Social and other specific services – public contracts
Contract award notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Peterborough City Council
Sand Martin House Peterborough, Bittern Way
Peterborough
PE28TY
UK
Contact person: Christian Menendez
Telephone: +44 7552898712
E-mail: christian.menendez@peterborough.gov.uk
NUTS: UKH11
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.peterborough.gov.uk/
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Children's External Placements Education & Tuition PDPS Reopening 1
Reference number: DN794100
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The procurement is to reopen a multi supplier "pseudo DPS" (referred to as "PDPS"). As the PDPS Agreement will be "pseudo PDPS", it will look and feel similar to a DPS agreement set up under Regulation 34 of the PCR. This means that the Authority envisages the PDPS will re-open at (12) twelve-month intervals (or at other intervals at the Authority's discretion) for new providers to apply or previously unsuccessful providers to re-apply. Reopening of the PDPS is solely at the discretion of the Authority.
The Procurement is being run using a procedure similar to the open procedure described in Regulation 27of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended). However, the Authority reserves the right to deviate from the formalities of the open procedure given the flexibilities permitted by Regulation 76 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) in the conduct of procurements for "Social and Other Specific Services", otherwise referred to as "Light Touch Regime" procurement
• Lot 1 Independent Fostering Agencies
• Lot 2 Residential Children's Homes
• Lot 3 Independent Special Education Provisions/Post 16 Placements
• Lot 4 Out of School Tuition
• Lot 5 Post 16 Alternative Provision
There is an additional Lot 6 which will comprise of mini competition stage for block contracts, Please note that only those bidders that are awarded onto Lots as detailed below will be invited to participate in mini competition
• Lot 6a - Only those successfully awarded onto Lot 1 Independent Fostering Agency will be invited to participate
• Lot 6b - Only those successfully awarded onto Lot 2 Residential Children's Homes will be invited to participate
• Lot 6c - Only those successfully awarded ont Lot 3 Independent Special Education Provision will be invited to participate
• Lot 6d - Only those successfully awarded onto Lot 4 Out of School Tuition and Alternative Provision will be invited to participate
• Lot 6e - Only those successfully awarded onto Lot 5 Post 16 Education will be invited to participate
Where it is appropriate to do so, Peterborough is committed to supporting children and young people to remain living and learning in their local area.
It should be noted that for Independent Special Educational Provisions offering 38+ week boarding or 52 week placements, Providers will need to meet the requirements within both the Lot 3 Specification (for ISEPS) and Lot 2 Specification (for Residential Children's Homes)
The definition of Partner Organisation for the purpose of this procurement will be any Educational Establishment within Peterborough as defined at: https://www.peterborough.gov.uk/residents/schools-and-education/all-schools-colleges, or any Local Authority Council in England whether County, Unitary, District, Borough, Metropolitan, parish or community Council as defined at http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Dl1/Directories/Localcouncils/index.htm
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
267 162 311.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Independent Fostering Agencies
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85300000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1 will encompass placements for children and young people in care with foster carers registered to Independent Fostering Agencies (IFAs), in accordance with the Fostering Services (England) Regulations 2011.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Suppliers must be awarded onto this Lot in order to be eligible for Lot 6a Competitive Tender should it be required. Lot 6 has no value attached and any award made under Lot 6a will be included in aggregated spend for this Lot.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Residential Childrens Homes
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85310000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 2 is for placements for Children and young people in care in registered, Residential Children's Homes in accordance with the Children's Home (England) Regulations 2015
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Suppliers must be awarded onto this Lot in order to be eligible for Lot 6b Competitive Tender should it be required. Lot 6 has no value attached and any award made under Lot 6b will be included in aggregated spend for this Lot.
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Independent Special Education Provision
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 3 is for both registered Independent Specialist Education Placements (ISEPS) and Post 16 Placements; for children & young people with Education, Health & Care Plans (EHCPs).
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Suppliers must be awarded onto this Lot in order to be eligible for Lot 6c Competitive Tender should it be required. Lot 6 has no value attached and any award made under Lot 6c will be included in aggregated spend for this Lot.
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Out of School Tuition and Alternative Provision
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85300000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 4 relates to both Out of School Tuition and Alternative Provision for children & young people with special educational needs & disabilities
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Suppliers must be awarded onto this Lot in order to be eligible for Lot 6d Competitive Tender should it be required. Lot 6 has no value attached and any award made under Lot 6d will be included in aggregated spend for this Lot.
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Post 16 Education
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
85300000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 5 relates to Post 16 Alternative Provision for young people & young adults with special educational needs & disabilities.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Suppliers must be awarded onto this Lot in order to be eligible for Lot 6eCompetitive Tender should it be required. Lot 6 has no value attached and any award made under Lot 6e will be included in aggregated spend for this Lot.
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Block Contracts (Mini Competition)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85300000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Mini competition stage, Please note that only those bidders that are awarded onto Lots as detailed below will be invited to participate
• Lot 6a - Only those successfully awarded onto Lot 1 Independent Fostering Agency will be invited to participate
• Lot 6b - Only those successfully awarded onto Lot 2 Residential Children's Homes will be invited to participate
• Lot 6c - Only those successfully awarded ont Lot 3 Independent Special Education Provision will be invited to participate
• Lot 6d - Only those successfully awarded onto Lot 4 Out of School Tuition and Alternative Provision will be invited to participate
• Lot 6e - Only those successfully awarded onto Lot 5 Post 16 Education will be invited to participate
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
This lot has no value as any contracts awarded value is included in the appropriate lot value.
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2026/S 000-009102
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 6a
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
//
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Anglia Fostering Agency Limited
06960455
Harrow
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Break
01699685
Norwich
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Nexus Fostering Limited
05577806
Harrow
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
St Christopher's Fellowship
00321509
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 6b
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
//
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
313 Capital Partners Ltd
14395960
Derby
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Fosse Children Services Limited
15611851
Birmingham
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Break
01699685
Norwich
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Action for Children
4764232
Watford
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Kisimul Group Limited
03630117
Swinderby
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Real Care Support Limited
11523041
Preston
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Semi-Independent House Limited
06570060
Peterborough
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
St Christopher's Fellowship
00321509
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Total Care Matters Ltd
06334177
Nottingham
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Beeches UK Limited
04719164
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 6c
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
//
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Kisimul Group Limited
03630117
Swinderby
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Beeches UK Limited
04719164
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 6d
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
//
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 22
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
1-2 Achieve Ltd
13545349
Nordelph
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Academy21 Limited
07596235
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Boxing Futures Ltd
1162086
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Just Do Sport Ltd
12827899
Peterborough
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Kojikojo Limited
15571578
Telford
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Newheart Learning Ltd
16473364
Whittlesey
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
One Touch Football Soccer School Ltd
0804304
Bourne
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Silvercrest Education Ltd
16936396
Broadstairs
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Study Mind Limited
10871191
Beaconsfield
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Catchup Academy Ltd
13609286
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 6e
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
//
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BDP Social Care Ltd
08657840
March
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Boxing Futures Ltd
1162086
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Oak Activities Ltd
09887385
Peterborough
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
One Touch Football Soccer School Ltd
08043041
Bourne
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Study Mind Limited
10871191
Beaconsfield
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Independent Fostering Agencies
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
//
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Anglia Fostering Agency Limited
06960455
Harrow
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Break
01699685
Norwich
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Nexus Fostering Limited
05577806
Harrow
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
St Christopher's Fellowship
00321509
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 43 632 012.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Residential Children's Homes
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
//
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
313 Capital Partners Ltd
14395960
Derby
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Fosse Children Services Limited
15611851
Birmingham
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Break
01699685
Norwich
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Action for Children
4764232
Watford
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Kisimul Group Limited
03630117
Swinderby
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Real Care Support Limited
11523041
Preston
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Semi-Independent House Limited
06570060
Peterborough
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
St Christopher's Fellowship
00321509
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Total Care Matters Ltd
06334177
Nottingham
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Beeches UK Limited
04719164
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 127 003 148.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Title: Independent Special Education Provisions
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
//
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Kisimul Group Limited
03630117
Swinderby
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Beeches UK Limited
04719164
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 66 328 150.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Title: Out of School Tuition & Alternative Education Provision
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
//
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 22
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
1-2 Achieve Ltd
13545349
Nordelph
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Academy21 Limited
07596235
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Boxing Futures Ltd
1162086
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Just Do Sport Ltd
12827899
Peterborough
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Kojikojo Limited
15571578
Telford
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Newheart Learning Ltd
16473364
Whittlesey
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
One Touch Football Soccer School Ltd
08043041
Bourne
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Silvercrest Education Ltd
16936396
Broadstairs
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Study Mind Limited
10871191
Beaconsfield
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Catchup Academy Ltd
13609286
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 20 590 228.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
Title: Post 16 Alternative Education Provision
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
//
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BDP Social Care Ltd
08657840
March
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Boxing Futures Ltd
1162086
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Oak Activities Ltd
09887385
Peterborough
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
One Touch Football Soccer School Ltd
08043041
Bourne
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Study Mind Limited
10871191
Beaconsfield
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 9 608 773.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
30/10/2026