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closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# CWC24128 Alternative Provision Open Framework for Children & Young People

[Wolverhampton City Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/wolverhampton-city-council)

Estimated value

£700,000 to £4,900,000

Published

21 Feb 2025

Deadline

Closed

24 Mar 2025

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid.
- Buyer says suitable for VCSEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice.
- Sets up a framework

    Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years.
- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

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## About this tender

The City of Wolverhampton Council has a statutory duty to provide alternative provision for children and young people in accordance with the Education Act 1996. These can include children and young people who are:

â&#128;¢ permanently excluded

â&#128;¢ subject to fixed term exclusions

â&#128;¢ at risk of disengaging from education; and/or

â&#128;¢ require alternative educational provision to meet their education entitlement for example those outlined in their EHCP.

The Council is conducting a tender exercise for the provision of Alternative Provision Framework for Children and Young People

(Lots 1-6) namely:

- Lot 1 Primary Registered Settings (Only)
- Lot 2 Primary phase inclusion and engagement
- Lot 3 Secondary Registered Settings (Only)
- Lot 4 Secondary phase inclusion and engagement
- Lot 5 Face to Face (Outreach)
- Lot 6 Online Tuition

This procurement will create a framework agreement with clearly set out operation of the framework agreement and Call-off Schedule, including details of the timeline for when it will be reopened. The framework is intending to commence on 1st September 2025 with initial term of 5 years, with the option for extend up to a further 2 years on up at the sole discretion of the council. The framework will be based on minimum acceptable performance (map) being met by the tenderer as identified via key performance indicators.

ThÃ­s Framework will be accessible by both City of Wolverhampton Council (thereafter CWC) and schools and academies in Wolverhampton.

Tender documents can be accessed at [wolverhamptontenders.com](https://www.wolverhamptontenders.com).

Deadline for Tender submission is 12pm Monday 24th March 2025.

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## CPV classification

Primary education services

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/6cb75995-2785-444e-8dad-37a49abd2204)

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