---
title: "Key Stage 1 and 2 Alternative Education Provision"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069167"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069167.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-05"
---

# Key Stage 1 and 2 Alternative Education Provision

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069167

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the provision of Key Stage 1 and 2 Alternative Education Provision. The project is categorised under education and training services and will be conducted in the region of UKH14, United Kingdom. The anticipated value of this contract is £9,500,000, with a gross amount of £11,400,000. The service period is planned to start on 1st September 2028 and end on 31st July 2031, with a possibility of extension until 31st July 2033. The council aims to publish further notices by the 1st of November 2027. This procurement follows a light-touch regime under UK legislation (2023/54).

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services. The procurement is particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), providing a substantial platform for these entities to expand their service offerings within the public sector. Engaging in this process could potentially lead to long-term collaborations with Suffolk County Council, fostering growth and development in the educational sector.

## Notice

Contract for the provision of Key Stage 1 and 2 Alternative Education Provision on behalf of Suffolk County Council

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041032-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 5 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Nov 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2028 - 31 Jul 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | TLH14 Suffolk CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 5 May 2026 at 12:51 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041032-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041032-2026
  5th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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