# Market Warming Event - Alternative Provision

> Pre-procurement notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [London Borough of Southwark](/buyers/london-borough-of-southwark/contract-awards)
- Tender value: £8,000,000
- Published: 20 December 2019
- Stage: pre_procurement
- Notice ID: 3feee21c-99bd-4374-9757-72bb6cb308bd-333639
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6633d8bf-86c3-4376-866e-4dfd50a1ca96

## Description

Southwark Council is inviting interested parties to attend a market warming event for Alternative Provision\. Southwark Council is currently reviewing its offer of Alternative Provision \(AP\), which provides education for children who, because a wide range of social, behavioural or health needs, are unable to access the mainstream education system\. Subject to Southwark Council Cabinet approval, the intention is to establish contracting arrangements with high-quality providers via an AP framework\. It is anticipated the AP framework will generate increased choice, improved educational and developmental outcomes, and better reflect the needs of the user\. In addition, the framework will allow the Council to respond quickly and effectively to its needs, whilst providing a level of market stability through its bank of providers\. For further details about the event, interested parties can access information via https://procontract\.due-north\.com and download the invitation\.

## Related contract awards

- [Nunhead Cemetery East Lodge Restoration University Engagement \(2025-2028\)](/contracts/ocds-b5fd17-7e519290-ec34-4c64-8b9c-e46274593564): London Borough of Southwark
- [Office Supplies and IT Consumables](/contracts/ocds-b5fd17-8a704cf2-8010-42ae-a93b-e8bbaaaeeb04): London Borough of Southwark
- [Cycle Training Services](/contracts/ocds-b5fd17-725a2693-bd9b-4e2c-89c8-9b807c5ad4c2): London Borough of Southwark

## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3feee21c-99bd-4374-9757-72bb6cb308bd-333639)