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Alternative Education Provision Flexible Framework

South Tyneside Council · compiled

Tender information last checkedLast checked 29 Sept 2026, 19:07.

Opportunity overview

The purpose of this Flexible Framework Agreement (FFA) is to create a list of Providers who can offer alternative education placements to Key Stage 1 (Years 1 and 2), Key Stage 2 (Years 3-6) Key Stage 3 (Years 7-9) and Key Stage 4 (Years 10 and 11) pupils who have been excluded from school or at risk of exclusion, at risk of disengaging from mainstream school provision or otherwise require alternative education provision to meet their educational entitlement. The provision is for those pupils who need a more individualised personal, social and academic curriculum. The Council is creating this Flexible Framework without restrictions to the number of Providers who can join, only that they meet all the requirements of the application process and Service Specification. This Flexible Framework opportunity will be available to South Tyneside Council and to all the primary and secondary schools, academies and places of education based within the South Tyneside Council boundary area (known as "Participating Organisations"), a list of which can be found: Find a school and school holiday dates - South Tyneside Council. Suppliers will be required to express interest in this opportunity on the NEPO ProContract system. If not already registered on ProContract please register at the following link: https://procontract.due-north.com. Suppliers will then be granted access to the application documentation - Project Number DN712962. Please note that registering on ProContract and expressing interest does not mean that you have bid for the tender - once the above steps are complete you will be required to complete and submit the flexible framework application documentation.

Awarded to

Amounts belong to published awards or contracts. Where several suppliers share one value, it is labelled as shared and is not a supplier-specific allocation.

Endless Adventure North East Ld

Matched by number
Contract value
£10k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
30 May 2024
Award ID
023137-2024-1
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 07994646
Location
Gateshead, UKC22, NE9 5XJ, United Kingdom

Fast Forward Vocational Training Ltd

Matched by number
Contract value
£10k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
30 May 2024
Award ID
023137-2024-2
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 11951780
Location
Beverley, UKE12, HU17 0JT, United Kingdom

Groundwork South and North Tyneside Ltd

Matched by number
Contract value
£10k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
30 May 2024
Award ID
023137-2024-3
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 2592100
Location
Hebburn, UKC22, NE31 1SR, United Kingdom

Key Subject Tuition Ltd

Matched by number
Contract value
£10k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
30 May 2024
Award ID
023137-2024-4
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 12694809
Location
South Shields, UKC22, NE33 1TL, United Kingdom

Learning Hive Ltd

Matched by number
Contract value
£10k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
30 May 2024
Award ID
023137-2024-5
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 10861621
Location
London, UKI, E9 5DA, United Kingdom

Nudge Education Ltd

Matched by number
Contract value
£10k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
30 May 2024
Award ID
023137-2024-6
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 10192753
Location
Newcastle upon Tyne, UKC22, NE4 7YL, United Kingdom

Prospero Group Ltd

Matched by number
Contract value
£10k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
30 May 2024
Award ID
023137-2024-7
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 04010426
Location
London, UKI, EC2A 2DT, United Kingdom

River Tees Multi-Academy Trust

Matched by number
Contract value
£10k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
30 May 2024
Award ID
023137-2024-8
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 09861442
Location
Middlesbrough, UKC12, TS3 8RD, United Kingdom

Targeted Provision Ltd

Matched by number
Contract value
£10k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
30 May 2024
Award ID
023137-2024-9
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 11153826
Location
London, UKI, NW6 6RD, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV80000000 — Education and training services

Lots

  • Lot 1 Primary (KS1 and KS2 - age 5-11 years)£400k
  • Lot 2 Secondary (KS3 and KS4 - age 11-16 years)£400k
  • Lot 3 Medical and Therapeutic (KS1-KS4 - age 5-16 years)£400k
  • Lot 4 Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA)£400k
  • Lot 5 Alternative Curriculum and Enrichment Service£400k
  • Lot 6 Day 6 Exclusion£400k

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
S8558
Status
complete
Review Details
The review body is South Tyneside Council
Procurement Method
open
Award Criteria Details
Once the flexible framework commences the Call Off from flexible framework will operate whereby the Participating Organisation on behalf of a Pupil/Parent will consider, in combination, the following Award Criteria in order to determine the most suitable provision for an individual pupil: • Suitability of Provision • Pupil / Parental choice • Service delivery location • Price
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Amendments

Entry 1
Id
1

Unstructured Changes

Entry 1

Where

Label
Short Description
Section
II.1.4

New Value

Text
Suppliers will be required to express interest in this opportunity on the Open e-procurement system. If not already registered on the Open e-procurement system please register at the following link: https://www.open-uk.org/. Suppliers will then be granted access to the application documentation - Project Number OPEN2024233. Please note that registering on Open and expressing interest does not mean that you have bid for the tender - once the above steps are complete you will be required to complete and submit the flexible framework application documentation.

Old Value

Text
Suppliers will be required to express interest in this opportunity on the NEPO ProContract system. If not already registered on ProContract please register at the following link: https://procontract.due-north.com. Suppliers will then be granted access to the application documentation - Project Number DN712962. Please note that registering on ProContract and expressing interest does not mean that you have bid for the tender - once the above steps are complete you will be required to complete and submit the flexible framework application documentation.
Entry 2
Id
3
Description
This Corrigendum replaces previous Corrigendum Notice 2024/S 000-039021 issued on 4 December 2024.

Unstructured Changes

Entry 1

Where

Label
Link to access the application documentation
Section
II.1.4

New Value

Text
Suppliers will be required to express interest in this opportunity on the Open e-procurement system. If not already registered on the Open e-procurement system please register at the following link: https://www.open-uk.org/. Suppliers will then be granted access to the application documentation - Project Number #OPEN202495. Please note that registering on Open and expressing interest does not mean that you have bid for the tender - once the above steps are complete you will be required to complete and submit the flexible framework application documentation.

Old Value

Text
Suppliers will be required to express interest in this opportunity on the NEPO ProContract system. If not already registered on ProContract please register at the following link: https://procontract.due-north.com. Suppliers will then be granted access to the application documentation - Project Number DN712962. Please note that registering on ProContract and expressing interest does not mean that you have bid for the tender - once the above steps are complete you will be required to complete and submit the flexible framework application documentation.
Entry 3
Id
4
Description
11.2.14 allowed for the option to extend the framework for a period of 24 months. This is to be deleted. This framework was let under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and therefore as part of the Procurement Act 2023 Transitional Arrangements this framework has to been extended to 23 February 2029 with no provision to extend any further.

Unstructured Changes

Entry 1

Where

Label
Framework End Date
Section
II.2.7

New Value

Text
23 February 2029

Old Value

Text
31 May 2028

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Lot Details

Maximum Lots Bid Per Supplier
9,999,999

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Period Rationale
The flexible framework is not restricting the number of providers or the number of lots applicants can apply for. This is an open framework for providers to join at any time during its lifetime.

Tender Period

Ends
31 May 2028, 12:00

Classification

Id
80000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Education and training services

Submission terms

Languages

en

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Other Requirements

Reduction Criteria
The Council is creating flexible framework without restrictions to the number of Providers who can join, only that they meet all the requirements of the application process and Service Specification. The flexible framework will allow Providers to apply for one or more Lots they want to be considered for. Providers will have the opportunity to join the framework during its life. In addition, Providers appointed to the flexible framework will be able to apply for additional Lots during its life. The flexible framework is an open opportunity and Providers may submit applications to join the flexible framework at any time over the duration of the framework. The Council will close the opportunity every 3 months and download and evaluate submitted applications. The framework will then immediately reopen for a further period of 3 months. This process will be repeated for the duration of the framework. The first round of applications closes at 12 noon on 29 March 2024.

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Lot 1 Primary (KS1 and KS2 - age 5-11 years)
Status
active
Description
LOT 1 Primary KS1 and KS2 - age 5-11 years - must provide education with a focus on achieving KS1 and KS2 outcomes to ensure that pupils are ready to make a successful transition into Secondary education.

Value

Amount
400,000
Currency
GBP

Contract period

Ends
31 May 2028, 23:59
Starts
3 Jun 2024, 00:00
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Lot 2 Secondary (KS3 and KS4 - age 11-16 years)
Status
active
Description
LOT 2 Secondary KS3 and KS4 - age 11-16 years - must provide education with a focus on achieving academic qualifications (GCSE or alternatives) to ensure that pupils are ready to make a successful transition into post 16 education or training.

Value

Amount
400,000
Currency
GBP

Contract period

Ends
31 May 2028, 23:59
Starts
3 Jun 2024, 00:00
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
Lot 3 Medical and Therapeutic (KS1-KS4 - age 5-16 years)
Status
active
Description
LOT 3 (Medical and Therapeutic) has 2 sub-lots: Sub-lot 1: KS1 and KS2 - age 5-11 years Sub-lot 2 KS3 and KS4 - age 11-16 years Must provide education for pupils who have been prevented from attending their mainstream School as a result of mental health or medical needs. These may be physical, emotional, or psychological.

Value

Amount
400,000
Currency
GBP

Contract period

Ends
31 May 2028, 23:59
Starts
3 Jun 2024, 00:00
Entry 4
Id
4
Title
Lot 4 Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA)
Status
active
Description
LOT 4 Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) has 2 sub lots: Sub lot 1 KS1 and KS2 - age 5-11 years Sub lot 2 KS3 and KS4 - age 11-16 years Must provide a broad and personalised education programme for pupils with emotionally based school avoidance. The service will provide tailored support for pupils, with the aim of successful reintegration in their 'home' school.

Value

Amount
400,000
Currency
GBP

Contract period

Ends
31 May 2028, 23:59
Starts
3 Jun 2024, 00:00
Entry 5
Id
5
Title
Lot 5 Alternative Curriculum and Enrichment Service
Status
active
Description
LOT 5 (Alternative Curriculum and Enrichment Service) has 2 sub lots: Sub-lot 1 KS1 and KS2 - age 5-11 years Sub-lot 2 KS3 and KS4 - age 11-16 years Must provide a creative and alternative programme that enhances or provides an alternative curriculum for KS1 - 4 pupils. The service will provide tailored support for pupils who are disengaged with learning in the classroom or face challenges with the pace of a classroom curriculum.

Value

Amount
400,000
Currency
GBP

Contract period

Ends
31 May 2028, 23:59
Starts
3 Jun 2024, 00:00
Entry 6
Id
6
Title
Lot 6 Day 6 Exclusion
Status
active
Description
LOT 6 (Day 6 Exclusion) has 2 sub-lots: Sub-lot 1 KS1 and KS2 - age 5-11 years Sub-lot 2 KS3 and KS4 - age 11-16 years Must provide education from day six for any pupil who has a permanent exclusion from their mainstream School, and can register a child onto their school roll, so that they can continue with their education with the minimum of disruption.

Value

Amount
400,000
Currency
GBP

Contract period

Ends
31 May 2028, 23:59
Starts
3 Jun 2024, 00:00

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery Location

Description
Providers must have a face-to-face delivery location that is within the boundaries of the borough of South Tyneside or be within 15 miles from the borough boundary.

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKC22
Entry 2
Region
UKC22

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
80000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Education and training services
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Delivery Location

Description
Providers must have a face-to-face delivery location that is within the boundaries of the borough of South Tyneside or be within 15 miles from the borough boundary.

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKC22
Entry 2
Region
UKC22

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
80000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Education and training services
Item 3
Id
3
Related Lot
3

Delivery Location

Description
Providers must have a face-to-face delivery location that is within the boundaries of the borough of South Tyneside or be within 15 miles from the borough boundary.

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKC22
Entry 2
Region
UKC22

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
80000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Education and training services
Item 4
Id
4
Related Lot
4

Delivery Location

Description
Providers must have a face-to-face delivery location that is within the boundaries of the borough of South Tyneside or be within 15 miles from the borough boundary.

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKC22
Entry 2
Region
UKC22

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
80000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Education and training services
Item 5
Id
5
Related Lot
5

Delivery Location

Description
Providers must have a face-to-face delivery location that is within the boundaries of the borough of South Tyneside or be within 15 miles from the borough boundary.

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKC22
Entry 2
Region
UKC22

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
80000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Education and training services
Item 6
Id
6
Related Lot
6

Delivery Location

Description
Providers must have a face-to-face delivery location that is within the boundaries of the borough of South Tyneside or be within 15 miles from the borough boundary.

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKC22
Entry 2
Region
UKC22

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
80000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Education and training services

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-76269
Name
South Tyneside Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKC22
Locality
SOUTH SHIELDS
Postal Code
NE332RL
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Town Hall,Westoe Road

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Regional or local authority
Entry 2
Id
01
Scheme
COFOG
Description
General public services

Identifier

Legal Name
South Tyneside Council
No Identifier Rationale
notOnAnyRegister

Contact

Name
Karen Dixon
Telephone
+44 1914244052
Organisation 2
Id
GB-COH-07994646
Name
Endless Adventure North East Ld

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKC22
Locality
Gateshead
Postal Code
NE9 5XJ
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
10 Kinfauns Terrace, Low Fell

Identifier

Id
07994646
Scheme
GB-COH
Legal Name
Endless Adventure North East Ld
Organisation 3
Id
GB-COH-11951780
Name
Fast Forward Vocational Training Ltd

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKE12
Locality
Beverley
Postal Code
HU17 0JT
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Northern Accountants Hull, Beck View Road

Identifier

Id
11951780
Scheme
GB-COH
Legal Name
Fast Forward Vocational Training Ltd
Organisation 4
Id
GB-COH-2592100
Name
Groundwork South and North Tyneside Ltd

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKC22
Locality
Hebburn
Postal Code
NE31 1SR
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
The Eco Centre, Windmill Way

Identifier

Id
2592100
Scheme
GB-COH
Legal Name
Groundwork South and North Tyneside Ltd
Organisation 5
Id
GB-COH-12694809
Name
Key Subject Tuition Ltd

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKC22
Locality
South Shields
Postal Code
NE33 1TL
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Unit 16 Cookson House, River Drive

Identifier

Id
12694809
Scheme
GB-COH
Legal Name
Key Subject Tuition Ltd
Organisation 6
Id
GB-COH-10861621
Name
Learning Hive Ltd

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKI
Locality
London
Postal Code
E9 5DA
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
150-152 Cassland Road, Hackney

Identifier

Id
10861621
Scheme
GB-COH
Legal Name
Learning Hive Ltd
Organisation 7
Id
GB-COH-10192753
Name
Nudge Education Ltd

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKC22
Locality
Newcastle upon Tyne
Postal Code
NE4 7YL
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
2 Sirius House, Amethyst Road

Identifier

Id
10192753
Scheme
GB-COH
Legal Name
Nudge Education Ltd
Organisation 8
Id
GB-COH-04010426
Name
Prospero Group Ltd

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKI
Locality
London
Postal Code
EC2A 2DT
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
3RD Floor, 15 Worship Street

Identifier

Id
04010426
Scheme
GB-COH
Legal Name
Prospero Group Ltd
Organisation 9
Id
GB-COH-09861442
Name
River Tees Multi-Academy Trust

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKC12
Locality
Middlesbrough
Postal Code
TS3 8RD
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Sulby Avenue

Identifier

Id
09861442
Scheme
GB-COH
Legal Name
River Tees Multi-Academy Trust
Organisation 10
Id
GB-COH-11153826
Name
Targeted Provision Ltd

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKI
Locality
London
Postal Code
NW6 6RD
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
4 Lonsdale Road

Identifier

Id
11153826
Scheme
GB-COH
Legal Name
Targeted Provision Ltd

Award information

Award 1
Id
023137-2024-1
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-COH-07994646
Name
Endless Adventure North East Ld
Award 2
Id
023137-2024-2
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-COH-11951780
Name
Fast Forward Vocational Training Ltd
Award 3
Id
023137-2024-3
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-COH-2592100
Name
Groundwork South and North Tyneside Ltd
Award 4
Id
023137-2024-4
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-COH-12694809
Name
Key Subject Tuition Ltd
Award 5
Id
023137-2024-5
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-COH-10861621
Name
Learning Hive Ltd
Award 6
Id
023137-2024-6
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-COH-10192753
Name
Nudge Education Ltd
Award 7
Id
023137-2024-7
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-COH-04010426
Name
Prospero Group Ltd
Award 8
Id
023137-2024-8
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-COH-09861442
Name
River Tees Multi-Academy Trust
Award 9
Id
023137-2024-9
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-COH-11153826
Name
Targeted Provision Ltd

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
023137-2024-1
Status
active
Award ID
023137-2024-1
Date Signed
31 May 2024, 00:00

Value

Amount
10,000
Currency
GBP
Entry 2
Id
023137-2024-2
Status
active
Award ID
023137-2024-2
Date Signed
31 May 2024, 00:00

Value

Amount
10,000
Currency
GBP
Entry 3
Id
023137-2024-3
Status
active
Award ID
023137-2024-3
Date Signed
31 May 2024, 00:00

Value

Amount
10,000
Currency
GBP
Entry 4
Id
023137-2024-4
Status
active
Award ID
023137-2024-4
Date Signed
31 May 2024, 00:00

Value

Amount
10,000
Currency
GBP
Entry 5
Id
023137-2024-5
Status
active
Award ID
023137-2024-5
Date Signed
31 May 2024, 00:00

Value

Amount
10,000
Currency
GBP
Entry 6
Id
023137-2024-6
Status
active
Award ID
023137-2024-6
Date Signed
31 May 2024, 00:00

Value

Amount
10,000
Currency
GBP
Entry 7
Id
023137-2024-7
Status
active
Award ID
023137-2024-7
Date Signed
31 May 2024, 00:00

Value

Amount
10,000
Currency
GBP
Entry 8
Id
023137-2024-8
Status
active
Award ID
023137-2024-8
Date Signed
31 May 2024, 00:00

Value

Amount
10,000
Currency
GBP
Entry 9
Id
023137-2024-9
Status
active
Award ID
023137-2024-9
Date Signed
31 May 2024, 00:00

Value

Amount
10,000
Currency
GBP

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · SOUTH SHIELDS · UKC22 · NE332RL · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKC22

Notice and amendment history

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