Award

Independent Non-maintained school

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

30 Jan 2025 at 08:54

Summary of the contracting process

Lincolnshire County Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of Independent & Non-Maintained Day and Residential (Special) Schools Services for children and young people with disabilities. The awarded contract, titled "Independent Non-maintained school," falls under the Education and Training Services industry category. The contract will be performed in the East Midlands, United Kingdom, with a total value of £141,678.46. The procurement stage is at the Award stage, with the contract awarded on 6th September 2024 and scheduled to run from 8th September 2024 to 31st March 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those experienced with special needs education. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are deemed suitable to compete for such contracts, enabling businesses to establish or expand their services in the education sector. The procurement process was competitive, and Acorn Care and Education Ltd, a large-scale supplier, has been awarded the contract. This demonstrates the potential for both large entities and smaller organisations to engage in public procurement opportunities within this sector.

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Notice Title

Independent Non-maintained school

Notice Description

Relating to the provision of Independent & Non-Maintained Day and Residential (Special) Schools Services to children and young people with disabilities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-76c678bc-d156-4987-ad2c-4d4e65daaf5a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/836ebb46-fd21-491d-b097-694bf0e64716
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
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£141,678 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£141,678 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
7 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 years
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
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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

ACORN CARE AND EDUCATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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