Tender Notice Clarification: Framework Agreement for the provision for Alternative Provision, Education Outreach and Inclusion Services [Notice ID: 2025/S 000-076692] Correction of submission deadline

Procurement description

This notice is a clarification to the Tender Notice published on 25 November 2025:

- Notice Identifier: 2025/S 000-076691

- Procurement Title : Framework Agreement for the provision for Alternative Provision, Education Outreach and Inclusion Services

- Procurement Identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-055608

The Council has identified an administrative error in the original Tender notice. The submission deadline stated in the notice is incorrect and is showing in the notice as being out of date.

The deadline for submission of tenders in the notice should have stated: 11:30am 19 January 2026 (as reflected on the e-tendering portal). To ensure transparency and equal treatment of suppliers, this submission deadline is being extended.

The revised and binding deadline for submission of tenders is now 12:00pm 26 January 2026 (as reflected on the e-tendering portal).

Procurement Description (This remains as per the original notice):

Royal Greenwich Council would like to hear from service providers who are interested and capable of delivering excellent, high quality and outcome focussed education services to support and raise attainment, attendance, aspiration and engagement of vulnerable children and young people of statutory school age in education and for young people up to the age of 25 who have an Education, Health and Care Plan. To also work towards successful transition to education, employment or training post-16 at the end of Key Stage 4. The objectives of the services are to provide a flexible response to either compliment, or provide an alternative to the teaching and learning available within mainstream and specialist provision or for children not engaged in education.

Main category

Services

Delivery regions

• UKI51 - Bexley and Greenwich

Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)

25000000 GBP to 25000000GBP

Contract dates (estimated)

01 September 2026, 00:00AM to 31 August 2029, 23:59PM

Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 31 August 2031

Is a framework being established?

Yes

Is this an open framework scheme?

Yes

Royal Borough of Greenwich

Procedure type

Competitive flexible procedure

Reduced Tendering Period

Light touch contract

Is this procurement under a special regime?

Light touch

Is the total value above threshold?

Above threshold

Trade agreements

Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

Percentage fee charged to suppliers

0%

Open framework scheme end date (estimated)

31 August 2031, 23:59PM

Award method when using the framework

With and without reopening competition

Contracting authorities that may use the framework

The Council may at its discretion allow Royal Greenwich Maintained Schools, Academy Trusts and other Local Authorities to access the framework

Framework operation description

Please refer to the Instructions to Tender document

Description

Lot 1 Alternative Provision will deliver a minimum of 25 hours (full-time) per week of education placements within a Department of Education (DfE) registered school on-site for secondary-aged pupils (Key Stages 3 and 4) who are permanently excluded, at risk of exclusion, or unable to engage with mainstream education.

CPV classifications

• 80000000 - Education and training services

Delivery regions

• UKI51 - Bexley and Greenwich

Lot value (estimated)

15000000 GBP Excluding VAT

15000000 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Contract start date (estimated)

01 September 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

31 August 2029, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

31 August 2031, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

The Authority is intending to establish an open framework in accordance with Section 49 of the Procurement Act 2023 for the provision of Alternative Provision, Education Outreach and Inclusion Services.

The Authority is required to re-open the Framework within the first three years of the term, to enable new providers to be admitted to it for the remainder of its term, which may be extended for any period/s up to a maximum of two further two years, making a maximum framework term of 5 years.

Participation

Award criteria

Description

Lot 2 Vocational and Alternative Curriculum will deliver a minimum of 18 hours per week of vocational education, primarily for Key Stage 3 and 4 pupils, combining practical, accredited learning with pathways into employment, apprenticeships, or further education. Placements shall include recognised vocational qualifications in practical courses such as motor mechanics, bricklaying, plumbing or hairdressing as well as core academic subjects, and embedded careers support.

CPV classifications

• 80000000 - Education and training services

Delivery regions

• UKI51 - Bexley and Greenwich

Lot value (estimated)

6000000 GBP Excluding VAT

6000000 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Contract start date (estimated)

01 September 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

31 August 2029, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

31 August 2031, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

The Authority is intending to establish an open framework in accordance with Section 49 of the Procurement Act 2023 for the provision of Alternative Provision, Education Outreach and Inclusion Services.

The Authority is required to re-open the Framework within the first three years of the term, to enable new providers to be admitted to it for the remainder of its term, which may be extended for any period/s up to a maximum of two further two years, making a maximum framework term of 5 years.

Participation

Award criteria

Description

Lot 3 Education Outreach and Inclusion Support will deliver individualised interventions on an hourly basis to help prevent suspension, exclusions and sustain education placements. Providers collaborate with schools, SENCOs, and Inclusion Leads to support Children with emerging Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and behavioural challenges

CPV classifications

• 80000000 - Education and training services

Delivery regions

• UKI51 - Bexley and Greenwich

Lot value (estimated)

4000000 GBP Excluding VAT

4000000 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Contract start date (estimated)

01 September 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

31 August 2029, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

31 August 2031, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

The Authority is intending to establish an open framework in accordance with Section 49 of the Procurement Act 2023 for the provision of Alternative Provision, Education Outreach and Inclusion Services.

The Authority is required to re-open the Framework within the first three years of the term, to enable new providers to be admitted to it for the remainder of its term, which may be extended for any period/s up to a maximum of two further two years, making a maximum framework term of 5 years.

Participation

Award criteria