---
title: "Alternative Provision Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069bfe"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "KINGSTON UPON HULL CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-19"
---

# Alternative Provision Framework

Buyer: KINGSTON UPON HULL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069bfe

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## Summary

Kingston Upon Hull City Council is currently in the planning stage of procuring an "Alternative Provision Framework" under the education and training services category, located in the UK region of UKE11. This initiative aims to provide education for children unable to attend mainstream schools due to various reasons. The procurement process follows a selective method, with the contract period starting on 1st November 2027 and ending on 31st October 2031. The framework is designed to meet the legal basis as per the UKPGA 2023/54, with a planned contract value amounting to £2,400,000 gross. Interested parties should note the upcoming opportunities as the framework sets the groundwork for addressing Alternative Provision needs in the region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), as the framework's design considers suitability for these types of organisations. Businesses in the education and training sector can leverage this contract to expand their services and ensure the delivery of suitable education to children in alternative settings. Suitable providers with capabilities to operate under a selective award method will find this tender to align with their growth ambitions, promising a structured engagement with the Kingston Upon Hull City Council to cater to a critical educational need in the community.

## Notice

Alternative Provision (AP) is education arranged for children who cannot attend mainstream schools due to exclusion, illness, or other reasons, ensuring they receive suitable education. Hull City Council intends to set up a framework to manage our AP requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045787-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Award under framework |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2027 - 31 Oct 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| 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 | KINGSTON UPON HULL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HULL |
| Post town | Hull |
| Postcode | HU1 1AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of |
| Local authority | Kingston upon Hull, City of |
| Electoral ward | St Andrew's & Docklands |
| Westminster constituency | Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice |
| Delivery location | TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 19 May 2026 at 13:35 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045787-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045787-2026
  19th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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