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Provision of Alternative Provision (Education) for Children and Young People: Regulated for Permanently Excluded Pupils

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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30 Oct 2025 at 13:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, led by Lincolnshire County Council, sought the provision of alternative education services for permanently excluded pupils. The contract, awarded to Sophia High Ltd, addresses the need for Department for Education accredited online education for students aged 11-16 in Key Stages 3 and 4 within the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. This process was conducted as an open procedure and is now in the award stage, with the contract valued at £1,196,245. The procurement caters to educational and training services, running from 1st November 2025 to 31st August 2027. All procurement was finalised by 30th October 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses proficient in developing educational services, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive online curriculums. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in secondary education methods and digital content delivery are well-positioned to compete in similar procurement opportunities. The contracting process underscores the necessity for businesses to innovate in education technology and adapt services for digitally-delivered learning solutions. Participation in such contracts can substantially boost a firm's engagement and market influence in the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Alternative Provision (Education) for Children and Young People: Regulated for Permanently Excluded Pupils

Notice Description

The Service delivers Department for Education (DfE) accredited online education for secondary-aged pupils (11-16 years, Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4) who have been permanently excluded (PEX). It supports Lincolnshire County Council in meeting its statutory duty to provide suitable education from the sixth day of exclusion. Each pupil referred to the service will receive a broad and balanced curriculum, equivalent to 25 hours of learning per week, aligned with the requirements of their respective Key Stage. Education will be delivered during standard school term times.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-39c0e3df-a49a-4459-b66e-6412fa8b6b75
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a187979c-2870-4725-8e63-8d830c9a2b07
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
£1,196,245 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,196,245 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 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

Buyer & Supplier

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
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Carholme
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOPHIA HIGH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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