Specialist Education - Alternative Provision Framework

Nottinghamshire County Council

Published: May 22, 2026

Updated: May 23, 2026

Source: uk_contracts_finder

About This Opportunity

This is a framework agreement 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 200.0 million. Proposals must be submitted before July 3, 2026.

Published through UK Contracts Finder, 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. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

Nottinghamshire County Council is seeking to establish a Provider List, using a Framework under the Light Touch regime of the Procurement Act 2023, of organisations who are able to provide commissioned placements of children and young people with Alternative education (Provider). These services will cover the requirements for Alternative provision placements of children & young people (Learners) made directly on behalf of Nottinghamshire County Council with additional scope to include Local Council maintained Schools, or Free Schools and Academies (Contracting Council) within Nottinghamshire and surrounding areas if they wish to use it. Providers that are successful in demonstrating that they are able to meet the Council's standards, as set out in the service specification, will be added to the Provider List and will be awarded onto the Framework under the appropriate Lot and will be subsequently invited to offer places that match the needs of the Learners. Providers will be expected to evidence the quality of their provision by participating in regular Quality Assurance (QA) checks that will be carried out on behalf of the Contracting Authorities. Any Providers that fail to maintain the quality standards will be suspended from the Framework until they are able to provide evidence that they can meet the quality standards. Please note, there is no guarantee of work under Lots 2,3 and 4 of this Framework.. CPV: Training services (80500000). Procedure: Open procedure (above threshold). Suitable for SMEs. Suitable for VCSEs

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK Contracts Finder and was originally published on May 22, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: NOTTSCC001-DN812426-39641905. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Nottinghamshire County Council

Nottinghamshire County Council has issued 169 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 15 currently open and 147 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Transport & Logistics, and Health & Medical. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: May 22, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is July 3, 2026. You have 41 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Nottinghamshire County 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.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £200,000,000 - £200,000,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

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 Contracts Finder to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference NOTTSCC001-DN812426-39641905 when communicating with the contracting authority.