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WSCC Independent Alternative Provision (IAP) Open Framework

Description: The Authority is committed to ensuring access to high-quality education for all Learners, in line with statutory duties under the Education Act. To achieve this, we commission Independent Alternative Provision (IAP) to complement mainstream education, provide short-term interventions, and deliver Education Other Than At School (EOTAS) packages where appropriate. This Framework will operate in addition to the Authority's commissioned placements at the Ofsted-regulated West Sussex Alternative Provision College (APC), which offers full-time education. The Framework aims to secure safe, high-quality Alternative Provision that: acts as an intervention, not a destination; supports timely reintegration and/or transition of Learners into long-term education, training, or employment; and meets the individual needs of Learners, particularly Learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) with a particular demand on provisions supporting Learners with (read more...)

Summary: West Sussex County Council is procuring independent alternative provision education and training services for learners who need support outside mainstream education. The provision will complement the council’s full-time Alternative Provision College and may include short-term interventions, transitional placements, Education Other Than At School packages and specialist targeted support. The framework is intended to help learners remain engaged, reintegrate or transition into longer-term education, training or employment. It particularly targets learners with special educational needs and disabilities, including those with social, emotional and mental health needs or autism. The work will be delivered for learners in West Sussex, including provision commissioned by schools and by the council. Suppliers can apply for one or more of four service tiers.

CYP - EMHP, SWP, CWP, CBT and Psychological Training Programmes Second Market Engagement

Description: This is a second market engagement RFI to gain further insight into the views and opinions of potential providers. This RFI seeks to identify potential suppliers capable of supporting the future commissioning of training and education programmes to expand the Children and Young People mental health workforce in line with the 10 Year Health Plan commitments. Responses will inform the development of detailed procurement specifications and help shape the future delivery model of these programmes. To express interest and respond to the request for information, please register and apply via the Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

Summary: NHS England intends to commission education and training services to expand the children and young people’s mental health workforce, supporting commitments in the 10 Year Health Plan. The programmes cover EMHP, SWP, CWP, CBT and psychological training. The work is intended to support the future delivery of training and education programmes for people entering or developing within the children and young people’s mental health workforce. The procurement is a single planned service requirement, and NHS England is the buying organisation. The stated scope is national workforce development rather than construction, supply of goods or direct clinical treatment. Organisations with experience designing, delivering or managing mental health education, psychological training or workforce development programmes are the most relevant potential providers.

Supported Internship Programme for Care Leavers

Description: NHS England is seeking a delivery partner (or consortium) to pilot a bespoke supported paid internship for care-experienced young people, using NHS organisations to provide work placements. The programme is intended to support care-experienced young people aged 18 to 25 who are furthest from education, employment or training and have the right to work in the UK. Participants will be recruited in accordance with the eligibility criteria set out in the procurement specification. The deadline for submission of completed ITT submissions is 21st September 2026 at 12:00pm (midday). Late submissions will not be accepted therefore, please submit in good time prior to the deadline date and time. The Contracting Authority requests that all communications are channelled through the e-portal system and not with the Contracting Authority itself other (read more...)

Summary: NHS England is procuring a delivery partner or consortium for a Supported Internship Programme for care-experienced young people. The service will pilot paid, supported internships using NHS organisations as work-placement hosts, helping participants who are furthest from education, employment or training. The provider will coach and mentor young people, work with local organisations to design recruitment, train NHS line managers and support delivery of the pilot. The programme is intended for 18 to 25-year-olds who have the right to work in the UK and meet the eligibility criteria in the procurement specification. It will recruit 350 participants for a randomised controlled trial, with intervention and control groups, across Greater Manchester, Cheshire and Merseyside, and/or Birmingham, Solihull and the Black Country. The service category is education and training.

Flexible contracting agreement (FCA) for Birmingham Virtual School Enrichment Services

Description: Birmingham City Council (the "Council") wishes to establish a Flexible Contracting Agreement (FCA) for Birmingham Virtual School (BVS) Enrichment Services in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, applying the provisions for Light Touch Contracts as defined in Section 9 of the Act and Schedule 1 of the Procurement Regulations 2024. These provisions apply to certain social, health, and education services that are subject to more flexible procurement rules due to their direct impact on individuals and communities. The requirement will be conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, using a Competitive Flexible Procedure designed by the Council. The Enrichment FCA will provide a comprehensive range of services designed to enrich the educational experiences and outcomes of looked-after children in Birmingham, as well as children and young people (read more...)

Summary: Birmingham City Council is establishing a flexible contracting agreement for enrichment services delivered through Birmingham Virtual School. The services are intended to improve educational achievement, inclusion, participation and progression for looked-after children in Birmingham, and children and young people placed by the Council in other local authority areas. The requirement covers three service areas: careers information, advice and guidance for 12–19-year-olds facing disrupted education, transition challenges or risk of becoming NEET; short courses and qualifications, including English for Speakers of Other Languages and accredited provision for Key Stage 4 and 5 learners; and community enrichment activities covering creative arts, music, sport, outdoor learning and STEM. The work is suitable for education, careers, training, youth development, cultural, sporting and community organisations.

(On Site Core Provision) Provision of Alternative Education to Respect Collaboration Trust

Description: The Trust (RCT) has a statutory duty to make arrangements for the provision of appropriate education otherwise than at school, for children of compulsory school age who, by reason of suspension or exclusion from school or otherwise, will not receive a suitable education without these arrangements. The Trust are looking to run tender processes to procure suitably experienced and qualified providers to deliver their programme of Alternative Provision. Individual Tenders will be run for each type of AP Provision needed. The estimated contract value would be for all AP Provision for one academic year. As a Contract under the Light Touch Regime the contracts could be extended each year if the provision continues to be needed. Top 3 highest scoring bidders awarded a contract.

Summary: Respect Collaboration Trust is procuring on-site core alternative education provision for children of compulsory school age who cannot receive suitable education at school, including pupils who have been suspended or excluded. The requirement is for suitably experienced and qualified providers to deliver alternative provision tailored to pupils’ needs. This is an education and training service, delivered in Derby. Individual tenders are run for each type of alternative provision required, with this opportunity covering on-site core provision. Places may be purchased on an ad hoc basis according to pupil requirements and provider capacity, while regular core places may be arranged in some areas. Providers offering full-day placements must provide suitable meals for pupils receiving free school meals.

Opportunity: UK-Wide Minibus Driver Training Services

Description: The Salvation Army invites suitably qualified and accredited organisations to tender for the provision of minibus driver training across the UK and Northern Ireland. The Salvation Army operates approximately 52 minibuses, subject to change, which support a diverse range of services and locations. Drivers include officers, employees and volunteers, and passengers may include vulnerable individuals with differing mobility and support needs. The required service will include: * new-driver theory and practical training; * two-yearly refresher training; * accessible-minibus and wheelchair equipment training; * individual and group driver assessments; * passenger safety, safeguarding, first aid and emergency procedures; * certification of competent drivers; * reassessment arrangements where required; and * a live dashboard showing completed and forthcoming training. The successful provider must demonstrate national delivery capacity, recognised accreditation, appropriately (read more...)

Summary: The Salvation Army is planning to procure UK-wide minibus driver training services, covering the United Kingdom, the Isle of Man, Guernsey and Jersey. The service will support approximately 52 minibuses, which operate across diverse services and locations. Training is intended for officers, employees and volunteers who drive these vehicles, with passengers including vulnerable people with different mobility and support needs. The scope is expected to include new-driver theory and practical training, refresher training every two years, accessible-minibus and wheelchair-equipment training, individual and group driver assessments, passenger safety, safeguarding, first aid and emergency procedures. It will also cover certification of competent drivers, reassessment where needed, and a live dashboard showing completed and forthcoming training. This is specialist, vocational and safety training.

Educational Standard Reviews for a Multi Academy Trust

Description: Bradford Diocesan Academies Trust (BDAT) is seeking to procure school improvement review services to lead 1-day onsite education quality assurance reviews (assisted by BDAT senior colleagues) across the 21 BDAT academies, all of which are located within the Bradford Local Authority area. The purpose of the reviews are: * To provide independently verified education insights into the progress and performance of each of our academies and to give support and challenge to enable further school improvement. * To ensure appropriate support & challenge, which drives holistic improvement in relation to the school and MAT professional challenge and feedback. * To provide a professional development opportunity for BDAT school leaders to undertake external reviews to support development of wider educational knowledge and experience and to share effective practice across (read more...)

Summary: Bradford Diocesan Academies Trust is procuring school improvement review services for its 21 academies in the Bradford local authority area. The service will provide independently verified education insight into each school’s progress and performance, with support and challenge to promote wider school improvement. Reviews will be agreed with each academy using its self-evaluation, development plans and findings from previous external reviews. They are not intended to be mock Ofsted inspections, although their scrutiny may reflect the Ofsted framework. The requirement covers 16 primary schools and five secondary schools, with on-site reviews supported by senior Trust colleagues. The work is an education quality assurance and school improvement service.

CCS067 Provision of Derbyshire Holiday Activities and Food Programme

Description: Derbyshire County Council is seeking a provider to deliver a countywide Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme that improves outcomes for children, young people and families and contributes to reducing inequalities across Derbyshire. The programme aims to ensure that eligible children and young people have access to high-quality holiday provision that supports their physical health, mental wellbeing, personal development and social inclusion. The service will include an effective delivery model that ensures equitable access to provision across Derbyshire and maximises participation from eligible children and young people, bringing a range of stakeholders to create a strong and sustainable network of provision that reflects local needs and priorities. The Council is seeking a provider that can demonstrate strong programme leadership, effective partnership working, robust governance and continuous improvement, ensuring (read more...)

Summary: Derbyshire County Council is procuring a countywide Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme. The provider will arrange high-quality holiday activities and food for eligible children and young people, supporting physical health, mental wellbeing, personal development and social inclusion. The service is intended to improve outcomes for children, young people and families, reduce inequalities and ensure fair access across Derbyshire. It will require a delivery model that reflects local needs, maximises participation and builds a strong, sustainable network of stakeholders and providers. The work is an education, training, health and social work service, including programme leadership, partnership working, governance, continuous improvement, measurable outcomes, social value and value for money. Derbyshire County Council is the buying organisation.

EU_1499 - Training services for Education projects for British Council

Description: The British Council seeks to contract up to 20 trainers to deliver training services in English and Greek according to the Education team portfolio We are exploring the market for the provision of training services mainly for the Education projects for British Council Greece There is a possibility the trainer to work for more than one British Council branches under the same conditions and terms The delivery of the services is expected to be on a hybrid operating basis model that will include both face to face and remote training delivery The contract will be for 3 years with a possibility of 2 annual extensions

Summary: The British Council is procuring education and training services for its Education team, primarily supporting projects delivered by British Council Greece. It is seeking up to 20 trainers to provide training in English and Greek. Delivery will use a hybrid model, combining face-to-face sessions with remote training. The services may also be delivered for more than one British Council branch under the same contractual terms. The main work category is education and training services (CPV 80000000). Delivery is in Greece. This opportunity suits organisations that can supply trainers able to work across both languages and delivery formats, including businesses that can coordinate provision for multiple British Council branches.

TVCA-PROC-0911 - Adult Skills Fund 2026-27, 2027-28 and 2028-29

Description: Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA)(the 'Contacting Authority'), part of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group, is inviting tenders for the provision of Adult Skills Fund 2026-27, 2027-28 and 2028-29 with a total annual value of up to PS7m and up to PS21 million over a 3 academic year period, (academic years 2026/27 to 2028/2029). The required services are to deliver Adult Skills Programmes to Tees Valley residents aged 19 and over, aligned to regional skills priorities including manufacturing, construction, digital, health and social care, and emerging and everyday sectors. Providers will be expected to deliver high-quality, innovative provision that supports learner engagement, retention and progression, working collaboratively with employers, referral partners and community organisations to establish clear learner pathways. Providers must also ensure timely and accurate data returns (read more...)

Summary: Tees Valley Combined Authority is commissioning adult education and skills programmes for residents aged 19 and over across Tees Valley. The four service areas are English, maths and digital entitlement from Entry Level to Level 2; first full Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications; pathways to employment for unemployed adults; and employer-led Skills Bootcamps. Provision should support participation, achievement, progression into learning or work, and improved employment outcomes. It must align with regional priorities including manufacturing, construction, digital, health and social care, clean energy, life sciences, chemical processing, the foundational economy, business growth and other local labour-market needs. Delivery will involve employers, referral partners, community organisations and existing grant-funded providers, with accurate data returns and compliance with funding, audit and contract-management requirements across Tees Valley.