse educational needs will find this procurement process particularly attractive. The framework agreement offers a stable platform for businesses to engage with local government and expand their portfolios by participating in long-term contracts within the educational services industry.

## Notice

Contract for the provision of Children's services: alternative education provision

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025496-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 23 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 4 Jan 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2027 - 31 May 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000,000 |
| 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 | NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR1 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | Lakenham |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80100000 - Primary education services
- 80200000 - Secondary education services

## Release History

- 23 May 2025 at 07:41 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025496-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025496-2025
  23rd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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