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Open for bidsUnited KingdomServicesFramework agreement£20,000,000

Flexible Alternative Provision Framework

Published
Published 12 December 2025
Deadline
Deadline: 7 August 2026 (14 days left)

Overview

North East Lincolnshire Borough Council is establishing an open Flexible Alternative Provision Framework worth an estimated £20 million to provide high-quality, safe alternative educational provision for children and young people requiring time-limited education outside of school. The framework comprises five lots: Engagement Pathways, Targeted Learning and Progression, Digital Schooling Provision, Vocational Training and Life Skills Preparation, and Ofsted Registered Independent Alternative Provision. Tenders are invited for this first framework call, with a submission deadline of 7 August 2026.

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Open for bids
Category
Services
Estimated value
£20,000,000
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
SME suitable
Yes
Published
12 December 2025
Questions by
3 August 2026
Deadline
7 August 2026
Classification (CPV)
Education and training services

Notice history

Every published notice in this contracting process, newest first.

  1. Contract Notice

    3 July 2026

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  2. Prior Information Notice

    19 May 2026

    View notice ↗
  3. Prior Information Notice

    12 December 2025

    View notice ↗

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