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Alternative Education Framework re-commission (Request for Information)

Issued by Central Bedfordshire Council · via UK Find a Tender Service

Published
9 Oct 2026
Reference
CBC-2107-RFI-SK
Location
United Kingdom
Sector
Financial & Professional Services
Type
services

At a glance

Central Bedfordshire Council in United Kingdom has published a request for information in financial & professional services: “Alternative Education Framework re-commission (Request for Information)”. The notice does not state a closing date, so confirm the timetable on the official portal. Quote reference CBC-2107-RFI-SK in any correspondence with the buyer. FreeTender has recorded 6 notices from this buyer since 2026, 6 of them currently open. There are 323 open financial & professional services notices in United Kingdom on FreeTender. Bids are submitted to the buyer through UK Find a Tender Service, not through FreeTender.

Details

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: Lynzy Stimpson-Sharpley [contact details removed] We look forward to engaging with providers and welcoming your feedback as we develop the new framework.

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