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KCC Non-Maintained and Independent Special Schools (NMISS) Placement Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) - SC21032

Awarded to ASD Learning Limited, Acorn Education and Care Services Ltd, Aspris Children's Services Limited +23 more

Kent County Council(buyer)

Published
Published 17 January 2022
Deadline
Deadline: 31 August 2028 (682 days left)

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Overview

Kent County Council established a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for placing children and young people with Education, Health and Care plans in non-maintained and independent special schools, with an estimated contract value of £100,000,005. The DPS was awarded on 4 January 2024 to 25 providers including ASD Learning Limited, Acorn Education and Care Services Ltd, Aspris Children's Services Limited, and others, and remains in delivery with a submission deadline of 31 August 2028.

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What this covers

  • Lot Number

    Lot 1 shall remain similar to the current arrangements for placements with placements made individually but under an overarching agreement to standardise terms and standards across placements to ensure quality and equity for CYP. To be offered a contract in Lot 1, tenderers shall be required to achieve a quality score 30 out of 100 and no less than 3 in award questions 11-16 (see ITT Appendix A – KCC Selection Award Criteria and Guidance for more detail on scoring).

    Won by Atrium Education LimitedWon by Channels and Choices LLPWon by Cross Keys LearningWon by Parkview Education LimitedWon by Trinity School and CollegeWon by Vocational Training Center Limited

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Procedure
Selective
Contract type
Dynamic purchasing system
Published
17 January 2022
Deadline
31 August 2028
Classification (CPV)
Education and training services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£100,000,005
Award date
4 January 2024
Contract period
31 August 2022 → 31 August 2028
Winners
  • ASD Learning Limited
  • Acorn Education and Care Services Ltd
  • Aspris Children's Services Limited
  • Atrium Education Limited
  • Barnardo Services Limited
  • Carmichael Education Limited
  • Chailey Heritage Foundation
  • Channels and Choices LLP
  • Compass Children's Homes Kent Limited
  • Cross Keys Learning
  • Haven Nook Ltd
  • Horizon Care and Education Group Limited
  • Integrated Services Programme
  • Keefields Ltd
  • L&P Educational Services Ltd
  • Little Acorns London Beach Farm Limited
  • N R Education Ltd
  • Options Autism Services Limited
  • Parkview Education Limited
  • Pilgrims Corner Education Limited
  • Ripplevale School Limited
  • Swaay Child and Adolescent Services Limited
  • The Children's Trust
  • Trinity School Rochester Limited
  • Trinity School and College
  • Vocational Training Center Limited

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  1. Contract

    23 May 2024

  2. Contract

    20 November 2023

  3. Contract

    18 August 2023

  4. Contract Notice

    17 January 2022

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