Flexible Learning Support Framework
Description: Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is setting up a Flexible Learning Support Framework to provide high-quality education and support for children, young people, and young adults who need alternative, additional, or specialist provision. The aim is to make sure every learner can access flexible, personalised support that helps them stay engaged, improve their wellbeing, make progress, and achieve positive long-term outcomes. We welcome a wide range of providers to apply. This includes education providers, alternative provision settings, specialist support services, training organisations, community and voluntary groups, therapeutic practitioners, employers, and organisations offering vocational, employability, or life-skills opportunities. We particularly encourage applications from small and medium-sized organisations (SMEs), voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations, and local providers. This framework is part of the Council's wider work to improve the (read more...)
Summary: Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is currently conducting an active procurement process for a Flexible Learning Support Framework aimed at enhancing the educational provision for children, young people, and young adults in Dudley. This tender is categorised under 'Education and training services', and has a procurement method identified as 'open' using a Competitive Flexible Procedure. The council is establishing a pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System, which involves an initial admission phase followed by call-off stages and will later reopen for continuous applications. The deadline for submission of tenders is set for 27th March 2026, with an enquiry period ending on 16th March 2026. The framework primarily targets providers capable of delivering education and support services in Dudley, UK.