Lincolnshire Children's Services Open Select List 2024 for Independent Alternative Provision Placements

The procurement process for the "Lincolnshire Children's Services Open Select List 2024 for Independent Alternative Provision Placements" has been completed. Managed by Lincolnshire County Council, this tender focused on reopening the Open Select List for Alternative Provision within the education and training services sector. The initiative is intended to provide alternative provision services throughout the UK.

This contract was awarded on 16th July 2025, under the legal basis 32014L0024, with the procurement method being a tender process. The contract involved a budgetary allocation of £600,000, and multiple suppliers have been selected to deliver these services. This tender presents significant opportunities for growth in businesses specialising in education, health, social work, and community services.

With a wide range of suppliers including SMEs, the tender opens avenues for businesses providing specialised educational services and alternative learning strategies. Companies like Academy 21 Limited, Certus Education Limited, and several other SMEs have successfully secured their positions, showcasing the advantage for small to medium enterprises to participate in public sector opportunities. Businesses involved in innovative educational solutions, tutoring, and community-centric programmes are particularly well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities presented by local authorities like Lincolnshire County Council.