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Independent Special Education Provision (ISEPS)

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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23 Dec 2025 at 16:36

Summary of the contracting process

Cambridgeshire County Council has completed a procurement process for the "Independent Special Education Provision (ISEPS)" under a limited competition method, classified as a light-touch procurement regime. The process pertains to the education and training services industry, located in the UK region - East of England. This award stage procurement, finalised with a contract signing date of 26th September 2025, involves services necessary to support the educational needs identified by the Council. The procurement stage is officially completed, with the contract commencing on 3rd November 2025 and set to conclude on 31st July 2029.

This tender presents significant opportunities for robust service providers specialising in educational services, particularly those geared towards special education provision. The awarded contract to Outcomes First Group Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in Bolton, highlights the importance of a well-established presence and capability in delivering tailored educational solutions. Businesses equipped to offer innovative educational programmes and meet specialised educational requirements would find this sector lucrative for growth, given the ongoing demand for independent special education services within government procurement frameworks.

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Notice Title

Independent Special Education Provision (ISEPS)

Notice Description

Independent Special Education Provision (ISEPS) placement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fce9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085979-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£254,076 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
send.art@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ALCONBURY WEALD, HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE28 4YE
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
The Stukeleys
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OUTCOMES FIRST GROUP

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