Coming up· published 20 May 2025
SEND Approved Provider List
Devon County Council · Exeter, South West
Devon County Council is planning SEND Approved Provider List. It is a framework for other health and social care in Exeter.
Source: Find a Tender, published 20 May 2025. Details are refreshed every 30 minutes.
Key dates
2025
Pipeline notice published
UK1 - Pipeline Notice · 12:25
View notice2025
Tender notice expected
Date given in the buyer's earlier notice
2026
Contract starts
Next
2031
Contract ends
5 years after it starts
About this tender
In brief
Devon County Council is planning SEND Approved Provider List. It is a framework for other health and social care in Exeter. The buyer has published an early notice. It gives providers time to prepare before the tender opens. The contract runs from 30 January 2026 to 29 January 2031. It lasts 5 years.
Find a Tender published it on 20 May 2025. The notice number is 023230-2025. The OCDS ID is ocds-h6vhtk-0518b4.
Summary of the contracting process
Devon County Council is preparing a procurement process currently at the planning stage for the establishment of a "SEND Approved Provider List," focusing on services in the education and training, as well as health and social work industries. This procurement is classified under the special regime known as "light touch" and will involve a framework agreement.
The project is intended for independent special schools and alternative provision within the UK, specifically the South West region (UKK). This planned procurement is set to begin its contract period on 30th January 2026, concluding on 29th January 2031. A future notice is expected on 31st August 2025, providing further details about this service-focused public procurement.
Such a framework can greatly benefit providers looking to solidify or expand their presence within the public sector, especially those specialising in independent and tailored educational and health services.
The notice in full
Approved Provider List for Independent Special Schools (ISS) and Alternative Provision (AP)
Lots: no lot details came through with this notice. The official notice and the tender pack have the full breakdown.
Key facts
Contract
- Service
- Other health and social care
- Procurement type
- Framework
- Category
- Services
- Contract period
- 30 Jan 2026 to 29 Jan 2031 (5 years)
Procedure
- Notice type
- UK1 - Pipeline Notice
- Current stage
- Planning
- Stages so far
- Planning
- Published on
- Find a Tender Service
Not stated in the notice: procurement method, awardee scale.
Values
Not stated in the notice: tender value, lots value, awards value, contracts value.
Status
- Tender
- Planned
- Lots
- Planned
Not stated in the notice: awards, contracts.
References
- Find a Tender notice
- 023230-2025
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-0518b4
- CPV code
- 80000000 - Education and training services; 85000000 - Health and social work services
- CPV division
- 80 - Education and training services; 85 - Health and social work services
Location
- Local authority
- Exeter
- Town
- Exeter
- Postcode
- EX2 4QD
- Electoral ward
- Newtown and St Leonard's
- Constituency
- Exeter
- Delivery area
- South West (England)
- Region
- South West
- Sub-region
- Devon CC
- Area
- Devon
- Country
- England
Buyer
Contracting authority
- Organisation
- Devon County Council
- Category
- Services
- Address
- Exeter,, EX2 4QD · South West · England
Not stated in the notice: contact, phone.
Documents and links
Questions about SEND Approved Provider List
When will the SEND Approved Provider List tender open?
Devon County Council has not yet given a date for the tender notice. An early notice is the time to answer any market engagement questions and gather the evidence a bid will need.
How long is the SEND Approved Provider List contract?
The contract runs from 30 January 2026 to 29 January 2031 (5 years).
Who is the buyer for SEND Approved Provider List?
Devon County Council, based in Exeter, South West.
How do I bid for SEND Approved Provider List?
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What to do next
- Read the early notice in full.
- Answer any market engagement questions.
- Gather your evidence and case studies now.
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- Watch for the tender notice.
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