AT1468 Alternative Education Provision - Primary, Secondary, 16+
Luton Council · Local authority
In brief
Luton Council awarded training and education work to Prospero Group, Ackerman Pierce Education Ltd and Fleet Education Services Limited and 16 others on 10 July 2026.
It is a framework worth up to £24,200,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.
The contract runs for 10 years, starting 1 September 2026.
It is split into 7 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
What the notice says
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vocational 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2036 What this lot coversVocational education services within the constructions trades, motor mechanics, hairdressing, barbering, beauty therapy, catering and hospitality for secondary and 16+ ages. | Training, Education services | £3,000,000 |
| Therapeutic Provision 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2036 What this lot coversEquine and animal therapy Provision for pupils of compulsory school age requiring therapeutic interventions (including equine and animal therapies) whose full needs cannot be met in school due to detrimental and dangerous behaviours and/or where they have been permanently excluded. Provision to be 1:1 or in small groups focusing on meeting a child/young person’s social, emotional and mental health needs, barriers to education and re-engagement with learning underpinned by trauma-informed practice. Provisions are expected to support re-integration back into a suitable education setting. | Training, Education services | £1,350,000 |
| Alternative Education Centre (ACE) 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2036 What this lot coversCore GCSE subjects On-site provision for pupils of compulsory school age to enable them to access subject specific tuition (to include core subjects to GCSE level). Education provided 1:1 or in small groups should be underpinned by trauma-informed practice and support re-integration back into the home school or an appropriate education setting. | Training, Education services | £2,000,000 |
| One to One In Person Tuition 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2036 What this lot coversOne to One in-person tuition (occasional group) One to one in person tuition for compulsory school aged pupils. Tuition must be available for core subjects and in a range of other national curriculum subjects to Key Stage 4 level. Tuition must be available outside of the home as well as in the pupil’s home as required. | Training, Education services | £9,000,000 |
| Online One to One and Group Learning 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2036 What this lot coversOne to one and small group on-line tuition. One to one and small group on-line tuition is required for pupils of compulsory school age. Group tuition can include fixed groups and groups determined by the local authority. | Training, Education services | £1,600,000 |
| Complex SEND and Severe Learning Disabilities 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2036 What this lot coversProvision is required for pupils of compulsory school age with complex SEND/severe learning disabilities. The majority of these pupils will have EHCPs or will be in the process of an EHC needs assessment and may be struggling to access full time education in mainstream or special school settings and may have been permanently excluded or who are at risk of exclusion. Provision will be expected to meet a range of cognitive, sensory and physical needs. | Training, Education services | £750,000 |
| Miscellaneous 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2036 What this lot coversFor any services in connection with alternative education provision which is not covered under Lots 1-6 and can be used to procure compliantly. Providers do not need to bid for Lot 7 you will automatically become a member if you are accepted for any Lot 1- 6. | Training, Education services | £100,000 |
Who won
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 007265-2026
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 024332-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 084683-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
40Awards
18Suppliers it has used most for training
- Ackerman Pierce Education Ltd1 contract
- Acorn Training Ltd1 contract
- Advance Change Limited t/a Actus Software1 contract
- Aspire Procurement Training Ltd1 contract
- C & G Plastering Academy Ltd1 contract
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From notice 007265-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 27 January 2026, last updated 8 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.