Scope
Reference
DN774567
Description
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP Council) are seeking suppliers to provide the following service.
Alternative Education Provision
Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council is committed to meeting the educational needs of all children and young people (CYP) across the conurbation. To do this, BCP will ensure all children receive the right support, in the right place at the right time.
Most children and young people have their educational needs met in mainstream schools. However, a small proportion of CYP require additional support, or education via a specialist school setting. In some cases, when a school cannot meet the needs of the CYP, Alternative Education Provision is sought.
The BCP Alternative Education Provision Framework will support the delivery of high-quality provision, that meets the individual needs of our children and young people. The Service Specification will set out the requirements necessary to achieve the intended aims and objectives of the Framework.
Commercial tool
Establishes an open framework
Total value (estimated)
- £49,000,000 excluding VAT
- £49,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2031
- Possible extension to 31 March 2033
- 7 years
Description of possible extension:
Options to extend are subject to satisfactory performance throughout the life of the contract and the Council's confirmation of funding availability (budget).
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKK24 - Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Lot 1. Full-time Alternative Education Provision
Description
Lot 1 - Full-time Alternative Education Provision
Lot value (estimated)
- £49,000,000 excluding VAT
- £49,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Part-time Alternative Education Provision
Description
Lot 2 - Part-time Alternative Education Provision
Lot value (estimated)
- £49,000,000 excluding VAT
- £49,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Early Intervention, In-school Alternative Education Provision
Description
Lot 3 - Early Intervention, In-school Alternative Education Provision
Lot value (estimated)
- £49,000,000 excluding VAT
- £49,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Open framework scheme end date (estimated)
31 March 2033
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Light touch flexible framework.
Award method when using the framework
With competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Technical ability conditions of participation
Lot 1. Full-time Alternative Education Provision
Lot 2. Part-time Alternative Education Provision
Lot 3. Early Intervention, In-school Alternative Education Provision
Please refer to the tender documentation.
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Full-time Alternative Education Provision
Lot 2. Part-time Alternative Education Provision
Lot 3. Early Intervention, In-school Alternative Education Provision
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
7 November 2025, 11:59pm
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
21 November 2025, 2:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
28 February 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 90% |
| Price | Price | 10% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Competitive flexible procedure description
As defined in the Invitation to Tender.
Contracting authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHYY-7342-PRHH
BCP Council Civic Centre
Bournemouth
BH2 6DY
United Kingdom
Region: UKK24 - Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government