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Contract Award Notice

WP3899a The Provision of Alternative Education

  • First published: 28 March 2026
  • Last modified: 28 March 2026
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Contents

Summary

OCID:
Published by:
Walsall Council
Authority ID:
AA72110
Publication date:
28 March 2026
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
Contract Award Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

"This is a framework for Alternative Education Provision. Providers deliver arange of alternative approaches to providing accessto education for young people who are excluded orat risk of exclusion, at risk of disengaging frommainstream school provision or otherwise require alternative education provision to meet their educational entitlement. This also includes providers delivering tutoring to children and young people wherethey are temporarily unable to access provision.

This is an open framework through which the Council has appointed providers who meet the minimum requirements. The Council aimed to do this each term. Please note that the framework is currently closed; however, the Council reserves the right to reopen it at any point during the contract term. "

Full notice text

Contract award notice

Results of the procurement procedure

Section I: Contracting entity

I.1) Name and addresses

Walsall Council

Civic Centre, Darwall Street

Walsall

WS11TP

UK

E-mail: procurement@walsall.gov.uk

NUTS: UKG38

Internet address(es)

Main address: https://go.walsall.gov.uk/

I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local authority

I.5) Main activity

General public services

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

WP3899a The Provision of Alternative Education

II.1.2) Main CPV code

80000000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

"This is a framework for Alternative Education Provision. Providers deliver arange of alternative approaches to providing accessto education for young people who are excluded orat risk of exclusion, at risk of disengaging frommainstream school provision or otherwise require alternative education provision to meet their educational entitlement. This also includes providers delivering tutoring to children and young people wherethey are temporarily unable to access provision.

This is an open framework through which the Council has appointed providers who meet the minimum requirements. The Council aimed to do this each term. Please note that the framework is currently closed; however, the Council reserves the right to reopen it at any point during the contract term. "

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

II.1.7) Total value of the procurement

Value excluding VAT: 12 000 000.00  GBP

II.2) Description

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKG38

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This is a framework for Alternative Education Provision. Providers deliver arange of alternative approaches to providing accessto education for young people who are excluded orat risk of exclusion, at risk of disengaging frommainstream school provision or otherwise require alternative education provision to meet their educational entitlement. This also includes providers delivering tutoring to children and young people wherethey are temporarily unable to access provision.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

Extension for up to a further 48 months

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number in the OJ S:

2024/S 000-018056

Section V: Award of contract

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

17/11/2025

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 18

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Academy 21 Limited

07596235

London

UK

NUTS: UKI

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 12 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

17/11/2025

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 18

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Aspire Education Pathway Ltd

16100722

Burgess Hill

UK

NUTS: UKJ2

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 12 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

17/11/2025

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 18

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Bouncing Statistics Services Ltd

13729385

Walsall

UK

NUTS: UKG38

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 12 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

17/11/2025

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 18

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Come To Fruition CIC

13360506

Telford

UK

NUTS: UKG21

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 12 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

17/11/2025

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 18

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Evolve Learning West Bromwich Ltd

15645917

West Bromwich

UK

NUTS: UKG37

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 12 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

17/11/2025

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 18

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Fern Education and Training Ltd

12704910

Birmingham

UK

NUTS: UKG31

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 12 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

17/11/2025

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 18

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Impact Education and Training Ltd

07401733

Cradley Heath

UK

NUTS: UKG37

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 12 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

17/11/2025

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 18

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Inpower Academy CIC

10348486

Wolverhampton

UK

NUTS: UKG39

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 12 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

17/11/2025

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 18

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Kojikojo Limited

15571578

Telford

UK

NUTS: UKG21

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 12 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

17/11/2025

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 18

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Pathwaynexusgroup Ltd

16426479

London

UK

NUTS: UKI

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 12 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

17/11/2025

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 18

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Reflective School Support Ltd

11602929

Stafford

UK

NUTS: UKG24

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 12 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

17/11/2025

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 18

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

The Sevn School Of Business and Entrepreneurship

14573479

Walsall

UK

NUTS: UKG38

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 12 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

17/11/2025

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 18

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

The Sikh Development Academy

13261817

Edgbaston

UK

NUTS: UKG31

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 12 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

17/11/2025

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 18

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Work N Learn Limited

10258896

Birmingham

UK

NUTS: UKG31

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 12 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

Walsall Council

Walsall

UK

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

27/03/2026

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
80000000 Education and training services Education

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

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procurement@walsall.gov.uk
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Other contact:
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