Alternative Education Provision for Children and Young People including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) - DPS - CA&FS - CSC/2023/686

Stoke-on-Trent City Council
West Midlands

This dynamic purchasing system covers nine lots providing alternative education, including Section 19 provision, re-engagement and social inclusion programmes, medical tuition, and hybrid SENMAS support. The scope spans early years through to post-16 education, addressing permanent exclusions and specific learning needs across various key stages.

Open the official notice

Awarded value: £43.9m; As published
Published: 8 July 2026; Find a Tender
Awarded: 18 December 2025; YMCA North Staffordshire and Kindre Unites Ltd
Contract length: Not stated

What the buyer is asking for

Provision of alternative education services for children and young people, including those with special educational needs and disabilities.

Lifecycle

Publishedon Find a Tender
8 July 2026
Contract awardedto YMCA North Staffordshire and Kindre Unites Ltd
18 December 2025
Contract starts
Contract endsEnd date not published

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The buyer

Type: Council
Alternative provision contracts, 24 months: 3
Open alternative provision tenders: 0
Typical alternative provision contract: £43.9m

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How it compares

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

Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/3636003/alternative-education-provision-for-children-and-young-people-including-those-wi
Buyer reference: DN664009
Source: Find a Tender
Last checked: 12 October 2026

Stoke-on-Trent City Council. Alternative Education Provision for Children and Young People including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) - DPS - CA&FS - CSC/2023/686. Contract award, 8 July 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/3636003/alternative-education-provision-for-children-and-young-people-including-those-wi (accessed 12 October 2026).