Buyer Name: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council
Buyer Address: BCP Council Civic Centre, Bournemouth, UKK24, BH2 6DY, United Kingdom
Contact Email: wellbeing.procurement@bcpcouncil.gov.uk
Alternative Education Provision
Buyer Contact Info
Status
active
active
Procedure
open
open
Value
49000000.0 GBP
Gross: 49000000 GBP
49000000.0 GBP
Gross: 49000000 GBP
Published
10 Oct 2025, 12:00
10 Oct 2025, 12:00
Deadline
21 Nov 2025, 14:00
21 Nov 2025, 14:00
Contract Start
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n/a
Contract End
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n/a
Category
services
services
CPV
80000000 - Education and training services
80000000 - Education and training services
Region
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Awarded To
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Official Source
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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.
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Opportunity Context
More Information Links
External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064162-2025
Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
Lots
Lot Title: Full-time Alternative Education Provision
Lot Description: Lot 1 - Full-time Alternative Education Provision
Lot 1 Status: active
Lot 1 Value: GBP 49,000,000
Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 49,000,000
Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 1 Contract End: 2031-03-31T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (90%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Price (10%)
Lot Title: Part-time Alternative Education Provision
Lot Description: Lot 2 - Part-time Alternative Education Provision
Lot 2 Status: active
Lot 2 Value: GBP 49,000,000
Lot 2 Value (Gross): GBP 49,000,000
Lot 2 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 2 Contract End: 2031-03-31T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 2 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (90%)
Lot 2 Award Criterion (price): Price (10%)
Lot Title: Early Intervention, In-school Alternative Education Provision
Lot Description: Lot 3 - Early Intervention, In-school Alternative Education Provision
Lot 3 Status: active
Lot 3 Value: GBP 49,000,000
Lot 3 Value (Gross): GBP 49,000,000
Lot 3 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 3 Contract End: 2031-03-31T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 3 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (90%)
Lot 3 Award Criterion (price): Price (10%)
Documents
Document Description: Not published
Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
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