Planning

Alternative Provision Key Stage 2 Regulated /Accredited - Permanent Exclusion Placements

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

26 Feb 2026 at 14:38

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lincolnshire County Council is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "Alternative Provision Key Stage 2 Regulated/Accredited - Permanent Exclusion Placements," focusing on primary education services. The procurement is set within the UKF3 region of the United Kingdom and targets the provision of services related to alternative education placements for permanently excluded students at Key Stage 2. An online survey or questionnaire is scheduled for stakeholder engagement, with a due date of 6th March 2026. This preliminary market engagement, published on 26th February 2026, seeks to inform suitable businesses prior to further tender developments, with the planned contract period running from 15th April 2026 to 30th March 2027.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in primary education services, especially those adept in alternative provision programmes. The process, defined under the "light touch" regime, encourages participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs), suggesting a wide range of business growth prospects. Organisations well-versed in delivering structured and accredited educational services to children experiencing permanent exclusion are well-suited to compete, with Lincolnshire County Council serving as the buying authority. Potential contractors are invited to engage in the initial market engagement to align their offerings with the specified procurement needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Alternative Provision Key Stage 2 Regulated /Accredited - Permanent Exclusion Placements

Notice Description

Alternative Provision (AP) Key Stage 2 Regulated /Accredited - Permanent Exclusion Placements

Planning Information

Online survey - questionnaire

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065d30
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017414-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

80100000 - Primary education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£208,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Mar 20264 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Apr 2026 - 30 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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