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
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Contract ends
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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
Documents
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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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