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Alternative Provision

Hull City Council · Local authority

In brief

Hull City Council is looking for suppliers for training and education work (Yorkshire and the Humber).

It is a framework worth up to £4,840,108 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 2 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 1 September 2027.

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.

Bids close at midday, Friday 13 November 2026.

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Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by
11:55pm, Thursday 5 November 2026
Bids by
midday, Friday 13 November 2026

How bids are scored

Safeguarding 15% · Delivery Model 20% · Staffing 10% · Children and Young Person Engagement 10% · Transitions 15% · Monitoring & Reporting 10% · Scenarios 15% · Social Value 5%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Usually high: a median of 6 bids per contract for this buyer (from 104 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. The £4,840,108 is the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers over the framework's life, not one contract.

The buyer expects to buy this again around September 2030.

What the notice says

Hull City Council (The Authority) is seeking tenders from interested organisations to provide Alternative Provision services. The tender is a on stage open procedure made of up 7 lots. The contract is anticipated to commence 01 September 2027 ending by 31 August 2029 with an option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months. The Authority has estimated the value of the Services) to be £4,840,108 per annum split across the 7 lots as detailed in tender documents. The estimated value is given in good faith to assist tenderers in making their submissions, it should not be interpreted as an undertaking to purchase any goods, services or works to any particular value by the Authority and does not form part of the Contract. Further information is contained within the tender documentation. Please ensure all tender submission documents are completed as detailed. Incomplete bids will be eliminated from further process.

Should I bid?

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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. Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: uk.eu-supply.com.
  4. Send clarification questions before 11:55pm, Thursday 5 November 2026.
  5. Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Friday 13 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Lots

LotTradeValue
Lot 1: Step Out Provision KS3 & KS4
1 September 2027 to 31 August 2029
What this lot covers

Lot 1 -Hull City Council (The Authority) is seeking tenders from interested organisations to provide Alternative Provision services. The tender is a one stage open procedure made of up 7 lots. The contract is anticipated to commence 01 September 2027 ending by 31 August 2029 with an option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months. The Authority has estimated the value of the Services) to be £4,840,108 per annum split across the 7 lots as detailed in tender documents. The estimated value is given in good faith to assist tenderers in making their submissions, it should not be interpreted as an undertaking to purchase any goods, services or works to any particular value by the Authority and does not form part of the Contract. Further information is contained within the tender documentation. Please ensure all tender submission documents are completed as detailed. Incomplete bids will be eliminated from further process.

Social and domiciliary care, Healthcare services, Training, Education services£283,380
Lot 2: Day 6 Provision KS3 & KS4
1 September 2027 to 31 August 2029
What this lot covers

Lot 2 -Hull City Council (The Authority) is seeking tenders from interested organisations to provide Alternative Provision services. The tender is a one stage open procedure made of up 7 lots. The contract is anticipated to commence 01 September 2027 ending by 31 August 2029 with an option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months. The Authority has estimated the value of the Services) to be £4,840,108 per annum split across the 7 lots as detailed in tender documents. The estimated value is given in good faith to assist tenderers in making their submissions, it should not be interpreted as an undertaking to purchase any goods, services or works to any particular value by the Authority and does not form part of the Contract. Further information is contained within the tender documentation. Please ensure all tender submission documents are completed as detailed. Incomplete bids will be eliminated from further process.

Social and domiciliary care, Healthcare services, Training, Education services£721,234
Lot 3: Primary Step Out and Day 6 Provision (1)
1 September 2027 to 31 August 2029
What this lot covers

Lot 3- Hull City Council (The Authority) is seeking tenders from interested organisations to provide Alternative Provision services. The tender is a one stage open procedure made of up 7 lots. The contract is anticipated to commence 01 September 2027 ending by 31 August 2029 with an option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months. The Authority has estimated the value of the Services) to be £4,840,108 per annum split across the 7 lots as detailed in tender documents. The estimated value is given in good faith to assist tenderers in making their submissions, it should not be interpreted as an undertaking to purchase any goods, services or works to any particular value by the Authority and does not form part of the Contract. Further information is contained within the tender documentation. Please ensure all tender submission documents are completed as detailed. Incomplete bids will be eliminated from further process.

Social and domiciliary care, Healthcare services, Training, Education services£974,558
Lot 4: Enhanced Risk Management Provision
1 September 2027 to 31 August 2029
What this lot covers

Lot 4- Hull City Council (The Authority) is seeking tenders from interested organisations to provide Alternative Provision services. The tender is a one stage open procedure made of up 7 lots. The contract is anticipated to commence 01 September 2027 ending by 31 August 2029 with an option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months. The Authority has estimated the value of the Services) to be £4,840,108 per annum split across the 7 lots as detailed in tender documents. The estimated value is given in good faith to assist tenderers in making their submissions, it should not be interpreted as an undertaking to purchase any goods, services or works to any particular value by the Authority and does not form part of the Contract. Further information is contained within the tender documentation. Please ensure all tender submission documents are completed as detailed. Incomplete bids will be eliminated from further process.

Social and domiciliary care, Healthcare services, Training, Education services£216,000
Lot 5: Long Term KS3 Alternative Provision
1 September 2027 to 31 August 2029
What this lot covers

Lot 5- Hull City Council (The Authority) is seeking tenders from interested organisations to provide Alternative Provision services. The tender is a one stage open procedure made of up 7 lots. The contract is anticipated to commence 01 September 2027 ending by 31 August 2029 with an option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months. The Authority has estimated the value of the Services) to be £4,840,108 per annum split across the 7 lots as detailed in tender documents. The estimated value is given in good faith to assist tenderers in making their submissions, it should not be interpreted as an undertaking to purchase any goods, services or works to any particular value by the Authority and does not form part of the Contract. Further information is contained within the tender documentation. Please ensure all tender submission documents are completed as detailed. Incomplete bids will be eliminated from further process.

Social and domiciliary care, Healthcare services, Training, Education services£755,696
Lot 6: Long Term KS 4 Alternative Provision
1 September 2027 to 31 August 2029
What this lot covers

Lot 6- Hull City Council (The Authority) is seeking tenders from interested organisations to provide Alternative Provision services. The tender is a one stage open procedure made of up 7 lots. The contract is anticipated to commence 01 September 2027 ending by 31 August 2029 with an option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months. The Authority has estimated the value of the Services) to be £4,840,108 per annum split across the 7 lots as detailed in tender documents. The estimated value is given in good faith to assist tenderers in making their submissions, it should not be interpreted as an undertaking to purchase any goods, services or works to any particular value by the Authority and does not form part of the Contract. Further information is contained within the tender documentation. Please ensure all tender submission documents are completed as detailed. Incomplete bids will be eliminated from further process.

Social and domiciliary care, Healthcare services, Training, Education services£1,133,544
Lot 7: Medical Step Down and High Anxiety Provision
1 September 2027 to 31 August 2029
What this lot covers

Lot 7- Hull City Council (The Authority) is seeking tenders from interested organisations to provide Alternative Provision services. The tender is a one stage open procedure made of up 7 lots. The contract is anticipated to commence 01 September 2027 ending by 31 August 2029 with an option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months. The Authority has estimated the value of the Services) to be £4,840,108 per annum split across the 7 lots as detailed in tender documents. The estimated value is given in good faith to assist tenderers in making their submissions, it should not be interpreted as an undertaking to purchase any goods, services or works to any particular value by the Authority and does not form part of the Contract. Further information is contained within the tender documentation. Please ensure all tender submission documents are completed as detailed. Incomplete bids will be eliminated from further process.

Social and domiciliary care, Healthcare services, Training, Education services£755,696

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 058391-2026
  2. Tender notice · UK4, notice 092023-2026
  3. Tender notice · UK4, notice 097010-2026

About the buyer

Hull City CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

242

Awards

152

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From notice 058391-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 22 June 2026, last updated 14 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 14 October 2026.