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

Bedford Borough Council

Planned

Key facts

Closing date
Not stated by the buyer
Buyer's estimated value
Not stated The buyer's own estimate, not income to you. For a framework this usually covers the whole agreement, not a single contract.
Contract period
31 Aug 2027 to 31 Aug 2031
Procedure
Not stated
Notice type
Preliminary market engagement notice (UK2)
Suitable for SMEs (per buyer)
Yes
Arrangement
Framework agreement

Decision brief

Taken from the buyer's published notice (shown as written, shortened where long). Tenderpatch has not added to or interpreted it. Always read the official documents before bidding.

How bids will be scored
Not stated in the notice.
Conditions of participation (what you must show)
None published in the notice. They may be in the tender documents.
Contract length and extensions
31 Aug 2027 to 31 Aug 2031.
How to submit
Not stated in the notice.
Changes the buyer has announced
  • Email address changed to ChildrensCommissioningEnquiries@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
Tender documents
No document links in the notice. Use the official notice link.
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Framework
An agreement that sets terms for work the buyer may order later, often from several suppliers. The value shown usually covers the whole agreement, not one job.
Open for bids / closing date
You must submit by the closing date and time, normally through the buyer's own online portal. Late bids are normally refused.
Clarification questions
A deadline for asking the buyer questions about the tender. It is earlier than the closing date.
Conditions of participation
What the buyer asks suppliers to show before they can be considered, such as experience, insurance or accreditations.
Bids are scored on
How the buyer will compare bids, usually a split between price and quality. A 60/40 split in favour of quality means the cheapest bid will not necessarily win.
Lots
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Area (ITL)
The buyer names an official statistical area for where the work is, not a street address. Check the tender documents for the actual sites.
UK4 and other notice codes
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Description

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. 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.