--- title: "Alternative Provision Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d9dd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d9dd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d9dd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d9dd.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2026-08-03" --- # Alternative Provision Framework Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d9dd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d9dd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d9dd.json) ## Summary West Northamptonshire Council has initiated an active tender process to establish an Alternative Provision Framework, which focuses on Non School Alternative Provision (AP) services. This project, under the industry category of education and training services, is located in Northampton, United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the closing date for submissions set for 28 August 2026. The council is employing an open procedure under a light-touch regime, with the framework open for suppliers to tender for multiple lots without any restrictions on the number of suppliers per lot. The framework is set to run until 3 January 2032, allowing for extensions up to a 60-month maximum contract period. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses aiming to expand within the educational services sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited for this procurement, as the framework seeks providers for various educational services, including SEND tuition, curriculum tuition, online tuition, SEMH support, post-16 services, vocational training, and re-engagement services. The open framework allows for potential suppliers to engage through direct awards or mini competitions based on a 100% quality weighting. This tender provides an excellent platform for businesses focused on education to enhance their market presence while contributing to essential educational services in the Northampton region. ## Notice West Northamptonshire Council is establishing a framework for the commissioning and delivery of Non School Alternative Provision (AP) services. The Non School Alternative Provision Framework is for the coordination, education or training provision which needs to be arranged to ensure children and young people receive suitable education or training, including alternative education provision; off-site education that supports inclusion; alternative education that focuses on re-engagement; and teaching and education that supports post 16 learning. ### Lot Information Lot 1a SEND Tuition The specification outlines the requirements and expectations of Providers delivering SEND specific tutoring services. Renewal: The option to extend is for up to 2 x 12 month periods making a maximum contract period of up to 60 months Lot 1b Curriculum Tuition The specification outlines the requirements and expectations of Providers delivering Curriculum tutoring services. Renewal: The option to extend is for up to 2 x 12 month periods making a maximum contract period of up to 60 months Lot 1c Online Tuition The specification outlines the requirements and expectations of Providers delivering tutoring services online only. Renewal: The option to extend is for up to 2 x 12 month periods making a maximum contract period of up to 60 months Lot 2 SEMH The specification outlines the requirements and expectations of Providers delivering services to children and young people with SEMH Renewal: The option to extend is for up to 2 x 12 month periods making a maximum contract period of up to 60 months Lot 3 Post 16 The specification outlines the requirements and expectations of Providers delivering services to young people in post 16 provisions aged 16 and up to 25 with an EHCP Renewal: The option to extend is for up to 2 x 12 month periods making a maximum contract period of up to 60 months Lot 4 Vocational The specification outlines the requirements and expectations of Providers delivering vocational provision services to children and young people aged 14 or more. Renewal: The option to extend is for up to 2 x 12 month periods making a maximum contract period of up to 60 months Lot 5 Re-engagement The specification outlines the requirements and expectations of Providers delivering services to support children and young people to re-engage with learning and educational settings Renewal: The option to extend is for up to 2 x 12 month periods making a maximum contract period of up to 60 months ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073148-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender 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 | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Aug 2026 | | Submission deadline | 28 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Jan 2027 - 3 Jan 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £40,000,000 | | Lots value | £40,000,000 | | 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 | WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | NORTHAMPTON | | Post town | Northampton | | Postcode | NN1 1ED | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire | | Local authority | West Northamptonshire | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Northampton North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 3 Aug 2026 at 11:49 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073148-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073148-2026 3rd August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wnc - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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