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Alternative Education Provision Flexible Framework

Awarded to Endless Adventure North East Ld, Fast Forward Vocational Training Ltd, Groundwork South and North Tyneside Ltd +6 more

South Tyneside Council(buyer)

Published
Published 27 February 2024
Deadline
Deadline: 31 May 2028 (589 days left)
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Overview

South Tyneside Council is establishing a flexible framework agreement to create a list of providers offering alternative education placements for excluded or at-risk pupils across Key Stages 1–4 (Years 1–11) who require individualised support. The framework, valued at £2.4 million, is open to an unlimited number of qualifying providers and will be available to the council and all primary and secondary schools, academies, and educational institutions within South Tyneside. Nine providers were awarded places on the framework as of May 2024: Endless Adventure North East Ltd, Fast Forward Vocational Training Ltd, Groundwork South and North Tyneside Ltd, Key Subject Tuition Ltd, Learning Hive Ltd, Nudge Education Ltd, Prospero Group Ltd, River Tees Multi-Academy Trust, and Targeted Provision Ltd.

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Lots (6)

  • Lot 1 Primary (KS1 and KS2 - age 5-11 years)

    LOT 1 Primary KS1 and KS2 - age 5-11 years - must provide education with a focus on achieving KS1 and KS2 outcomes to ensure that pupils are ready to make a successful transition into Secondary education.

    £400,000

  • Lot 2 Secondary (KS3 and KS4 - age 11-16 years)

    LOT 2 Secondary KS3 and KS4 - age 11-16 years - must provide education with a focus on achieving academic qualifications (GCSE or alternatives) to ensure that pupils are ready to make a successful transition into post 16 education or training.

    £400,000

  • Lot 3 Medical and Therapeutic (KS1-KS4 - age 5-16 years)

    LOT 3 (Medical and Therapeutic) has 2 sub-lots: Sub-lot 1: KS1 and KS2 - age 5-11 years Sub-lot 2 KS3 and KS4 - age 11-16 years Must provide education for pupils who have been prevented from attending their mainstream School as a result of mental health or medical needs. These may be physical, emotional, or psychological.

    £400,000

  • Lot 4 Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA)

    LOT 4 Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) has 2 sub lots: Sub lot 1 KS1 and KS2 - age 5-11 years Sub lot 2 KS3 and KS4 - age 11-16 years Must provide a broad and personalised education programme for pupils with emotionally based school avoidance. The service will provide tailored support for pupils, with the aim of successful reintegration in their 'home' school.

    £400,000

  • Lot 5 Alternative Curriculum and Enrichment Service

    LOT 5 (Alternative Curriculum and Enrichment Service) has 2 sub lots: Sub-lot 1 KS1 and KS2 - age 5-11 years Sub-lot 2 KS3 and KS4 - age 11-16 years Must provide a creative and alternative programme that enhances or provides an alternative curriculum for KS1 - 4 pupils. The service will provide tailored support for pupils who are disengaged with learning in the classroom or face challenges with the pace of a classroom curriculum.

    £400,000

  • Lot 6 Day 6 Exclusion

    LOT 6 (Day 6 Exclusion) has 2 sub-lots: Sub-lot 1 KS1 and KS2 - age 5-11 years Sub-lot 2 KS3 and KS4 - age 11-16 years Must provide education from day six for any pupil who has a permanent exclusion from their mainstream School, and can register a child onto their school roll, so that they can continue with their education with the minimum of disruption.

    £400,000

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£2,400,000
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
Published
27 February 2024
Deadline
31 May 2028
Classification (CPV)
Education and training services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£90,000
Award date
30 May 2024
Contract period
2 June 2024 → 31 May 2028
Winners
  • Endless Adventure North East Ld
  • Fast Forward Vocational Training Ltd
  • Groundwork South and North Tyneside Ltd
  • Key Subject Tuition Ltd
  • Learning Hive Ltd
  • Nudge Education Ltd
  • Prospero Group Ltd
  • River Tees Multi-Academy Trust
  • Targeted Provision Ltd

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Notice history

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  1. Tender Update

    6 October 2025

  2. Tender Update

    18 March 2025

  3. Tender Update

    4 December 2024

  4. Contract

    25 July 2024

  5. Contract Notice

    27 February 2024

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Endless Adventure North East Ld +8 won Alternative Education Provision Flexible Framework