--- title: "CWC24128 Alternative Provision Open Framework for Children & Young People" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c301" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c301" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c301.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c301.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-07-03" --- # CWC24128 Alternative Provision Open Framework for Children & Young People Buyer: WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c301 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c301) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c301.json) ## Summary Wolverhampton City Council has initiated an open tender process titled "CWC24128 Alternative Provision Open Framework for Children & Young People," targeting the primary education services industry. This procurement aims to establish a framework to provide alternative education provisions for children at risk of exclusion or disengagement, in compliance with the Education Act 1996. The framework is structured into six lots, focusing on primary and secondary phases. The tender process, classified under the Light Touch Regime according to the Public Frameworks Regulations 2015, commenced on 1st September 2025 and has a potential duration of seven years. Business submissions are required by 12 pm on 31st July 2026, with services to be delivered in the region of Wolverhampton. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the education and training sector, particularly those with expertise in providing alternative and inclusive educational services. The framework allows suppliers to become part of a flexible agreement that adapts to market changes, potentially enabling continuous business growth and long-term contracts. It is especially suited for providers focused on primary and secondary educational settings that can meet performance targets through clearly defined key performance indicators. By joining this initiative, businesses can extend their service offerings and establish a collaborative relationship with regional educational institutions and the local authority. ## Notice The City of Wolverhampton Council has a statutory duty to provide alternative provision for children and young people in accordance with the Education Act 1996. These can include children and young people who are: * permanently excluded * subject to fixed term exclusions * at risk of disengaging from education; and/or * require alternative educational provision to meet their education entitlement for example those outlined in their EHCP. The Council is conducting a tender exercise for the provision of Alternative Provision Framework for Children and Young People (Lots 1-6) namely: Lot 1 - Primary Registered Settings (Only) Lot 2 - Primary phase inclusion and engagement Lot 3 - Secondary Registered Settings (Only) Lot 4 - Secondary phase inclusion and engagement The procurement is for services which are considered Light Touch Regime (LTR) services under the Public Frameworks Regulations 2015, as specified in Schedule 3 of the Regulations ("Regulations"). Accordingly, the Council is only bound by those parts of the Regulations detailed in Chapter 3 'Particular Procurement Regimes Section 7, Social and Other Specific Services' 74 to 76 of the Public Frameworks Regulations 2015. The Council is not voluntarily following any other part of the Regulations. The procedure which the Council is following is set out within this ITT. The agreement is based upon the basic principles of a framework agreement, and although there are some similar aspects, it does not fully operate in the same way as outlined in regulation 33 of the Public Frameworks Regulations (2015). The Local Authority will create a "pseudo framework agreement" (based on CCS guidance) and have set out clearly how we intend to operate the framework agreement from the outset through the OJEU notice, Tender Document and Call-off Schedule, which also details the timeline for when it will be reopened. This meets the duty of transparency and equal treatment, which are the main guidelines to follow when setting up an LTR framework. The framework commenced on 1st September 2025 with an initial term of 5 years, with the option to extend up to a further 2 years on up at the sole discretion of the council. The framework will be based on minimum acceptable performance (map) being met by the tenderer as identified via key performance indicators. This Framework will be accessible by both City of Wolverhampton Council (thereafter CWC) and schools and academies in Wolverhampton. Tender documents can be accessed at https://www.wolverhamptontenders.com. Deadline for Tender submission is 12pm Friday 31st July 2026. ### Lot Information Lot 1 - Primary Registered Settings (Only) Primary (registered only) provision for permanently excluded pupils. Lot 2 - Primary phase inclusion and engagement Primary phase inclusion and engagement Lot 3 - Secondary Registered Settings (Only) Lot 3 - Secondary Registered Settings (Only) Lot 4 - Secondary phase inclusion and engagement Lot 4 - Secondary phase inclusion and engagement ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062594-2026 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | £4,270,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | WOLVERHAMPTON | | Post town | Wolverhampton | | Postcode | WV1 1SH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG39 Wolverhampton | | Local authority | Wolverhampton | | Electoral ward | St Peters | | Westminster constituency | Wolverhampton West | | Delivery location | TLG39 Wolverhampton | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80100000 - Primary education services ## Release History - 3 Jul 2026 at 08:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062594-2026 ## Notice URLs - https://www.wolverhamptontenders.co.uk - https://www.wolverhamptontenders.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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