Planning

SEND Placements

NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

26 May 2026 at 15:46

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process in question involves the North Lincolnshire Council acting as the buying organisation for a project titled "SEND Placements," focused on the Education and Training Services industry. Located in the Scunthorpe region, the procurement is currently in the planning stage with a future notice date set for 1st June 2027. The procurement aims to establish a new contracting model with consideration for a Framework agreement to manage SEND Placements, having a contract period planned from 1st September 2027 to 30th August 2029. The procurement process follows the legal basis under the UK legislation 2023/54 and is identified as a public authority sub-central government category.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the education and training services sector, particularly those with a focus on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) will find this tender especially appealing due to the framework agreement aspect, which could lead to long-term partnerships and growth. Companies with expertise in designing, implementing, and evaluating educational services that cater to special needs will be well-suited to compete for this contract, offering prospects for substantial business expansion and community impact within the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SEND Placements

Notice Description

Set out and agree the approach to develop recommendations for a new contracting model and consideration of a Framework model to review SEND Placements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a4b3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049156-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 202713 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2027 - 30 Aug 2029 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SCUNTHORPE
Postcode
DN15 6NL
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire
Delivery Location
TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire
Local Authority
North Lincolnshire
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Scunthorpe

Further Information

Notice Documents

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