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Online Learning Provision for Section 19 and Virtual School

South Gloucestershire Council · Local authority

In brief

South Gloucestershire 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 estimated value is £2,000,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 5 years, 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 3.5 bids per contract for this buyer (from 6 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

South Gloucestershire Council is planning to procure an Online Alternative Learning Provision to support: - Section 19 children and young people who are unable to attend school; and - Children in Care supported through the Virtual School. The service will deliver high-quality, flexible online education and pastoral support to improve engagement, attendance, and educational outcomes for vulnerable learners. The provision is expected to include: - Live online tuition and access to recorded learning - Individualised learning pathways - Engagement and attendance tracking - Safeguarding oversight and reporting - Progress monitoring and data reporting - Reintegration and transition support into mainstream or appropriate provision The service will support the Council’s priorities relating to educational inclusion, early intervention, and improved outcomes for children and young people.

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. Pipeline notice · UK1, notice 058778-2026

About the buyer

South Gloucestershire CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

76

Awards

54

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From notice 058778-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 23 June 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.