Opportunity Overview
Pre-Market Engagement Notice – Alternative Education and Provision Framework
Alternative Education and Provision Tender
Central Bedfordshire Council and Bedford Borough Council are developing a new Alternative Education and Provision Framework, which is intended to commence on 1 September 2027.
We are aiming to open the procurement opportunity for applications in November 2026 and would like to invite interested providers to attend a Pre-Market Engagement Event via Microsoft Teams on:
Date: Tuesday 27 October 2026
Time: 13:30 - 15:30
The session will provide an opportunity for providers to learn more about the proposed framework, understand the councils' requirements, and ask questions ahead of the procurement process.
Agenda
Defining Alternative Education and Provision
Our Aims and Analysis
Contract Monitoring
Quality Assurance
Procurement Process
Social Value
Tender Timelines
Questions and Close
If you would like to attend, or have any queries regarding the event, please contact:
Lynzy Stimpson-Sharpley
Lynzy.Stimpson-Sharpley@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
We look forward to engaging with providers and welcoming your feedback as we develop the new framework.
Alternative Education and Provision Tender
Central Bedfordshire Council and Bedford Borough Council are developing a new Alternative Education and Provision Framework, which is intended to commence on 1 September 2027.
We are aiming to open the procurement opportunity for applications in November 2026 and would like to invite interested providers to attend a Pre-Market Engagement Event via Microsoft Teams on:
Date: Tuesday 27 October 2026
Time: 13:30 - 15:30
The session will provide an opportunity for providers to learn more about the proposed framework, understand the councils' requirements, and ask questions ahead of the procurement process.
Agenda
Defining Alternative Education and Provision
Our Aims and Analysis
Contract Monitoring
Quality Assurance
Procurement Process
Social Value
Tender Timelines
Questions and Close
If you would like to attend, or have any queries regarding the event, please contact:
Lynzy Stimpson-Sharpley
Lynzy.Stimpson-Sharpley@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
We look forward to engaging with providers and welcoming your feedback as we develop the new framework.
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| Issuing agency | Central Bedfordshire Council |
|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Category | Government Procurement |
| Published | October 09, 2026 |
| Procurement stage | Request for Proposal (RFP) |
| Response due | Not specified / rolling |
| Status | Open — accepting responses |
| Official source | View original notice |
| Last verified | October 12, 2026 |
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: UK Government (Find a Tender).
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