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CBC-2107-RFI-SK Alternative Education Framework re-commission (Request for Information)

Central Bedfordshire Council · Local authority

In brief

Central Bedfordshire Council has announced plans to buy training and education work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The notice does not state a value.

The contract runs for 4 years, up to 8 years with extensions, starting 1 September 2027.

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.

Can I win this?

Competition

Typical: a median of 4.5 bids per contract for this buyer (from 22 awards in the last 12 months).

Framework

Winning puts you on a list of suppliers the buyer can call on; it does not guarantee work.

What the notice says

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: 13:00 - 15:00 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: ChildrensCommissioningEnquiries@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk We look forward to engaging with providers and welcoming your feedback as we develop the new framework.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 095629-2026
  2. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 096964-2026
  3. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 099135-2026

About the buyer

Central Bedfordshire CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

132

Awards

93
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From notice 095629-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 9 October 2026, last updated 20 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 20 October 2026.