Award

RFE - SEND Out of Borough Education Provision

LUTON COUNCIL

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Award

03 Mar 2025 at 13:18

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Luton Council has completed the procurement process for the tender titled "RFE - SEND Out of Borough Education Provision," which falls under the education and training services category. The procurement, valued at £45,000, will provide SEND education services outside the borough in England. The contract commenced on 11th February 2025 and will run until 31st August 2030. The tender process concluded on 10th February 2025, and the award was published on 3rd March 2025. The procurement method used was categorised as "Other," and there were no specific preferences for SMEs or VCSEs identified in the tender suitability criteria.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the education and training sector, particularly those capable of delivering SEND education services over an extended period. Suitable contenders would include specialised educational institutions capable of handling out-of-borough provision requirements. The contract has been awarded to Hadrian Academy, an SME, indicating that small to medium-sized enterprises with relevant expertise and capacity can successfully compete in similar tenders. This kind of procurement can foster business growth by enabling organisations to develop tailored education services and expand their operational reach within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RFE - SEND Out of Borough Education Provision

Notice Description

SEND Out of Borough Education Provision

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-50b25704-d81b-4291-ba9b-9e19debe2ed7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c845461-681b-4ab0-8d91-1e2e1809ebe3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
11 Feb 2025 - 31 Aug 2030 Over 5 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
LUTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 2BQ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HADRIAN ACADEMY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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