---
title: "Alternative Education Provision Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0697b3"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-13"
---

# Alternative Education Provision Framework

Buyer: WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0697b3

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## Summary

Worcestershire County Council is in the planning stage of a public procurement process for an "Alternative Education Provision Framework." This framework aims to create an open platform for service providers in alternative education, including home tuition and social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) support. The procurement process offers three primary lots and may introduce additional lots following market engagement. Located in Worcester, UK, the council plans to maintain existing arrangements through 23 February 2029, respecting current relationships with children and families. The procurement method includes a framework agreement with annual opportunities for new suppliers to join. The next communication regarding the tender is expected by 1 May 2027, with the contract period running from 1 September 2027 to 31 August 2035. The industry category is education and training services, falling under the "light touch" regime.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those focusing on alternative education or SEMH support. Companies that are small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this initiative aligned with their services, given the framework's supportive stance toward such entities. Firms positioned in the UK or with interests in entering the UKG12 region will find opportunities for growth by participating in this framework, especially with the potential for annual entry points and competitive call-off processes for individual placements. The establishment of this framework supports diversified service offerings and enhanced educational support in the region.

## Notice

Tender is for an open framework of providers for alternative education provision. The intention is for the framework to have 3 lots; Lot 1 - Alternative Education Lot 2 - Home Tuition Lot 3 - Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Support Additional lots may be added following preliminary market engagement. The intention would be to open annually for any new suppliers to join and using a competitive, call-off process to source individual placements. Existing arrangements for children/young people under the existing Alternative Education Provision Dynamic Purchasing System (due to expire 23 February 2029) would continue as it would be in the best interests of the children and families to maintain these established relationships.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043920-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic, 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 | 13 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 May 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2027 - 31 Aug 2035 |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WORCESTER |
| Post town | Worcester |
| Postcode | WR5 2NP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC |
| Local authority | Worcester |
| Electoral ward | Nunnery |
| Westminster constituency | Worcester |
| Delivery location | TLG12 Worcestershire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 13 May 2026 at 12:50 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043920-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043920-2026
  13th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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