Open Light Touch Framework for Independent and Alternative Education Support for Children and Young People in Devon
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Devon County Council has initiated an active tender process for an "Open Light Touch Framework for Independent and Alternative Education Support for Children and Young People in Devon." This framework is structured into several lots, focusing on both pre-16 and post-16 education placements for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The framework also includes bespoke alternative education provisions to facilitate reintegration into schools.
Located in Devon, UK, this procurement process is in the tender stage, with submissions closing on 19th December 2025 and awards expected by 29th January 2026. The process follows an open procurement methodology under a services category, with an overall contract value estimated at £736,788,000, covering education and social work services. This tender presents substantial business opportunities, especially for those operating within the education and training or health and social work sectors.
It is particularly favourable for independent schools and colleges, non-maintained special schools, and providers offering bespoke education support packages. The framework's recurring nature, allowing new entrants at various entry points, ensures ongoing opportunities for suitable businesses, including SMEs, to engage in mini-competitions for specific lots. Given the light-touch regime, this contract can significantly bolster the portfolio of providers specialising in education and alternative support services for young people, fostering long-term growth and collaboration with a major public authority.
Devon County Council will be setting up an open framework 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.
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.
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.
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).
Bespoke packages of Alternative Education Provision support to enable children and young people to reintegrate to their school or move onto another education setting.
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