Open Framework for Independent and Alternative Education Support for Children and Young People in Devon
Devon County Council (DCC) will be setting up an Open Light Touch Framework for Independent and Alternative Education Support for Children and Young People in Devon. This framework will enable DCC to call-off and award contracts for placements and alternative packages of work to approved framework providers. 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 (...
Buyer
Devon County Council
Value
£1,782,790,830
Published
19 Feb 2026
Closes
17 Oct 2025
Procurement details
Source
Find a Tender
Region
Devon CC
Procurement method
Open
Category
Services
Contract starts
11 Dec 2025
Contract ends
19 Feb 2026
CPV classifications
80000000
Education and training services
85000000
Health and social work services
Lots
Lot 1 Pre-16 Education Placements
£357,063,000
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.
Delivery: UKK · United Kingdom
Lot 1b Post-16 Education Placements
£163,437,000
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.
Delivery: UKK · United Kingdom
Lot 2a Alternative Education Provision (EOTAS)
£59,179,170
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).
Delivery: UKK · United Kingdom
Lot 2b Alternative Education Provision (Reintegration)
£34,310,830
Bespoke packages of Alternative Education Provision support to enable children and young people to reintegrate to their school or move onto another education setting.
Delivery: UKK · United Kingdom
Documents
Unlock document linkTender notice on Find a Tender
8 Sept 2025
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Tender notice · UK4 · Web page
Tender notice on Find a Tender
19 Sept 2025
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Tender notice · UK4 · Web page
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
7 Mar 2025
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Market engagement notice · UK2 · Web page
Contract award notice on Find a Tender
1 Dec 2025
Contract award notice on Find a Tender
Award notice · UK6 · Web page
Contract award notice on Find a Tender
9 Feb 2026
Contract award notice on Find a Tender
Award notice · UK6 · Web page
Copy of Framework Agreement for Lot 1a. All successful Bidders will have received a personalised Agreement.
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Copy of Framework Agreement for Lot 1a. All successful Bidders will have received a personalised Agreement.
Contract signed · PDF
Copy of Appointment Letter for Lot 1a. All successful Bidders will have received a personalised Letter.
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Copy of Appointment Letter for Lot 1a. All successful Bidders will have received a personalised Letter.
Contract signed · PDF
Contract details notice on Find a Tender
11 Dec 2025
Contract details notice on Find a Tender
Contract notice · UK7 · Web page
Copy of Framework Agreement for Lot 1b. All successful Bidders will have received a personalised Agreement.
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Copy of Framework Agreement for Lot 1b. All successful Bidders will have received a personalised Agreement.
Contract signed · PDF
Copy of Appointment Letter for Lot 1b. All successful Bidders will have received a personalised Letter.
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Copy of Appointment Letter for Lot 1b. All successful Bidders will have received a personalised Letter.
Contract signed · PDF
Copy of Framework Agreement for Lot 2a. All successful Bidders will have received a personalised Agreement.
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Copy of Framework Agreement for Lot 2a. All successful Bidders will have received a personalised Agreement.
Contract signed · PDF
Copy of Appointment Letter for Lot 2a. All successful Bidders will have received a personalised Letter.
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Copy of Appointment Letter for Lot 2a. All successful Bidders will have received a personalised Letter.
Contract signed · PDF
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