Planning

Independent and Non-Maintained Special Schools (INMSS)

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 14:13

Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council has commenced planning for a procurement process focused on education services through Independent and Non-Maintained Special Schools (INMSS). This procurement is set within the education and training services industry and is classified under the CPV code 80000000. The location for service delivery is the region UKJ2, within the United Kingdom. This planning phase was marked by a pipeline notice published on 23rd May 2025, signalling future market engagement and the issuance of a separate notice for service provider participation. The procurement procedure is envisaged to operate under a framework agreement valued at approximately £755.42 million, with the contract period expected to span from 1st March 2026 to 28th February 2030, with potential renewal through to 28th February 2034.

This upcoming tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the education sector, especially those specialising in special needs education services. With its considerable financial scope and the possibility of a long-term contract, it is particularly well-suited for both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can offer tailored educational solutions. The procurement's focus within the light-touch regime facilitates inclusive participation, providing growth opportunities for businesses ready to engage in public service delivery with West Sussex County Council.

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Notice Title

Independent and Non-Maintained Special Schools (INMSS)

Notice Description

This is a PIPELINE NOTICE for the procurement of education services from INMSS providers. This IS NOT the commencement of a procurement procedure, neither it is a call for expressions of interest. Market engagement will take place in due course and service providers will be invited to participate via a separate Notice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052398
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026670-2025
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
SME, VCSE
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
£755,416,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2030 4-5 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
WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
bsdprocurement@westsussex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHICHESTER
Postcode
PO19 1RG
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex

Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester Central
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

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