✓Tender information last checkedLast checked 14 Oct 2026, 14:41.
Opportunity overview
Hull City Council (The Authority) is seeking tenders from interested organisations to provide Alternative Provision services. The tender is a on stage open procedure made of up 7 lots. The contract is anticipated to commence 01 September 2027 ending by 31 August 2029 with an option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months. The Authority has estimated the value of the Services) to be £4,840,108 per annum split across the 7 lots as detailed in tender documents. The estimated value is given in good faith to assist tenderers in making their submissions, it should not be interpreted as an undertaking to purchase any goods, services or works to any particular value by the Authority and does not form part of the Contract. Further information is contained within the tender documentation. Please ensure all tender submission documents are completed as detailed. Incomplete bids will be eliminated from further process.
Classification
CPV80000000 — Education and training services
CPV80100000 — Primary education services
CPV80200000 — Secondary education services
CPV85000000 — Health and social work services
Lots
Lot 1: Step Out Provision KS3 & KS4£283.4k
Lot 2: Day 6 Provision KS3 & KS4£721.2k
Lot 3: Primary Step Out and Day 6 Provision (1)£974.6k
Lot 4: Enhanced Risk Management Provision£216k
Lot 5: Long Term KS3 Alternative Provision£755.7k
Lot 6: Long Term KS 4 Alternative Provision£1.1m
Lot 7: Medical Step Down and High Anxiety Provision£755.7k
Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.
The Contracting Authority wishes to notify a modification to the contract values and changes to the specifications for lots 2 & 7. Following a review of service requirements , the following changes have been made: Lot 2 The total estimated contract value has been increased to £883,484 across 2 providers Lot 7 The total estimated contract value has been reduced to £661,220 The number of placements in lot 2 has increased by 5 and the number within lot 7 has reduced by 5. The modification reflects updated service demand forecasts. The changes ensure that the contract continues to meet operational requirements and deliver best value. Updated documents are published accordingly.
Id
097010-2026
Lots and requirements
Entry 1
Id
LOT-0000
Title
Lot 1: Step Out Provision KS3 & KS4
Description
Lot 1 -Hull City Council (The Authority) is seeking tenders from interested organisations to provide Alternative Provision services. The tender is a one stage open procedure made of up 7 lots. The contract is anticipated to commence 01 September 2027 ending by 31 August 2029 with an option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months. The Authority has estimated the value of the Services) to be £4,840,108 per annum split across the 7 lots as detailed in tender documents. The estimated value is given in good faith to assist tenderers in making their submissions, it should not be interpreted as an undertaking to purchase any goods, services or works to any particular value by the Authority and does not form part of the Contract. Further information is contained within the tender documentation. Please ensure all tender submission documents are completed as detailed. Incomplete bids will be eliminated from further process.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Value
Including VAT
340,056
Amount
283,380
Currency
GBP
Award criteria
Criteria
Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Safeguarding
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
15
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Delivery Model
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Staffing
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 4
Type
quality
Name
Children and Young Person Engagement
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 5
Type
quality
Name
Transitions
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
15
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 6
Type
quality
Name
Monitoring & Reporting
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 7
Type
quality
Name
Scenarios
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
15
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 8
Type
quality
Name
Social Value
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
5
Weight
percentageExact
Suitability
Sme
Yes
Contract period
Starts
1 Sept 2027, 01:00
Ends
31 Aug 2029, 23:59
Max Extent Date
30 Aug 2031, 23:59
Renewal
Description
2 extensions available of 1 year
Entry 2
Id
LOT-0001
Title
Lot 2: Day 6 Provision KS3 & KS4
Description
Lot 2 -Hull City Council (The Authority) is seeking tenders from interested organisations to provide Alternative Provision services. The tender is a one stage open procedure made of up 7 lots. The contract is anticipated to commence 01 September 2027 ending by 31 August 2029 with an option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months. The Authority has estimated the value of the Services) to be £4,840,108 per annum split across the 7 lots as detailed in tender documents. The estimated value is given in good faith to assist tenderers in making their submissions, it should not be interpreted as an undertaking to purchase any goods, services or works to any particular value by the Authority and does not form part of the Contract. Further information is contained within the tender documentation. Please ensure all tender submission documents are completed as detailed. Incomplete bids will be eliminated from further process.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Value
Including VAT
865,480.8
Amount
721,234
Currency
GBP
Award criteria
Criteria
Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Safeguarding
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
15
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Delivery Model
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Staffing
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 4
Type
quality
Name
Children and Young Person Engagement
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 5
Type
quality
Name
Transitions
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
15
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 6
Type
quality
Name
Monitoring & Reporting
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 7
Type
quality
Name
Scenarios
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
15
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 8
Type
quality
Name
Social Value
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
5
Weight
percentageExact
Contract period
Starts
1 Sept 2027, 01:00
Ends
31 Aug 2029, 23:59
Max Extent Date
30 Aug 2031, 23:59
Renewal
Description
2 extensions of 1 year
Entry 3
Id
LOT-0002
Title
Lot 3: Primary Step Out and Day 6 Provision (1)
Description
Lot 3- Hull City Council (The Authority) is seeking tenders from interested organisations to provide Alternative Provision services. The tender is a one stage open procedure made of up 7 lots. The contract is anticipated to commence 01 September 2027 ending by 31 August 2029 with an option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months. The Authority has estimated the value of the Services) to be £4,840,108 per annum split across the 7 lots as detailed in tender documents. The estimated value is given in good faith to assist tenderers in making their submissions, it should not be interpreted as an undertaking to purchase any goods, services or works to any particular value by the Authority and does not form part of the Contract. Further information is contained within the tender documentation. Please ensure all tender submission documents are completed as detailed. Incomplete bids will be eliminated from further process.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Value
Including VAT
1,169,469.6
Amount
974,558
Currency
GBP
Award criteria
Criteria
Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Safeguarding
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
15
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Delivery Model
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Staffing
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 4
Type
quality
Name
Children and Young Person Engagement
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 5
Type
quality
Name
Transitions
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
15
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 6
Type
quality
Name
Monitoring & Reporting
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 7
Type
quality
Name
Scenarios
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
15
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 8
Type
quality
Name
Social Value
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
5
Weight
percentageExact
Contract period
Starts
1 Sept 2027, 01:00
Ends
31 Aug 2029, 23:59
Max Extent Date
30 Aug 2031, 23:59
Renewal
Description
2 extensions of 1 year
Entry 4
Id
LOT-0003
Title
Lot 4: Enhanced Risk Management Provision
Description
Lot 4- Hull City Council (The Authority) is seeking tenders from interested organisations to provide Alternative Provision services. The tender is a one stage open procedure made of up 7 lots. The contract is anticipated to commence 01 September 2027 ending by 31 August 2029 with an option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months. The Authority has estimated the value of the Services) to be £4,840,108 per annum split across the 7 lots as detailed in tender documents. The estimated value is given in good faith to assist tenderers in making their submissions, it should not be interpreted as an undertaking to purchase any goods, services or works to any particular value by the Authority and does not form part of the Contract. Further information is contained within the tender documentation. Please ensure all tender submission documents are completed as detailed. Incomplete bids will be eliminated from further process.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Value
Including VAT
259,200
Amount
216,000
Currency
GBP
Award criteria
Criteria
Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Safeguarding
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
15
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Delivery Model
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Staffing
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 4
Type
quality
Name
Children and Young Person Engagement
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 5
Type
quality
Name
Transitions
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
15
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 6
Type
quality
Name
Monitoring & Reporting
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 7
Type
quality
Name
Scenarios
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
15
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 8
Type
quality
Name
Social Value
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
5
Weight
percentageExact
Contract period
Starts
1 Sept 2027, 01:00
Ends
31 Aug 2029, 23:59
Max Extent Date
30 Aug 2031, 23:59
Renewal
Description
2 extensions of 1 year
Entry 5
Id
LOT-0004
Title
Lot 5: Long Term KS3 Alternative Provision
Description
Lot 5- Hull City Council (The Authority) is seeking tenders from interested organisations to provide Alternative Provision services. The tender is a one stage open procedure made of up 7 lots. The contract is anticipated to commence 01 September 2027 ending by 31 August 2029 with an option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months. The Authority has estimated the value of the Services) to be £4,840,108 per annum split across the 7 lots as detailed in tender documents. The estimated value is given in good faith to assist tenderers in making their submissions, it should not be interpreted as an undertaking to purchase any goods, services or works to any particular value by the Authority and does not form part of the Contract. Further information is contained within the tender documentation. Please ensure all tender submission documents are completed as detailed. Incomplete bids will be eliminated from further process.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Value
Including VAT
906,835.2
Amount
755,696
Currency
GBP
Award criteria
Criteria
Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Safeguarding
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
15
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Delivery Model
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Staffing
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 4
Type
quality
Name
Children and Young Person Engagement
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 5
Type
quality
Name
Transitions
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
15
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 6
Type
quality
Name
Monitoring & Reporting
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 7
Type
quality
Name
Scenarios
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
15
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 8
Type
quality
Name
Social Value
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
5
Weight
percentageExact
Contract period
Starts
1 Sept 2027, 01:00
Ends
31 Aug 2029, 23:59
Max Extent Date
30 Aug 2031, 23:59
Renewal
Description
2 extensions of 1 year
Entry 6
Id
LOT-0005
Title
Lot 6: Long Term KS 4 Alternative Provision
Description
Lot 6- Hull City Council (The Authority) is seeking tenders from interested organisations to provide Alternative Provision services. The tender is a one stage open procedure made of up 7 lots. The contract is anticipated to commence 01 September 2027 ending by 31 August 2029 with an option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months. The Authority has estimated the value of the Services) to be £4,840,108 per annum split across the 7 lots as detailed in tender documents. The estimated value is given in good faith to assist tenderers in making their submissions, it should not be interpreted as an undertaking to purchase any goods, services or works to any particular value by the Authority and does not form part of the Contract. Further information is contained within the tender documentation. Please ensure all tender submission documents are completed as detailed. Incomplete bids will be eliminated from further process.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Value
Including VAT
1,360,252.8
Amount
1,133,544
Currency
GBP
Award criteria
Criteria
Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Safeguarding
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
15
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Delivery Model
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Staffing
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 4
Type
quality
Name
Children and Young Person Engagement
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 5
Type
quality
Name
Transitions
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
15
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 6
Type
quality
Name
Monitoring & Reporting
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 7
Type
quality
Name
Scenarios
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
15
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 8
Type
quality
Name
Social Value
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
5
Weight
percentageExact
Contract period
Starts
1 Sept 2027, 01:00
Ends
31 Aug 2029, 23:59
Max Extent Date
30 Aug 2031, 23:59
Renewal
Description
2 extensions of 1 year
Entry 7
Id
LOT-0006
Title
Lot 7: Medical Step Down and High Anxiety Provision
Description
Lot 7- Hull City Council (The Authority) is seeking tenders from interested organisations to provide Alternative Provision services. The tender is a one stage open procedure made of up 7 lots. The contract is anticipated to commence 01 September 2027 ending by 31 August 2029 with an option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months. The Authority has estimated the value of the Services) to be £4,840,108 per annum split across the 7 lots as detailed in tender documents. The estimated value is given in good faith to assist tenderers in making their submissions, it should not be interpreted as an undertaking to purchase any goods, services or works to any particular value by the Authority and does not form part of the Contract. Further information is contained within the tender documentation. Please ensure all tender submission documents are completed as detailed. Incomplete bids will be eliminated from further process.
3 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.
3 VERSIONS
1
058391-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·
2
092023-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
3
097010-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
PROCURAAXIS ANALYSIS
ProcuraAxis Analysis
Our approved analysis of the opportunity appears below the official tender information.
ANALYSIS PREVIEW
Opportunity intelligence at a glance
Hull City Council is tendering for alternative provision services across seven lots covering KS3, KS4 and primary provision, including step-out, Day 6, long-term, enhanced risk management, and medical step-down/high-anxiety provision. The anticipated initial term is 1 September 2027 to 31 August 2029, with two possible 12-month extensions.
Who this may suit
Potential fit for organisations able to provide the specific alternative-provision models named in one or more lots. Detailed service specifications, selection criteria and compliance requirements are not included in the supplied notice content.
Key points identified
Core service requirementProvide Alternative Provision services.Evidence: "seeking tenders from interested organisations to provide Alternative Provision services"
Tender submission completenessComplete tender submission documents as detailed; incomplete bids will be eliminated.Evidence: "Please ensure all tender submission documents are completed as detailed. Incomplete bids will be eliminated from further process."
Detailed specificationUnknown from supplied data; referred to in tender documentation.Evidence: "Further information is contained within the tender documentation."
93% approved-analysis confidence5 supplier criteria identified4 risks or unknowns
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Hull City Council is tendering for alternative provision services across seven lots covering KS3, KS4 and primary provision, including step-out, Day 6, long-term, enhanced risk management, and medical step-down/high-anxiety provision. The anticipated initial term is 1 September 2027 to 31 August 2029, with two possible 12-month extensions.
Who this may suit
Potential fit for organisations able to provide the specific alternative-provision models named in one or more lots. Detailed service specifications, selection criteria and compliance requirements are not included in the supplied notice content.
Key deliverables
Alternative Provision services
Step Out Provision for KS3 and KS4
Day 6 Provision for KS3 and KS4
Primary Step Out and Day 6 Provision
Enhanced Risk Management Provision
Long Term KS3 and KS4 Alternative Provision
Medical Step Down and High Anxiety Provision
SUPPLIER REQUIREMENTS
5 criteria identified
Core service requirement
99% confidence
Provide Alternative Provision services.
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"seeking tenders from interested organisations to provide Alternative Provision services"
Tender submission completeness
99% confidence
Complete tender submission documents as detailed; incomplete bids will be eliminated.
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"Please ensure all tender submission documents are completed as detailed. Incomplete bids will be eliminated from further process."
Detailed specification
98% confidence
Unknown from supplied data; referred to in tender documentation.
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"Further information is contained within the tender documentation."
Eligible organisation type
91% confidence
Interested organisations; no further eligibility criteria are stated.
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"seeking tenders from interested organisations"
SME or VCSE suitability
99% confidence
Unknown.
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suitable_for_sme and suitable_for_vcse are null.
COMMERCIAL AND DELIVERY
Contract intelligence
Commercial
Estimated annual value
99% confidence
£4,840,108 per annum across seven lots.
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"estimated the value of the Services) to be £4,840,108 per annum split across the 7 lots"
Lot values
99% confidence
Lot 1 £283,380; Lot 2 £721,234; Lot 3 £974,558; Lot 4 £216,000; Lot 5 £755,696; Lot 6 £1,133,544; Lot 7 £755,696.
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Supplied lot value_amount fields; these sum to £4,840,108.
Value commitment
99% confidence
Estimated values are non-binding and do not guarantee purchases to any value.
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"it should not be interpreted as an undertaking to purchase any goods, services or works to any particular value"
Total contract value over full possible term
98% confidence
Unknown; the stated figure is explicitly per annum.
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"£4,840,108 per annum"
Delivery
Delivery region
98% confidence
UKE11, United Kingdom.
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Delivery location: region "UKE11", country "United Kingdom".
Anticipated initial term
98% confidence
1 September 2027 to 31 August 2029.
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"anticipated to commence 01 September 2027 ending by 31 August 2029"
Extension options
98% confidence
Two possible extensions of 12 months each.
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"option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months"
Delivery detail
96% confidence
Detailed delivery arrangements are unknown from the supplied content.
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"Further information is contained within the tender documentation."
"The tender is a one stage open procedure" and procurement_method_details "Open procedure".
Submission deadline
99% confidence
13 November 2026, 12:00 UTC.
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submission_deadline "2026-11-13T12:00:00+00:00".
Lots
99% confidence
Seven lots.
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"made of up 7 lots"; seven supplied lot records.
RISKS AND UNKNOWNS
Points requiring attention
Non-guaranteed demand/value
99% confidence
The published estimate is not a commitment to purchase services to a specified value.
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"should not be interpreted as an undertaking to purchase any goods, services or works to any particular value"
Incomplete scope information
98% confidence
Detailed specifications, evaluation criteria, safeguarding requirements, staffing requirements and service-delivery arrangements are not supplied and must be checked in tender documentation.
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"Further information is contained within the tender documentation."
Submission risk
99% confidence
Incomplete bids will be eliminated.
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"Incomplete bids will be eliminated from further process."
Specialist lot requirements
88% confidence
Lots labelled enhanced risk management and medical step-down/high-anxiety may have material specialist requirements, but the exact requirements are unknown from the supplied content.
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Lot 4 title: "Enhanced Risk Management Provision"; Lot 7 title: "Medical Step Down and High Anxiety Provision".
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