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title: "Alternative provision for a child who is CME and awaiting a specialist school place S513737"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d4e2"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-28"
---

# Alternative provision for a child who is CME and awaiting a specialist school place S513737

Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d4e2

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## Summary

This procurement process involves Norfolk County Council as the buying organisation, focusing on providing "Alternative provision for a child who is CME and awaiting a specialist school place." The contract falls under the industry category of special education services, notably within the UKH15 region, specifically around Norwich, United Kingdom. Currently at the award stage, the process has been completed with Castle Farm Countryside Classroom Limited as the awarded supplier. The procurement was conducted below threshold with a light-touch regime, and the contract was valued at £25,000. The contract period began on 1st April 2025 and concluded on 9th July 2025, with the contract officially signed on 31st March 2025.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specializing in educational services, especially those experienced in providing alternative provisions or serving clients within the educational sector. Businesses with expertise in handling contracts for local government authorities or with a history of successful service delivery in the educational field may find this type of procurement attractive for business expansion and establishing a reputation within public sector projects. Castle Farm Countryside Classroom Limited, a large-scale supplier, exemplifies the type of organisation well-suited to such opportunities, leveraging their resources and experience to meet the contract requirements of Norfolk County Council effectively.

## Notice

Alternative provision for a child who is CME and awaiting a specialist school place S513737 PS25000.00

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068825-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 9 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £25,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR1 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | Lakenham |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CASTLE FARM COUNTRYSIDE CLASSROOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80340000 - Special education services

## Release History

- 28 Oct 2025 at 10:12 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068825-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068825-2025
  28th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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