Award

Provision of Post 16 SEND Education

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

04 Jul 2025 at 10:31

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lincolnshire County Council successfully completed the procurement process for the provision of Post 16 SEND Education services, classified under education and training services with a CPV code 80000000. The contract was awarded following an open procedure, demonstrating transparency and inclusivity. The award stage was active as of 31 August 2024, marking the commencement of the contract period from 1 September 2024 to 31 August 2025. The procurement is valued at £86,479, targeting the East Midlands, United Kingdom, and highlighting opportunities for SMEs but not VCSE enterprises.

This tender for SEND education services offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and training services. Small and medium enterprises in the East Midlands can leverage this contract to expand their offerings and establish partnerships with local authorities. The open procurement method used suggests that businesses with competitive pricing and quality service provision, irrespective of their previous ambits, were well-suited to compete, exemplified by NACRO Education’s successful bid. Such opportunities allow companies to enhance their market presence by delivering essential services to public sector entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Post 16 SEND Education

Notice Description

Contract for the provision of Post 16 SEND Education

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4c9df5f6-64e0-406f-9196-0e0fefd070a8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ffe9a10-4e36-4f92-a3a7-5e318f13cd7f
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
£86,479 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£86,479 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 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

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

NACRO EDUCATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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