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Alternative Education Provision

Awarded to 1ST STAFF LIMITED, 33 RECRUITMENT LTD, A STAR LEARNING SERVICES LTD +110 more

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council(buyer)

Published
Published 13 May 2025
Deadline
Closed 21 November 2025

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Overview

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council has awarded a framework contract worth approximately £49 million for alternative education provision to support children and young people whose needs cannot be met in mainstream schools. The framework, awarded on 26 March 2026 to 98 providers including education services, tutoring organisations, and specialist support providers, will deliver high-quality provision tailored to individual student needs across the conurbation.

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Lots (3)

  • Full-time Alternative Education Provision

    £49,000,000Won by NEW FOREST CARE LIMITED
  • Part-time Alternative Education Provision

    £49,000,000Won by 1ST STAFF LIMITEDWon by 33 RECRUITMENT LTDWon by AJ ZION LIMITEDWon by A Star EnglishWon by A STAR LEARNING SERVICES LTDWon by ABCDE HUB LTDWon by ACADEMY21 LIMITEDWon by Achieve with Henson TutoringWon by ACKERMAN PIERCE LIMITEDWon by ACTIVE MENTORING LIMITEDWon by ADVENTURE PIRATE LTDWon by Advocate Alternative EducationWon by AFFABLE ALTERNATIVE PROVISION LTDWon by AIMCOMMUNITY LIMITEDWon by ASPIRE HOME TUTORING LIMITEDWon by ASPIRE LIFE SPORTS LTDWon by ATTENTIVE CARE SOLUTIONS LTDWon by BACK ON TRACK MENTORING LIMITEDWon by BE MY TUTOR LTDWon by BESPOKE LEARNING LTDWon by Best Foot Forward EducationWon by BOURNEMOUTH FAMILY CARE LIMITEDWon by Bright Futures SEN CoachingWon by Brighter Footsteps MentoringWon by BRIGHTTEACH LTDWon by CERTUS EDUCATION LIMITEDWon by CHURCH KNOWLE RURAL LEARNING LTDWon by CHIPCHASE TUTORING LIMITEDWon by CORFE VALLEY OUTDOOR LEARNING LTDWon by CREATIVE OUTLOOK EDUCATION LTDWon by DEERVIEW EQUINE INTERVENTIONSWon by DIVERSE ABILITIES PLUS LTDWon by DORSET COMMUNITY ACTIONWon by DORSET PATHWAYS LTDWon by DORSET WELLBEING LIMITEDWon by EDCLASS LTDWon by EDUCATION AND FAMILY WELLBEING SERVICE LIMITEDWon by ELEVATE MENTORING AND SUPPORT SERVICES LTDWon by Emma NewtonWon by EMPLOY MY ABILITY (EMA) LIMITEDWon by ENDEAVOUR360 LTDWon by ENEMY OF BOREDOM ACADEMY LIMITEDWon by FA EDUCATION LIMITEDWon by FETS LEARNING LTDWon by FIVE RIVERS CHILD CARE LIMITEDWon by FLEET EDUCATION SERVICES LIMITEDWon by FOREST EQUINE THERAPY LTDWon by FRESH START IN EDUCATION LIMITEDWon by GDF CONSULTANCY.COM LIMITEDWon by GO FISH EDUCATION LIMITEDWon by GOES WILD LTD T/A GOES WILD EDUCATIONWon by WHOLE HUMAN EDUCATION LTDWon by HELP 4 KIDZ LIMITEDWon by HIGH NEEDS INCLUSION SERVICE LIMITEDWon by HOLDEN KNIGHT RECRUITMENT LIMITEDWon by HORSERENITY COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANYWon by ILLUMINATE AP LIMITEDWon by INCLUSIVE OUTREACH CICWon by INNOVATE DORSET LTDWon by INSIGHT WELLBEING SERVICES LTDWon by Inspiring KidsWon by LEARNING TO LIVE LTDWon by MBN ARTS LIMITEDWon by MEDIC MIND LTDWon by MG SUPPORT SERVICES LIMITEDWon by MOTIVATIONAL AND PERSONAL SUCCESS LTDWon by Navigate 11-25 Alternative Education ProviderWon by NEW FOREST CARE LIMITEDWon by NEXT STEPS EDUCATION LTDWon by NISAI VIRTUAL ACADEMY LIMITEDWon by OAKTREE EDUCATION SERVICES LIMITEDWon by OCEM LIMITEDWon by Onwards 'n' UpwardsWon by OUTCOMES FIRST 4 LIMITEDWon by PROJECT RESET LTDWon by PROSPERO GROUP LTDWon by Q.U.E.S.T WORK SKILLS LIMITEDWon by ROYAL ARMOURED CORPS SADDLE CLUBWon by RAISEAP LTDWon by RICHARD FAHIME AKBAR LIMITEDWon by Right Start TutoringWon by RISE ALTERNATIVE PROVISION LIMITEDWon by ROUTES LEARNING LTDWon by SAILs Education LTDWon by SEND4 LTDWon by SENSE LEARNING LIMITEDWon by SKILLSPIRE EDUCATION LTDWon by Somerford Youth and Community CentreWon by SOUTH COAST LEARNING LIMITEDWon by SOUTHERN EDUCATION TRUSTWon by STAR PLAYER LTDWon by SUGARMAN HEALTH AND WELLBEING LIMITEDWon by Summit EducationWon by TEACHING PERSONNEL LIMITEDWon by THE GALE FOUNDATION TRUST CIOWon by THE KORU PROJECT CICWon by CALDER & HANNAM LIMITEDWon by THE READING DOCTOR LTDWon by THE REPTILE ACADEMY LTDWon by SAMEEWon by The TutorWon by THE WAVE FORWARD LTDWon by THINK4WARD LTDWon by Thrive Mentoring UKWon by LEARN SOLUTIONS LIMITEDWon by Tute EducationWon by UKG LIMITEDWon by YOUNG DORSETWon by ACTIVE CARE SOLUTIONS LIMITEDWon by HOLDEN KNIGHT COMPLEX CARE LTDWon by SJS SOUTH WEST LIMITEDWon by The Reading Doctor
  • Early Intervention, In-school Alternative Education Provision

    £49,000,000Won by 1ST STAFF LIMITEDWon by 33 RECRUITMENT LTDWon by A Star EnglishWon by A STAR LEARNING SERVICES LTDWon by ABCDE HUB LTDWon by ACADEMY21 LIMITEDWon by Achieve with Henson TutoringWon by ACKERMAN PIERCE LIMITEDWon by ACTIVE MENTORING LIMITEDWon by Advocate Alternative EducationWon by AFFABLE ALTERNATIVE PROVISION LTDWon by AIMCOMMUNITY LIMITEDWon by ASPIRE HOME TUTORING LIMITEDWon by ASPIRE LIFE SPORTS LTDWon by ATTENTIVE CARE SOLUTIONS LTDWon by BACK ON TRACK MENTORING LIMITEDWon by BE MY TUTOR LTDWon by Best Foot Forward EducationWon by BOURNEMOUTH FAMILY CARE LIMITEDWon by BRIGHTTEACH LTDWon by CHIPCHASE TUTORING LIMITEDWon by CREATIVE OUTLOOK EDUCATION LTDWon by DORSET PATHWAYS LTDWon by EDUCATION AND FAMILY WELLBEING SERVICE LIMITEDWon by ELEVATE MENTORING AND SUPPORT SERVICES LTDWon by Emma NewtonWon by ENDEAVOUR360 LTDWon by FA EDUCATION LIMITEDWon by FETS LEARNING LTDWon by FIVE RIVERS CHILD CARE LIMITEDWon by FLEET EDUCATION SERVICES LIMITEDWon by FRESH START IN EDUCATION LIMITEDWon by GO FISH EDUCATION LIMITEDWon by GOES WILD LTD T/A GOES WILD EDUCATIONWon by HELP 4 KIDZ LIMITEDWon by HIGH NEEDS INCLUSION SERVICE LIMITEDWon by ILLUMINATE AP LIMITEDWon by INCLUSIVE OUTREACH CICWon by INSIGHT WELLBEING SERVICES LTDWon by Inspiring KidsWon by LEARNING TO LIVE LTDWon by MBN ARTS LIMITEDWon by MEDIC MIND LTDWon by MOTIVATIONAL AND PERSONAL SUCCESS LTDWon by NEXT STEPS EDUCATION LTDWon by NISAI VIRTUAL ACADEMY LIMITEDWon by OUTCOMES FIRST 4 LIMITEDWon by PROJECT RESET LTDWon by PROSPERO GROUP LTDWon by Q.U.E.S.T WORK SKILLS LIMITEDWon by RICHARD FAHIME AKBAR LIMITEDWon by RISE ALTERNATIVE PROVISION LIMITEDWon by SEND4 LTDWon by SKILLSPIRE EDUCATION LTDWon by Somerford Youth and Community CentreWon by SOUTH COAST LEARNING LIMITEDWon by SOUTHERN EDUCATION TRUSTWon by STAR PLAYER LTDWon by SUGARMAN HEALTH AND WELLBEING LIMITEDWon by TEACHING PERSONNEL LIMITEDWon by THE BUSY GROUP UKWon by THE KORU PROJECT CICWon by THE READING DOCTOR LTDWon by THE REPTILE ACADEMY LTDWon by THINK4WARD LTDWon by LEARN SOLUTIONS LIMITEDWon by Tute EducationWon by The Reading Doctor

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£49,000,000
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
SME suitable
Yes
Published
13 May 2025
Questions by
7 November 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Education and training servicesHealth and social work services

Award outcome

Award date
26 March 2026
Contract period
31 March 2026 → 31 March 2031
Winners
  • 1ST STAFF LIMITED
  • 33 RECRUITMENT LTD
  • A STAR LEARNING SERVICES LTD
  • A Star English
  • ABCDE HUB LTD
  • ACADEMY21 LIMITED
  • ACKERMAN PIERCE LIMITED
  • ACTIVE CARE SOLUTIONS LIMITED
  • ACTIVE MENTORING LIMITED
  • ADVENTURE PIRATE LTD
  • AFFABLE ALTERNATIVE PROVISION LTD
  • AIMCOMMUNITY LIMITED
  • AJ ZION LIMITED
  • ASPIRE HOME TUTORING LIMITED
  • ASPIRE LIFE SPORTS LTD
  • ATTENTIVE CARE SOLUTIONS LTD
  • Achieve with Henson Tutoring
  • Advocate Alternative Education
  • BACK ON TRACK MENTORING LIMITED
  • BE MY TUTOR LTD
  • BESPOKE LEARNING LTD
  • BOURNEMOUTH FAMILY CARE LIMITED
  • BRIGHTTEACH LTD
  • Best Foot Forward Education
  • Bright Futures SEN Coaching
  • Brighter Footsteps Mentoring
  • CALDER & HANNAM LIMITED
  • CERTUS EDUCATION LIMITED
  • CHIPCHASE TUTORING LIMITED
  • CHURCH KNOWLE RURAL LEARNING LTD
  • CORFE VALLEY OUTDOOR LEARNING LTD
  • CREATIVE OUTLOOK EDUCATION LTD
  • DEERVIEW EQUINE INTERVENTIONS
  • DIVERSE ABILITIES PLUS LTD
  • DORSET COMMUNITY ACTION
  • DORSET PATHWAYS LTD
  • DORSET WELLBEING LIMITED
  • EDCLASS LTD
  • EDUCATION AND FAMILY WELLBEING SERVICE LIMITED
  • ELEVATE MENTORING AND SUPPORT SERVICES LTD
  • EMPLOY MY ABILITY (EMA) LIMITED
  • ENDEAVOUR360 LTD
  • ENEMY OF BOREDOM ACADEMY LIMITED
  • Emma Newton
  • FA EDUCATION LIMITED
  • FETS LEARNING LTD
  • FIVE RIVERS CHILD CARE LIMITED
  • FLEET EDUCATION SERVICES LIMITED
  • FOREST EQUINE THERAPY LTD
  • FRESH START IN EDUCATION LIMITED
  • GDF CONSULTANCY.COM LIMITED
  • GO FISH EDUCATION LIMITED
  • GOES WILD LTD T/A GOES WILD EDUCATION
  • HELP 4 KIDZ LIMITED
  • HIGH NEEDS INCLUSION SERVICE LIMITED
  • HOLDEN KNIGHT COMPLEX CARE LTD
  • HOLDEN KNIGHT RECRUITMENT LIMITED
  • HORSERENITY COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY
  • ILLUMINATE AP LIMITED
  • INCLUSIVE OUTREACH CIC
  • INNOVATE DORSET LTD
  • INSIGHT WELLBEING SERVICES LTD
  • Inspiring Kids
  • LEARN SOLUTIONS LIMITED
  • LEARNING TO LIVE LTD
  • MBN ARTS LIMITED
  • MEDIC MIND LTD
  • MG SUPPORT SERVICES LIMITED
  • MOTIVATIONAL AND PERSONAL SUCCESS LTD
  • NEW FOREST CARE LIMITED
  • NEXT STEPS EDUCATION LTD
  • NISAI VIRTUAL ACADEMY LIMITED
  • Navigate 11-25 Alternative Education Provider
  • OAKTREE EDUCATION SERVICES LIMITED
  • OCEM LIMITED
  • OUTCOMES FIRST 4 LIMITED
  • Onwards 'n' Upwards
  • PROJECT RESET LTD
  • PROSPERO GROUP LTD
  • Q.U.E.S.T WORK SKILLS LIMITED
  • RAISEAP LTD
  • RICHARD FAHIME AKBAR LIMITED
  • RISE ALTERNATIVE PROVISION LIMITED
  • ROUTES LEARNING LTD
  • ROYAL ARMOURED CORPS SADDLE CLUB
  • Right Start Tutoring
  • SAILs Education LTD
  • SAMEE
  • SEND4 LTD
  • SENSE LEARNING LIMITED
  • SJS SOUTH WEST LIMITED
  • SKILLSPIRE EDUCATION LTD
  • SOUTH COAST LEARNING LIMITED
  • SOUTHERN EDUCATION TRUST
  • STAR PLAYER LTD
  • SUGARMAN HEALTH AND WELLBEING LIMITED
  • Somerford Youth and Community Centre
  • Summit Education
  • TEACHING PERSONNEL LIMITED
  • THE BUSY GROUP UK
  • THE GALE FOUNDATION TRUST CIO
  • THE KORU PROJECT CIC
  • THE READING DOCTOR LTD
  • THE REPTILE ACADEMY LTD
  • THE WAVE FORWARD LTD
  • THINK4WARD LTD
  • The Reading Doctor
  • The Tutor
  • Thrive Mentoring UK
  • Tute Education
  • UKG LIMITED
  • WHOLE HUMAN EDUCATION LTD
  • YOUNG DORSET

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Notice history

Every published notice in this contracting process, newest first.

  1. Contract

    25 August 2026

  2. Contract

    27 March 2026

  3. Contract Notice

    10 October 2025

  4. Prior Information Notice

    13 May 2025

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