Award

Alternative Provision

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

13 Aug 2025 at 13:02

Summary of the contracting process

Lincolnshire County Council has completed the award phase of a procurement process titled "Alternative Provision," aimed at providing education and training services. The tender, which falls under the education and training category, is designed for placing SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disability) children within the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. Using an open procedure, the procurement process concluded its tender period on 25th April 2025, with the contract period spanning from 27th April 2025 to 31st March 2028. The awarded contract was announced on 13th August 2025, with a total value of £38,852, and Candles, a large-scale company, has been selected as the supplier.

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in education and training services. The open procedure is well-suited for established companies looking to expand their service provision in the public sector, especially those with capabilities in providing for SEND placements. Organisations based in or capable of operating within the East Midlands can leverage this opportunity to enter or strengthen their presence in the public education sector.

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Notice Title

Alternative Provision

Notice Description

Education provision for SEND children placements

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-df756df2-24ef-49f1-b5cb-c08ca128ed2e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26c5e2a5-3a09-4ab0-95e5-e60d7a287d26
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
£38,852 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,852 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
26 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 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
Chelsea Wheeler
Contact Email
chelsea.wheeler@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1522

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

CANDLES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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