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

Buyer: Kent County Council

Deadline
Not available — this notice may describe a possible future opportunity.
Region
Not specified
Value
£876,000,000
Type
Award,contract
SME fit
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Duration
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Description

Kent County Council (KCC) is establishing a new Independent and Non‑Maintained Special Schools (INMSS) Open Framework (reference CN260427) to replace the existing NMISS Dynamic Purchasing System when it expires on 31 August 2026. The Framework will support the placement of children and young people with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) whose needs cannot be met in mainstream or maintained special school settings, ensuring continuity of provision and compliance with the Procurement Act 2023. The Framework will commence on 1 September 2026 for an initial period of 4 years, with potential extensions up to another 4 years, and an estimated maximum total value of £876 million across the full term. It aims to improve outcomes, strengthen quality assurance, enhance pricing transparency, and secure better value for money while ensuring placements remain focused on children with the most complex needs. Provision under this Framework includes Independent Special Schools (both Section 41 and non‑Section 41) and Non‑Maintained Special Schools. Providers must be appropriately registered with Ofsted or the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) and must meet statutory and contractual quality, safeguarding, and compliance requirements. The Framework uses a two‑lot structure: Lot A - Strategic Partners, for Tenderers meeting a higher quality threshold and capable of close strategic collaboration with KCC, including potential consideration for longer‑term arrangements such as block contracting. Lot B - Approved Providers, meeting the standard quality threshold. The procurement will be conducted via a Competitive Flexible Procedure, comprising a Conditions of Participation Stage followed by an Invitation to Tender for shortlisted providers. Quality evaluation thresholds will determine allocation to Lots. For full details, all suppliers must access the opportunity through the Kent Business Portal and download the complete document pack: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/

Awarded to

Barnardo Services Limited £876,000,000 Blue Skies School Ltd £876,000,000 Acorn Norfolk Ltd £876,000,000 ALP Schools Limited £876,000,000 ASD LEARNING LIMITED £876,000,000 ASPRIS CHILDREN'S SERVICES LIMITED £876,000,000 ATRIUM EDUCATION LTD £876,000,000 CARMICHAEL EDUCATION LIMITED £876,000,000 CHALKHILL FARM YOUTH ACTIVITIES LIMITED £876,000,000 The Sallygate School Limited £876,000,000 MAGIC (UK) LIMITED £876,000,000 Compass Community Schools Limited £876,000,000 Cross Keys Learning Limited £876,000,000 CURLY'S LEGACY £876,000,000 Earley Springs School £876,000,000 ELMLEY DRAY CIC £876,000,000 GREAT OAKS SMALL SCHOOL £876,000,000 HORIZON CARE AND EDUCATION GROUP LIMITED £876,000,000 INTEGRATED SERVICES PROGRAMME £876,000,000 KINGS PARK SCHOOL LIMITED £876,000,000 L&P EDUCATIONAL SERVICES LTD £876,000,000 LIFE SKILLS ENTERPRISES LIMITED £876,000,000 LIFE SKILLS MANOR LTD £876,000,000 N R EDUCATION LTD £876,000,000 OMG EIS LTD £876,000,000 OPTIONS AUTISM (7) LIMITED £876,000,000 OUTCOMES FIRST GROUP (OPERATIONS) 1 LIMITED £876,000,000 RIPPLEVALE SCHOOL ROCHESTER LTD £876,000,000 RIPPLEVALE SCHOOL LIMITED £876,000,000 THE QUEST SCHOOL £876,000,000 THE VIEW SCHOOL LIMITED £876,000,000 Witherslack Group Limited £876,000,000 YEW TREE FARM SCHOOL C.I.C. £876,000,000
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Procurement method
Competitive flexible procedure
Published
11 Jun 2026 14:26
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Reference
OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-051257
Notice ID
CN260427
In our database since
17 Aug 2026