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Alternative Provision

  • First published: 15 October 2026
  • Last modified: 15 October 2026
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-06b9da
Published by:
Hull City Council
Authority ID:
AA20538
Publication date:
15 October 2026
Deadline date:
14 November 2026
Notice type:
UK4
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

Hull City Council (The Authority) is seeking tenders from interested organisations to provide Alternative Provision services. The tender is a on stage open procedure made of up 7 lots. The contract is anticipated to commence 01 September 2027 ending by 31 August 2029 with an option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months. The Authority has estimated the value of the Services) to be £4,840,108 per annum split across the 7 lots as detailed in tender documents. The estimated value is given in good faith to assist tenderers in making their submissions, it should not be interpreted as an undertaking to purchase any goods, services or works to any particular value by the Authority and does not form part of the Contract. Further information is contained within the tender documentation. Please ensure all tender submission documents are completed as detailed. Incomplete bids will be eliminated from further process.

Full notice text

Changes to notice

Description

The Contracting Authority wishes to notify a modification to the contract values and changes to the specifications for lots 2 & 7. Following a review of service requirements , the following changes have been made: Lot 2 The total estimated contract value has been increased to £883,484 across 2 providers Lot 7 The total estimated contract value has been reduced to £661,220 The number of placements in lot 2 has increased by 5 and the number within lot 7 has reduced by 5. The modification reflects updated service demand forecasts. The changes ensure that the contract continues to meet operational requirements and deliver best value. Updated documents are published accordingly.

Scope

Procurement reference

CW/2026

Procurement description

Hull City Council (The Authority) is seeking tenders from interested organisations to provide Alternative Provision services. The tender is a on stage open procedure made of up 7 lots. The contract is anticipated to commence 01 September 2027 ending by 31 August 2029 with an option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months. The Authority has estimated the value of the Services) to be £4,840,108 per annum split across the 7 lots as detailed in tender documents. The estimated value is given in good faith to assist tenderers in making their submissions, it should not be interpreted as an undertaking to purchase any goods, services or works to any particular value by the Authority and does not form part of the Contract. Further information is contained within the tender documentation. Please ensure all tender submission documents are completed as detailed. Incomplete bids will be eliminated from further process.

Main category

Services

Delivery regions

  • UKE11 - Kingston upon Hull, City of

Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)

4840108 GBP to 4840108GBP

Contract dates (estimated)

01 September 2027, 01:00AM to 31 August 2029, 23:59PM

Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 30 August 2031

Contracting authority

Hull City Council

Identification register:

  • GB-PPON

Address 1: The Guildhall, Alfred Gelder Street

Town/City: Hull

Postcode: HU1 2AA

Country: United Kingdom

Website: https://www.hull.gov.uk/

Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRNP-1874-YZZR

NUTS code: UKE11

Contact name: Claire Willingham

Email: c.willingham@hullcc.gov.uk

Telephone: +44 1482616052

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government

Procedure

Procedure type

Open procedure

Is this procurement under a special regime?

Light touch

Is the total value above threshold?

Above threshold

Lots

Divided into 7 lots

Lot 1: Step Out Provision KS3 & KS4

Lot number: LOT-0000

Description

Lot 1 -Hull City Council (The Authority) is seeking tenders from interested organisations to provide Alternative Provision services. The tender is a one stage open procedure made of up 7 lots. The contract is anticipated to commence 01 September 2027 ending by 31 August 2029 with an option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months. The Authority has estimated the value of the Services) to be £4,840,108 per annum split across the 7 lots as detailed in tender documents. The estimated value is given in good faith to assist tenderers in making their submissions, it should not be interpreted as an undertaking to purchase any goods, services or works to any particular value by the Authority and does not form part of the Contract. Further information is contained within the tender documentation. Please ensure all tender submission documents are completed as detailed. Incomplete bids will be eliminated from further process.

CPV classifications

  • 80000000 - Education and training services
  • 80100000 - Primary education services
  • 80200000 - Secondary education services
  • 85000000 - Health and social work services

Delivery regions

  • UKE11 - Kingston upon Hull, City of

Lot value (estimated)

283380 GBP Excluding VAT

340056 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Contract start date (estimated)

01 September 2027, 01:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

31 August 2029, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

30 August 2031, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

2 extensions available of 1 year

Award criteria

Type: quality

Name

Safeguarding

Weighting: 15

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Delivery Model

Weighting: 20

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Staffing

Weighting: 10

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Children and Young Person Engagement

Weighting: 10

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Transitions

Weighting: 15

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Monitoring & Reporting

Weighting: 10

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Scenarios

Weighting: 15

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Social Value

Weighting: 5

Weighting type: percentageExact

Lot 2: Day 6 Provision KS3 & KS4

Lot number: LOT-0001

Description

Lot 2 -Hull City Council (The Authority) is seeking tenders from interested organisations to provide Alternative Provision services. The tender is a one stage open procedure made of up 7 lots. The contract is anticipated to commence 01 September 2027 ending by 31 August 2029 with an option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months. The Authority has estimated the value of the Services) to be £4,840,108 per annum split across the 7 lots as detailed in tender documents. The estimated value is given in good faith to assist tenderers in making their submissions, it should not be interpreted as an undertaking to purchase any goods, services or works to any particular value by the Authority and does not form part of the Contract. Further information is contained within the tender documentation. Please ensure all tender submission documents are completed as detailed. Incomplete bids will be eliminated from further process.

CPV classifications

  • 80000000 - Education and training services
  • 80100000 - Primary education services
  • 80200000 - Secondary education services
  • 85000000 - Health and social work services

Delivery regions

  • UKE11 - Kingston upon Hull, City of

Lot value (estimated)

721234 GBP Excluding VAT

865480.80 GBP Including VAT

Contract start date (estimated)

01 September 2027, 01:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

31 August 2029, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

30 August 2031, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

2 extensions of 1 year

Award criteria

Type: quality

Name

Safeguarding

Weighting: 15

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Delivery Model

Weighting: 20

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Staffing

Weighting: 10

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Children and Young Person Engagement

Weighting: 10

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Transitions

Weighting: 15

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Monitoring & Reporting

Weighting: 10

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Scenarios

Weighting: 15

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Social Value

Weighting: 5

Weighting type: percentageExact

Award criteria

Type: quality

Name

Safeguarding

Weighting: 15

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Delivery Model

Weighting: 20

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Staffing

Weighting: 10

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Children and Young Person Engagement

Weighting: 10

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Transitions

Weighting: 15

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Monitoring & Reporting

Weighting: 10

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Scenarios

Weighting: 15

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Social Value

Weighting: 5

Weighting type: percentageExact

Lot 3: Primary Step Out and Day 6 Provision (1)

Lot number: LOT-0002

Description

Lot 3- Hull City Council (The Authority) is seeking tenders from interested organisations to provide Alternative Provision services. The tender is a one stage open procedure made of up 7 lots. The contract is anticipated to commence 01 September 2027 ending by 31 August 2029 with an option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months. The Authority has estimated the value of the Services) to be £4,840,108 per annum split across the 7 lots as detailed in tender documents. The estimated value is given in good faith to assist tenderers in making their submissions, it should not be interpreted as an undertaking to purchase any goods, services or works to any particular value by the Authority and does not form part of the Contract. Further information is contained within the tender documentation. Please ensure all tender submission documents are completed as detailed. Incomplete bids will be eliminated from further process.

CPV classifications

  • 80000000 - Education and training services
  • 80100000 - Primary education services
  • 80200000 - Secondary education services
  • 85000000 - Health and social work services

Delivery regions

  • UKE11 - Kingston upon Hull, City of

Lot value (estimated)

974558 GBP Excluding VAT

1169469.60 GBP Including VAT

Contract start date (estimated)

01 September 2027, 01:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

31 August 2029, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

30 August 2031, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

2 extensions of 1 year

Award criteria

Type: quality

Name

Safeguarding

Weighting: 15

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Delivery Model

Weighting: 20

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Staffing

Weighting: 10

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Children and Young Person Engagement

Weighting: 10

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Transitions

Weighting: 15

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Monitoring & Reporting

Weighting: 10

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Scenarios

Weighting: 15

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Social Value

Weighting: 5

Weighting type: percentageExact

Award criteria

Type: quality

Name

Safeguarding

Weighting: 15

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Delivery Model

Weighting: 20

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Staffing

Weighting: 10

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Children and Young Person Engagement

Weighting: 10

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Transitions

Weighting: 15

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Monitoring & Reporting

Weighting: 10

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Scenarios

Weighting: 15

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Social Value

Weighting: 5

Weighting type: percentageExact

Lot 4: Enhanced Risk Management Provision

Lot number: LOT-0003

Description

Lot 4- Hull City Council (The Authority) is seeking tenders from interested organisations to provide Alternative Provision services. The tender is a one stage open procedure made of up 7 lots. The contract is anticipated to commence 01 September 2027 ending by 31 August 2029 with an option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months. The Authority has estimated the value of the Services) to be £4,840,108 per annum split across the 7 lots as detailed in tender documents. The estimated value is given in good faith to assist tenderers in making their submissions, it should not be interpreted as an undertaking to purchase any goods, services or works to any particular value by the Authority and does not form part of the Contract. Further information is contained within the tender documentation. Please ensure all tender submission documents are completed as detailed. Incomplete bids will be eliminated from further process.

CPV classifications

  • 80000000 - Education and training services
  • 80100000 - Primary education services
  • 80200000 - Secondary education services
  • 85000000 - Health and social work services

Delivery regions

  • UKE11 - Kingston upon Hull, City of

Lot value (estimated)

216000 GBP Excluding VAT

259200 GBP Including VAT

Contract start date (estimated)

01 September 2027, 01:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

31 August 2029, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

30 August 2031, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

2 extensions of 1 year

Award criteria

Type: quality

Name

Safeguarding

Weighting: 15

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Delivery Model

Weighting: 20

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Staffing

Weighting: 10

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Children and Young Person Engagement

Weighting: 10

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Transitions

Weighting: 15

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Monitoring & Reporting

Weighting: 10

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Scenarios

Weighting: 15

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Social Value

Weighting: 5

Weighting type: percentageExact

Award criteria

Type: quality

Name

Safeguarding

Weighting: 15

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Delivery Model

Weighting: 20

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Staffing

Weighting: 10

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Children and Young Person Engagement

Weighting: 10

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Transitions

Weighting: 15

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Monitoring & Reporting

Weighting: 10

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Scenarios

Weighting: 15

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Social Value

Weighting: 5

Weighting type: percentageExact

Lot 5: Long Term KS3 Alternative Provision

Lot number: LOT-0004

Description

Lot 5- Hull City Council (The Authority) is seeking tenders from interested organisations to provide Alternative Provision services. The tender is a one stage open procedure made of up 7 lots. The contract is anticipated to commence 01 September 2027 ending by 31 August 2029 with an option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months. The Authority has estimated the value of the Services) to be £4,840,108 per annum split across the 7 lots as detailed in tender documents. The estimated value is given in good faith to assist tenderers in making their submissions, it should not be interpreted as an undertaking to purchase any goods, services or works to any particular value by the Authority and does not form part of the Contract. Further information is contained within the tender documentation. Please ensure all tender submission documents are completed as detailed. Incomplete bids will be eliminated from further process.

CPV classifications

  • 80000000 - Education and training services
  • 80100000 - Primary education services
  • 80200000 - Secondary education services
  • 85000000 - Health and social work services

Delivery regions

  • UKE11 - Kingston upon Hull, City of

Lot value (estimated)

755696 GBP Excluding VAT

906835.20 GBP Including VAT

Contract start date (estimated)

01 September 2027, 01:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

31 August 2029, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

30 August 2031, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

2 extensions of 1 year

Award criteria

Type: quality

Name

Safeguarding

Weighting: 15

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Delivery Model

Weighting: 20

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Staffing

Weighting: 10

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Children and Young Person Engagement

Weighting: 10

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Transitions

Weighting: 15

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Monitoring & Reporting

Weighting: 10

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Scenarios

Weighting: 15

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Social Value

Weighting: 5

Weighting type: percentageExact

Award criteria

Type: quality

Name

Safeguarding

Weighting: 15

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Delivery Model

Weighting: 20

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Staffing

Weighting: 10

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Children and Young Person Engagement

Weighting: 10

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Transitions

Weighting: 15

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Monitoring & Reporting

Weighting: 10

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Scenarios

Weighting: 15

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Social Value

Weighting: 5

Weighting type: percentageExact

Lot 6: Long Term KS 4 Alternative Provision

Lot number: LOT-0005

Description

Lot 6- Hull City Council (The Authority) is seeking tenders from interested organisations to provide Alternative Provision services. The tender is a one stage open procedure made of up 7 lots. The contract is anticipated to commence 01 September 2027 ending by 31 August 2029 with an option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months. The Authority has estimated the value of the Services) to be £4,840,108 per annum split across the 7 lots as detailed in tender documents. The estimated value is given in good faith to assist tenderers in making their submissions, it should not be interpreted as an undertaking to purchase any goods, services or works to any particular value by the Authority and does not form part of the Contract. Further information is contained within the tender documentation. Please ensure all tender submission documents are completed as detailed. Incomplete bids will be eliminated from further process.

CPV classifications

  • 80000000 - Education and training services
  • 80100000 - Primary education services
  • 80200000 - Secondary education services
  • 85000000 - Health and social work services

Delivery regions

  • UKE11 - Kingston upon Hull, City of

Lot value (estimated)

1133544 GBP Excluding VAT

1360252.80 GBP Including VAT

Contract start date (estimated)

01 September 2027, 01:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

31 August 2029, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

30 August 2031, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

2 extensions of 1 year

Award criteria

Type: quality

Name

Safeguarding

Weighting: 15

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Delivery Model

Weighting: 20

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Staffing

Weighting: 10

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Children and Young Person Engagement

Weighting: 10

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Transitions

Weighting: 15

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Monitoring & Reporting

Weighting: 10

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Scenarios

Weighting: 15

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Social Value

Weighting: 5

Weighting type: percentageExact

Award criteria

Type: quality

Name

Safeguarding

Weighting: 15

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Delivery Model

Weighting: 20

Weighting type: percentageExact

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Staffing

Weighting: 10

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Children and Young Person Engagement

Weighting: 10

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Transitions

Weighting: 15

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Monitoring & Reporting

Weighting: 10

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

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Scenarios

Weighting: 15

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

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Social Value

Weighting: 5

Weighting type: percentageExact

Lot 7: Medical Step Down and High Anxiety Provision

Lot number: LOT-0006

Description

Lot 7- Hull City Council (The Authority) is seeking tenders from interested organisations to provide Alternative Provision services. The tender is a one stage open procedure made of up 7 lots. The contract is anticipated to commence 01 September 2027 ending by 31 August 2029 with an option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months. The Authority has estimated the value of the Services) to be £4,840,108 per annum split across the 7 lots as detailed in tender documents. The estimated value is given in good faith to assist tenderers in making their submissions, it should not be interpreted as an undertaking to purchase any goods, services or works to any particular value by the Authority and does not form part of the Contract. Further information is contained within the tender documentation. Please ensure all tender submission documents are completed as detailed. Incomplete bids will be eliminated from further process.

CPV classifications

  • 80000000 - Education and training services
  • 80100000 - Primary education services
  • 80200000 - Secondary education services
  • 85000000 - Health and social work services

Delivery regions

  • UKE11 - Kingston upon Hull, City of

Lot value (estimated)

755696 GBP Excluding VAT

906835.20 GBP Including VAT

Contract start date (estimated)

01 September 2027, 01:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

31 August 2029, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

30 August 2031, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

2 extensions of 1 year

Award criteria

Type: quality

Name

Safeguarding

Weighting: 15

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Delivery Model

Weighting: 20

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Staffing

Weighting: 10

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Children and Young Person Engagement

Weighting: 10

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Transitions

Weighting: 15

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Monitoring & Reporting

Weighting: 10

Weighting type: percentageExact

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Scenarios

Weighting: 15

Weighting type: percentageExact

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Social Value

Weighting: 5

Weighting type: percentageExact

Award criteria

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Safeguarding

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Delivery Model

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Staffing

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Children and Young Person Engagement

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Monitoring & Reporting

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Submission

Tender submission deadline

13 November 2026, 12:00PM

Enquiry deadline

05 November 2026, 23:55PM

Date of award of contract

01 February 2027, 23:59PM

Submission address and any special instructions

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=108365&TID100113427&B=

May tenders be submitted electronically?

Yes

Is this a recurring procurement?

No

Publication date of next tender notice (estimated)

01 September 2030, 23:59PM

Languages that may be used for submission

  • English

Documents

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Conflict of interest

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Not published

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Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
80000000 Education and training services Education
85000000 Health and social work services Other Services
80100000 Primary education services Education and training services
80200000 Secondary education services Education and training services

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