---
title: "Online Alternative Provision for Section 19 and Virtual School"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06dbff"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-08-05"
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# Online Alternative Provision for Section 19 and Virtual School

Buyer: SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06dbff

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## Summary

The procurement process involves South Gloucestershire Council as the buying organisation, with the contract titled "Online Alternative Provision for Section 19 and Virtual School". This contract falls under the education services industry category, located in Bristol, United Kingdom (region UKK12). The procurement stage is complete, with Tute Education being the awarded supplier. The contract was awarded on 5th August 2026, and it is set to run from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2027. The procurement method used was direct, under a below threshold category, which allowed for a light touch regime without competition.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in online education services, particularly those that cater to children facing barriers to traditional schooling, such as medical needs or those in care. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially well-suited to compete for such contracts, given the emphasis on tailored educational solutions. The contract aims to provide a comprehensive educational experience via an online platform, thereby opening avenues for tech-savvy education providers with capabilities in virtual learning environments and support for diverse learner needs.

## Notice

To provide personalised online education for children and young people who are unable to attend school due to medical needs, and for children in care or children with a social worker who require additional educational support through the Virtual School.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074016-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £428,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TUTE EDUCATION |

## 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

- 5 Aug 2026 at 09:18 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074016-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074016-2026
  5th August 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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