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title: "RFE - SEND Out of Borough Education Provision"
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published: "2025-03-03"
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# RFE - SEND Out of Borough Education Provision

Buyer: LUTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-50b25704-d81b-4291-ba9b-9e19debe2ed7

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## Summary

Luton Council has completed the procurement process for the tender titled "RFE - SEND Out of Borough Education Provision," which falls under the education and training services category. The procurement, valued at £45,000, will provide SEND education services outside the borough in England. The contract commenced on 11th February 2025 and will run until 31st August 2030. The tender process concluded on 10th February 2025, and the award was published on 3rd March 2025. The procurement method used was categorised as "Other," and there were no specific preferences for SMEs or VCSEs identified in the tender suitability criteria.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the education and training sector, particularly those capable of delivering SEND education services over an extended period. Suitable contenders would include specialised educational institutions capable of handling out-of-borough provision requirements. The contract has been awarded to Hadrian Academy, an SME, indicating that small to medium-sized enterprises with relevant expertise and capacity can successfully compete in similar tenders. This kind of procurement can foster business growth by enabling organisations to develop tailored education services and expand their operational reach within the public sector.

## Notice

SEND Out of Borough Education Provision

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c845461-681b-4ab0-8d91-1e2e1809ebe3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 Feb 2025 - 31 Aug 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,000 |
| 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 | LUTON COUNCIL |
| Locality | LUTON |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU1 2BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton |
| Local authority | Luton |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HADRIAN ACADEMY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2025 at 13:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c845461-681b-4ab0-8d91-1e2e1809ebe3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c845461-681b-4ab0-8d91-1e2e1809ebe3
  3rd March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.luton.gov.uk

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