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

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 wi...

Buyer

Kent County Council

Value

£876,000,000

Published

30 Jan 2026

Closes

30 Jan 2026

Procurement details

Source

Find a Tender

Region

Mid Kent

Procurement method

Selective

Category

Services

Contract starts

Not provided

Contract ends

Not provided

CPV classifications

80100000

Primary education services

80200000

Secondary education services

Lots

Lot 1 Strategic Partners

£876,000,000

Tenderers achieving a high-quality threshold, expected to deliver consistently excellent outcomes and engage in strategic collaboration with the Council. This may include opportunities for longer term arrangements such as block contracting where appropriate.

Delivery: UKJ · United Kingdom, UKJ4 · United Kingdom

Lot B Approved Providers

£876,000,000

Tenderers meeting a moderate quality threshold offering suitable provision with potential for development and improvement.

Delivery: UKJ4 · United Kingdom

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Bidding documents

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Bidding documents

Tender notice on Find a Tender

30 Jan 2026

Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender notice · UK4 · Web page

Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

13 May 2025

Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Market engagement notice · UK2 · Web page

Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

6 Nov 2025

Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Market engagement notice · UK2 · Web page

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