Lincolnshire Children's Services Open Select List 2024 for Independent Alternative Provision Placements

Lincolnshire County Council
Open procedure
1 September 2025 to 31 August 2027

This contract establishes an open select list for the delivery of alternative education services, including tutor-led learning, SEND interim home tuition, and regulated alternative provision. The service supports children requiring educational interventions outside of mainstream settings, with providers selected to deliver flexible, tailored learning solutions across the region.

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Awarded value: £6m; As published
Published: 13 June 2025; Contracts Finder
Awarded: 16 July 2025; Study Mind Ltd, Illuminate Care Group Limited, Academy21 Limited and 20 more
Contract length: 24 months; Ends 31 August 2027

What the buyer is asking for

Provision of independent alternative education and tutor-led learning services for children with special educational needs and alternative provision requirements.

Category: Education and training services

Lifecycle

Publishedon Contracts Finder
13 June 2025
Contract awardedto Study Mind Ltd, Illuminate Care Group Limited, Academy21 Limited and 20 more
16 July 2025
Contract starts
1 September 2025
Contract ends
31 August 2027

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The buyer

Type: Council
Alternative provision contracts, 24 months: 5
Open alternative provision tenders: 0
Typical alternative provision contract: £698k

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How it compares

20× the typical alternative provision contract (£300k).

Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/35942/lincolnshire-children-s-services-open-select-list-2024-for-independent-alternati
Buyer reference: LINCOLN001-DN722107-92455834
Open contracting ID: ocds-b5fd17-1cd3b654-9932-459e-b709-d257c1c984eb
Source: Contracts Finder
Last checked: 12 October 2026

Lincolnshire County Council. Lincolnshire Children's Services Open Select List 2024 for Independent Alternative Provision Placements. Contract award, 13 June 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/35942/lincolnshire-children-s-services-open-select-list-2024-for-independent-alternati (accessed 12 October 2026).