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# Alternative Provision Framework

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/alternative-provision-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-06d9dd). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** West Northamptonshire Council: "Alternative Provision Framework". Published status: active. Framework Ceiling: £40,000,000. 7 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 28 Aug 2026, 12:00 BST. Published submission portal: in-tendhost.co.uk.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [West Northamptonshire Council](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/west-northamptonshire-council-ons-e06000062)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £40,000,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 28 August 2026 at 12:00 BST
- **Lots:** 7
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Education and training services
- **Delivery Location:** Not published
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 2 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/alternative-provision-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-06d9dd#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-06d9dd`

- **Who May Use the Framework:** Schools · open scheme: new suppliers can join during the term

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/alternative-provision-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-06d9dd#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [in-tendhost.co.uk](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fin-tendhost.co.uk%2Fwnc)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/alternative-provision-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-06d9dd#participate

## Description
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.

## Lots (7)
### Lot 1: Lot 1a SEND Tuition
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 80000000

- **Estimated Value:** £5,200,000
- **Description:** The specification outlines the requirements and expectations of Providers delivering SEND specific tutoring services.
- **Contract Period:** 04/01/2027 to 03/01/2030
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 2: Lot 1b Curriculum Tuition
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 80000000

- **Estimated Value:** £4,000,000
- **Description:** The specification outlines the requirements and expectations of Providers delivering Curriculum tutoring services.
- **Contract Period:** 04/01/2027 to 03/01/2030
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 3: Lot 1c Online Tuition
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 80000000

- **Estimated Value:** £2,000,000
- **Description:** The specification outlines the requirements and expectations of Providers delivering tutoring services online only.
- **Contract Period:** 04/01/2027 to 03/01/2030
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 4: Lot 2 SEMH
- **Lot id:** `4`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 80000000

- **Estimated Value:** £7,200,000
- **Description:** The specification outlines the requirements and expectations of Providers delivering services to children and young people with SEMH
- **Contract Period:** 04/01/2027 to 03/01/2030
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 5: Lot 3 Post 16
- **Lot id:** `5`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 80000000

- **Estimated Value:** £7,200,000
- **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
- **Contract Period:** 04/01/2027 to 03/01/2030
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 6: Lot 4 Vocational
- **Lot id:** `6`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 80000000

- **Estimated Value:** £7,200,000
- **Description:** The specification outlines the requirements and expectations of Providers delivering vocational provision services to children and young people aged 14 or more.
- **Contract Period:** 04/01/2027 to 03/01/2030
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 7: Lot 5 Re-engagement
- **Lot id:** `7`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 80000000

- **Estimated Value:** £7,200,000
- **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
- **Contract Period:** 04/01/2027 to 03/01/2030
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F073148-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-08-03T11:49:29.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-30T15:44:44.709Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-06d9dd