Invitation to Tender to join the Framework for Education - Alternative Education Provision (AP) in Herefordshire
A Tender Notice
by HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
- Source
- Find a Tender
- Type
- Framework (Services)
- Duration
- 5 year
- Value
- £20M
- Sector
- PROFESSIONAL
- Published
- 12 Nov 2025
- Delivery
- 31 Mar 2026 to 30 Mar 2031
- Deadline
- 17 Dec 2025 12:00
Related Terms
Location
Herefordshire:
1 buyer
- Herefordshire Council Hereford
Description
Herefordshire Council is seeking to establish an Open Framework of suitably qualified providers to deliver alternative education for those children and young people for whom it has a statutory responsibility, who are without a school place; or where a maintained school or academy has been unable to fully provide an appropriate individualised education package. Alternative provision may also be put in place for students who are at the point of permanent exclusion, have been permanently excluded from school or signed off from school on medical grounds. The Alternative Education Provision Framework will contain 3 Lots: • Lot 1 - Education and engagement activities • Lot 2 - Mentoring (face to face and/or online) • Lot 3 - Tuition (face to face and/or online) Providers are permitted to bid for one, two or three lots depending upon the service(s) they are able to offer. Contracts will be awarded to multiple providers under each Lot. The contract will commence in March 2026 and will be in place for up to 7 years. In accordance with the PA 2023, the Council will re-open the Open Framework at least once before the third anniversary of the First Open Framework Commencement Date and at least once every five years thereafter. The maximum total value of this framework is £20,000,000 (ex VAT) across all 3 Lots. The procurement is being conducted in accordance with the open procedure under the Procurement Act 2023. It is being carried out under the Light Touch Regime (LTR) permissible under PA 2023, Section 9, and therefore applies the flexibilities afforded under above regulation.
Lot Division
| 1 | Education and Engagement Activities
This lot covers face-to-face educational and engagement provision delivered outside the mainstream school setting. The purpose is to complement and enrich the school curriculum and/or vocational placements, providing flexible, targeted support that meets the individual needs of children and young people. Provision must be age-appropriate, inclusive, and focused on improving engagement, attainment and progress. This includes opportunities to achieve: • Accredited qualifications • Additional English and Maths support • Academic and wider learning outcomes • Vocational skills development • Bespoke activities that re-engage child and/or young persons in learning • Short-term interventions that build social and emotional well-being and support reintegration into mainstream education |
| 2 | Mentoring
Providers will deliver 1:1 mentoring via face-to-face sessions, secure online platforms, or a hybrid model. Where service delivery is in the home environment a responsible adult must always be present. Programmes will be individualised and interactive, addressing educational gaps, building confidence, developing life skills, and promoting a positive and proactive attitude to learning. |
| 3 | Tuition
Tuition may cover all key stages, core and option subjects, and vocational qualifications. Provision will cover subjects such as English, maths and science etc. Service delivery in person and/or online must be safe, interactive, and flexible, allowing a tailored programme for each learner to meet their need. |
Renewal Options
Extensions are subject to demand and further internal governance
Award Criteria
| Quality | Pass/ Fail |
CPV Codes
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
Indicators
- Renewals are available.
Other Information
** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. **
Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-050a89
- FTS 073243-2025