Specialist Education - Alternative Provision
Nottinghamshire County Council is establishing an open framework for alternative provision (off-site education) for children and young people who cannot attend mainstream schools. Providers awarded to the framework will receive referrals from the council and schools within Nottinghamshire and surrounding areas.
- Closed3 July 2026
- Value£200m
- BuyerNottinghamshire County Council
- WhereNottinghamshire and surrounding areas
- CategoryEducation & training
- RegionEast Midlands
You'll want to look if you provide alternative education or specialist learning support for excluded or disengaged young people, and can meet local authority quality standards
You'll need
- must meet council's service specification standards
- subject to regular quality assurance checks
- suspension from framework if quality standards not maintained
Might not suit a small firm
- the contract itself is a large one
Possible incumbent
Creative Paths (EM) CIC, Get Wise Enterprise C.I.C., The Harley Foundation, Life Education East Midlands Limited and Reach Learning Disability were awarded the Tailored Learning Open Framework in October 2025 and may already provide related services. Inferred from prior awards to this buyer, not confirmed.