---
title: "Alternative Provision Framework (2027-2035)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a67f"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SALFORD CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-29"
---

# Alternative Provision Framework (2027-2035)

Buyer: SALFORD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a67f

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## Summary

Salford City Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "Alternative Provision Framework (2027-2035)," which aims to commission alternative education provision for pupils. This initiative falls under the services category, specifically focusing on education and training services (CPV: 80000000). The framework may rely on existing regulations under the 2015 or 2023 Procurement Act, with decisions pending a market review. The contract period is scheduled from 1st July 2027 to 1st July 2035, with future notice expected by 1st February 2027. The procurement is planned to be delivered in the UKD36 region.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) interested in the education sector. Companies with experience in alternative education provision will find this framework particularly relevant. As a framework agreement with a possibility for widespread engagement, businesses can position themselves to meet the Council's requirements for compliant placements, thereby expanding their service offerings and market reach within the public sector.

## Notice

The Framework will be used to commission alternative education provision (placements) for pupils for whom the Council has statutory or discharged responsibilities for placing in appropriate and compliant alternative education provision Salford City Council is currently considering options with respect to using an existing framework (under either the 2015 or 2023 Procurement Act regulations) or a tender. This will be confirmed following a review of the market and our requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051015-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | 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 | 29 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Feb 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2027 - 1 Jul 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 | SALFORD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M27 5DA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Swinton & Wardley |
| Westminster constituency | Worsley and Eccles |
| Delivery location | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 29 May 2026 at 15:35 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051015-2026
- 27 May 2026 at 13:27 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049754-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051015-2026
  29th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049754-2026
  27th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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