# Provision of Alternative Provision \(Education\) for Children and Young People: Regulated for Permanently Excluded Pupils

> Contract award record from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Lincolnshire County Council](/buyers/lincolnshire-county-council/contract-awards)
- Contract winner: Sophia High Ltd
- Award value: £1,196,245
- Tender value: £1,196,245
- Award date: 30 October 2025
- Published: 30 October 2025
- Contract start: 1 November 2025
- Contract end: 31 August 2027
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: a187979c-2870-4725-8e63-8d830c9a2b07-870287
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-39c0e3df-a49a-4459-b66e-6412fa8b6b75

## Description

The Service delivers Department for Education \(DfE\) accredited online education for secondary-aged pupils \(11-16 years, Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4\) who have been permanently excluded \(PEX\)\. It supports Lincolnshire County Council in meeting its statutory duty to provide suitable education from the sixth day of exclusion\.\\r Each pupil referred to the service will receive a broad and balanced curriculum, equivalent to 25 hours of learning per week, aligned with the requirements of their respective Key Stage\. Education will be delivered during standard school term times\.

## Related contract awards

- [CALL-OFF: Children's Services Re-Opening of the Open Select List 2025 for all Independent Placement](/contracts/ocds-b5fd17-bbf4e4dd-856d-46a5-a5c7-775655bff963): Lincolnshire County Council
- [CALL-OFF: Children's Services Re-Opening of the Open Select List 2025 for all Independent Placement](/contracts/ocds-b5fd17-ed017564-f696-44c3-83c8-6ca1d335cf0f): Lincolnshire County Council
- [Website Platform](/contracts/ocds-b5fd17-0a2afef0-4198-443c-89b9-8e8bc9608088): Lincolnshire County Council

## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a187979c-2870-4725-8e63-8d830c9a2b07-870287)