--- title: "Flexible Alternative Provision Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f4f7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05f4f7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f4f7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f4f7.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2026-07-03" --- # Flexible Alternative Provision Framework Buyer: NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f4f7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05f4f7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f4f7.json) ## Summary North East Lincolnshire Borough Council is actively conducting an open tender process for the "Flexible Alternative Provision Framework" aimed at providing high-quality education and training services for children and young people requiring time-limited education outside traditional school settings. The framework is divided into five lots, including Engagement Pathways, Targeted Learning and Progression, Digital Schooling Provision, Vocational Training and Life Skills Preparation, and Ofsted Registered Independent Alternative Provision. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 7th August 2026. The procurement method is an open procedure under the light-touch regime, with opportunities available for all qualifying providers to apply throughout the framework's lifespan, which extends up to 2034. This open framework presents significant opportunities for a broad range of businesses, particularly those specialising in education and alternative learning services. Companies eligible to compete include those with expertise in engagement pathways for children with social, emotional, and mental health needs, providers of digital and vocational training services, and those registered with Ofsted for independent provision. The framework encourages participation from SMEs and VCSEs, encouraging competition and enabling service providers to engage in successive framework iterations, promoting long-term business growth and stability in the alternative education sector. ## Notice North East Lincolnshire Council (the Authority) is establishing a Flexible Alternative Provision Framework to ensure that children and young people who require time-limited education outside of school can access high-quality, safe, and purposeful alternative educational provision. This is an Open Framework, and the Authority is inviting tenders for the first framework in the scheme. The Invitation to Tender is structured into five (5) Lots. Lot 1 - Engagement Pathways Lot 2 - Targeted Learning and Progression Lot 3 - Digital Schooling Provision Lot 4 - Vocational Training and Life Skills Preparation Lot 5 - Ofsted Registered Independent Alternative Provision ### Lot Information Engagement Pathways Lot 1 shall provide tailored, project-based re-engagement pathways for children and young people who present with SEMH needs. Provision should foster renewed engagement in learning, build confidence and self-belief, and support progression towards reintegration into an education, training, or appropriate next-step setting. Renewal: The extension end date reflects the maximum possible length of the open framework. The Authority currently intends to award a new framework under this open framework on an annual basis. However, the timing and frequency of this may be varied at the Authority's discretion. If the Authority elects not to re-open the Framework on its annual anniversary, the initial term may be extended by a further two 12-month periods. Targeted Learning and Progression Lot 2 shall provide personalised tutoring for children and young people across all key stages, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Renewal: The extension end date reflects the maximum possible length of the open framework. The Authority currently intends to award a new framework under this open framework on an annual basis. However, the timing and frequency of this may be varied at the Authority's discretion. If the Authority elects not to re-open the Framework on its annual anniversary, the initial term may be extended by a further two 12-month periods. Digital Schooling Provision Lot 3 shall provide structured, high quality online education for children and young people across all key stages who are unable to attend physical education settings. Renewal: The extension end date reflects the maximum possible length of the open framework. The Authority currently intends to award a new framework under this open framework on an annual basis. However, the timing and frequency of this may be varied at the Authority's discretion. If the Authority elects not to re-open the Framework on its annual anniversary, the initial term may be extended by a further two 12-month periods. Vocational Training and Life Skills Preparation Lot 4 shall equip children and young people with practical, vocational, and life skills that support independence, employability, and preparation for adulthood Renewal: The extension end date reflects the maximum possible length of the open framework. The Authority currently intends to award a new framework under this open framework on an annual basis. However, the timing and frequency of this may be varied at the Authority's discretion. If the Authority elects not to re-open the Framework on its annual anniversary, the initial term may be extended by a further two 12-month periods. Ofsted Registered Independent Alternative Provision Lot 5 shall provide regulated alternative provision for children and young people in Key Stages 1-4 who require education outside of mainstream settings. Provision must be delivered by Ofsted registered independent providers. Renewal: The extension end date reflects the maximum possible length of the open framework. The Authority currently intends to award a new framework under this open framework on an annual basis. However, the timing and frequency of this may be varied at the Authority's discretion. If the Authority elects not to re-open the Framework on its annual anniversary, the initial term may be extended by a further two 12-month periods. ### Planning Information https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=100634&TID=105882&B= ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062793-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 7 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | 1 Jul 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000,000 | | Lots value | £20,000,000 | | 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 | NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | GRIMSBY | | Post town | Doncaster | | Postcode | DN31 1HU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | | ITL 3 | TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire | | Local authority | North East Lincolnshire | | Electoral ward | West Marsh | | Westminster constituency | Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes | | Delivery location | TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 3 Jul 2026 at 12:26 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062793-2026 - 19 May 2026 at 15:50 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045905-2026 - 12 Dec 2025 at 14:30 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082542-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062793-2026 3rd July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045905-2026 19th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082542-2025 12th December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://yortender.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=YORTENDER The associated tender document are available via the above link. Search current tender opportunities using reference number 100110435. ## Notice URLs - http://www.nelincs.gov.uk - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=100634&TID=105882&B= - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05f4f7. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f4f7.json.