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Block Contract for 17 Educational Places

KNOWSLEY COUNCIL

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24 Dec 2025 at 16:11

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Knowsley Council, located in Huyton, UK, involves a block contract for securing 17 educational places. It falls under the category of education and training services and is part of the SEND Alternative Provision in the North West region. This contract has progressed to the award stage, with the latest associated publication date being 24th December 2025. Notably, the contract, valued at £3,103,265, is set to commence on 1st January 2026 and will run until 31st July 2028, with a maximum possible extension until July 2030. The procurement method used is a direct award through an existing flexible purchasing system, highlighting a light-touch special regime for public authority sub-central government procurement.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses within the educational services sector, particularly those specialising in SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) provisions. As it supports SMEs and VCSEs, businesses of varying sizes and structures may find this contract beneficial for scaling operational capacities and entering or expanding within the government procurement landscape. Companies positioned to provide specialised education services and adapt to flexible purchasing systems are well-suited to engage in such procurement opportunities, broadening their market reach and fostering sustainable growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Block Contract for 17 Educational Places

Notice Description

The block contract will secure 17 places in total for Knowsley pupils at a reduced rate for a period of two years and seven months. The contract will be direct awarded through a Regional (NW) SEND Alternative Provision Flexible Purchasing System.

Procurement Information

This is a direct award process through an existing Flexible Purchasing System.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fd69
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086186-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£3,103,265 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KNOWSLEY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

STAR PROCUREMENT

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@star-procurement.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HUYTON
Postcode
L36 9YU
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Sale Central
Westminster Constituency
Wythenshawe and Sale East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROGRESS SCHOOLS LIMITED (LIVERPOOL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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