---
title: "Special Post-16 Institution (SPI) provision"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0523a7"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-23"
---

# Special Post-16 Institution (SPI) provision

Buyer: WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0523a7

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## Summary

West Sussex County Council is preparing a procurement process titled "Special Post-16 Institution (SPI) provision" within the education and training services industry category. This initiative is currently in the planning stage, with future market engagement activities scheduled to commence from 1st October 2025. The procurement aims to involve SPI education service providers, with delivery expected in the UKJ2 region of the United Kingdom. The overall contract value is estimated at £129,856,000, with a planned contract period from 1st March 2026 to 28th February 2030, which may extend to 28th February 2034. This procurement process follows the light-touch regime and is projected to include a framework agreement.

This tender provides substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in education services, particularly those with established experiences suitable for public sector engagement. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, offering them a platform to expand their service reach within the public sector landscape. With a significant budget and a structured framework agreement, this opportunity can augment business portfolios and deliver impactful education services across the specified region. Businesses interested in participating should stay updated on upcoming notices and prepare for future engagement activities aligned with the planned procurement timeline.

## Notice

This is a PIPELINE NOTICE for the procurement of education services from SPI education service 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/026691-2025 |
| 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 | £129,856,000 |
| 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 14:18 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026691-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026691-2025
  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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