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title: "Provision of Alternative Provision (Education) for Children and Young People: Regulated for Permanently Excluded Pupils"
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# Provision of Alternative Provision (Education) for Children and Young People: Regulated for Permanently Excluded Pupils

Buyer: LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-39c0e3df-a49a-4459-b66e-6412fa8b6b75

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## Summary

The public procurement process, led by Lincolnshire County Council, sought the provision of alternative education services for permanently excluded pupils. The contract, awarded to Sophia High Ltd, addresses the need for Department for Education accredited online education for students aged 11-16 in Key Stages 3 and 4 within the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. This process was conducted as an open procedure and is now in the award stage, with the contract valued at £1,196,245. The procurement caters to educational and training services, running from 1st November 2025 to 31st August 2027. All procurement was finalised by 30th October 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses proficient in developing educational services, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive online curriculums. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in secondary education methods and digital content delivery are well-positioned to compete in similar procurement opportunities. The contracting process underscores the necessity for businesses to innovate in education technology and adapt services for digitally-delivered learning solutions. Participation in such contracts can substantially boost a firm's engagement and market influence in the education sector.

## Notice

The Service delivers Department for Education (DfE) accredited online education for secondary-aged pupils (11-16 years, Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4) who have been permanently excluded (PEX). It supports Lincolnshire County Council in meeting its statutory duty to provide suitable education from the sixth day of exclusion. Each pupil referred to the service will receive a broad and balanced curriculum, equivalent to 25 hours of learning per week, aligned with the requirements of their respective Key Stage. Education will be delivered during standard school term times.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a187979c-2870-4725-8e63-8d830c9a2b07 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,196,245 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,196,245 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LINCOLN |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode | LN1 1YL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | Lincoln |
| Electoral ward | Carholme |
| Westminster constituency | Lincoln |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOPHIA HIGH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 30 Oct 2025 at 13:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a187979c-2870-4725-8e63-8d830c9a2b07

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a187979c-2870-4725-8e63-8d830c9a2b07
  30th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk

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