Purpose

A mini-competition was undertaken through the Lincolnshire
County Council Training Framework in accordance with the
approved commissioning route.
Two compliant tender submissions were received and evaluated
against the published quality and price criteria, and in
accordance with the Call-Off evaluation methodology published
within the procurement documentation.
Following evaluation and moderation, LEARN SEND Hub
achieved the highest quality score and the highest overall score,
and was therefore assessed as being the Most Advantageous
Tender.
The award supports delivery of the Better Belonging SEND and
AP Sufficiency Strategy and ensures schools establishing
Specialist Inclusion Bases receive the workforce development
necessary to support implementation and successful operation
of this provision.

Decision

That the Executive Director of Children's Services approves:
• the award of the Specialist Inclusion Base (SIB) Start-Up
Training Programme Contract to LEARN SEND Hub
following completion of a mini-competition under Lot 4
of the Lincolnshire County Council Training Framework;
• an estimated contract value of up to £285,000 over the
full potential contract term (1 + 1 + 1 years);
• the establishment of an initial contract period of one (1)
year commencing 1 October 2026, with the option to
extend by up to two further periods of twelve (12)
months in accordance with the Call-Off Contract.

Alternative options considered

To not award the contract – this was rejected on the basis the
successful supplier had demonstrated in its bid the necessary
capability to successfully deliver the requirement with minimal
risk to the Council.