Alternative Education Provision Services
About This Opportunity
This is a services contract in the education and training sector. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 5.8 million.
Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the education and training sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.
Description
The procurement will establish a strategic contract for the delivery of Alternative Provision (AP) in Plymouth, enabling the Council to meet its statutory duties under Section 19 of the Education Act 1996 to provide suitable, full-time education for children unable to access mainstream schooling due to illness, exclusion, or other reasons.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on May 22, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 048210-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Plymouth City Council
Plymouth City Council has issued 57 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 4 currently open and 49 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Construction & Civil Works, Architecture & Engineering Services, and Governance & Public Administration. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: May 22, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 048210-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Plymouth City Council in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the Education & Training sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
What is the estimated budget?
The estimated contract value is £5,800,000 - £5,800,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.
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