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title: "Independent Non-maintained school"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-76c678bc-d156-4987-ad2c-4d4e65daaf5a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Independent Non-maintained school

Buyer: LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-76c678bc-d156-4987-ad2c-4d4e65daaf5a

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## Summary

Lincolnshire County Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of Independent & Non-Maintained Day and Residential (Special) Schools Services for children and young people with disabilities. The awarded contract, titled "Independent Non-maintained school," falls under the Education and Training Services industry category. The contract will be performed in the East Midlands, United Kingdom, with a total value of £141,678.46. The procurement stage is at the Award stage, with the contract awarded on 6th September 2024 and scheduled to run from 8th September 2024 to 31st March 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those experienced with special needs education. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are deemed suitable to compete for such contracts, enabling businesses to establish or expand their services in the education sector. The procurement process was competitive, and Acorn Care and Education Ltd, a large-scale supplier, has been awarded the contract. This demonstrates the potential for both large entities and smaller organisations to engage in public procurement opportunities within this sector.

## Notice

Relating to the provision of Independent & Non-Maintained Day and Residential (Special) Schools Services to children and young people with disabilities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/836ebb46-fd21-491d-b097-694bf0e64716 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 7 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £141,678 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £141,678 |
| 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 | ACORN CARE AND EDUCATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2025 at 08:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/836ebb46-fd21-491d-b097-694bf0e64716

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/836ebb46-fd21-491d-b097-694bf0e64716
  30th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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