--- title: "Open Framework for Independent and Alternative Education Support for Children and Young People in Devon" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ea55" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04ea55" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04ea55.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04ea55.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2026-02-19" --- # Open Framework for Independent and Alternative Education Support for Children and Young People in Devon Buyer: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ea55 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04ea55) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04ea55.json) ## Summary Devon County Council is establishing an Open Light Touch Framework for Independent and Alternative Education Support tailored for children and young people in Devon. This procurement includes Pre-16 and Post-16 education placements for those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), as well as bespoke Alternative Education Provision aimed at supporting reintegration into educational settings. The procurement process employs an open procedure with the next significant milestone being February 19, 2026, which marks the contract's official start. Scheduled for the UKK region, the procurement process culminates in the award of contracts via mini competitions or direct awards under framework agreements. This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for educational providers, particularly independent schools, alternative education providers, and organisations providing support services for SEND students. It suits businesses sized from small to medium enterprises (SMEs) to larger organisations. The potential call-offs create an ongoing business channel, especially for providers capable of delivering tailored education packages. By being part of such a framework, businesses can tap into a structured demand and expand their services within Devon, thereby enhancing their operational scope and potential revenue streams. The engagement with both Section 41 approved and non-approved providers further broadens the accessibility and diversity for bids. ## Notice Devon County Council (DCC) will be setting up an Open Light Touch Framework for Independent and Alternative Education Support for Children and Young People in Devon. This framework will enable DCC to call-off and award contracts for placements and alternative packages of work to approved framework providers. The framework will comprise the following Lots: Lot 1a - Pre-16 Education Placements for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) with independent schools, independent special schools or non-maintained special schools. Lot 1b - Post-16 Education Placements for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) with independent post-16 settings and independent special post-16 settings schools and colleges. Lot 2a - Bespoke packages of Alternative Education Provision support which form part of an educated other than at school (EOTAS) which has been named within a child or young person's statutory Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) Lot 2b - Bespoke packages of Alternative Education Provision support to enable children and young people to reintegrate to their school or move onto another education setting. ### Lot Information Pre-16 Education Placements Pre-16 Education Placements for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) with independent schools, independent special schools or non-maintained special schools. Post-16 Education Placements Post-16 Education Placements for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) with independent post-16 settings and independent special post-16 settings schools and colleges. Alternative Education Provision (EOTAS) Bespoke packages of Alternative Education Provision support which form part of an educated other than at school (EOTAS) which has been named within a child or young person's statutory Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). Alternative Education Provision (Reintegration) Bespoke packages of Alternative Education Provision support to enable children and young people to reintegrate to their school or move onto another education setting. ### Planning Information Devon County Council would like to invite providers to attend upcoming engagement events in relation to future commissioning of: - Education placements for children and young people with special education needs & disabilities (SEND) and statutory Education, Health & Care Plans (EHCP's) - Alternative education support services for children and young people in Devon Devon County Council will be supporting the following two events on Tuesday 11th March 2025 to be held in the Committee Suites at County Hall in Exeter. To sign up to attend one of these events or both events, pleas fill in our Microsoft Forms survey: - https://forms.office.com/e/1KSRfiGF8z Event 1, Tuesday 11th March 2025, 9.30am to 1pm. - The future commissioning of alternative education provision services with Devon County Council. - This event will be a mixture of short presentations and workshop style activities, discussion, and collaboration. - This event is intended for providers offering packages of alternative education provision services or support for children and young people - This event will look at the future design and longer-term commissioning model the Council will use to buy services from this market and opportunities for us to work together on this. Event 2, Tuesday 11th March 2025, 2pm to 5.30pm - The future commissioning of bespoke education placements within the independent sector for children and young people with Education, Health, and Care Plans with Devon County Council - This event is intended for the following settings: - independent schools, independent special schools and non-maintained special schools and special independent post-16 provision. This includes both Section 41 approved and non-Section 41 approved providers. - This event will be a mixture of short presentations and workshop style activities, discussion, and collaboration. - This event will look at the future design and longer-term commissioning model the Council will use to buy services from this market and opportunities for us to work together on this. Please note lunch will not be provided, but there is a cafe on site at County Hall where refreshments can be purchased. Spaces will be limited to 1 representative per organisation. These events are intended for DCC commissioners to gain information and knowledge regarding the specific services from providers delivering them, with this in mind if you wish to attend, please join the event aimed at the services you are currently delivering. As we develop further there will be opportunities in the future where we will combine both services to jointly look to the future ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015068-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 17 Oct 2025 | | Future notice date | 2 Jun 2025 | | Award date | 24 Nov 2025 | | Contract period | 19 Feb 2026 - 7 Dec 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £613,990,000 | | Lots value | £613,990,000 | | Awards value | £1,227,980,000 | | Contracts value | £1,227,980,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | EXETER | | Post town | Exeter | | Postcode | EX2 4QD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon | | ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC | | Local authority | Exeter | | Electoral ward | Newtown and St Leonard's | | Westminster constituency | Exeter | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 139 | | Supplier names | 1ST STAFF; 3 DIMENSIONS CARE; 33 RECRUITMENT; A-DAY CONSULTANTS; ACCESS COMMUNICATION SERVICES; ACHIEVE WITH HENSON TUTORING; ACORN ALTERNATIVE PROVISION; ACORN NORFOLK; ADELONG OUTDOOR EDUCATION; APPLE TREE FARM SERVICES; ASPRIS CHILDREN'S SERVICES; BALE'S FARM OUTDOOR LEARNING; BE MY TUTOR; BEACON ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL; BELONG LEARNING; BELONG2; BEYOND CREATIVE EDUCATION; BEYOURBEST MENTORING; BLACKFORD EDUCATION (SCHOOLS; BREADFORLIFE.LTD; BREAKTHROUGH - TRANSFORMATION TRUST; BRIGHT STEPS DEVON; CAMBIAN CHILDCARE; CHARLOTTE HALEY'S TUTORING AND MENTORING; CHURCHWOOD FOREST SCHOOL; CO ADVENTURERS; COMMUNITY EQUALITY DISABILITY ACTION; COMMUNITY SUPPORT TEAM; CONTACT SUCCESS; DANIELS RIDE; DEVON PATHWAYS; DICE CONSORTIUM; DYS SPACE; EAT THAT FROG; EDCLASS; ENHANCED LEARNING SERVICES; ENLAI INTERNATIONAL; ERME VALLEY RIDING FOR THE DISABLED; ESS EDUCATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES; ESTEEM TEAM; ETON ACADEMY; EVOLVE OUTREACH SOUTHWEST; EVOLVE PSYCHOTHERAPY; EXETER ROYAL ACADEMY FOR DEAF EDUCATION.; EXETER RUGBY CLUB; FLEET EDUCATION SERVICES; FOUNTAIN HEAD HOUSE SCHOOL; FREE2BME PLAY THERAPY; FRESH START IN EDUCATION; FUTURES FARM; GHQ TRAINING; HAIR AT THE ACADEMY; HIGH IMPACT ACADEMIC COACHING; HIGHGATE HILL HOUSE SCHOOL; HORWOOD COOMBE INSPIRE; INCLUSIVE MEDIA SOLUTIONS; INCLUSIVE PATHWAYS EDUCATION; INFOCUS CHARITY; INSIGHT WELLBEING SERVICES; INSPIRE INTERVENTIONS; INSPIRE SOUTH WEST COMMUNITY INTEREST; INSPIRED TO ACCOMPLISH; INVISABLE INKED; JET FUTURES; KNIGHTS CARE FARM; LEARN SOLUTIONS; LEXIA EDUCATION SERVICES; LIFEWORKS CHARITY; LIVE TO LEARN EDUCATION; MADE WELL COMMUNITY INTEREST; MAGDALEN COURT SCHOOL; MANNING'S TUTORS; MAVERICK THERAPIES; MENTIS D; MG SUPPORT SERVICES; NATURE'S CHALLENGE; NETWORK HEALTHCARE PROFESISONALS; NEW ROOTS WORKSHOP; NEW WAVE TAE KWON DO; NEXT STEPS EDUCATION; NURTURE IN NATURE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES; NUTRIX PERSONNEL; ON TRACK EDUCATION SERVICES; OPTIONS AUTISM (7; OUTCOMES FIRST 4; PARK SCHOOL; PHOENIX LEARNING & CARE HOLDINGS; PLYMOUTH ARGYLE FOOTBALL IN THE COMMUNITY TRUST; PROGRESSION SERVICES; PROJECT SEMH; PROSPERO GROUP; READY (ICT; REDWOOD RIVER SCHOOL; REGROUP EDUCATION; RICHARD FAHIME AKBAR; RIVIERA TUITION; ROUTE EDUCATION; RUNNING DEER; SANDS SCHOOL; SEND INCLUSION SUPPORT; SENSE LEARNING; SIRONA THERAPEUTIC HORSEMANSHIP; SKYLARK ADVENTURES; SOUND COMMUNITIES COMMUNITY INTEREST; SOUTH WEST ALTERNATIVE PROVISION; SOUTH WEST AUTISM SUPPORT SERVICES; SOUTH WEST INTERVENTION SERVICES; SOUTH WEST LEARNING; SPAGHETTI BRIDGE; SPARKS LEARNING; STUDY MIND; SUPPORT'ED; TALEBLAZERS; TARGETED PROVISION; TEACHERACTIVE; TEACHING PERSONNEL; TEAM EDUCATE; THE BRIDGE ALTERNATIVE PROVISION; THE EMPOWER SCHOOL; THE HOPE FARM PROJECT; THE HUSBANDRY SCHOOL; THE MARE AND FOAL SANCTUARY; THE OUTDOORS GROUP; THE PATCH PROJECT DEVON; THE SATELLITE SCHOOL; TRANSFORMING FUTURES MULTI ACADEMY TRUST; TRM TECHNOLOGY; TUBERS ACADEMY; TUTE EDUCATION; TUTORAMA; UNITED RESPONSE; UX2; WAVE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST; WEY EUDCATION SERVICES LIMITED (T/A KING'S INTERHIGH; WILD EMBERS; WILLOWS DEVON; WILLOWS RISE SCHOOL; WINCHMORE TUTORS; WINGS SOUTH WEST | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 19 Feb 2026 at 09:50 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015068-2026 - 9 Feb 2026 at 07:51 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011203-2026 - 11 Dec 2025 at 09:31 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081761-2025 - 1 Dec 2025 at 09:52 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078348-2025 - 19 Sep 2025 at 06:31 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057930-2025 - 8 Sep 2025 at 07:59 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054487-2025 - 7 Mar 2025 at 07:38 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008287-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015068-2026 19th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011203-2026 9th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081761-2025 11th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078348-2025 1st December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057930-2025 19th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054487-2025 8th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008287-2025 7th March 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-8806 Copy of Framework Agreement for Lot 1a. All successful Bidders will have received a personalised Agreement. - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-8807 Copy of Appointment Letter for Lot 1a. All successful Bidders will have received a personalised Letter. - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-8791 Copy of Framework Agreement for Lot 1b. All successful Bidders will have received a personalised Agreement. - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-8792 Copy of Appointment Letter for Lot 1b. All successful Bidders will have received a personalised Letter. - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-8793 Copy of Framework Agreement for Lot 2a. All successful Bidders will have received a personalised Agreement. - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-8794 Copy of Appointment Letter for Lot 2a. All successful Bidders will have received a personalised Letter. - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-8789 Copy of Framework Agreement for Lot 2b. All successful Bidders will have received a personalised Agreement - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-8790 Copy of Appointment Letter for Lot 2b. All successful Bidders will have received a personalised Letter. - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12148 Copy of the Appointment Letter for Lot 1a. All successful Bidders will have received a personalised letter. - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12149 Copy of the Framework Agreement for Lot 1a. All successful Bidders will have received a personalised Agreement. - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12150 Copy of the Appointment Letter for Lot 1b. All successful Bidders will have received a personalised letter. - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12151 Copy of the Framework Agreement for Lot 1b. All successful Bidders will have received a personalised Agreement. - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12152 Copy of the Appointment Letter for Lot 2a. All successful Bidders will have received a personalised letter. - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12153 Copy of the Framework Agreement for Lot 2a. All successful Bidders will have received a personalised Agreement. - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12155 Copy of the Framework Agreement for Lot 2b. All successful Bidders will have received a personalised Agreement. - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12156 Copy of the Appointment Letter for Lot 2b. All successful Bidders will have received a personalised letter. ## Notice URLs - http://autono.me.uk - http://evolveoutreachsouthwest.co.uk - http://southwestautismsupport.com - http://southwestlearning.co.uk - http://ux2.co.uk - http://www.1ststaff.co.uk - http://www.Knights-Farm.co.uk - http://www.academicsltd.co.uk - http://www.achievewithhensontutoring.co.uk - http://www.adelong.co.uk - http://www.appletreefarmservices.co.uk - http://www.balesfarm.org - http://www.beaconprovision.co.uk - http://www.bemytutorlocal.co.uk - http://www.bright-steps.co.uk - http://www.cambiangroup.com - http://www.cedaonline.org.uk - http://www.coadventurers.org - http://www.communitysupportteam.org - http://www.devonpathways.co.uk - http://www.diceconsortium.com - http://www.educ8sen.co.uk - http://www.esteemteam.co.uk - http://www.evolve-psychotherapy.com - http://www.exeterchiefs.co.uk - http://www.fhhschools.com - http://www.free2bme.org.uk - http://www.futuresfarm.co.uk - http://www.ghqtraining.co.uk - http://www.hairattheacademy.co.uk - http://www.hhhschool.co.uk - http://www.horwoodcoombe.co.uk - http://www.husbandry.co.uk - http://www.inclusive-pathways.co.uk - http://www.insightwellbeing.co.uk - http://www.inspireinterventions.co.uk - http://www.inspiresouthwest.co.uk - http://www.invisableinked.com - http://www.jetfutures.org.uk - http://www.libraschool.co.uk - http://www.lifeworks-uk.org - http://www.manningstutors.co.uk - http://www.mareandfoal.org - http://www.mavericktherapies.co.uk - http://www.mgsupportservices.co.uk - http://www.myess.co.uk - http://www.natureschallenge.co.uk - http://www.networkhsc.co.uk - http://www.newrootsworkshop.co.uk - http://www.newwavetaekwondo.co.uk - http://www.nutrixmedical.co.uk - http://www.ontrackeducation.com - http://www.outcomesfirstgroup.co.uk - http://www.prosperoteaching.com - http://www.purpleruler.com - http://www.redwoodriverschool.com - http://www.regroupeducation.org/ - http://www.ridingatthebrook.co.uk - http://www.rivieratuition.co.uk - http://www.routeeducation.co.uk - http://www.runningdeer.org.uk - http://www.sands-school.co.uk - http://www.simplygreat.education - http://www.sironaequine.org.uk - http://www.skylarkadventures.com - http://www.soundcommunities.co.uk - http://www.southwestap.co.uk - http://www.southwestinterventionservices.com - http://www.sparkslearning.co.uk - http://www.support-ed.uk - http://www.taleblazers.org.uk - http://www.targetedprovision.com - http://www.teacheractive.com - http://www.teachingpersonnel.com - http://www.teameducate.co.uk - http://www.thehopefarmproject.com/ - http://www.thepatchprojectdevon.co.uk - http://www.thesatelliteschool.co.uk - http://www.tute.com - http://www.tutordoctor.co.uk - http://www.wavemat.org/ - http://www.wildembers.org - http://www.willowsriseschool.co.uk - http://www.winchmoretutors.com - http://www.wingscharity.com - http://wwww.made-well.co.uk - https://acornap.org.uk/ - https://argylecommunitytrust.co.uk/ - https://b2mentoring.com/ - https://belonglearning.co.uk/ - https://churchwoodforestschool.com/ - https://contactsuccess.co.uk/ - https://danielsride.org.uk/ - https://eatthatfrog.ac.uk/ - https://fleeteducationservices.com/about-us/ - https://forms.office.com/e/1KSRfiGF8z - https://freshstartineducation.co.uk/ - https://infocus-charity.org.uk/ - https://kingsinterhigh.co.uk/ - https://lexiaeducationservices.co.uk/ - https://nextstepseducation.org - https://nurtureinnature.co.uk/ - https://phoenixlearningcare.co.uk/ - https://player-ready.co.uk - https://privatetutoringdevon.co.uk/ - https://sasmentoring.co.uk/ - https://sendinclusionsupport.co.uk/ - https://spaghettibridge.co.uk/ - https://studymind.co.uk/alternative-provision-tutoring/ - https://tbap.co.uk/ - https://thedeafacademy.ac.uk - https://tubers.uk - https://www.accesscommunication.co.uk/ - https://www.aceschools.transformingfutures.org.uk/ - https://www.aspris.com - https://www.beyondcreativeeducation.org.uk/ - https://www.breakthroughtransformationtrust.org/ - https://www.devon.gov.uk/ - https://www.edclass.com/ - https://www.eton-academy.uk/ - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/api/1.0/ocdsReleasePackages/ocds-h6vhtk-04ea55 - https://www.highimpactacademiccoaching.com/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.livetolearntutoring.co.uk/ - https://www.magdalencourt.org/ - https://www.outdoorsgroup.co.uk/ - https://www.parkschoolonline.com/ - https://www.progressionservices.co.uk - https://www.senselearning.co.uk/ - https://www.spaceyouthservices.org/ - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ - https://www.tlclive.com/ - https://www.unitedresponse.org.uk/ - https://www.wessexlodgeschool.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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