Tender

Home Learning Parcels

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

14 Jan 2026 at 15:46

Summary of the contracting process

Lincolnshire County Council is looking for suppliers to provide Home Learning Parcels for children in care, aged 3 to 11 years. This tender, titled "Home Learning Parcels," falls under the category of primary education services and related printed materials and services. With an estimated contract value of £203,870.81, the procurement process is currently at the tender stage. It follows an open, below-threshold competition method. The submission of tenders is permitted electronically, and suppliers must submit samples by 13 February 2026. The contract is expected to start on 1 April 2026 and run until 30 March 2029, with potential extensions available. The location of the procurement is in the Lincolnshire region of the UK.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational resources, particularly those geared towards young children, as it requires suppliers to deliver high-quality, age-appropriate materials to enhance literacy and numeracy. Companies that have a strong background in producing educational print materials, such as games, puzzles, and other learning tools, would be well-suited to compete. Those that can meet the criteria of quality and price as set by the council have the potential for business growth by establishing or expanding their footprint in the public sector's educational supplies market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Home Learning Parcels

Notice Description

Lincolnshire County Council 'the Customer' requires the supply of high-quality, accessible, age appropriate and evidence-based Home Learning Parcels for each identified Children in Care (CiC) aged 3-11 years. Parcels shall include resources that support literacy and numeracy development and enable a positive home learning environment. The Requirement shall be tailored to age groups and developmental stages, aligned with educational standards (e.g. Early Years Foundation Stage, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2), as directed by the Customer. The Supplier shall be required to provide 1,000 parcels per annum, calculated on the basis of an average of 250 parcels per cohort age group (Early Years Foundation Stage: 3-4yrs; Key Stage 1: 5-7yrs; Key Stage 2: 7-9yrs, 9-11 yrs). For full details, see Document 2: Specification. In addition, Suppliers must submit representative physical samples of Home Learning Parcels (Question four, Document 3: Supplier's Response). The samples MUST be sent via recorded delivery and be received no later than Friday 13th February 2026. Further details can be found in Document 1: Instructions. A pre market engagement notice has previously been published. Please see link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065663-2025

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Where the Council requires additional Goods beyond the initial quantity specified in the Order, the Supplier shall supply such additional Goods at the same unit price per item as set out in the Price Schedule (Schedule 2), unless otherwise agreed in writing by both parties. The Council shall not be obliged to purchase any additional quantities under this clause, and any request for additional Goods shall be made by issue of a further Order.

Renewal: The Council may, at its sole discretion, extend the Term by up to two (2) additional periods of twelve (12) months each (each an Extension Period). Any such extension shall be on the same terms and conditions as this Contract unless otherwise agreed in writing.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0605e9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003199-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets

22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines

22300000 - Postcards, greeting cards and other printed matter

22500000 - Printing plates or cylinders or other media for use in printing

22800000 - Paper or paperboard registers, account books, binders, forms and other articles of printed stationery

22900000 - Miscellaneous printed matter

37523000 - Puzzles

37524000 - Games

79800000 - Printing and related services

80100000 - Primary education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£203,870 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£203,870 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 30 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Kate Maltby
Contact Email
kate.maltby@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN1 1YL
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF3 Lincolnshire

Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Carholme
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

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