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In deliveryUnited KingdomServicesFramework agreement£876,000,000

Independent and Non-Maintained Special Schools (INMSS) Open Framework (CN260427)

Awarded to ALP Schools Limited, ASD LEARNING LIMITED, ASPRIS CHILDREN'S SERVICES LIMITED +30 more

Published
Published 13 May 2025

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Overview

Kent County Council has awarded a four-year open framework (CN260427) to 33 independent and non-maintained special school providers to deliver placements for children and young people with Education, Health and Care Plans whose needs cannot be met in mainstream settings. The framework, valued at £1.752 billion following award on 10 June 2026, replaces the existing Dynamic Purchasing System and is structured into two lots: Strategic Partners for higher-quality providers capable of block contracting, and Approved Providers meeting standard quality thresholds, with all providers required to be Ofsted or ISI registered.

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Lots (2)

  • Strategic Partners

    £876,000,000Won by Barnardo Services LimitedWon by Blue Skies School Ltd
  • Approved Providers

    £876,000,000Won by Acorn Norfolk LtdWon by ALP Schools LimitedWon by ASD LEARNING LIMITEDWon by ASPRIS CHILDREN'S SERVICES LIMITEDWon by ATRIUM EDUCATION LTDWon by CARMICHAEL EDUCATION LIMITEDWon by CHALKHILL FARM YOUTH ACTIVITIES LIMITEDWon by The Sallygate School LimitedWon by MAGIC (UK) LIMITEDWon by Compass Community Schools LimitedWon by Cross Keys Learning LimitedWon by CURLY'S LEGACYWon by Earley Springs SchoolWon by ELMLEY DRAY CICWon by GREAT OAKS SMALL SCHOOLWon by HORIZON CARE AND EDUCATION GROUP LIMITEDWon by INTEGRATED SERVICES PROGRAMMEWon by KINGS PARK SCHOOL LIMITEDWon by L&P EDUCATIONAL SERVICES LTDWon by LIFE SKILLS ENTERPRISES LIMITEDWon by LIFE SKILLS MANOR LTDWon by N R EDUCATION LTDWon by OMG EIS LTDWon by OPTIONS AUTISM (7) LIMITEDWon by OUTCOMES FIRST GROUP (OPERATIONS) 1 LIMITEDWon by RIPPLEVALE SCHOOL ROCHESTER LTDWon by RIPPLEVALE SCHOOL LIMITEDWon by THE QUEST SCHOOLWon by THE VIEW SCHOOL LIMITEDWon by WITHERSLACK GROUP LIMITEDWon by YEW TREE FARM SCHOOL C.I.C.

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£876,000,000
Procedure
Selective
Contract type
Framework agreement
SME suitable
Yes
Published
13 May 2025
Questions by
13 February 2026
Classification (CPV)
Primary education servicesSecondary education services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£1,752,000,000
Award date
10 June 2026
Contract period
31 August 2026 → 31 August 2030
Winners
  • ALP Schools Limited
  • ASD LEARNING LIMITED
  • ASPRIS CHILDREN'S SERVICES LIMITED
  • ATRIUM EDUCATION LTD
  • Acorn Norfolk Ltd
  • Barnardo Services Limited
  • Blue Skies School Ltd
  • CARMICHAEL EDUCATION LIMITED
  • CHALKHILL FARM YOUTH ACTIVITIES LIMITED
  • CURLY'S LEGACY
  • Compass Community Schools Limited
  • Cross Keys Learning Limited
  • ELMLEY DRAY CIC
  • Earley Springs School
  • GREAT OAKS SMALL SCHOOL
  • HORIZON CARE AND EDUCATION GROUP LIMITED
  • INTEGRATED SERVICES PROGRAMME
  • KINGS PARK SCHOOL LIMITED
  • L&P EDUCATIONAL SERVICES LTD
  • LIFE SKILLS ENTERPRISES LIMITED
  • LIFE SKILLS MANOR LTD
  • MAGIC (UK) LIMITED
  • N R EDUCATION LTD
  • OMG EIS LTD
  • OPTIONS AUTISM (7) LIMITED
  • OUTCOMES FIRST GROUP (OPERATIONS) 1 LIMITED
  • RIPPLEVALE SCHOOL LIMITED
  • RIPPLEVALE SCHOOL ROCHESTER LTD
  • THE QUEST SCHOOL
  • THE VIEW SCHOOL LIMITED
  • The Sallygate School Limited
  • WITHERSLACK GROUP LIMITED
  • YEW TREE FARM SCHOOL C.I.C.

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    11 June 2026

  2. Contract Notice

    30 January 2026

  3. Planning Update

    6 November 2025

  4. Prior Information Notice

    13 May 2025

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