Open Light Touch Framework for Independent and Alternative Education Support for Children and Young People in Devon

BuyerDevon County Council
StageOpen tender
Deadline10 Nov 2026, 12:00 UK time
Estimated value£614.0m
RegionSouth West

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Description (from the notice)

Devon County Council will be setting up an open framework (Framework Three) for Independent and Alternative Education Support for Children and Young People in Devon. The framework will comprise 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.

CPV 80000000 · UK4 tender notice · PA2023 · first published 28 Sep 2026

Lots

LotTitleValueContract end
1aPre-16 Education Placements£357.1m4 Jan 2028
1bPost-16 Education Placements£163.4m4 Jan 2028
2aAlternative Education Provision (EOTAS)£59.2m4 Jan 2028
2bAlternative Education Provision (Reintegration)£34.3m4 Jan 2028

Notice history

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