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Provision of SEN Services

LONDON BOROUGH OF BEXLEY

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30 Jul 2025 at 15:52

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Bexley has completed a procurement process for the provision of special educational needs (SEN) services, specifically designated for the high needs provision for the financial year term of 2025/2026 for three Bexley SEN young persons. The procurement was classified under the services category, more specifically, special education services, and took place in Bexleyheath within the London area. The procurement process reached the award and contract stage, with the contract being active from 1st April 2025 and concluding on 31st March 2026. This direct procurement was conducted below the threshold without competition, categorised under the light-touch regime, with the main supplier being Sir Geofrey Leigh Academy.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those equipped to deliver specialised support to SEN students. Companies that have experience or are looking to expand into the allocation of educational services for local government entities could find such contracts beneficial. SMEs, like the Sir Geofrey Leigh Academy, demonstrated their capability to successfully secure procurement opportunities from government agencies. Businesses in regions similar to Dartford, where Sir Geofrey Leigh Academy is based, might also find notable opportunities within this sector given the model of direct procurement without competition employed by the London Borough of Bexley.

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Notice Title

Provision of SEN Services

Notice Description

High needs provision for financial year 25/26 term for 3 Bexley SEN young persons

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056989
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044462-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80340000 - Special education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£39,122 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF BEXLEY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@bexley.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BEXLEYHEATH
Postcode
DA6 7AT
Post Town
Dartford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bexley
Electoral Ward
Bexleyheath
Westminster Constituency
Bexleyheath and Crayford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIR GEOFREY LEIGH ACADEMY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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