Flexible Learning and Support Services

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
West Midlands
Open procedure
1 September 2026 to 31 August 2029

Establishment of a framework for flexible learning support, including alternative provision, therapeutic services, and employability training. The scope covers a diverse range of educational and life-skills interventions designed to improve learner wellbeing and long-term outcomes. Providers must demonstrate robust safeguarding, effective partnership working, and quality assurance processes to meet local statutory responsibilities for children and young adults.

Open the official notice

Awarded value: £82.2m; As published
Published: 29 May 2025; Find a Tender
Awarded: 20 May 2026; Dudley College of Technology, Halesowen College, Royal Mencap Society and 52 more
Contract length: 36 months; Ends 31 August 2029

What the buyer is asking for

Provision of alternative education, specialist support services, and vocational training for children, young people, and young adults with additional needs.

Lifecycle

Publishedon Find a Tender
29 May 2025
Contract awardedto Dudley College of Technology, Halesowen College, Royal Mencap Society and 52 more
20 May 2026
Contract starts
1 September 2026
Contract ends
31 August 2029

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Type: Council
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How it compares

274× the typical alternative provision contract (£300k).

Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/322634/flexible-learning-and-support-services
Buyer reference: 25013
Open contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-0528ff
Source: Find a Tender
Last checked: 12 October 2026

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council. Flexible Learning and Support Services. Contract award, 29 May 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/322634/flexible-learning-and-support-services (accessed 12 October 2026).