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    ContractsINMSS Open Framework for Independent and Non-Maintained Special Schools Placement Services
    Awarded contract

    INMSS Open Framework for Independent and Non-Maintained Special Schools Placement Services

    Awarded
    £1.8bn
    Published 11 Jun 2026

    KCC is establishing a £876 million INMSS Open Framework from September 2026 for independent and non-maintained special school placements, available in two tiers based on quality and collaboration capability.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· EnglandPublished 11 Jun 2026· 2 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £1.8bn
    Published 11 Jun 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £1,752,000,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Rolling
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Education & Training
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      England

    Suppliers

    33 suppliers
    • BS
      Barnardo Services Limited
    Lead contractor
  1. BS
    Blue Skies School Ltd
    Consortium partner
  2. CC
    Compass Community Schools Limited
    Consortium partner
  3. LE
    L&P EDUCATIONAL SERVICES LTD
    Consortium partner
  4. OF
    OUTCOMES FIRST GROUP (OPERATIONS) 1 LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  5. MU
    MAGIC (UK) LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  6. LS
    LIFE SKILLS MANOR LTD
    Consortium partner
  7. WG
    WITHERSLACK GROUP LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  8. VS
    THE VIEW SCHOOL LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  9. ED
    ELMLEY DRAY CIC
    Consortium partner
  10. AC
    ASPRIS CHILDREN'S SERVICES LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  11. IS
    INTEGRATED SERVICES PROGRAMME
    Consortium partner
  12. OA
    OPTIONS AUTISM (7) LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  13. RS
    RIPPLEVALE SCHOOL ROCHESTER LTD
    Consortium partner
  14. CL
    CURLY'S LEGACY
    Consortium partner
  15. AS
    ALP Schools Limited
    Consortium partner
  16. QS
    THE QUEST SCHOOL
    Consortium partner
  17. CE
    CARMICHAEL EDUCATION LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  18. AE
    ATRIUM EDUCATION LTD
    Consortium partner
  19. AN
    Acorn Norfolk Ltd
    Consortium partner
  20. RS
    RIPPLEVALE SCHOOL LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  21. OE
    OMG EIS LTD
    Consortium partner
  22. ES
    Earley Springs School
    Consortium partner
  23. HC
    HORIZON CARE AND EDUCATION GROUP LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  24. AL
    ASD LEARNING LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  25. GO
    GREAT OAKS SMALL SCHOOL
    Consortium partner
  26. LS
    LIFE SKILLS ENTERPRISES LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  27. KP
    KINGS PARK SCHOOL LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  28. CF
    CHALKHILL FARM YOUTH ACTIVITIES LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  29. YT
    YEW TREE FARM SCHOOL C.I.C.
    Consortium partner
  30. SS
    The Sallygate School Limited
    Consortium partner
  31. CK
    Cross Keys Learning Limited
    Consortium partner
  32. NR
    N R EDUCATION LTD
    Consortium partner
  33. Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 2 months ago.

    11 June 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    Kent County Council (KCC) is establishing a new Independent and Non-Maintained Special Schools (INMSS) Open Framework (CN260427) to support the placement of children and young people with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) in independent and non-maintained special school settings. This framework replaces the existing NMISS Dynamic Purchasing System, which expires on 31 August 2026, and commences on 1 September 2026. Key Details: • Duration: Initial 4-year term with optional extensions up to 4 additional years • Estimated Value: £876 million maximum across the full term • Scope: Independent Special Schools (Section 41 and non-Section 41) and Non-Maintained Special Schools providing specialist education for children with complex needs • Quality Requirements: Providers must be registered with Ofsted or the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) and comply with statutory safeguarding and quality standards The procurement uses a two-lot structure: - Lot A (Strategic Partners): Higher-quality threshold providers capable of close collaboration with KCC, including potential block contracting arrangements - Lot B (Approved Providers): Standard-quality threshold providers The procurement process follows a Competitive Flexible Procedure with a Conditions of Participation Stage followed by an Invitation to Tender. Quality evaluation will determine lot allocation. All interested suppliers must register on the Kent Business Portal to access the full opportunity documentation at https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/

    Track record

    6 awards · 6 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In education training, KENT COUNTY COUNCIL has awarded 6 contracts to 6 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. THE CANTERBURY ACADEMY TRUST1× · 17%
    2. Physical Activity and Sports Specialist Limited1× · 17%
    3. CSA (SERVICES) LTD1× · 17%
    4. SPR Consulting Services Ltd1× · 17%
    5. Barnardo Services Limited1× · 17%
    6. Roocou Consulting Ltd1× · 17%

    Across education training, the most active winners are SHANNON TRUST, PeoplePlus Group Ltd, KPMG LLP — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-051257
    KC
    Buyer
    KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
    Sector
    Education & Training