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title: "Framework Agreement for the provision for Alternative Provision, Education Outreach and Inclusion Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055608"
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buyer: "ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH"
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# Framework Agreement for the provision for Alternative Provision, Education Outreach and Inclusion Services

Buyer: ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055608

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## Summary

The Royal Borough of Greenwich is conducting an open tender procedure for a Framework Agreement focused on Alternative Provision, Education Outreach, and Inclusion Services. The contracting process aims to provide high-quality education services tailored to vulnerable children and young people, including those with Education, Health, and Care Plans. The procurement is classified under 'Education and training services,' taking place in London and is currently in the tender stage, commencing on 25 November 2025. Suppliers must complete the Procurement Selection Questionnaire, Quality submission, and Price submissions by the tender period ending on 12 January 2026. Key features include a competitive flexible procedure, allowing various educational and vocational services, with a framework agreement potentially extending until 2031.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in innovative and flexible education services, vocational training, and inclusion support. Particularly, SMEs and VCSEs catering to children with complex educational or behavioural needs, vocational education providers, and companies offering therapeutic interventions can benefit. Providers will be evaluated on quality (70%) and price (30%), encouraging high standards and cost-effectiveness. The framework allows for collaboration with Royal Greenwich Maintained Schools, Academy Trusts, and other local authorities, potentially expanding business reach and fostering partnerships across educational sectors. The upcoming market engagement event provides further opportunities for interested parties to interact and demonstrate potential service offerings.

## Notice

Royal Greenwich Council would like to hear from service providers who are interested and capable of delivering excellent, high quality and outcome focussed education services to support and raise attainment, attendance, aspiration and engagement of vulnerable children and young people of statutory school age in education and for young people up to the age of 25 who have an Education, Health and Care Plan. To also work towards successful transition to education, employment or training post-16 at the end of Key Stage 4. The objectives of the services are to provide a flexible response to either compliment, or provide an alternative to the teaching and learning available within mainstream and specialist provision or for children not engaged in education.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 Alternative Provision

Lot 1 Alternative Provision will deliver a minimum of 25 hours (full-time) per week of education placements within a Department of Education (DfE) registered school on-site for secondary-aged pupils (Key Stages 3 and 4) who are permanently excluded, at risk of exclusion, or unable to engage with mainstream education.

Renewal: The Authority is intending to establish an open framework in accordance with Section 49 of the Procurement Act 2023 for the provision of Alternative Provision, Education Outreach and Inclusion Services. The Authority is required to re-open the Framework within the first three years of the term, to enable new providers to be admitted to it for the remainder of its term, which may be extended for any period/s upto a maximum of two further two years, making a maximum framework term of 5 years.

Lot 2 Vocational and Alternative Curriculum

Lot 2 Vocational and Alternative Curriculum will deliver a minimum of 18 hours per week of vocational education, primarily for Key Stage 3 and 4 pupils, combining practical, accredited learning with pathways into employment, apprenticeships, or further education. Placements shall include recognised vocational qualifications in practical courses such as motor mechanics, bricklaying, plumbing or hairdressing as well as core academic subjects, and embedded careers support.

Renewal: The Authority is intending to establish an open framework in accordance with Section 49 of the Procurement Act 2023 for the provision of Alternative Provision, Education Outreach and Inclusion Services. The Authority is required to re-open the Framework within the first three years of the term, to enable new providers to be admitted to it for the remainder of its term, which may be extended for any period/s upto a maximum of two further two years, making a maximum framework term of 5 years.

Lot 3 Education Outreach and Inclusion Support

Lot 3 Education Outreach and Inclusion Support will deliver individualised interventions on an hourly basis to help prevent suspension, exclusions and sustain education placements. Providers collaborate with schools, SENCOs, and Inclusion Leads to support Children with emerging Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and behavioural challenges

Renewal: The Authority is intending to establish an open framework in accordance with Section 49 of the Procurement Act 2023 for the provision of Alternative Provision, Education Outreach and Inclusion Services. The Authority is required to re-open the Framework within the first three years of the term, to enable new providers to be admitted to it for the remainder of its term, which may be extended for any period/s upto a maximum of two further two years, making a maximum framework term of 5 years.

### Planning Information

Soft market testing
Royal Borough of Greenwich is seeking to engage with providers of Alternative Provision (AP) placements, and education outreach providers, as part of our soft market testing exercise.
This process aims to explore the capabilities, innovations, and interest of providers in delivering services that meet the needs of children and young people requiring alternative provision, as well as those who need reintegration and education outreach support to remain engaged in their learning.
We are requesting feedback from experienced providers across two key service areas:
1. Alternative Provision (AP) Placements
Providers who can deliver flexible, high-quality education services to students unable to attend mainstream settings. We are particularly interested in services that support students with complex behavioural, social, or educational challenges in a safe and inclusive environment. Providers should offer a range of educational options, including vocational training, therapeutic interventions, and innovative learning models such as online or blended learning.
2. Education Outreach and Inclusion Support
This requirement focuses on supporting students who are on roll at an education setting but require additional intervention to re-engage with their studies. The goal of this lot is to provide targeted early intervention, re-integration, and outreach services that promote educational continuity and successful transitions between settings.
a. Support students' engagement while they remain enrolled in mainstream education setting.
b. Facilitate the smooth transition for students moving into an AEP or Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) placement.
c. Assist with reintegration back into mainstream schooling following an AEP placement.
Providers are encouraged to participate in a soft market testing exercise. The link to complete is available here: https://forms.microsoft.com/e/ZXJ5fF3S9p. Please provide your completed responses by Thursday 24th July 2025.
Market engagement event
In addition, the Royal Borough of Greenwich will be holding a market engagement event on Tuesday 29th July 2025 @ 10:30am - 11:30am. This event will be held on Microsoft Teams. To register your attendance, please complete the registration form https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/61tykDhwiL by Thursday 24th July 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076692-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | 29 Jul 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000,000 |
| Lots value | £25,000,000 |
| 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 | ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE18 6HQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East |
| ITL 3 | TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich |
| Local authority | Greenwich |
| Electoral ward | Woolwich Arsenal |
| Westminster constituency | Greenwich and Woolwich |
| Delivery location | TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2025 at 08:50 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076692-2025
- 30 Jun 2025 at 14:40 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036190-2025
- 30 Jun 2025 at 13:49 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036157-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076692-2025
  25th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036190-2025
  30th June 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036157-2025
  30th June 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login

## Notice URLs

- https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/61tykDhwiL
- https://forms.microsoft.com/e/ZXJ5fF3S9p
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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