Award

Post-16 Education

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

03 Jul 2025 at 09:23

Summary of the contracting process

Lincolnshire County Council has successfully awarded a contract for the provision of Post-16 Education services, focusing on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The procurement process operated under the open procedure, targeting educational services within the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement process has progressed to the Award stage, with the tender period having closed on 1st July 2024 and the contract active from 1st September 2024 to 31st August 2025. The awarded contract, valued at £315,639, was published on 3rd July 2025, further highlighting the importance of aligning with educational engagement plans.

This procurement presents a substantial opportunity for businesses focused on educational services, specifically those offering expertise in SEND provisions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) skilled in delivering educational content or infrastructure can effectively compete in future tenders of this nature, enhancing their portfolio and expanding market reach. It specifically suits businesses keen on collaborating with governmental bodies, exemplified by Inspire Education Group (Stamford and Peterborough College) successfully securing this contract, illustrating the potential for impactful service delivery within the education sector.

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Notice Title

Post-16 Education

Notice Description

Contract for the provision of Post 16 SEND Education

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d258b90d-3bfa-4564-94c1-0ecac30174ce
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a72330d6-27f5-479e-8580-8796b263fa42
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
£315,639 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£315,639 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 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

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

INSPIRE EDUCATION GROUP (STAMFORD AND PETERBOROUGH COLLEGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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