---
title: "Independent and Non-Maintained Special Schools (INMSS)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052398"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-052398.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-23"
---

# Independent and Non-Maintained Special Schools (INMSS)

Buyer: WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052398

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## Summary

West Sussex County Council has commenced planning for a procurement process focused on education services through Independent and Non-Maintained Special Schools (INMSS). This procurement is set within the education and training services industry and is classified under the CPV code 80000000. The location for service delivery is the region UKJ2, within the United Kingdom. This planning phase was marked by a pipeline notice published on 23rd May 2025, signalling future market engagement and the issuance of a separate notice for service provider participation. The procurement procedure is envisaged to operate under a framework agreement valued at approximately £755.42 million, with the contract period expected to span from 1st March 2026 to 28th February 2030, with potential renewal through to 28th February 2034.

This upcoming tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the education sector, especially those specialising in special needs education services. With its considerable financial scope and the possibility of a long-term contract, it is particularly well-suited for both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can offer tailored educational solutions. The procurement's focus within the light-touch regime facilitates inclusive participation, providing growth opportunities for businesses ready to engage in public service delivery with West Sussex County Council.

## Notice

This is a PIPELINE NOTICE for the procurement of education services from INMSS providers. This IS NOT the commencement of a procurement procedure, neither it is a call for expressions of interest. Market engagement will take place in due course and service providers will be invited to participate via a separate Notice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026670-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £755,416,000 |
| 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 | WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHICHESTER |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO19 1RG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) |
| Local authority | Chichester |
| Electoral ward | Chichester Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chichester |
| Delivery location | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 23 May 2025 at 14:13 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026670-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026670-2025
  23rd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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