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Independent and Non-Maintained Special Schools (INMSS) Open Framework (CN260427)

Kent County Council

CompleteOCDS ID ocds-h6vhtk-051257
Tender value£876,000,0002 awards · 0 contracts

01 Procurement

Tender overview

Updated 11 June 2026
Buyer
Kent County Council
Status
Complete
Procurement method
Competitive flexible procedure
Category
services
CPV classification
Not supplied
Tender period
Not supplied — Not supplied

Description

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 will commence on 1 September 2026 for an initial period of 4 years, with potential extensions up to another 4 years, and an estimated maximum total value of £876 million across the full term. It aims to improve outcomes, strengthen quality assurance, enhance pricing transparency, and secure better value for money while ensuring placements remain focused on children with the most complex needs. Provision under this Framework includes Independent Special Schools (both Section 41 and non‑Section 41) and Non‑Maintained Special Schools. Providers must be appropriately registered with Ofsted or the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) and must meet statutory and contractual quality, safeguarding, and compliance requirements. The Framework uses a two‑lot structure: Lot A - Strategic Partners, for Tenderers meeting a higher quality threshold and capable of close strategic collaboration with KCC, including potential consideration for longer‑term arrangements such as block contracting. Lot B - Approved Providers, meeting the standard quality threshold. The procurement will be conducted via a Competitive Flexible Procedure, comprising a Conditions of Participation Stage followed by an Invitation to Tender for shortlisted providers. Quality evaluation thresholds will determine allocation to Lots. For full details, all suppliers must access the opportunity through the Kent Business Portal and download the complete document pack: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/

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02 Awards and contracts

Published award records

2 shown
Pending

Lot A. Strategic Partners

Awarded
10 June 2026
Award value
£876,000,000
Suppliers
2
Signed contract
Not supplied
Pending

Lot B. Approved Providers

Awarded
10 June 2026
Award value
£876,000,000
Suppliers
31
Signed contract
Not supplied

03 Organisations

Buyers, suppliers and other parties

35 parties
Buyer

Kent County Council

County Hall, Maidstone, UKJ45, ME14 1XQ, United Kingdom

GB-PPON PLDL-8938-YGYW
Supplier, Tenderer

ASPRIS CHILDREN'S SERVICES LIMITED

2 Barton Close, Grove Park, Enderby, Leicester, UKF22, LE19 1SJ, United Kingdom

Companies House 06244880 →
Supplier, Tenderer

ATRIUM EDUCATION LTD

Newingate School, 48 New Dover Road, Canterbury, UKJ44, CT1 3DT, United Kingdom

Companies House 13999244 →
Supplier, Tenderer

Barnardo Services Limited

Barnardo House, Tanners Lane, Barkingside, Ilford, UKI53, IG6 1QG, United Kingdom

Companies House 01227919 →
Supplier, Tenderer

CARMICHAEL EDUCATION LIMITED

2nd Floor, Maritime Place Quayside, Chatham, UKJ41, ME4 4QZ, United Kingdom

Companies House 05446414 →
Supplier, Tenderer

CHALKHILL FARM YOUTH ACTIVITIES LIMITED

Chalkhill Farm, New House Lane, Canterbury, UKJ44, CT4 7BF, United Kingdom

Companies House 06169669 →
Supplier, Tenderer

Compass Community Schools Limited

3 Rayns Way, Syston, Leicester, UKF22, LE7 1PF, United Kingdom

Companies House 15250171 →
Supplier, Tenderer

Cross Keys Learning Limited

The Lead Centre Dane Valley Road, St Peters, Broadstairs, UKJ44, CT10 3JJ, United Kingdom

Companies House 11665912 →
Supplier, Tenderer

CURLY'S LEGACY

Curly's Farm, Mustards Road, Leysdown, UKJ43, ME12 4AN, United Kingdom

GB-CHC 1182633
Supplier, Tenderer

Earley Springs School

Ashford road, Maidstone, UKJ45, ME17 1BL, United Kingdom

GB-PPON PDQJ-8618-NXVP
Supplier, Tenderer

GREAT OAKS SMALL SCHOOL

Ebbsfleet Farmhouse, Jutes Lane,, Ramsgate, UKJ44, CT12 5FH, United Kingdom

Companies House 05189339 →
Supplier, Tenderer

HORIZON CARE AND EDUCATION GROUP LIMITED

C/O Dwf Company Secretarial Services Limited 1 Scott Place, 2 Hardman Street, Manchester, UKD33, M3 3AA, United Kingdom

Companies House 06454959 →
Supplier, Tenderer

INTEGRATED SERVICES PROGRAMME

Malvern View Saxon Business Park, Hanbury Road, Stoke Prior, Bromsgrove, UKG12, B60 4AD, United Kingdom

Companies House 02820208 →
Supplier, Tenderer

LIFE SKILLS MANOR LTD

58 Buckingham Gate, London, UKI32, SW1E 6AJ, United Kingdom

GB-PPON PWWZ-9265-DDXY
Supplier, Tenderer

MAGIC (UK) LIMITED

Bradbury House View Road, Cliffe Woods, Rochester, UKJ41, ME3 8UJ, United Kingdom

Companies House 08045437 →
Supplier, Tenderer

OUTCOMES FIRST GROUP (OPERATIONS) 1 LIMITED

Atria, Spa Road, Bolton, UKD36, BL1 4AG, United Kingdom

Companies House 15477170 →
Supplier, Tenderer

THE VIEW SCHOOL LIMITED

The View School (Former Edenbridge Library), Church Street, Edenbridge, UKJ46, TN8 5BD, United Kingdom

Companies House 11313257 →
Tenderer

VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTRE LIMITED

12 Conqueror Court, Sittingbourne, UKJ43, ME10 5BH, United Kingdom

GB-PPON PTVR-1212-VPVD

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04 Provenance

Source for this process

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