Provision of KS3 and KS4 Onsite Alternative provision

Procurement reference

OSAP_0226

Procurement description

Greater Manchester Education Trust (herein referred to as (“GMET” or “the Trust”) has a procurement requirement for the delivery and operation of an on-site Alternative Provision (“AP”) at The East Manchester Academy (TEMA). The aim is to support pupils at risk of exclusion or those who require a more tailored educational environment to re-engage with learning and improve outcomes. The proposed contract will commence 01.08.26 with delivery start 01.09.26 - please see the Tender Guidance document available within the tender pack available for download (free of charge) from https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/aspx/Home

Main category

Services

Delivery regions

• UKD3 - Greater Manchester

Total value (estimated)

0 GBP Including VAT

Contract dates (estimated)

01 August 2026, 00:00AM to 31 July 2028, 23:59PM

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

GREATER MANCHESTER EDUCATION TRUST

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)

CPV classifications

• 80000000 - Education and training services
• 80200000 - Secondary education services
• 80210000 - Technical and vocational secondary education services
• 80310000 - Youth education services
• 80340000 - Special education services
• 80410000 - Various school services
• 80490000 - Operation of an educational centre

Delivery regions

• UKD3 - Greater Manchester

Lot value (estimated)

0 AED Including VAT

Contract start date (estimated)

01 August 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

31 July 2028, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

31 July 2031, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

3 annual options to extend to a maximum term ending 31.07.3031 subject to GMET strategy, satisfactory performance and the agreement of rates

Award criteria

Payment terms

In accordance with proposed terms unless otherwise agreed at Tender.

Description of risks to contract performance

The contract will be managed in accordance with the proposed terms and conditions. Risks to contract performance include potential changes to pupil numbers (up or down), site availability, staffing ratio's and roll out to other Trust schools.

Tender submission deadline

30 March 2026, 12:00PM

Enquiry deadline

17 March 2026, 12:00PM

Date of award of contract

19 May 2026, 23:59PM

Submission address and any special instructions

Completed tenders must be submitted electronically via https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/aspx/Home. Please refer to the Tender Guidance included in the tender pack available for download free of charge from https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/aspx/Home for full submission guidance.

May tenders be submitted electronically?

Yes

Is this a recurring procurement?

No

Publication date of next tender notice (estimated)

01 February 2031, 23:59PM

Languages that may be used for submission

• English

Document type

Proposed terms and conditions will be published w/c 09.03.26 via In-tend (https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/aspx/Home) and a clarification issued via this system to confirm release.