Tenders/CBC-2107-RFI-SK Alternative Education Framework re-commission (Request for Information)

CBC-2107-RFI-SK Alternative Education Framework re-commission (Request for Information)

Central Bedfordshire Council
Published: Aug 12, 2026
Updated: Aug 12, 2026
Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a framework agreement contract in the education and training and social protection sectors, with a focus on Vocational Training and Curriculum. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

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 framework agreement in the education and training sector. Framework agreements establish terms for recurring procurement over a defined period. Selected firms are called upon as needs arise, making this a longer-term engagement opportunity. 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

Central Bedfordshire Council and Bedford Borough Council are undertaking a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) exercise to inform the re-commissioning of an Alternative Education Provision Framework from September 2027. The proposed framework will support children and young people requiring tailored educational interventions and is expected to include online and face-to-face tuition, vocational learning, alternative curriculum provision, mentoring/outreach support, and enrichment activities. The Councils are seeking feedback from providers to help shape the future framework structure, requirements, and delivery mode

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on August 12, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 076871-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Central Bedfordshire Council

Central Bedfordshire Council has issued 165 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 5 currently open and 107 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Construction & Civil Works, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: August 12, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

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 076871-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Central Bedfordshire 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 Framework agreement contract in the Education & Training sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

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.

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Key Details

Contract Type
Framework
Eligibility
Firms / Consortiums
Language
English
Reference
076871-2026

Source

uk_fts
uk_fts
Official Source

Contracting Authority

Central Bedfordshire Council
🇬🇧United Kingdom

Contact

Contact Person
Shawez Khwaja

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