---
title: "Alternative Education Provision Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a217"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-22"
---

# Alternative Education Provision Services

Buyer: PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a217

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## Summary

Plymouth City Council is planning a procurement process for "Alternative Education Provision Services," aimed at providing full-time education for children unable to attend mainstream schooling due to various reasons, in line with statutory duties under the Education Act 1996. This initiative falls under the services category, specifically "Education and training services" (CPV code 80000000). The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with the contract period anticipated to commence on 1st April 2027 and run until 31st March 2030. Located in Plymouth, UK, this strategic contract is valued at GBP 5,800,000 net (GBP 6,960,000 gross) and will undergo future notice communication by 1st January 2027.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, especially for organisations proficient in delivering educational and training services. Businesses experienced in alternative education provision, capable of adhering to statutory educational frameworks, and offering innovative solutions for excluded or illness-affected children will find this procurement particularly lucrative. Additionally, firms with the capacity to manage large-scale projects over an extended period and those keen to partner with a sub-central public authority like Plymouth City Council will be well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

The procurement will establish a strategic contract for the delivery of Alternative Provision (AP) in Plymouth, enabling the Council to meet its statutory duties under Section 19 of the Education Act 1996 to provide suitable, full-time education for children unable to access mainstream schooling due to illness, exclusion, or other reasons.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048210-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jan 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,800,000 |
| 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 | PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL1 3BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | St Peter and the Waterfront |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | TLK41 Plymouth |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 22 May 2026 at 15:16 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048210-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048210-2026
  22nd May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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