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Open Framework for Alternative Provision

Awarded to 33 RECRUITMENT LTD, CATCH-UP ACADEMY LTD, DRAGON FOOTBALL ACADEMY LTD +13 more

Westmorland and Furness Council(buyer)

Published
Published 1 July 2025
Deadline
Closed 10 April 2026

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Overview

Westmorland and Furness Council has awarded a framework for alternative provision services across three lots: registered Ofsted providers, unregistered providers, and providers offering education for pupils with medical conditions, with a total contract value of £2.3 million awarded to 16 providers on 19 April 2026. The framework aims to ensure all alternative provision is of good quality, suitable to each child's needs and abilities, and focused on their reintegration to mainstream education or progression to a sustained post-16 destination.

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Lots (3)

  • Alternative Provision where the provider is registered with Ofsted (or an equivalent body).

    £2,300,000Won by EDCLASS LTDWon by PROGRESS SCHOOLS LIMITED
  • Alternative Provision where the provider is not registered with Ofsted (or an equivalent body)

    Won by 33 RECRUITMENT LTDWon by CATCH-UP ACADEMY LTDWon by EDCLASS LTDWon by THE NATIONAL TEACHING & ADVISORY SERVICE LIMITEDWon by NUDGE EDUCATION LIMITEDWon by TARGETED PROVISION LTDWon by Totally RAD Schools Limited Trading as My Music LessonsWon by Tute EducationWon by HOME TUTORING LIMITEDWon by DRAGON FOOTBALL ACADEMY LTDWon by MENTIS D LTDWon by MIGHTY OAK INITIATIVE LTDWon by THE OAKLEA TRUSTWon by STUDY MIND LTD
  • Alternative Provision for pupils with medical conditions that prevent their attendance at school.

    Won by 33 RECRUITMENT LTDWon by CATCH-UP ACADEMY LTDWon by EDCLASS LTDWon by THE NATIONAL TEACHING & ADVISORY SERVICE LIMITEDWon by NUDGE EDUCATION LIMITEDWon by TARGETED PROVISION LTDWon by PROGRESS SCHOOLS LIMITEDWon by Tute EducationWon by HOME TUTORING LIMITEDWon by DRAGON FOOTBALL ACADEMY LTDWon by MENTIS D LTDWon by MIGHTY OAK INITIATIVE LTDWon by THE OAKLEA TRUSTWon by Study Mind LimitedWon by Totally RAD Schools Limited Trading as My Music Lessons

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
SME suitable
Yes
Published
1 July 2025
Questions by
26 March 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Education and training servicesHealth and social work services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£2,300,000
Award date
19 April 2026
Contract period
31 May 2026 → 31 January 2029
Winners
  • 33 RECRUITMENT LTD
  • CATCH-UP ACADEMY LTD
  • DRAGON FOOTBALL ACADEMY LTD
  • EDCLASS LTD
  • HOME TUTORING LIMITED
  • MENTIS D LTD
  • MIGHTY OAK INITIATIVE LTD
  • NUDGE EDUCATION LIMITED
  • PROGRESS SCHOOLS LIMITED
  • STUDY MIND LTD
  • Study Mind Limited
  • TARGETED PROVISION LTD
  • THE NATIONAL TEACHING & ADVISORY SERVICE LIMITED
  • THE OAKLEA TRUST
  • Totally RAD Schools Limited Trading as My Music Lessons
  • Tute Education

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    3 June 2026

  2. Tender Update

    13 March 2026

  3. Contract Notice

    10 March 2026

  4. Tender Update

    11 August 2025

  5. Tender Update

    11 August 2025

  6. Contract Notice

    29 July 2025

  7. Prior Information Notice

    29 July 2025

  8. Prior Information Notice

    1 July 2025

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