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title: "CCS061 Alternative Education Provision Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058911"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-16"
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# CCS061 Alternative Education Provision Framework

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058911

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## Summary

Derbyshire County Council is currently in the planning stage for the procurement of an Alternative Education Provision Framework (CCS061), focusing on providing education services to children and young people unable to attend mainstream schools. This initiative falls under the education and training services industry category and aims to ensure high-quality, inclusive education. The procurement process includes a planned Provider Engagement Event on 4th November 2025 via Microsoft Teams, inviting providers to participate in shaping the framework. The contract, scheduled to commence on 1st September 2026 and end on 31st August 2034, will serve areas within the United Kingdom, specifically the UKF1 region, and is part of the Council’s legal duties to provide education under the UKPGA 2023/54 legislation.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for service providers in the education sector, particularly those specialising in alternative education methods. SMEs and VCSEs are suitably encouraged to participate, given their ability to offer personalised, flexible education solutions tailored to the diverse needs of learners who are outside the conventional education system due to various circumstances. Providers can benefit from engaging in this long-term framework agreement, potentially expanding their service scope within the public sector and contributing to the integration of vulnerable students into successful education or employment pathways. The framework supports the delivery of education in various settings, thereby accommodating innovative approaches and diverse provider participation.

## Notice

The Council is procuring Alternative Provision (AP) and Education Otherwise Than In School and College (EOTISC) services to meet its statutory duties under the legislation relating to the delivery of education. The service will ensure access to suitable, full-time education for children and young people who are unable to attend mainstream school or college for reasons associated with illness, exclusion, medical needs, special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) or other exceptional circumstances. Provision will deliver continuity of learning through personalised, flexible education that meets individual needs, promotes re-engagement and readiness for learning, and supports positive outcomes, including successful reintegration or transition into suitable education, training, or employment pathways. Services may be delivered through a range of settings, including local authority and maintained provisions, mainstream schools and colleges, independent and specialist providers, community or work-based environments, or online learning where appropriate. This procurement supports the Council's responsibility to secure high-quality, inclusive education for vulnerable pupils, including those with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). All commissioned services must comply with statutory requirements and meet defined quality standards.

### Planning Information

The Council is hosting a Provider Engagement Event via Microsoft Teams on 04 November 2025, from 11:00 to 12:30, to support the upcoming procurement of Alternative Provision (AP) services. The event will provide an overview of the proposed scope and give providers an opportunity to ask questions and express interest.
Registration link: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/094f9dec-70a3-487b-849e-cef5761aa86b@429a8eb3-3210-4e1a-aaa2-6ccde0ddabc5
Providers interested in attending should register using the link above.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065828-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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 | 16 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 4 Nov 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2034 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MATLOCK |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE4 3AG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Derbyshire Dales |
| Electoral ward | Matlock West |
| Westminster constituency | Derbyshire Dales |
| Delivery location | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 16 Oct 2025 at 09:46 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065828-2025
- 14 Oct 2025 at 16:41 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065369-2025
- 15 Aug 2025 at 13:57 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049193-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065828-2025
  16th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065369-2025
  14th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049193-2025
  15th August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/094f9dec-70a3-487b-849e-cef5761aa86b@429a8eb3-3210-4e1a-aaa2-6ccde0ddabc5
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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