--- title: "Alternative Provision Work Experience Specialist Support" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066674" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-066674" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066674.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066674.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE CAREERS & ENTERPRISE COMPANY" published: "2026-03-10" --- # Alternative Provision Work Experience Specialist Support Buyer: THE CAREERS & ENTERPRISE COMPANY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066674 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-066674) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066674.json) ## Summary The Careers & Enterprise Company is inviting tenders for the provision of "Alternative Provision Work Experience Specialist Support". This procurement falls under the education and training services industry category and is located in London, United Kingdom. The process is at the tender stage with key deadlines including an enquiry period ending on 27th March 2026, a tender submission deadline on 7th April 2026, and an award period finishing on 16th April 2026. The procurement method being used is the open procedure, seeking to engage up to 10 suppliers to deliver a framework agreement under three active lots related to Senior Leadership Engagement, Curriculum Design, and Employer Partnerships. The overall contract is valued at £360,000 GBP, with the possibility of extension depending on future funding and service requirements. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those with expertise in work experience programme implementation for Alternative Provision sectors. Businesses that are especially well-suited for this opportunity include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), given the suitability criteria favouring such entities. The framework agreement allows for involvement through both direct awards and mini-competitions, offering flexibility in engagement. This procurement activity provides a platform for suppliers to contribute to meaningful educational outcomes while expanding their service capabilities and client base in the public sector. ## Notice CEC is delivering a programme to engage the Alternative Provision sector to increase the number of high-quality work experience opportunities offered to young people in Alternative Provision settings across England. Our aim is to commission a framework for up to 10 suppliers with the appropriate expertise to support the programme's aims and objectives including delivery of: - Senior Leadership Engagement with AP System Leadership to deliver system readiness - Curriculum design, to ensure work experience is embedded within wider Alternative Provision curriculum and pathways - Employer partnerships, to build employer confidence, capability and appetite to offer high quality work experience opportunities to learners in Alternative Provision For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Education-and-training-services./44MC595W6C To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/44MC595W6C ### Lot Information Senior Leadership Engagement To engage with senior leadership to ensure commitment and system readiness within AP institutions and Careers Hubs to enable careers to be seen as a lever for whole institution improvement. Renewal: The contract may be extended up to 31st March 2029, dependent on future funding and service requirements. Curriculum Design Working to ensure Work Experience is embedded within wider AP curriculum and pathways, not delivered as a stand-alone activity but as a lever for skills development and career readiness resulting in positive transitions. Renewal: The contract can be extended up to 31st March 2029 depending on ongoing funding and service requirements Employer Partnerships for AP appropriate Work Experience To build employer confidence, capability and appetite to offer high-quality WEX activity to AP learners, resulting in an increase in appropriate and relevant opportunities. Renewal: The contract may be extended until 31st March 2029 depending on funding and ongoing service requirements. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021382-2026 | | 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 | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 7 Apr 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 25 Apr 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £360,000 | | Lots value | £360,000 | | 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 | THE CAREERS & ENTERPRISE COMPANY | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Central London | | Postcode | EC1A 4JQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI43 Haringey and Islington | | Local authority | Islington | | Electoral ward | Bunhill | | Westminster constituency | Islington South and Finsbury | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 10 Mar 2026 at 14:40 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021382-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021382-2026 10th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/44MC595W6C - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Education-and-training-services./44MC595W6C - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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