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    ContractsAlternative Education and Provision Framework - Pre-Market Engagement Event
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    Alternative Education and Provision Framework - Pre-Market Engagement Event

    Two councils are hosting a pre-market engagement event on 27 October 2026 to inform providers about a new Alternative Education and Provision Framework launching in September 2027.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· East of EnglandPublished 9 Oct 2026· 3 weeks agoviaFind a Tender

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    • Closing date
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    • Sector
      Education & Training
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      East of England

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    Open

    Open tender — no closing date published. Opened 3 weeks ago.

    9 October 2026
    Open tender · no closing date published

    Brief

    Central Bedfordshire Council and Bedford Borough Council are seeking providers to participate in a Pre-Market Engagement Event for a new Alternative Education and Provision Framework. The framework will commence on 1 September 2027, with procurement opening in November 2026. Interested providers are invited to attend a virtual event on Tuesday 27 October 2026 from 13:30 to 15:30 via Microsoft Teams. The session will cover defining alternative education and provision, council aims and analysis, contract monitoring, quality assurance, procurement process, social value, and tender timelines. This is an opportunity for providers to understand council requirements, learn about the proposed framework, and ask questions before submitting applications. To attend or for more information, contact Lynzy Stimpson-Sharpley at Lynzy.Stimpson-Sharpley@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk.

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    UK Cabinet Office
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    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-0784b3

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