WSCC Independent Alternative Provision (IAP)
This is a contract result notice, not an open opportunity. Details from the official award data.
The procurement contact named on the official notice.
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
What the notice asks for
To achieve this, we commission Independent Alternative
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.
Tier 1: Provision commissioned by schools
Tier 1: Provision commissioned by schools for Learners at risk of placement breakdown (e.g., short-term intervention to maintain engagement).
Tier 4: Specialist targeted support commissioned by
Tier 4: Specialist targeted support commissioned by the Authority for Learners supported by a multi-disciplinary team.
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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 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.
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- ocds-h6vhtk-052226
- Stage
- award · Awarded
- Source
- Find a Tender
- Buyer ref
- 061892-2026
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