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title: "Alternative Provision - Active Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058498"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CHILTERN LEARNING TRUST"
published: "2025-09-03"
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# Alternative Provision - Active Support

Buyer: CHILTERN LEARNING TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058498

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## Summary

The procurement process overseen by Chiltern Learning Trust involves a direct award contract titled "Alternative Provision - Active Support", primarily focused on student support services aimed at assisting schools within the Trust. This falls under the education services industry category and is geographically based in Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom (UKH21). The procurement, categorized as direct with technical reasons for a single supplier, is completed, with the contract signed on 1st September 2025, and it runs until 31st August 2028. The awarded supplier is Active Support Education Centre Ltd, responsible for providing both primary and secondary education services.

This procurement presents substantial business growth opportunities for organisations skilled in delivering educational support services. Companies with capabilities in bespoke educational provisions for students aged 9 to 16, particularly those addressing complex social, emotional, and behavioural needs, would be best suited to compete. Firms accredited in similar standards and possessing a track record of high-quality service delivery, along with qualified educators, can leverage this opportunity for expansion and deeper engagement within the educational support sector.

## Notice

The provision of student support services to schools within Chiltern Learning Trust

### Procurement Information

Our schools use a range of registered and non registered Alternative Provisions that offer support that is bespoke to a child's needs. Active Support caters for significant numbers of CLT students each year such that the total combined cost of the service across our schools is estimated at PS500k pa over the next three academic years 25/26 to 27/28. Within the range of providers that are available, the Trust schools commission Active Support's services because they are unique in that they fulfill all of the following specific quality criteria for certain students: Support learners aged between 9 years and 16 years Offers a broad and balanced curriculum that supplements the schools' curriculum offer. Offers full and part time places for young people struggling to cope in mainstream education due to complex, social, emotional and/or behavioural needs Is based in Bedfordshire Is accredited by LBC, BB and CB (our 3 LAs) Is at least Ofsted Good Is a registered school ie has a URN Employs qualified teachers Has a proven track record in providing support over at least the past ten years Is capable of offering 40+ places

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053604-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,500,000 |
| Contracts value | £1,500,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CHILTERN LEARNING TRUST |
| Locality | LUTON |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU3 3QN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton |
| Local authority | Luton |
| Electoral ward | Northwell |
| Westminster constituency | Luton North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACTIVE SUPPORT EDUCATION CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 3 Sep 2025 at 14:04 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053604-2025
- 18 Aug 2025 at 11:26 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049459-2025
- 8 Aug 2025 at 15:57 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047433-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053604-2025
  3rd September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049459-2025
  18th August 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047433-2025
  8th August 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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