Planning

SEND Approved Provider List

DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

20 May 2025 at 12:25

Summary of the contracting process

Devon County Council is preparing a procurement process currently at the planning stage for the establishment of a "SEND Approved Provider List," focusing on services in the education and training, as well as health and social work industries. This procurement is classified under the special regime known as "light touch" and will involve a framework agreement. The project is intended for independent special schools and alternative provision within the UK, specifically the South West region (UKK). This planned procurement is set to begin its contract period on 30th January 2026, concluding on 29th January 2031. A future notice is expected on 31st August 2025, providing further details about this service-focused public procurement.

The forthcoming Approved Provider List represents a significant opportunity for businesses offering educational and social care services tailored to special needs. Such a framework can greatly benefit providers looking to solidify or expand their presence within the public sector, especially those specialising in independent and tailored educational and health services. Companies that are equipped to provide innovative and high-quality educational or health solutions tailored for special needs may find this opportunity particularly advantageous for long-term business growth and a stronger foothold in the market. Engaging with this procurement process could position businesses as key contributors to the evolving landscape of specialised education and care services.

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Notice Title

SEND Approved Provider List

Notice Description

Approved Provider List for Independent Special Schools (ISS) and Alternative Provision (AP)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0518b4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023230-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jan 2026 - 29 Jan 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement-mailbox@devon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER,
Postcode
EX2 4QD
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Newtown and St Leonard's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

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