Framework Agreement for Independent and Alternative Education support for Children and Young People in Devon

Devon County CouncilcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-04ea53Procurement Act 2023Light-touch servicesSME suitableplanning

Estimated value

£340.0m

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

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 VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
30 Jan 2026 to 29 Jan 2031
Possible extension to 29 Jan 2034
Main category
services
CPV classifications
80000000
85000000
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.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Qualityquality100.00%