WSCC Independent Alternative Provision (IAP)

Published facts

What the notice says

Buyer

West Sussex County Council

Published status

complete

Latest release reference

061892-2026

CPV codes

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) codes: 80000000

Published tags

award, contract

Latest record Bidwake loaded from this source

27 Aug 2026

The Authority is committed to ensuring access to high-quality education for all Learners, in line with statutory duties under the Education Act. To achieve this, we commission Independent Alternative Provision (IAP) to complement mainstream education, provide short-term interventions, and deliver Education Other Than At School (EOTAS) packages where appropriate. This Framework will operate in addition to the Authority's commissioned placements at the Ofsted-regulated West Sussex Alternative Provision College (APC), which offers full-time education. The Framework aims to secure safe, high-quality Alternative Provision that: acts as an intervention, not a destination; supports timely reintegration and/or transition of Learners into long-term education, training, or employment; and meets the individual needs of Learners, particularly Learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) with a particular demand on provisions supporting Learners with Social Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) and Autism. The Framework has been updated to align with the Non-School Alternative Provision Voluntary National Standards (August 2025), ensuring Suppliers meet nationally recognized benchmarks for quality and safeguarding. Structure of the Framework This opportunity does not include separate Lots. Suppliers may apply for one or more Tiers and can request to add additional Tiers at any point during the Framework term. Tier 1: Provision commissioned by schools for Learners at risk of placement breakdown (e.g., short-term intervention to maintain engagement). Tier 2: Transitional placements commissioned by the Authority while seeking a permanent education setting. Tier 3: Provision commissioned by the Authority for Learners with an agreed EOTAS package. Tier 4: Specialist targeted support commissioned by the Authority for Learners supported by a multi-disciplinary team. The Tender Document pack , including full details of the services required, can be viewed via the Authority's e-tendering Portal. https://atamis-7669.my.site.com/s/Welcome

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Observed notice trail

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1. Planning notice observed

   23 May 2025

   Latest variant observed by Bidwake on 16 Jul 2026.

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   Record references

   Release reference

   026210-2025

   Published tags

   planning

2. Planning notice observed

   20 Jun 2025

   Latest variant observed by Bidwake on 16 Jul 2026.

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   Record references

   Release reference

   033898-2025

   Published tags

   planning

3. Tender notice observed

   13 Nov 2025

   Latest variant observed by Bidwake on 16 Jul 2026.

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   Record references

   Release reference

   073641-2025

   Published tags

   tender

4. Tender record updated

   5 Dec 2025

   Latest variant observed by Bidwake on 16 Jul 2026.

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Awards and suppliers

Published award and contract facts

• FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LIGHT-TOUCH REGIME PROCUREMENT ACT 2023 FOR INDEPENDENT ALTERNATIVE PROVISION OF EDUCATION SERVICES

  Buyer: West Sussex County CouncilSupplier: ABC Education Limited

  End date in notice

  31 Mar 2028

  Value shown in notice

  £224,595,000Whole award value; not assigned to one supplier

  Official source

  Open the official Find a Tender notice for FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LIGHT-TOUCH REGIME PROCUREMENT ACT 2023 FOR INDEPENDENT ALTERNATIVE PROVISION OF EDUCATION SERVICES

  About this figure

  • This award names more than one supplier but does not divide the published value between them. The figure is shown for context and is not assigned to one supplier.

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  Source

  Find a Tender

  Award or lot reference

  1

• FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LIGHT-TOUCH REGIME PROCUREMENT ACT 2023 FOR INDEPENDENT ALTERNATIVE PROVISION OF EDUCATION SERVICES

  Buyer: West Sussex County CouncilSupplier: ABYSS SCUBA SCHOOL CIC

Related evidence

Published terms and linked processes

• Renewal information is statedLot 1Repeated in 2 notices; the most recent statement is shown.Published 20 Jun 2025.Open supporting notice 033898-2025
• Options are statedLot 1

  The right to add additional tiers while the contract is valid.

  Repeated in 2 notices; the most recent statement is shown.Published 5 Dec 2025.Open supporting notice 080010-2025
• Renewal information is statedLot 1

  Initial term of two years with the option to extend in increments of up to two years. Maximum term of eight years.

  Repeated in 2 notices; the most recent statement is shown.Published 5 Dec 2025.Open supporting notice 080010-2025

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