---
title: "SEND Approved Provider List"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0518b4"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0518b4.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-20"
---

# SEND Approved Provider List

Buyer: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0518b4

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## Summary

Devon County Council is preparing a procurement process currently at the planning stage for the establishment of a "SEND Approved Provider List," focusing on services in the education and training, as well as health and social work industries. This procurement is classified under the special regime known as "light touch" and will involve a framework agreement. The project is intended for independent special schools and alternative provision within the UK, specifically the South West region (UKK). This planned procurement is set to begin its contract period on 30th January 2026, concluding on 29th January 2031. A future notice is expected on 31st August 2025, providing further details about this service-focused public procurement.

The forthcoming Approved Provider List represents a significant opportunity for businesses offering educational and social care services tailored to special needs. Such a framework can greatly benefit providers looking to solidify or expand their presence within the public sector, especially those specialising in independent and tailored educational and health services. Companies that are equipped to provide innovative and high-quality educational or health solutions tailored for special needs may find this opportunity particularly advantageous for long-term business growth and a stronger foothold in the market. Engaging with this procurement process could position businesses as key contributors to the evolving landscape of specialised education and care services.

## Notice

Approved Provider List for Independent Special Schools (ISS) and Alternative Provision (AP)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023230-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Aug 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jan 2026 - 29 Jan 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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) |

## 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

- 20 May 2025 at 12:25 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023230-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023230-2025
  20th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.devon.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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