Award

Provision of Post 16 SEND Education

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

03 Jul 2025 at 13:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Lincolnshire County Council involves the contract titled "Provision of Post 16 SEND Education," targeting the education sector specifically for post-16 Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) education. The procurement was carried out using an open procedure, with a total contract value of £586,009. The services will be delivered within the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The contract period starts on 1st September 2024 and ends on 31st August 2025. The awarding phase is complete, with the award notice published on 3rd July 2025.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for enterprises involved in education and training services, particularly those capable of delivering specialised SEND education. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were deemed suitable for this contract, providing a strategic entry point for businesses in this sector. The successful supplier, Linkage Community Trust (Linkage College), showcases the potential for large educational organisations to secure similar contracts, demonstrating a promising opportunity for entities aiming to expand their expertise and offerings in the educational services market.

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Notice Title

Provision of Post 16 SEND Education

Notice Description

Contract for the provision of Post 16 SEND Education

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-367d880a-3a2a-467f-93e8-80a906e653f9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df875ad6-64c8-43fe-bf5a-4543a620ef51
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£586,009 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£586,009 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2025 6-12 months
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
Dominique Heron
Contact Email
dominique.heron@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1522

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
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Carholme
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LINKAGE COMMUNITY TRUST (LINKAGE COLLEGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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