Coming up· published 23 May 2025
Alternative Provisions
Together for Children · Sunderland, North East
Together for Children is planning Alternative Provisions. It is a framework for other health and social care in Sunderland.
Source: Find a Tender, published 23 May 2025. Details are refreshed every 30 minutes.
Key dates
2025
Pipeline notice published
UK1 - Pipeline Notice · 18:10
View notice2026
Tender notice expected
Date given in the buyer's earlier notice
2026
Contract starts
Next
2029
Contract ends
3 years after it starts
About this tender
In brief
Together for Children is planning Alternative Provisions. It is a framework for other health and social care in Sunderland. The buyer has published an early notice. It gives providers time to prepare before the tender opens. The contract runs from 30 September 2026 to 30 September 2029. It lasts 3 years.
The buyer marks it as suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. Find a Tender published it on 23 May 2025. The notice number is 027174-2025. The OCDS ID is ocds-h6vhtk-052533.
Summary of the contracting process
The procurement process titled "Alternative Provisions" is currently in the planning stage, initiated by Together for Children, a public authority sub-central government organisation based in Sunderland, UK. This tender, set to service the social work sector, aims to provide alternative education places and has a procurement category marked as 'services'. The procurement process is set to unfold with significant milestones, including a future notice date on 1st August 2026.
The contract period is planned from 1st October 2026 to 30th September 2029, giving ample time for interested parties to prepare and propose viable solutions. The procurement method involves a framework agreement under a light-touch regime, compatible with small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs).
With a focus on framework agreements, the tender is ideal for SMEs and VCSEs looking to expand their service offerings in the Sunderland region and beyond. Companies with a strong presence or interest in the UKC23 region will find this procurement especially beneficial, as it provides a substantial engagement time spanning three years.
The notice in full
The provision of alternative education places
Lots: no lot details came through with this notice. The official notice and the tender pack have the full breakdown.
Key facts
Contract
- Service
- Other health and social care
- Procurement type
- Framework
- Category
- Services
- Contract period
- 30 Sep 2026 to 30 Sep 2029 (3 years)
- Suitable for
- Small and medium sized businesses (SMEs); Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs)
Procedure
- Notice type
- UK1 - Pipeline Notice
- Current stage
- Planning
- Stages so far
- Planning
- Published on
- Find a Tender Service
Not stated in the notice: procurement method, awardee scale.
Values
Not stated in the notice: tender value, lots value, awards value, contracts value.
Status
- Tender
- Planned
- Lots
- Planned
Not stated in the notice: awards, contracts.
References
- Find a Tender notice
- 027174-2025
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-052533
- CPV code
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
- CPV division
- 85 - Health and social work services
Location
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- Town
- Sunderland
- Postcode
- SR1 3AA
- Electoral ward
- Millfield
- Constituency
- Sunderland Central
- Delivery area
- Sunderland
- Region
- North East
- Sub-region
- Sunderland
- Area
- Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
- Country
- England
Buyer
Contracting authority
- Organisation
- Together for Children
- Category
- Services
- Address
- Sunderland, SR1 3AA · North East · England
Not stated in the notice: contact, phone.
Documents and links
Questions about Alternative Provisions
When will the Alternative Provisions tender open?
Together for Children has not yet given a date for the tender notice. An early notice is the time to answer any market engagement questions and gather the evidence a bid will need.
How long is the Alternative Provisions contract?
The contract runs from 30 September 2026 to 30 September 2029 (3 years).
Who is the buyer for Alternative Provisions?
Together for Children, based in Sunderland, North East.
How do I bid for Alternative Provisions?
Register on the buyer's portal named in the notice, download the tender pack and check every condition of participation before you start writing. The buyer has marked it as suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. Care Sync Experts writes and reviews care tender bids from £1,500 + VAT.
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What to do next
- Read the early notice in full.
- Answer any market engagement questions.
- Gather your evidence and case studies now.
- Check your policies are up to date.
- Watch for the tender notice.
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