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title: "CCS061 Framework for Alternative Education Provision in Derbyshire"
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# CCS061 Framework for Alternative Education Provision in Derbyshire

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/ccs061-framework-for-alternative-education-provision-in-derbyshire-ocds-h6vhtk-058911). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Derbyshire County Council: "CCS061 Framework for Alternative Education Provision in Derbyshire". Published status: active. Framework Ceiling: £160,000,000. 5 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 30 Sept 2026, 11:00 BST. Published submission portal: www.eastmidstenders.org.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Derbyshire County Council](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/derbyshire-county-council-ons-e10000007)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £160,000,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 30 September 2026 at 11:00 BST
- **Lots:** 5
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Education and training services
- **Delivery Location:** UKF1
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 6 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/ccs061-framework-for-alternative-education-provision-in-derbyshire-ocds-h6vhtk-058911#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-058911`

## Before you bid
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- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

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- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/ccs061-framework-for-alternative-education-provision-in-derbyshire-ocds-h6vhtk-058911#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [eastmidstenders.org](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastmidstenders.org%2F)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/ccs061-framework-for-alternative-education-provision-in-derbyshire-ocds-h6vhtk-058911#participate

## Description
Derbyshire County Council is seeking to establish an open framework of Alternative Provision for Children and Young People (CYP) in Derbyshire who are excluded, at risk of being excluded, disengaged or require alternative educational arrangements to meet their needs.
The Framework will deliver education provision that supports CYPs to prepare them for the next stages of education, learning or adult life (including where relevant improving behaviour and attendance prior to re-integration into school) in line with the four approaches set out below:
(a) Preventative support in mainstream schools to help at risk CYPs to remain in mainstream education.
(b) Time-limited short-term placements to address and meet pupil's needs with the expectation to remain in or return to mainstream schools.
(c) Transitional placements for CYPs who need support prior to moving on to next stages of learning, education, training, or entry into the workforce and/or the next stages of their lives.
(d) Placements for Children who have been permanently excluded (where applicable).
The services to be provided through the Framework have been split into 5 Lots:
• Lot A: Preventative & Early Intervention
• Lot B: Targeted Short-Term Provision
• Lot C: Specialist Long-Term Provision
• Lot D: Primary AP & Transition Support
• Lot E: Vocational & Progression Pathways

## Lots (5)
### Lot 1: Lot A - Preventative & Early Intervention
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 80000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKF
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £160,000,000
- **Description:** To provide short-term, structured interventions that prevent escalation of need and support pupils to remain engaged in mainstream education. This Lot focuses on early intervention for CYP in KS1 through to KS4, and post 16 who are at risk of disenga...
- **Contract Period:** 31/05/2027 to 31/05/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot B: Lot B: Targeted Short-Term Provision
- **Lot id:** `B`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 80000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKF
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £160,000,000
- **Description:** To provide time-limited, structured interventions that support pupils at risk of exclusion to remain in, or return to, mainstream education, including CYP in KS1 through to KS4, and post 16. 
This Lot focuses on short-term placements (typically 6-12 ...
- **Contract Period:** 31/05/2027 to 31/05/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot C: Lot C: Specialist Long-Term Provision
- **Lot id:** `C`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 80000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKF
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £160,000,000
- **Description:** To deliver full‑time, high‑quality specialist education for pupils in KS1-KS5 with complex SEMH and/or SEND needs who cannot access mainstream settings, offering a stable, therapeutic, and structured environment that supports academic progress, emoti...
- **Contract Period:** 31/05/2027 to 31/05/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot D: Lot D: Primary AP & Transition Support
- **Lot id:** `D`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 80000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKF
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £160,000,000
- **Description:** To deliver early intervention, short-term alternative provision designed to address emerging SEMH, behaviour, or engagement needs in KS1-KS2 pupils and to strengthen readiness for the KS2-KS3 transition. This includes improving resilience, reducing e...
- **Contract Period:** 31/05/2027 to 31/05/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot E: Lot E: Vocational & Progression Pathways
- **Lot id:** `E`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 80000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKF
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £160,000,000
- **Description:** To provide structured, high-quality vocational programmes for CYP in KS4 and post 16 who are disengaged from mainstream settings and at risk of becoming not in education, employment or training (NEET). The purpose of this Lot is to:
(a)	Offer aspirat...
- **Contract Period:** 31/05/2027 to 31/05/2029
- **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%2F075703-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-08-10T11:44:05.000Z
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