Framework Agreement for Independent and Alternative Education support for Children and Young People in Devon
Estimated value
£340.0m
Awarded value
—
Suppliers
0
Lots
1
Published
24 Jun 2025
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Description
Devon County Council will be setting up a framework for Independent and Alternative Education Support for Children and Young People in Devon with the following Lots: Lot 1a - Pre-16 Education Placements for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP)with independent schools, independent special schools or non-maintained special schools. Lot 1b - Post-16 Education Placements for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) with independent post-16 settings and independent special post-16 settings schools and colleges. Lot 2a - Bespoke packages of Alternative Education Provision support which form part of an educated other than at school (EOTAS) which has been named within a child or young person's statutory Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). Lot 2b - Bespoke packages of Alternative Education Provision support to enable children and young people to reintegrate to their school or move onto another education setting.
Scope
- Reference
- CP2491-24
- Total value
- £340,000,000 excluding VAT£408,000,000 including VATAbove the relevant threshold
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 30 Jan 2026 to 29 Jan 2031Possible extension to 29 Jan 2034
- Main category
- services
- CPV classifications
- 8000000085000000
- Contract locations
- South West England, United Kingdom
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | — | quality | 100.00% |