CBC-2107-RFI-SK Alternative Education Framework re-commission (Request for Information)
Central Bedfordshire CouncilEstimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
Not specified
Published
9 October 2026
Type
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Overview
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: 13:30 - 15:30 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.
Key dates
- Commences
- 1 September 2027
Contact & helpdesk
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: Lynzy Stimpson-Sharpley Lynzy.Stimpson-Sharpley@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk We look forward to engaging with providers and welcoming your feedback as we develop the new framework.
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Central Bedfordshire Council and Bedford Borough Council are planning a new Alternative Education and Provision Framework starting September 2027 and are inviting providers to a pre‑market engagement webinar in October 2026 to discuss requirements and the procurement process.
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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
Spacemaker Developments Ltd
2 contracts wonlatest 30 Sept 2026ends 20 Sept 2029£10m
total awarded
- 5
Hope for 16 plus
2 contracts wonlatest 23 Sept 2026ends 23 Sept 2027£36,400
total awarded
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Central Bedfordshire CouncilKey Dates
Published
9 October 2026
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Notice type
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