---
title: "Block Contract for 17 Educational Places"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05fd69"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "KNOWSLEY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-12-24"
---

# Block Contract for 17 Educational Places

Buyer: KNOWSLEY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fd69

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Knowsley Council, located in Huyton, UK, involves a block contract for securing 17 educational places. It falls under the category of education and training services and is part of the SEND Alternative Provision in the North West region. This contract has progressed to the award stage, with the latest associated publication date being 24th December 2025. Notably, the contract, valued at £3,103,265, is set to commence on 1st January 2026 and will run until 31st July 2028, with a maximum possible extension until July 2030. The procurement method used is a direct award through an existing flexible purchasing system, highlighting a light-touch special regime for public authority sub-central government procurement.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses within the educational services sector, particularly those specialising in SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) provisions. As it supports SMEs and VCSEs, businesses of varying sizes and structures may find this contract beneficial for scaling operational capacities and entering or expanding within the government procurement landscape. Companies positioned to provide specialised education services and adapt to flexible purchasing systems are well-suited to engage in such procurement opportunities, broadening their market reach and fostering sustainable growth.

## Notice

The block contract will secure 17 places in total for Knowsley pupils at a reduced rate for a period of two years and seven months. The contract will be direct awarded through a Regional (NW) SEND Alternative Provision Flexible Purchasing System.

### Procurement Information

This is a direct award process through an existing Flexible Purchasing System.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086186-2025 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,103,265 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KNOWSLEY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | STAR PROCUREMENT |
| Locality | HUYTON |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L36 9YU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Electoral ward | Sale Central |
| Westminster constituency | Wythenshawe and Sale East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PROGRESS SCHOOLS LIMITED (LIVERPOOL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 24 Dec 2025 at 16:11 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086186-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086186-2025
  24th December 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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