CCS061 Framework for Alternative Education Provision in Derbyshire
Derbyshire County Council is seeking to establish an open framework of Alternative Provision for Children and Young People (CYP) in Derbyshire who are excluded, at risk of being excluded, disengaged or require alternative educational arrangements to meet their needs. The Framework will deliver education provision that supports CYPs to prepare them for the next stages of education, learning or adult life (including where relevant improving behaviour and attendance prior to re-integration into school) in line with th...
Buyer
Derbyshire County Council
Value
£160,000,000
Published
16 Oct 2025
Closes
30 Sept 2026
Procurement details
Source
Find a Tender
Region
South and West Derbyshire
Procurement method
Open
Category
Services
Contract starts
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Contract ends
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CPV classifications
80000000
Education and training services
Lots
Lot 1 Lot A - Preventative & Early Intervention
£160,000,000
To provide short-term, structured interventions that prevent escalation of need and support pupils to remain engaged in mainstream education. This Lot focuses on early intervention for CYP in KS1 through to KS4, and post 16 who are at risk of disengagement due to low-level SEMH needs or Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA). The provision is aimed at: (a...
Delivery: UKF1 · United Kingdom
Lot B Lot B: Targeted Short-Term Provision
£160,000,000
To provide time-limited, structured interventions that support pupils at risk of exclusion to remain in, or return to, mainstream education, including CYP in KS1 through to KS4, and post 16. This Lot focuses on short-term placements (typically 6-12 weeks) designed to re-engage learners, improve behaviour, stabilise attendance, and facilitate successful reint...
Delivery: UKF1 · United Kingdom
Lot C Lot C: Specialist Long-Term Provision
£160,000,000
To deliver full‑time, high‑quality specialist education for pupils in KS1-KS5 with complex SEMH and/or SEND needs who cannot access mainstream settings, offering a stable, therapeutic, and structured environment that supports academic progress, emotional regulation, social development, and positive behaviour change while preparing pupils for post‑16 pathways...
Delivery: UKF1 · United Kingdom
Lot D Lot D: Primary AP & Transition Support
£160,000,000
To deliver early intervention, short-term alternative provision designed to address emerging SEMH, behaviour, or engagement needs in KS1-KS2 pupils and to strengthen readiness for the KS2-KS3 transition. This includes improving resilience, reducing escalation, and preparing pupils for secondary education. This provision is aimed to: (a) Identify and address...
Delivery: UKF1 · United Kingdom
Lot E Lot E: Vocational & Progression Pathways
£160,000,000
To provide structured, high-quality vocational programmes for CYP in KS4 and post 16 who are disengaged from mainstream settings and at risk of becoming not in education, employment or training (NEET). The purpose of this Lot is to: (a) Offer aspirational vocational routes that build skills, confidence, and progression into post-16 pathways (b) Provide accre...
Delivery: UKF1 · United Kingdom
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Bidding documents
Tender notice on Find a Tender
10 Aug 2026
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Tender notice · UK4 · Web page
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
15 Aug 2025
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Market engagement notice · UK2 · Web page
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
14 Oct 2025
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Market engagement notice · UK2 · Web page
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
16 Oct 2025
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Market engagement notice · UK2 · Web page
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