---
title: "Online Learning Provision for Section 19 and Virtual School"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06baae"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-23"
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# Online Learning Provision for Section 19 and Virtual School

Buyer: SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06baae

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## Summary

South Gloucestershire Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for an "Online Learning Provision for Section 19 and Virtual School." This initiative falls under the industry categories of Education and Training Services and Health and Social Work Services. It aims to deliver flexible online education to support children unable to attend school and those in care, aligning with the council's priorities on educational inclusion and early intervention. The procurement is scheduled with a future notice date on 1st April 2027 and the contract period set to commence on 1st September 2027, concluding on 31st August 2032. The project, based in the United Kingdom, has a total value estimated at £2.4 million gross, to be procured through an open procedure, categorised as a light-touch regime for services.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs focused on education, social work, or related sectors, potentially enabling business growth through the delivery of innovative educational solutions. Businesses equipped with the capability to provide high-quality online education, tailored learning pathways, and comprehensive engagement and progress tracking systems would be well-suited to compete. By addressing the educational needs of vulnerable youth, the service offers an impactful avenue for businesses looking to expand into the public sector, while contributing to improved educational outcomes in the community.

## Notice

South Gloucestershire Council is planning to procure an Online Alternative Learning Provision to support: - Section 19 children and young people who are unable to attend school; and - Children in Care supported through the Virtual School. The service will deliver high-quality, flexible online education and pastoral support to improve engagement, attendance, and educational outcomes for vulnerable learners. The provision is expected to include: - Live online tuition and access to recorded learning - Individualised learning pathways - Engagement and attendance tracking - Safeguarding oversight and reporting - Progress monitoring and data reporting - Reintegration and transition support into mainstream or appropriate provision The service will support the Council's priorities relating to educational inclusion, early intervention, and improved outcomes for children and young people.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058778-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Apr 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2027 - 31 Aug 2032 |
| 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 | SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | YATE |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS37 5AF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Frampton Cotterell |
| Westminster constituency | Thornbury and Yate |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2026 at 08:40 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058778-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058778-2026
  23rd June 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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