--- title: "Alternative Provision and Specialist Tuition Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d752" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d752" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d752.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d752.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-07-30" --- # Alternative Provision and Specialist Tuition Framework Buyer: NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d752 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d752) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d752.json) ## Summary Newcastle City Council is initiating a procurement process for a new "Alternative Provision and Specialist Tuition Framework." This procurement process, classified under the education and training services industry, focuses on providing support to children and young people who are unable to access mainstream education. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement event scheduled to occur at the Civic Centre, Newcastle Upon Tyne, on either 14th or 17th September 2026, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Prospective suppliers should register their interest in these sessions. The framework, valued at approximately £6 million, is expected to start on 1st April 2027 and end on 1st April 2030. An open procedure will be employed, and the process is set to be above the threshold, indicating a significant opportunity for interested parties. This tender provides an excellent opportunity for SMEs and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) to expand their business footprint within the public sector, offering education and training services. Suppliers adept at delivering high-quality and specialist educational provision to children with diverse needs are well-suited to compete. Engaging in this framework could secure a stable revenue source over several years while allowing suppliers to influence the shaping and ongoing development of these essential services. Organisations that can demonstrate robust governance, safeguarding, and quality assurance practices will particularly benefit as these are key elements of the evaluation criteria for the framework. ## Notice The Council commissions Alternative Provision and Specialist Tuition services to support children and young people who are unable to access, or would benefit from support in addition to, mainstream education. The future framework will seek to ensure the continued availability of high-quality, safe and effective provision that meets the diverse needs of children and young people across the city. The forthcoming procurement exercise will provide an opportunity for the Council to review the design and operation of the framework to ensure it remains fit for purpose and reflects current and anticipated service requirements. Areas under consideration include: The scope and specification of Alternative Provision and Specialist Tuition services. Framework structure and lotting arrangements. Provider governance, safeguarding and operational oversight requirements. Quality assurance, performance management and contract monitoring arrangements. Expectations regarding reintegration planning and the achievement of positive outcomes for children and young people. Market capacity, capability and future demand. The Council intends to engage with the market as part of the pre-procurement process to gather feedback and insights that will help inform the development of the future procurement strategy and service model. Please find advance notice of an upcoming Alternative Provision & Specialist Tuition Provider Engagement Event on one the following sessions (final date TBC): * Monday 14 September, 1:00pm to 3:00pm, or * Thursday 17 September, 1:00pm to 3:00pm Please use this link to register interest: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/GyWVyB7NQj ### Planning Information Alternative Provision & Specialist Tuition Provider Engagement Event session (final date TBC): • Monday 14 September, 1:00pm to 3:00pm, or • Thursday 17 September, 1:00pm to 3:00pm Venue: Civic Centre, Newcastle City Council Please register interest at the link below: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/GyWVyB7NQj ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072076-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | 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 | 30 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Oct 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 1 Apr 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £6,000,000 | | 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 | NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE1 8QH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside | | Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Electoral ward | Monument | | Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 30 Jul 2026 at 10:20 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072076-2026 - 30 Jul 2026 at 10:09 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072066-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072076-2026 30th July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072066-2026 30th July 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/GyWVyB7NQj - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.newcastle.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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