CBC-2107-RFI-SK Alternative Education Framework re-commission (Request for Information)
Central Bedfordshire CouncilEstimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
Not specified
Published
12 August 2026
Type
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Overview
Central Bedfordshire Council and Bedford Borough Council are undertaking a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) exercise to inform the re-commissioning of an Alternative Education Provision Framework from September 2027. The proposed framework will support children and young people requiring tailored educational interventions and is expected to include online and face-to-face tuition, vocational learning, alternative curriculum provision, mentoring/outreach support, and enrichment activities. The Councils are seeking feedback from providers to help shape the future framework structure, requirements, and delivery mode
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- 1
RID Ltd
£120,000
total awarded
- 2
GB Construction (Herts) Ltd
£65,118
total awarded
- 3
Ashby Fire Safety Services Ltd
£150,000
total awarded
- 4
CBM Group Ltd
£5m
total awarded
- 5
Spacemaker Developments Ltd
2 contracts wonlatest 30 Sept 2026ends 20 Sept 2029£10m
total awarded
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Central Bedfordshire CouncilKey Dates
Published
12 August 2026
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