Award

Lincolnshire Children's Services Open Select List 2024 for Independent Alternative Provision Placements

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Jul 2025 at 10:19

Tender

13 Jun 2025 at 07:50

Summary of the contracting process

Lincolnshire County Council has completed the procurement process for the "Lincolnshire Children's Services Open Select List 2024 for Independent Alternative Provision Placements." This procurement falls under the Education and training services industry category, with additional classifications in Health and social work services and community-focused services. The tender, initiated under an open procedure, commenced with its period ending on 30th June 2025, and was subsequently awarded on 16th July 2025. The contract is set to operate from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2027, taking place entirely within the United Kingdom.

This procurement represents significant business growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and those involved in voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The contract, awarded through an open procedure, provides a platform for companies specialising in educational and social work services to contribute to alternative provision for children's learning, particularly in areas such as tutor-led learning and special educational needs delivery. Businesses with the capacity to offer innovative educational services or bespoke learning environments would be well-positioned to compete and succeed in similar future procurements.

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Notice Title

Lincolnshire Children's Services Open Select List 2024 for Independent Alternative Provision Placements

Notice Description

Lincolnshire Children's Services Open Select List 2024 for Independent Alternative Provision Services for Alternative Provision - Tutor Led Learning, Alternative Provision - To support SEND Interim Home Tuition - Alternative Provision - Regulated

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1cd3b654-9932-459e-b709-d257c1c984eb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c06d42b0-271f-4644-a3d6-623e7ca5ad88
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN1 1YL
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Carholme
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
23
Supplier Names

ACADEMY 21

ALT-ED LINCS

CERTUS EDUCATION

EQUAL EDUCATION

FIRST CLASS TAILORED SOLUTIONS

FOOTSTEPS TO FUTURES EDUCATION

HOLDEN KNIGHT EDUCATION

I-PEGASUS

ILLUMINATE CARE GROUP

KEYS PCE

LAND AND LEAF COLLECTIVE

LEARNING HIVE

LET'S KICK IT GROUP

LINCOLN INCLUSIVE TUTORING

REMEDY INDEPENDENT SERVICES

SOPHIA HIGH SCHOOL

STANDUP

STUDY MIND

SUGARMAN HEALTH AND WELLBEING

TEACHING PERSONNEL

THE £2 TUITION HUB

TOP NOTCH TUTORS

YOUNG TECHNICIANS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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