Tender

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

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

30 Oct 2025 at 10:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Lincolnshire County Council, seeks a provider for the "Provision of Alternative Provision (Education) for Children and Young People: Regulated for Permanently Excluded Pupils." This tender, focusing on education and training services, is set in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £1,196,245, will provide DfE-accredited online education for secondary-aged pupils who have been permanently excluded. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with a tender period ending on 30th October 2025. The contract is expected to commence on 1st November 2025 and conclude on 31st August 2027.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in online education solutions for secondary-level students. Companies that offer technology-driven educational services, especially those designed for learners in Key Stages 3 and 4, will find this tender appealing. With its suitability for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), this tender can help such businesses expand their reach and demonstrate their capacity to deliver comprehensive educational services in line with statutory requirements. Successful bidders will have the chance to collaborate with Lincolnshire County Council to support educational inclusivity and cater to the unique needs of excluded pupils.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5f3ff726-fdc0-4dca-9107-857a4357a827
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ac17103-a2e1-436b-ad66-dd0dd3b8ba08
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

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
Not specified
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
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Carholme
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Further Information

Notice Documents

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