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title: "Ofsted Registered Alternative Provision for KS3/4 in Sheffield - Market Engagement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c2d2"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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published: "2026-07-02"
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# Ofsted Registered Alternative Provision for KS3/4 in Sheffield - Market Engagement

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c2d2

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## Summary

Sheffield City Council is initiating a preliminary market engagement process for Ofsted Registered Alternative Provision in Sheffield, targeting education services for Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 learners. The contract is currently in the planning stage and is valued at approximately £500,000 to £600,000. The procurement process focuses on secondary education services and is classified under the light-touch regime, with a regional focus on Sheffield (UKE32). Market engagement activities are scheduled to conclude by 15th July 2026, with the anticipated contract period running from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2028. Interested parties can find further details on the YORTender portal.

This tender offers significant opportunities for Ofsted-registered service providers, particularly those specialising in alternative education programs, to expand their portfolio within the UK education sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) might find this an attractive growth opportunity due to the Council's interest in gauging local market capabilities and potential development of new services. Engaging in this process could allow businesses to establish long-term relationships with a prominent local government authority, thereby fostering sustainable business growth within the educational services industry.

## Notice

We are seeking to identify Ofsted-registered Alternative Provision providers who can deliver education programmes for Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 learners in Sheffield. Please see the full Market Engagement information document on the YORTender portal for more detail about the anticipated service.

### Planning Information

The Council intends to use a blended approach to market engagement for this exercise which involves:
• this opportunity to respond to the survey, and potential follow-up discussions with respondents.
• gauge the level of interest from potential providers who may wish to enter a contract to deliver services on behalf of the Council.
• gauge the scope of what is already available in the geographical area, and whether something new may need to be developed to address commissioning and programme ambitions.
• targeted conversations with any key stakeholders, including potential providers, to ensure we have collected a wide range of views.
Link to further information in the YORTender portal: https://yortender.eu-supply.com/ctm/Supplier/PublicPurchase/107037

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062485-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 2HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE32 Sheffield |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80200000 - Secondary education services

## Release History

- 2 Jul 2026 at 16:47 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062485-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062485-2026
  2nd July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://yortender.eu-supply.com/ctm/Supplier/PublicPurchase/107037

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