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Open Framework for Alternative Provision

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Deadline
13 days left
April 10, 2026
Contract Details
Category
Open Procedure
Reference
022717-2026
Value
£11,500,000
Location
Cumbria, United Kingdom
Published
March 20, 2026
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

March 13, 2026

Deadline for Questions

April 03, 2026

Submission Deadline

April 10, 2026

Contract Start Date

May 31, 2026

Budget
£11,500,000
Duration
32 months
Location
Cumbria
Type
Open Procedure
75
Quality Score/100
Good

Original Tender Description

This framework aims to ensure all children receive a good education through high-quality, registered alternative provision. It covers provision for pupils of all ages, abilities, and needs, including those with medical conditions. The framework includes three lots: registered providers, unregistered providers, and provision for pupils with medical conditions. Providers will be placed on List A (registered) or List B (unregistered).

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Requirements & Qualifications

20 requirements across 5 categories

Submission (1)
Mandatory (1)
Compliance (13)
Technical (4)
Financial (1)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS1
--Not specified in the provided text.
MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS1
--Bidders must not be subject to any mandatory exclusion grounds as defined by procurement law.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS13
--Bidders must be able to provide alternative provision services.
--Bidders must be able to cater to children and young people of all ages, abilities, aptitudes, and special educational needs (SEN).
--Bidders must ensure children and young people make good progress against identified outcomes.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS4
--Providers must deliver high-quality alternative provision.
--Providers must employ staff with suitable training, experience, and safeguarding checks.
--For Lot 1, the provider's Ofsted registration must cover the learners to whom they are offering alternative provision, or be deemed suitable by the authority.
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS1
--Not specified in the provided text.

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75
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender for alternative provision services is generally well-structured with clear objectives and a defined scope. However, it lacks specific evaluation criteria and details on submission requirements, impacting overall completeness and practicality.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The tender adheres to open procedure and provides a CPV code. Deadlines appear reasonable given the scope, and no disputes are noted. The process seems to follow general regulatory compliance.

Clarity80/100

The service description is comprehensive, outlining the vision, objectives, and specific lots for alternative provision. Eligibility and technical requirements are clearly extracted. However, the absence of explicit evaluation criteria leaves some ambiguity.

Missing evaluation criteria
Completeness70/100

Basic information such as title, reference, organization, estimated value, and contract duration are present. The service description is detailed. However, crucial details regarding submission requirements and the content of tender documents are missing.

No document content available
Missing submission requirements
Fairness85/100

The tender is open, and the division into lots based on Ofsted registration promotes fairness. The estimated value is disclosed, and criteria for Provider Lists A and B are objective. The process appears to be generally fair, with no obvious tailoring to specific companies.

Practicality65/100

The tender specifies a contract start date and duration. However, the lack of information on e-submission and the absence of document content limit practical usability for potential bidders.

No e-submission specified
No document content available
Data Consistency90/100

Key fields like title, reference, organization, value, and dates are populated logically. There are no indications of suspension or disputes, and the timeline appears consistent.

Sustainability50/100

The tender does not explicitly mention green procurement, social aspects, innovation, or EU funding, which are areas for potential enhancement.

Not green procurement
No social criteria

Strengths

Clear service vision and objectives
Well-defined lots for alternative provision
Disclosure of estimated value and contract duration
Objective criteria for provider lists

Concerns

Missing evaluation criteria
Lack of detail on submission requirements
No content available for tender documents
No explicit mention of e-submission

Recommendations

1. Provide detailed evaluation criteria.
2. Include comprehensive submission requirements and make tender document content accessible.

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