Independent non-maintained specialist school Autism Spectrum condition placements

Nottingham City Council
East Midlands
Direct award
1 September 2026 to 31 August 2031

The contract provides for up to 30 annual specialist school placements for pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition. The service covers a five-year academic period, ensuring consistent educational support and tailored SEND provision for students requiring non-maintained specialist facilities.

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Awarded value: £11.7m; As published
Published: 12 February 2026
Awarded: 12 February 2026; Autism East Midlands
Contract length: 60 months; Ends 31 August 2031

What the contract covers

Provision of specialist educational placements for children with Autism Spectrum Condition within an independent non-maintained special school setting.

Up to 30 annual Autism Spectrum Condition SEND placements in a non-maintained special school setting

Terms and requirements

Procedure: Direct award
Initial term: 60 months
Contract dates: 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2031
Certifications asked for: None stated
Lots: 1
Suitable for SMEs: Not stated
Suitable for charities and social enterprises: Yes
CPV codes: 80000000

Services in this contract

Independent special school and specialist college placesMain service£304k typicalUp to 30 annual autism SEND places at a non-maintained special school

Lifecycle

Published
12 February 2026
Contract awardedto Autism East Midlands
12 February 2026
Contract starts
1 September 2026
Contract ends
31 August 2031

The buyer

Nottingham City Council

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Autism East Midlands

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Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/348843/independent-non-maintained-specialist-school-autism-spectrum-condition-placement
Buyer reference: Not published
Open contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-064e89
Last checked: 5 November 2026

Nottingham City Council. Independent non-maintained specialist school Autism Spectrum condition placements. Contract award, 12 February 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/348843/independent-non-maintained-specialist-school-autism-spectrum-condition-placement (accessed 5 November 2026).