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Alternative Provision Framework

West Northamptonshire Council · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 26 Sept 2026, 09:41.

Opportunity overview

West Northamptonshire Council is establishing a framework for the commissioning and delivery of Non School Alternative Provision (AP) services. The Non School Alternative Provision Framework is for the coordination, education or training provision which needs to be arranged to ensure children and young people receive suitable education or training, including alternative education provision; off-site education that supports inclusion; alternative education that focuses on re-engagement; and teaching and education that supports post 16 learning.

Classification

  • CPV80000000 — Education and training services

Lots

  • Lot 1a SEND Tuition£5.2m
  • Lot 1b Curriculum Tuition£4m
  • Lot 1c Online Tuition£2m
  • Lot 2 SEMH£7.2m
  • Lot 3 Post 16£7.2m
  • Lot 4 Vocational£7.2m
  • Lot 5 Re-engagement£7.2m

Documents and notices

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
ocds-h6vhtk-06d9dd
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes
How to submit
Tenders must be submitted electronically via the West Northamptonshire Council e-procurement portal (In-Tend): https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wnc Tender responses must be completed and submitted through the portal by the stated deadline. Submissions by email, post or other means will not be accepted.

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Procedure

Is Accelerated
Yes
Accelerated Rationale
Light touch contract

Special regime

lightTouch

Covered By

GPA

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Is Open Framework Scheme
Yes
Method
withAndWithoutReopeningCompetition
Type
open
Buyer Categories
Schools
Description
Potential Suppliers are invited to tender for one or more Lots. There will be no limit to the number of suppliers allocated to each Lot. Tenders will be assessed on Quality 100%. Once the Framework is established Contracts will be awarded using direct award or mini competition procedures.
Open Framework Scheme End Date
3 Jan 2032, 23:59

Buyer Location Restrictions

Entry 1

Gazetteer

Scheme
GB-ITL

Identifiers

UKF24

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Tender Period

Ends
28 Aug 2026, 12:00

Expected award period

Ends
26 Nov 2026, 23:59

Lot Details

Maximum Lots Bid Per Supplier
5
Maximum Lots Awarded Per Supplier
5

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Lot 1a SEND Tuition
Description
The specification outlines the requirements and expectations of Providers delivering SEND specific tutoring services.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
6,240,000
Amount
5,200,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Weighting Description
The award criteria to establish this framework will be based on 100% Quality. Once the Framework is established Contracts will be awarded using Direct Award or Mini Competition. Direct Award Criteria will include: • Parental or CYP choice • Lowest Price • Sole Provider • Service required from a specific provider • Individual needs matching curriculum and qualifications • Continuation of current provision • Geographical location • Urgency Where the Authority does not undertake a direct award process, a mini competition shall be undertaken. A mini competition may be awarded using Price criteria only, or by using a mixture of Price and Quality (including Social Value) criteria to determine the Most Advantageous Tender

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
4 Jan 2027, 00:00
Ends
3 Jan 2030, 23:59
Max Extent Date
3 Jan 2032, 23:59

Renewal

Description
The option to extend is for up to 2 x 12 month periods making a maximum contract period of up to 60 months
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Lot 1b Curriculum Tuition
Description
The specification outlines the requirements and expectations of Providers delivering Curriculum tutoring services.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
4,800,000
Amount
4,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Weighting Description
The award criteria to establish this framework will be based on 100% Quality. Once the Framework is established Contracts will be awarded using Direct Award or Mini Competition. Direct Award Criteria will include: • Parental or CYP choice • Lowest Price • Sole Provider • Service required from a specific provider • Individual needs matching curriculum and qualifications • Continuation of current provision • Geographical location • Urgency Where the Authority does not undertake a direct award process, a mini competition shall be undertaken. A mini competition may be awarded using Price criteria only, or by using a mixture of Price and Quality (including Social Value) criteria to determine the Most Advantageous Tender

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
4 Jan 2027, 00:00
Ends
3 Jan 2030, 23:59
Max Extent Date
3 Jan 2032, 23:59

Renewal

Description
The option to extend is for up to 2 x 12 month periods making a maximum contract period of up to 60 months
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
Lot 1c Online Tuition
Description
The specification outlines the requirements and expectations of Providers delivering tutoring services online only.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
2,400,000
Amount
2,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Weighting Description
The award criteria to establish this framework will be based on 100% Quality. Once the Framework is established Contracts will be awarded using Direct Award or Mini Competition. Direct Award Criteria will include: • Parental or CYP choice • Lowest Price • Sole Provider • Service required from a specific provider • Individual needs matching curriculum and qualifications • Continuation of current provision • Geographical location • Urgency Where the Authority does not undertake a direct award process, a mini competition shall be undertaken. A mini competition may be awarded using Price criteria only, or by using a mixture of Price and Quality (including Social Value) criteria to determine the Most Advantageous Tender

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
4 Jan 2027, 00:00
Ends
3 Jan 2030, 23:59
Max Extent Date
3 Jan 2032, 23:59

Renewal

Description
The option to extend is for up to 2 x 12 month periods making a maximum contract period of up to 60 months
Entry 4
Id
4
Title
Lot 2 SEMH
Description
The specification outlines the requirements and expectations of Providers delivering services to children and young people with SEMH
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
8,640,000
Amount
7,200,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Weighting Description
The award criteria to establish this framework will be based on 100% Quality. Once the Framework is established Contracts will be awarded using Direct Award or Mini Competition. Direct Award Criteria will include: • Parental or CYP choice • Lowest Price • Sole Provider • Service required from a specific provider • Individual needs matching curriculum and qualifications • Continuation of current provision • Geographical location • Urgency Where the Authority does not undertake a direct award process, a mini competition shall be undertaken. A mini competition may be awarded using Price criteria only, or by using a mixture of Price and Quality (including Social Value) criteria to determine the Most Advantageous Tender

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
4 Jan 2027, 00:00
Ends
3 Jan 2030, 23:59
Max Extent Date
3 Jan 2032, 23:59

Renewal

Description
The option to extend is for up to 2 x 12 month periods making a maximum contract period of up to 60 months
Entry 5
Id
5
Title
Lot 3 Post 16
Description
The specification outlines the requirements and expectations of Providers delivering services to young people in post 16 provisions aged 16 and up to 25 with an EHCP
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
8,640,000
Amount
7,200,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Weighting Description
The award criteria to establish this framework will be based on 100% Quality. Once the Framework is established Contracts will be awarded using Direct Award or Mini Competition. Direct Award Criteria will include: • Parental or CYP choice • Lowest Price • Sole Provider • Service required from a specific provider • Individual needs matching curriculum and qualifications • Continuation of current provision • Geographical location • Urgency Where the Authority does not undertake a direct award process, a mini competition shall be undertaken. A mini competition may be awarded using Price criteria only, or by using a mixture of Price and Quality (including Social Value) criteria to determine the Most Advantageous Tender

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
4 Jan 2027, 00:00
Ends
3 Jan 2030, 23:59
Max Extent Date
3 Jan 2032, 23:59

Renewal

Description
The option to extend is for up to 2 x 12 month periods making a maximum contract period of up to 60 months
Entry 6
Id
6
Title
Lot 4 Vocational
Description
The specification outlines the requirements and expectations of Providers delivering vocational provision services to children and young people aged 14 or more.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
8,640,000
Amount
7,200,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Weighting Description
The award criteria to establish this framework will be based on 100% Quality. Once the Framework is established Contracts will be awarded using Direct Award or Mini Competition. Direct Award Criteria will include: • Parental or CYP choice • Lowest Price • Sole Provider • Service required from a specific provider • Individual needs matching curriculum and qualifications • Continuation of current provision • Geographical location • Urgency Where the Authority does not undertake a direct award process, a mini competition shall be undertaken. A mini competition may be awarded using Price criteria only, or by using a mixture of Price and Quality (including Social Value) criteria to determine the Most Advantageous Tender

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
4 Jan 2027, 00:00
Ends
3 Jan 2030, 23:59
Max Extent Date
3 Jan 2032, 23:59

Renewal

Description
The option to extend is for up to 2 x 12 month periods making a maximum contract period of up to 60 months
Entry 7
Id
7
Title
Lot 5 Re-engagement
Description
The specification outlines the requirements and expectations of Providers delivering services to support children and young people to re-engage with learning and educational settings
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
8,640,000
Amount
7,200,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Weighting Description
The award criteria to establish this framework will be based on 100% Quality. Once the Framework is established Contracts will be awarded using Direct Award or Mini Competition. Direct Award Criteria will include: • Parental or CYP choice • Lowest Price • Sole Provider • Service required from a specific provider • Individual needs matching curriculum and qualifications • Continuation of current provision • Geographical location • Urgency Where the Authority does not undertake a direct award process, a mini competition shall be undertaken. A mini competition may be awarded using Price criteria only, or by using a mixture of Price and Quality (including Social Value) criteria to determine the Most Advantageous Tender

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
4 Jan 2027, 00:00
Ends
3 Jan 2030, 23:59
Max Extent Date
3 Jan 2032, 23:59

Renewal

Description
The option to extend is for up to 2 x 12 month periods making a maximum contract period of up to 60 months

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

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

Additional Classifications

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

Additional Classifications

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

Additional Classifications

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

Additional Classifications

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

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
80000000
Description
Education and training services
Item 7
Id
7
Related Lot
7

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
80000000
Description
Education and training services

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Entry 2
Id
073148-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
3 Aug 2026, 12:49
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
West Northamptonshire Council
Id
GB-PPON-PGDV-8944-CMBP

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PGDV-8944-CMBP

Address

Street Address
Angel Street
Locality
Northampton
Postal Code
NN1 1ED
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKF24

Contact

Name
Carol Wintle

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Northampton · UKF24 · NN1 1ED · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 073148-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·